Graffiti Proof formica
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- Mastergunner
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09:32
Graffiti Proof formica
OK,
so I currently have an issue with graffiti of sorts. Our girls toilets are the usual formica type construction cubicles. originally these were bright yellow and red but have been overpainted in fashionable grey!!
My issue is that the little darlings are scratching off the paint, leaving bright yellow profanities showing through the grey. No matter how many times I paint over the navvy esque scrawls, more appears. The HT now refers to the walls as obscene publications. His idea was to cover the cubicles in fablon. My argument is that the children will just pick it off and ... i will need 58 rolls to complete the job.
Any recommendations or ideas on how I can seal or cover these surfaces to stop the scratching etc. Cost is an issue so i need to bear that in mind when i go to the BM with my shopping list !!
BTW this is a primary school. My previous career was 27 years in the Army and let me tell you, these kids could give any squaddie a run for their money when it comes to swear words !!!
so I currently have an issue with graffiti of sorts. Our girls toilets are the usual formica type construction cubicles. originally these were bright yellow and red but have been overpainted in fashionable grey!!
My issue is that the little darlings are scratching off the paint, leaving bright yellow profanities showing through the grey. No matter how many times I paint over the navvy esque scrawls, more appears. The HT now refers to the walls as obscene publications. His idea was to cover the cubicles in fablon. My argument is that the children will just pick it off and ... i will need 58 rolls to complete the job.
Any recommendations or ideas on how I can seal or cover these surfaces to stop the scratching etc. Cost is an issue so i need to bear that in mind when i go to the BM with my shopping list !!
BTW this is a primary school. My previous career was 27 years in the Army and let me tell you, these kids could give any squaddie a run for their money when it comes to swear words !!!
- Vera
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10:18
Re: Graffiti Proof formica
Replacing the cubicles will your only realistic option, anything else will be defaced too easily.
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- grimoopnorth
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Re: Graffiti Proof formica
Wouldn't it be easier to get rid of the paint and go back to the original colour?. Like vera says any covering will be picked off and a complete waste of time and money. With the original surface you can at least wipe it down and get rid of the swear words.
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Re: Graffiti Proof formica
I would also go with this solution unless what's underneath is in worse condition.grimoopnorth wrote: ↑8th Mar 2024 at 12:16pm Wouldn't it be easier to get rid of the paint and go back to the original colour?
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- Mastergunner
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Re: Graffiti Proof formica
no idea what state it is underneath - it was painted over before my time ( I've been here four years)grimoopnorth wrote: ↑8th Mar 2024 at 12:16pm Wouldn't it be easier to get rid of the paint and go back to the original colour?. Like vera says any covering will be picked off and a complete waste of time and money. With the original surface you can at least wipe it down and get rid of the swear words.
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Re: Graffiti Proof formica
I remember as a try out having one of our toilet blocks treated with an anti-graffiti spray covering. It obviously didn’t prevent the graffiti, but it was a bit easier to remove. After around 2 years the covering wore away in the most graffitied locations, so we considered it a waste of time and money.
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- Sparky
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Re: Graffiti Proof formica
What about clear Perspex? You could repaint each side and bolt on the Perspex to both sides of the cubicles. You then have anti vandal easy clean
- Dean 08
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23:08
Re: Graffiti Proof formica
As a first salvo, I would strip away the paint. The original surface can't be scratched away like an Etch-a-Sketch, solving that problem.
Then, as a second attack, you could try Coo-Var P101 Anti-Graffiti Coating (or something similar due to this product now requiring training, and is supposedly for professional use only).
Then, as a second attack, you could try Coo-Var P101 Anti-Graffiti Coating (or something similar due to this product now requiring training, and is supposedly for professional use only).
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Re: Graffiti Proof formica
My first thought was to remove the existing paint to leave the original bright yellow anti graffiti Formica.
But this wouldn't be anti-graffiti, as evidenced by the grey paint sticking to the surfaces.
You could try resurfacing the cubicles with new Formica, using a contact adhesive and trimming off the edges(like a kitchen fitter would).
Or like Vera suggested, replace the cubicles. I did 2 toilet blocks this year, keep the sanitaryware just replace doors, cubicles and wall panels.
Ours cost £7000 + my time, far cheaper than the huge quotes local trades wanted to charge.
But this wouldn't be anti-graffiti, as evidenced by the grey paint sticking to the surfaces.
You could try resurfacing the cubicles with new Formica, using a contact adhesive and trimming off the edges(like a kitchen fitter would).
Or like Vera suggested, replace the cubicles. I did 2 toilet blocks this year, keep the sanitaryware just replace doors, cubicles and wall panels.
Ours cost £7000 + my time, far cheaper than the huge quotes local trades wanted to charge.
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