ANTYGRAFFITI

ANTYGRAFFITI is thinned with water and permeable, intended for protection of mineral surfaces. Creates a barrier to protect the substrate, reduces water and dirt absorbency, does not limit water vapour permeability and facilitates removing undesirable inscriptions from the walls with hot water. ANTYGRAFFITI is removable, thus when graffiti has been removed, another layer must be applied.

Applications

• can be applied to stone, brick, marble, granite, and painted mineral substrates provided that they are consistent and adhere sufficiently to endure washing,
• when applied to resistant to washing water-based paints, the protective layer will make their colour more intense,
• do not apply to permeable and lime-based paints.

Stone, brick, marble, and granite substrates

• should be cleaned and consistent,
• inconsistent substrates require enhancing with appropriate products selected in accordance with the material type and condition,
• in the case of contamination or cavities, clean with a pressure washer, by sandblasting, micro-sandblasting, or chemical cleaning. We recommend testing the methods on smaller areas in order to select the most efficient one.
• Remove any graffiti with GRAFFITI CLEANER in accordance with the method specified in the technical sheet. Graffiti removal depends largely on surface porosity: smooth surfaces such as marble and granite are easy to clean, while porous substrates are more difficult,
• apply the product to a dry substrate.

Painted surfaces

• ensure that paint adheres well to the substrate and it is resistant to pressure washing,
• remove dirt and dust,
• apply the product to a dry substrate,
• surfaces coated with paints of low resistance to washing, such as permeable paints or lime-based products, must not be coated with ANTYGRAFFITI as the paint will be removed as well during graffiti removal.
  ANTYGRAFFITI system is created when the product dries completely (after 4 hours at 20 ^°C) and remains efficient for at least three years if not removed,
• when a graffiti is painted on a substrate protected with ANTYGRAFFITI, it can be removed using pressure washer with hot water(80°C) or with a water vapour generator intended for indoor surfaces.
• removing graffiti from painted surfaces already covered with graffiti using solvents may damage the layer of paint as well, therefore we recommend covering graffiti with a new layer of paint and coating it with ANTYGRAFFITI when dry,
• when cleaning surfaces coated with ANTYGRAFFITI, apply a new layer of product so that it maintains its protective properties.

General application principles

All work on a given substrate should be performed and finished with products from the same production batch, with the same serial number, as there may be slight differences in the base that may affect the final colour and effect. The instructions to perform the work in a professional manner are based on basic occupational health and safety rules, and guidelines described in the following sheets: technical, application system, adapting work to conditions (i.e. temperature, humidity, drafts, etc.), and proper surface preparation.

Before we begin painting, it is very important to verify the technical condition of the substrate and follow the guidelines related to its proper preparation. The substrate should be: stable, dry, cleaned, all cavities should be filled and any fungi should be removed if necessary. Dust must be removed from the surface, as well as any built up dirt and grease. If the surface does not meet the requirements, old layers of paint, which should adhere to the substrate well and endure the adhesiveness of the new finish, must be removed mechanically. When working on mineral textures that have never been painted, ensure they are clean and free of defects (new plasters should be painted after 3-4 weeks of stabilisation or after the time indicated by the producer of the plaster, putty, filler, etc.)

In order to achieve a level and homogeneous surface on a given substrate, the work should be performed by a single person using the same tools, with a short application time (without pauses) for each coat so the whole wall may be covered with wet paint.

The final effect depends on the user's skills, tools, and the amount of product applied. Therefore, the efficiency, samples, and other parameters presented here are illustrative and approximate only, calculated based on several years of experience and research, applicable to optimal climatic conditions (approx. +23°C and 65% humidity). The parameters may change in other conditions. However, due to a great variety of substrates and application conditions, it is necessary to verify the product and its effectiveness by testing it individually under given conditions.

If the surface requires washing, the whole wall must be washed with similar motions and using the same tools and liquids. Wash the tools with water immediately after use. ECORSON is not responsible for non-intended use of the product and uses inconsistent with the principles, also when used beyond our reasonable control.