Professional Graffiti Removal & Tips
Graffiti is a nuisance that is difficult and time-consuming to remove, but if left unaddressed it can hurt your professional image and even encourage additional graffiti attacks.
Graffiti is notoriously difficult to remove from porous surfaces like concrete, limestone, and brick, and the wrong cleaning method can damage walls or permanently lock in stains. Before you begin scrubbing, scroll down for our top tips for safe and effective graffiti removal.
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PLEASE NOTE:
- We remove paint-based graffiti from a wide variety of surfaces and substrates.
- We DO NOT remove acid-etched graffiti at this time.
McCahill Painting's Top Tips for Graffiti Removal:
1. Aim for Rapid Removal
Studies show that graffiti vandals move on when their “work” isn’t allowed to stay on display. Rapid removal is the key to effective graffiti abatement.
2. Start with Gentle Methods
Walls and other surfaces, especially porous ones, can quickly sustain permanent damage from chemical agents and abrasives. Always start with the gentlest method possible and pay careful attention to whether you are damaging the substrate as you work to remove graffiti and other exterior stains.
3. Always Test First
If possible, test your cleaning agents and methods on a small, inconspicuous area to see if they work and whether they cause any damage to the substrate.
4. Use Caution with Chemicals
Read the contents and warnings on any cleaning agents or chemicals you use, and always apply them per the manufacturer’s specifications. Use protective gear as needed and consider the impact on the environment; there are several eco-friendly cleaning methods that effectively remove most graffiti.
5. Pressure Wash with Care
Pressure washers (also called power washers) pack a lot of power, so you need to be skilled at applying pressure and treatments that remove graffiti without damaging the surface material. For most graffiti situations, commercial power washing using hot water is highly effective for safe and effective graffiti removal. If you give it a go on your own, be sure to follow your pressure washer instructions and apply first to a small test area to assess the effectiveness and whether you are harming the structure.
6. Turn to an Experienced Professional
You can save yourself time, expense, and frustration by contacting an experienced graffiti removal company for professional graffiti removal services. Unskilled attempts at graffiti removal often lead to bigger headaches in the end, so consulting an expert on the proper course of action typically yields the best solution. This is especially important when dealing with delicate and valuable surfaces, historic buildings, and unsound materials.
McCahill Painting has extensive experience safely and effectively removing graffiti as well as applying anti-graffiti barrier coating systems to protect our customers’ property and assets.
Why choose McCahill Painting for graffiti removal?
- We have decades of experience successfully removing graffiti from porous masonries like brick, limestone, and concrete, as well as metal and aluminum siding and many other materials.
- Our proven graffiti removal approach combines environmentally safe cleaners with 250-degree hot water to gently remove graffiti from nearly any surface while protecting the substrate.
- As a full-service painting and restoration contractor, we can fully restore your property after graffiti removal by cleaning, repainting, and touching up as needed to return your property to its original appearance.
