Anti-Graffiti Coating

Overview

Anti-Graffiti Coating is a permanent, clear anti-graffiti coating for walls, street furniture and other hard-working surfaces. It is the easy-on Protective Clear Glaze: a two-component coating that cures to a tough, clear gloss film. Graffiti can no longer soak into the surface beneath, so spray paint and permanent marker can be removed with compatible removers instead of being painted over.

Often searched for as anti-graffiti paint, it goes on like paint, by brush, roller or spray, but cures to a hard clear glaze. One coat is usual, and the September 2026 data sheet gives it a proven 20-year life. Councils, schools, transport operators, facilities managers and contractors use it as a graffiti-resistant coating that stays in place clean after clean.

Why choose it

• Permanent, not sacrificial: the glaze stays on the surface when graffiti is cleaned off, so there is no re-coating after every clean.
• Proven 20-year life: it withstands hundreds of graffiti removal operations.
• Resists common graffiti: permanent marker, spray paint and fly-poster attacks.
• Usually one coat: graffiti-resistant in 4 hours at 20°C.
• Keeps colours and textures visible: a clear gloss film over painted and unpainted walls.
• Cuts maintenance: fewer repaint cycles and faster clean-ups.
• Low VOC and Class 0: VOC content is under 8% by weight.

Where to use it

Use it indoors or outdoors on concrete, brick, stone, masonry, render, tile, mortar, plaster, sealed timber, prepared steel and aluminium, powder-coated metal and existing painted coatings. Typical settings include:

• schools, colleges and leisure facilities, including corridors and stairwells
• bridges, subways, rail and transport shelters, and street furniture
• council and public buildings, hospitals, shopping centres, retail parks and car parks
• murals and street art

Not suitable for: uncoated polycarbonate (coat the surrounding frames and signage instead), or heritage masonry where a gloss film is not wanted. For natural stone and brick that must keep a natural look, use Sacrificial Anti-Graffiti Coating.

How to apply it

1. Prepare: the surface must be clean, dry (under 6% moisture), undamaged and free of contaminants. Clean new or greasy surfaces with a water-based degreaser, then rinse it away. Performance depends on preparation.
2. Check conditions: air and surface at 5°C or above, relative humidity above 40%, and the surface at least 3°C above dew point.
3. Mix: add the whole cure tin to the resin tin (5:1 resin to cure) and stir, or re-lid and shake, until mixed. Do not dilute. Use within the pot life of 4 hours at 20°C.
4. Apply: one thin, even coat by brush, roller, low-pressure HVLP or conventional spray. Cross-lap to cover corners and edges, and flow out any bubbles with a dry brush.
5. Porous surfaces: apply a thin first coat, wait 3–4 hours, then apply a second light, even coat.
6. Dry: leave for 4 hours at 20°C, protected from dust, dirt and rain.

How much do I need?

The data sheet gives practical coverage of 9–33 m² per litre, depending on the surface, its porosity and texture. Porous and textured surfaces use more, and may need two coats. As a guide:

• 420 ml covers about 4–14 m²
• 2.25 litres covers about 20–74 m²
• 4.5 litres covers about 40–148 m²

Use the coverage calculator above to choose your pack sizes, or contact the team about large or unusual surfaces.

Cleaning graffiti off it

Paint and ink adhere less strongly to the glaze, so tags release with a compatible graffiti remover or Graffiti Wipes. On smooth or robust surfaces, water or pressure washing also works. The glaze stays in place, ready for the next clean. Wait 7 days at 20°C for the full chemical cure before using any chemical cleaner. For everyday dirt, use mild detergent and water, and avoid abrasive pads, which can dull the gloss.

Good to know

• Patch-test first. The finish is clear gloss, not invisible. On very porous brick or stone it can slightly deepen the tone.
• Safety: read the safety data sheet before use. The curing agent is hazardous, so wear gloves, eye protection and protective clothing, keep it away from heat and flames, and work with good ventilation.
• Equipment and storage: clean tools with xylene or spray-gun cleaner. Store sealed in a cool, dry place for up to 12 months.

Protecting a mural? Art Varnish is the same clear glaze, supplied for artwork. See the coating at work on school corridor walls and Northern Rail trains.

Compare all our anti-graffiti paint and coatings.