As a property owner in a growing city, there is always a high possibility that you may experience graffiti applied to your building. While it is considered a unique art form for some, for business owners and property managers, graffiti can be a headache. Not only can it be damaging to your walls, but from time to time, a self-proclaimed artist may scrawl something derogatory or straight-up hateful.
What Is Graffiti?
You have probably seen it before, whether it be a beautifully crafted mural or a quick tag on a wall. Graffiti can be found just about anywhere. Some of the earliest examples of graffiti appeared in caves thousands of years ago, and the Romans and Greeks wrote their names alongside protest poems on buildings.
The culture of graffiti in the US exploded in the 1970s in New York City. Many of the early graffiti artists honed their skills on subway trains and abandoned buildings throughout the city. There are a few main types of graffiti that you can find today. They include:
- Tags: Simple and recognizable, tagging is nothing more than a stylized signature of the graffiti artist's name, often done quickly and in public.
- Throw-Ups: Similar to tags, throw-ups are more elaborate, bubble-style paintings that are a natural progression from the simple tag.
- Wildstyle: These are extraordinarily complex pieces containing intricate details that are only legible by other artists. Elements such as spikes, flares, and arrows are the defining factor of wildstyle.
Why Remove It
Removing graffiti quickly is highly recommended, as it can be jarring for guests and make a building look less attractive. Additionally, the longer graffiti stays up on your surface, the harder it is to remove. Working with a professional pressure washing company is the way to go so that you do not do further damage to your building’s surfaces.
Cate’s Pressure Washing - Your Graffiti Removal Experts
If your building is covered with graffiti, all is not lost. Cate’s Pressure Washing utilizes top-notch methods to remove graffiti from your surfaces without damaging the underlying material. You can learn more about Cate’s Graffiti removal services here.
At Cate’s Pressure Washing, our friendly and professional team is always ready to answer your questions and provide you with solutions for ridding your property of graffiti. In addition to graffiti removal, we offer a wide variety of services, including:
- Roof Cleaning
- Brick Cleaning
- Power Washing
- Concrete Wash and Seal
- Deck Cleaning
- And More!
We have been serving northeastern Tennessee and service the Tri-Cities area, as well as Asheville, NC, and Bristol, TN, since 1997. Our specialties include residential, commercial, and new construction site pressure washing.
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