Graffiti removal

REMOVING GRAFFITI FROM BUILDINGS

REMOVING GRAFFITI FROM BUILDINGS

Graffiti removal is a matter of speed and know-how.
Graffiti on buildings is usually a source of great annoyance. Some urban areas have a history of attempts of trying to discourage graffiti ‘artists’ and take a structural and coordinated approach. Results vary. As long as the preventive approach to combat graffiti is not yet successful or adequate, graffities will have to be removed.

An important point here is that graffities need to be removed as soon as possible after their application. As a rule, removing ‘fresh’ graffiti is much easier and causes fewer problems.

Leaving graffiti on the surface for some time before taking action makes them harder to remove and inspires other vandals to continue drawing and painting on these walls or other objects.

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Removing graffiti from infrastructure and buildings

Removing graffiti is not easy. Especially when it comes to removing graffiti from buildings, where factors such as different finishing materials and substrates play an important role.

Irresponsible and hasty graffiti removal can cause irreparable damage to the underlying materials. It is therefore particularly important to carefully consider in advance which removal methods are optimal and which products will be most effective. The starting point is to remove the graffiti as easily and quickly as possible without damaging the substrate.

Many graffiti removal cleaners contain volatile organic solvents which are harmful to health and the environment, but are often necessary to remove graffiti without damaging the surface.
Of course, we try to limit the impact of the use of hazardous substances as much as possible in any cleaning.

When removing graffiti from buildings, it is very important to ensure that surfaces in close proximity to the surfaces from which the graffiti is being removed are protected. The use of propylene absorbent rolls is therefore essential, as they ‘trap’ residues of graffiti and cleaning agents and keep the floor clean and undamaged.

Can you remove graffiti yourself?

Often the paints used to paint graffiti are tough, so cleaning is in most cases quite difficult. Removing graffiti with a high-pressure sprayer or steam cleaner can work well in some cases.

If you are planning to remove graffiti from a building yourself, we recommend that you ask us for advice. We will be happy to advise you without obligation and recommend the right product for the surface you want to remove the graffiti from.

Note: It is true that you can save some money if you undertake the removal of graffiti from the walls of your building yourself. However, we would like to point out that it is no coincidence that such tasks are usually left to the professionals.

Removing graffiti and graffiti shadows is a job that requires specialised knowledge, both in the choice of product and in the treatment methods. If you are not willing to invest some energy and time, you should hire professionals for graffiti removal instead.

How to remove graffiti from different types of facades

Graffiti is usually applied with coloured markers or spray paints. Both types of paint are usually not sensitive to water-based or solvent-based cleaners.

Facades and facade claddings can be made of many different materials. It can be plastic, wood, concrete, natural stone and of course brick. Each type of material has a different porosity and smoothness, which partly determines the cleaning method and the choice of products.

Removing graffiti
from brick

The exterior walls of urban environments are often targeted by graffiti vandals. Removing graffiti from brick is therefore a common task for graffiti removers. As bricks are very porous, graffiti is quickly and deeply absorbed into the pores of the surface. Speed therefore plays an important role: the longer the paint has a chance to soak into the brick, the more likely it is that the graffiti will be difficult to remove.

Due to the aforementioned penetration of the pigment into the pores, a so-called shadow of the graffiti drawing often remains after cleaning. A specific approach and specific products are required to remove shadows of graffiti (or residual graffiti). These are discussed separately on the page about graffiti shadow removal.

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Removing graffiti
from plastics

Smooth and non-porous surfaces such as plastic, glass and metal are among the most sensitive substrates that can be damaged during graffiti cleaning. The applied graffiti is not absorbed, but the cleaning method and the cleaner used, require additional attention and knowledge.

Our advice: ask us for our opinion, don’t do it by heart. Our technical experts are at your disposal and, under certain circumstances, may even come on site and apply a sample of the graffiti removal product to an unexposed area to make sure the product is suitable for your circumstances.

Removing graffiti
from wood

Wood is one of the most problematic materials for graffiti removal. Not so much because of the graffiti itself, but because of the high vulnerability of the substrate. The condition of the wood surface also plays an important role. We use a different approach and a different product to remove graffiti from older, faded, treated wood than we do for new and untreated wood.

Removing graffiti from wood is usually more challenging than removing graffiti from concrete or stone. It requires expertise combined with experience and a range of appropriate products.

Protection against graffiti

You know the saying: prevention is better than cure. This is certainly true for graffiti on buildings. Building facades in cities are at risk of being defaced. So, if possible, protect your property as a preventive measure with an anti-graffiti system. Use a coating that protects.

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