Anti graffiti coatings New Zealand

Prevent vandalism with anti graffiti coatings New Zealand

Anti graffiti coatings or anti graffiti paint are a special layer applied on a surface for protection.  Regardless of how you feel about it, graffiti has become a part of our everyday visual experience. From the tiny tags of an experimental teenager to the detailed protest art of a master, graffiti has an important place in our culture and you’ve probably walked by it hundreds, if not thousands of times. However, this modern street art is not appreciated by every real estate owner.

In this article we’ll tell you all about anti graffiti coatings, the benefits they provide and about suppliers in New Zealand.

3 reasons to use anti graffiti paint

An anti graffiti coating helps remove graffiti from hard surfaces. When a graffiti artist paints a coated vulnerable surface, the paint is easy to remove. Here are3 reasons to use anti graffiti coatings paint:

1. Removing graffiti paint manually can cost a lot of money and consume time;
2. The coatings are environmental friendly;
3. Such coatings are very efficient in bringing off the paint after a surface has been defaced.

Anti graffiti coatings can be categorized according to the type of surface they are meant for. Essentially, the types that are discussed here are anti-graffiti coatings for concrete and brick, metal and wood.

Anti graffiti coatings: choose a temporary or permanent solution

A semi permanent anti graffiti coating creates a polymer intermediate barrier on the wall.  The graffiti attaches to the barrier instead of to the wall itself. There is also a permanent and more expensive kind of coating. This coating is made of nano particles and these particles ensure a hard protective layer.

• Semi permanent anti graffiti coatings

This type of coating is also called semi permanent b-wax. The composition and function of the coating resembles a wax layer. A semi permanent or temporary anti graffiti coating creates a polymer intermediate barrier on the wall and the graffiti attaches to the barrier instead of to the wall itself. When cleaning the wall, the graffiti and the layer will both come off. This makes it an easy cleaning job. Unfortunately, after the removal, it is necessary to apply a new coating layer.

• Permanent anti graffiti coatings

A more permanent anti-graffiti solution is a nano coating. This hydrophobic coating with nano particles ensures a seamless protective and waterproof layer. As a result, when removing the graffiti the substrate won’t damage. After cleaning the surface, reapplication of the coating is not necessary.  The coating can be more expensive than temporary coatings but is also more durable and therefore is effective for 3-8 years.

With the permanent coating, permanent does not mean ‘ for a lifetime’ because the coating is effective for approximately 50 to 70 cleaning rounds.

Anti graffiti paints for different substrates

1. Anti graffiti paint for concrete:

Anti graffiti coating for concrete is meant for removing graffiti from concrete surfaces. Such coatings are very useful as they can be used on buildings and structures that are made out of concrete. Subways, alleyways and cities have a number of walls that are built out of concrete. It is also common for graffiti artists to target such areas as they cannot be easily spotted at night.

Moreover, the surfaces are quite large giving the culprit a greater incentive to showcase his or her art. Therefore, concrete coatings can help prevent such vandalism and keep the city clean from such felonies.

2. Anti graffiti coatings for wood:

Anti graffiti coating for wood protects wooden surfaces against vandals. Various coatings work very effectively. This is because such coatings need not be reapplied.They tend to be quite resilient and therefore endure all sorts of graffiti paints. If a graffiti artist paints on the surface, you remove the paint easily as the coatings prevents the paint from bonding to the surface.

Given that most of the neighborhoods have wooden fences nowadays, such coatings can be very beneficial to keep them clean. Not only will you benefit in terms of low costs but also the coatings are a sustainable solution.

3. An anti graffiti system for metal

The costs of removing graffiti

How much does it cost to remove graffiti ? In the period from 2006 to 2011, graffiti removal cost the Auckland council alone almost NZ$20 million. Of course for the individual the costs are not that exaggerated but the prices do vary depending on whether you choose a professional service or you buy anti graffiti paint yourself. The councils are active in promoting anti-graffiti initiatives. Wellington residents can receive a discount on anti-graffiti paint as part of the council’s contribution to keeping the community graffiti free. In some cities such as Tauranga,  it is even possible to get graffiti removed for free.

It is always worth contacting your local council as soon as you notice a tag.

Anti-graffiti coating and graffiti removal specialists in New Zealand

The following table provides you with an overview of the various companies to contact for your coating and graffiti removal services in New Zealand.

Or maybe you want to apply anti-graffiti coating yourself. You can find both temporary and permanent coating solutions on the New Zealand market. The price of anti graffiti paint depends on the substrate and the system. Permanent systems last longer and therefore cost more. Temporary coating systems  might be cheaper to buy, however, the cost in the long-term of re-coating and maintenance will add up if applied on an area with high graffiti risk.

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