Monday, May 5, 2014

Advice On How To Perform Graffiti Removal Denver

By Eloise Hewitt


The drawings or writings that are illicitly scratched, scribbled or sprayed on walls or other surfaces in public places are referred to as graffiti. If they are not removed promptly, they send a signal that no one cares about the property or area. This can attract other types of crime to the area. Neighborhoods that have illegal inscriptions experience a decline in property values and other negative effects such as people feeling unsafe.

Removing illicit inscriptions within the first twenty four hours if possible helps prevent future street art. By opting for prompt graffiti removal Denver residents can signal to the vandals that someone cares about their neighborhood and that their street art has little chance of being seen. The methods of removing street art vary depending on the surface that is being cleaned.

As you remove graffiti, it is important to put on personal protective equipment such as goggles and gloves. Make sure that all exposed skin is covered if you want to remove the drawings using chemicals or solvents. To keep the surface from getting damaged, use non toxic chemicals and other gentle methods of removal. You should also read the labels of the products and follow what the manufacturer has recommended.

The best method of removing drawings that are on light painted surfaces is by repainting the whole surface using a dark color. Alternatively, you can paint the whole surface with a similar color to the one used on the inscriptions to avoid creating a patchwork or billboard effect on the wall. Testing a small area before starting to paint is important since this will let you know if the drawings will bleed through the paint. If this will happen, apply a sealer and then paint.

After painting a surface, it is important to apply an anti graffiti coating on it. This will prevent street art from soaking into the surface and this can deter vandalism. You can use a paint stripper or solvent remover to remove drawings or writings that have been sprayed or scribbled on unpainted surfaces. Once you apply the solvent remover on the writings, wait for three to five minutes and then use a wire brush to agitate them. You can then wash them away using water.

In some cases, inscriptions are scribbled or sprayed on glass surfaces. These drawings can be removed with a razor blade that is placed in a holder at an angle of 30 degrees. If some of these inscriptions cannot be successfully removed with a razor blade, find steel wool and water can be used to get rid of them. Paint thinners can also be used to remove such drawings.

If the graffiti on a glass surface are scribbled using a felt pen, you can remove them using mineral turpentine, liquid laundry detergent or dishwashing detergent. If the drawings are scratched into the glass, you need to contact a glass technician. Hiring the services of professional graffiti removal service providers is also wise. Professionals are able to remove illicit drawings without leaving any traces behind.

Graffiti removal service providers are experienced and therefore better than you at the job. They know about the best products to use for the job. They also offer after sales services to ensure that your walls always remain free from illicit drawings. To keep your property free from such drawings, you can discourage vandals by installing motion sensors.




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