Sunday, August 21, 2016

Some Of The Best Methods Of Graffiti Removal

By Walter Evans


It is quite unfortunate that in this time and age, people will still commit vandalism without a shred of guilt pricking them. As a property owner, you may try by all means to keep such people off. However, at some point, you may still find some writings using marker pens or even spray inks, as these are the commonly used material. Once you realize that your walls have been vandalized, you just do not let go. At least you must make efforts to do the right graffiti removal. While at it, you will need some few tips to go by.

Take good care of the surface. As you embark on the removal of these drawings or writings, you need to consider the surface. More often than not, during removal of the scribbles people end up sabotaging the surface of the walls. To have it easy, always consider doing the removal within, if not before 24 hours. It becomes easier to rub it off without necessarily scrubbing the surface in such a manner to corrode it.

It is important to estimate the area that has been vandalized. You will find that a large area may pose a great challenge if you decide to clean it. An alternative method of removing the scribbles is to paint the entire area that is affected as this will be easier compared to cleaning the same area. Note that before you apply the paint, you will need to wash the entire area you intend to paint to ensure that you have removed any dirt which could otherwise affect the intended results.

If you find out that the affected area has been scratched deeply or dented, painting, in this case, may not be the best way to correct the mess fully. You will need to go an extra mile and repair any breakages or fill up the dented areas to ensure that the surface is regular and smooth before painting. The material you use to fill the dents should rhyme with the rest of the wall to avoid attracting unnecessary attention.

For the case of brick made walls, there are specific chemicals used for the removal of the same. However, this can be dangerous considering that they emit some toxic substances that are harmful to your health. When they apply it, it does not take more than 15 minutes, after which they wash with a lot of water for efficient results.

Glass walls are very attractive. In most cases, people with marker pens will tend to write on them. If the affected area is not so large, you could use a razor blade to scrub it off. When you have to use chemicals like lacquer, though, it is good that you remain very careful because they are harmful.

Other chemicals used are highly combustible. They normally emit some highly toxic substances that are very dangerous. It is, therefore, best that you consider hiring professional service while at it. It would be better than risking your life.

Should the vandalism persist, you could consider trapping the perpetrators. Once you identify the time they normally vandalize, you take a group of people and disguise yourselves. Once they come to damage your walls, get hold of them and discipline them. You could also employ people to do so.




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