P Mac cleans and protects the IDA building in Waterford

By Published On: January 19th, 2015
Asian black limestone sealed anti graffiti P Mac Waterford

Graffiti removal from Limestone

Pmac were called upon by Stone Systems Ireland to clean all the Asian black limestone at the newly erected IDA building in Waterford.

The client was concerned this surface could be a target for graffiti in the future. Generally, the only way for graffiti removal from Limestone is by using chemicals – and this limestone would be damaged by the use of any harsh chemicals or acids.

P Mac therefore advised that the best solution was to coat the surface with an anti-graffiti sealer. This would mean that any paint could be removed using hot water and Stone Soap if necessary. We initially cleaned the facade by padding it with P Mac Stone Soap, and then we hot washed the entire facade. Once dry, we applied two coats of anti-graffiti coating. The client was very happy with the outcome.

Luke Kelly Statue being cleaned by PMAC

Anti-graffiti coatings

Pmac is strongly committed to sourcing the best anti-graffiti products on the market as this technology is constantly developing and changing. We examine each site on an individual basis and determine which coating is most appropriate. Once an anti-graffiti coating has been applied, any recurrence can be removed quite simply with water. The application of an anti-graffiti coat saves significant money in the long term.

As graffiti removal specialists with Heritage Contractor status, we can clean almost any surface, even the many medieval walls found in our cities. We were awarded Heritage Contractor status because of the methods we use to clean and care for the surfaces we work on, and the surrounding environment. We can use poultices on surfaces where the graffiti has penetrated deeply into the pores of the stone. This method is regularly used when working on older or protected surfaces.

Our Graffiti Removal System comprises of a custom-built steam pack, using a combination of low pressure and high temperatures. This ensures no splash-back, guaranteeing the safety of pedestrians and our operatives.

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Our legacy is quality projects we can be proud of. We value the inputs of our customers, our team and our supply chain in reaching positive outcomes. Health and safety to our people and the public is a priority for us and without compromise.

If you are working on a similar project we would love to hear about it. Dont hesitate to call us or send in the details of your project through our contact page at  https://pmac.ie/contact-pmac/

We are registered on both the RIAI and Heritage contractors and links to their sites can be found below.

https://www.riai.ie/

https://heritageregistration.ie/heritage-contractors-listing/