A transparent anti-graffiti protection can create an intermediate layer between certain surfaces and future markings to make later maintenance easier. Compatibility, finish, porosity and exposure should be assessed before application.
The idea is simple: create a compatible layer that receives part of the marking or reduces its adhesion to the original surface.
The protection becomes an interface between future graffiti and the original surface.
Depending on the system, graffiti may be easier to remove than from an unprotected porous surface.
When the protection does its job, the goal is to avoid acting directly on the original material as much as possible.
A facade that is repeatedly targeted may justify a different approach from a one-time incident.
The choice depends on the surface, frequency of incidents, desired finish, future maintenance and the system used.
The system is designed to be removed or consumed during a future cleaning, then reapplied if necessary.
Some systems are designed to remain in place through several cleaning cycles, depending on their condition and the products used.
Product adhesion is only part of the issue. Appearance, porosity, moisture, mortar joints and any existing treatments also need to be considered.
Porosity, mortar joints and how the facade handles moisture need to be considered.
Bare, painted, sealed or very smooth concrete does not present the same bonding surface.
Patina, porosity and architectural value make the choice of finish especially important.
The protection needs to be compatible with the existing paint and expected appearance.
Applying protection to a contaminated, damp, unstable or poorly prepared surface can compromise the result.
Material type, condition, paint, existing sealer, porosity, mortar joints and exposure should be understood before choosing a system.
The surface needs to be prepared before application. Residue or an existing film can affect adhesion and uniformity.
Moisture and surface conditions can affect application. The surface needs to meet the requirements of the chosen system.
A discreet test area can help confirm any change in finish, colour or sheen before wider application.
The system should be applied according to the surface, product and appropriate conditions, without assuming that maximum thickness is better.
Protection is only useful if its future maintenance is understood: cleaning, inspection and possible reapplication are part of the cycle.
Anti-graffiti protection makes the most sense when a facade is exposed, costly to clean or repeatedly targeted.
A protection system can be very discreet while still slightly changing colour depth, sheen or how water behaves on the surface.
Matte, satin, wet-look effect or colour depth can vary depending on the system and surface.
Its purpose is to change how future graffiti interacts with the surface and the cleaning process.
Sacrificial protection may be removed during cleaning and require reapplication.
Protection does not repair cracks, flaking, friable stone or poorly bonded paint.
For a property portfolio, the best strategy may be to target surfaces that receive the most graffiti or are the most difficult to clean.
Surface, condition, finish, photos and graffiti history help determine whether transparent protection is appropriate. Also see our service areas.
The form helps us understand the surface, finish and frequency of the problem.
Send the surface, photos, address and history of the problem. We can begin by determining whether transparent protection is appropriate.
