Long Life Anti-Graffiti Coatings

For high-risk surfaces and frequently targeted properties, long life coatings are the most cost-effective and durable anti-graffiti solution available — protecting your asset for up to 10 years with graffiti removal as simple as cleaning a window.

Long life anti-graffiti coatings are the premium choice for property owners and managers who want maximum protection, minimal ongoing maintenance, and the flexibility to clean graffiti off quickly without calling in a specialist every time.

For any property that is regularly targeted, the investment in a long life coating pays for itself many times over across the life of the coating.

Long life coatings form a hard, durable protective film on the surface of a building or asset. This film creates a barrier that prevents graffiti from bonding to or penetrating the underlying substrate.

When graffiti occurs on a long life coated surface, specialist cleaning solutions are applied to dissolve and lift the graffiti from the surface of the coating — without affecting the coating itself. The coating remains intact, ready to protect against the next incident. Graffiti can be removed from a long life coated surface hundreds of times across the life of the coating without needing to reapply it.

This is what sets long life coatings apart from sacrificial coatings — the coating is not removed or consumed during the cleaning process. One application, up to 10 years of protection, and ongoing graffiti removal that in many cases can be performed by your own cleaning staff using the correct removal product.

Two Problems Solved in One Coating

One of the most significant — and often overlooked — capabilities of our long life coating range is its dual function as both an anti-graffiti and anti-carbonation coating.

What is carbonation, and why does it matter?
Carbonation occurs when carbon dioxide from the atmosphere penetrates concrete, reacting with compounds within the material and gradually reducing its alkalinity. Over time this process can corrode reinforcing steel, compromise structural integrity, and lead to costly concrete remediation or replacement. It is a serious and widespread issue for concrete infrastructure, bridges, car park structures, retaining walls, and building facades.

How our coating addresses both problems:
Our long life coating is formulated to be porous enough to allow water vapour to move freely in and out of the concrete — which is essential for the health of the structure — while the pores are too small for the larger carbon dioxide molecule to pass through. This provides effective anti-carbonation protection while simultaneously delivering the graffiti resistance of a long life coating.

This dual capability has been approved by all road traffic authorities around Australia, making it the coating of choice for bridges, underpasses, retaining walls along road and rail corridors, and other concrete infrastructure assets. For asset owners applying both an anti-carbonation coating and graffiti protection, combining both functions into a single application effectively cuts application costs in half.

Long life coatings are best suited to:

Frequently targeted surfaces — where graffiti occurs regularly and the cost and inconvenience of repeated sacrificial coating reapplication would add up quickly

High-profile commercial and public assets — where appearance standards must be consistently maintained and rapid graffiti removal is a priority

Concrete infrastructure — where anti-carbonation protection is also required

Surfaces where colour matching or coloured coatings are needed — long life coatings are available in all Australian Standard colours, allowing the coating to match or complement the existing building finish

Assets where in-house cleaning staff will be performing graffiti removal — the spray-and-wipe removal process is straightforward enough to be handled without specialist technicians

Suitable surfaces:

• Colorbond steel
• Acrylic and concrete render
• Painted surfaces
• Concrete
• Natural stone
• Signage — painted and computer-cut vinyl

Not suitable for old Red brick or many timber surfaces — sacrificial or invisible coatings are more appropriate for these materials.

• Coating lifespan: Up to 10 years with correct maintenance and cleaning
• Finish options: Available in all sheen levels — gloss, low sheen, and matt
• Colour options: Available in all Australian Standard colours, as well as clear
• Formula: Available in both polyurethane (solvent-based) and water-based formulations to suit different surface requirements and environmental conditions
• Application: Brush, roller, or spray — two coats required
• Graffiti removal: Requires specialist cleaning solutions matched to the coating — general-purpose cleaners should not be used
• Anti-carbonation: Dual-function protection available for concrete surfaces

• Graffiti can be removed hundreds of times without reapplying the coating
• Up to 10 years of protection from a single application
• Available in all Australian Standard colours — can be tinted to match existing building finishes
• Available in all sheen levels to suit appearance requirements
• Dual anti-carbonation function available for concrete infrastructure
• Helps protect building surfaces from dirt, pollution, and mould staining
• Graffiti removal can often be performed by in-house cleaning staff with the correct product

• Higher upfront cost than sacrificial coatings — offset by the significantly longer lifespan and the elimination of reapplication after each incident
• Graffiti removal requires the correct specialist cleaning solution — using the wrong product can damage the coating
• Not suitable for Old Red brick or many timber surfaces
• 2-pack polyurethane formulation requires experienced applicators for correct mixing and application
• Surfaces must be properly prepared before application — free of flaky paint, debris, moss, water stains, and dirt