Anti-Graffitiants
Professional® Water Sealant & Anti-Graffitiant is a “Dual Purpose” silicone rubber water repellent which provides invisible protection from graffiti as well as water intrusion. As an inorganic water repellent, it is easily applied and bonds naturally to a wide variety of porous building surfaces, adding years of weather-proofing protection to new or existing structures. By applying the Anti-Graffitant prior to vandalism, it establishes a long-lasting, non-sacrificial barrier which prevents paint penetration. This allows for the repeated cycles of graffiti removal when Professional Phase II Cleaner is used.
Performance Characteristics
- Penetrates below the surface to create an invisible shield against graffiti
- Breathable for moisture vapor transmission that is critical to maintaining masonry
- Transparent and dries clear and flat with no sheen on the surface
- Non-sacrificial and can withstand years of tag and removal cycles without re-application
- Apply below freezing as long as there is no frozen moisture in the substrate
- Long lasting and doesn't deteriorate in UV light, salt, chlorine, acid, or the elements
- 5 year performance warranty, not just a manufacturers defect warranty
A Superior Alternative to Sacrificial Anti-Graffitiants
It may be hard to believe, but Professional Water Sealant and Anti-Graffitiant is unique among anti-graffitiants. Our RTV Silicone Rubber product penetrates below the surface of masonry and cures clear, flat, and breathable. RTV Silicone is highly refined and has had the organic matter removed from the material. Organic matter deteriorates in UV light and the elements. Our product does not deteriorate in UV light, salt, chlorine, acid, or the elements and, since it is non-sacrificial, it doesn't need reapplication after a tag and removal cycle. Sacrificial anti-graffitiants form a wax-like film on the surface of masonary that comes off when graffiti is removed, requiring re-application. In addition, sacrifical products cannot be applied in below freezing temperatures, leaving substrates unprotected if a tag and removal occurs in winter. Professional Water Sealant and Anti-Graffitiant can be applied below freezing if there is no frozen moisture in the substrate. View the chart to see how we compare to sacrificial anti-graffitiants.
Features | Sacrificial Anti-Graffitiants | |
---|---|---|
Penetrating | No. Usually film forming | Yes |
Breathable | Not usually | Yes |
Cures clear and flat | Not usually | Yes |
VOC compliant | Yes | Yes |
Withstands multiple tag and removal cycles | No | Yes |
Apply below freezing | No | Yes |
Can double as a water repellent | No | Yes |
Very long lasting | Not as long lasting | Yes |
Graffiti Protection requires a two-coat application
PWS-15 Super
Used as the first coat for all vertical surfaces. Used as the second coat for split face, fluted, expanded shale and most other concrete block.
PWS-8 Extra
Used as the second coat for brick and concrete, stucco, sandstone and limestone.