Protect Window Glass with Anti Graffiti Films

January 4, 2017     Anti-Graffiti, Central Florida, Commercial, Orlando, Window Tint

Protecting valuable property from the damage inflicted by vandals is a major concern for building owners and business managers nationwide. According to the Center for Problem-Oriented Policing, an estimated $12 billion is spent annually in the U.S. cleaning up graffiti. Store fronts, offices, schools, mass-transit vehicles, government buildings and countless other structures that offer public access are common targets.

While walls and similar surfaces can often be repainted to cover graffiti, removing damage from glass windows and doors is not so simple. Often, entire panes of glass must be replaced at great expense and inconvenience due to the damage inflicted by graffiti vandals. Anti-graffiti and anti-vandalism films are a modern solution to a costly, age-old problem.

Anti Graffiti Window Film in Orlando

Anti Graffiti Window Film in Orlando

Protect Expensive Window Glass with Anti-Graffiti Films

Window films have long been used to add tinting or lettering to glass, and a similar process is now available to protect glass from vandalism. Anti-graffiti and anti-vandalism films are designed to withstand paint, scratching and acid etching. The films are thin, typically only 4 to 7 mils thick, yet they provide a virtually invisible protective layer that can reduce or eliminate the need to replace glass panes due to graffiti damage. Vandals will believe they are painting, scratching or etching the actual glass when in reality they are only harming the film.

Graffiti Prevention Window Film in Orlando

Graffiti Prevention Window Film in Orlando

Quickly Remove Graffiti Damage

Studies show that one of the best deterrents against repeated graffiti vandalism is removing the graffiti quickly, ideally within 48 hours. When glass is involved, eliminating the problem this quickly is not always possible. The expense and difficulty of replacing glass panes can mean that the graffiti is allowed to remain far longer. When anti-graffiti film is in place, the damage can be removed rapidly and the film reapplied with no business disruption and comparatively little expense.

Graffiti Protection Window Film in Orlando

Graffiti Protection Window Film in Orlando

Help Protect Against Smash-and-Grab Robbery

Another great feature of the anti-vandalism film is how the adhesive that bonds the plastic coating to the glass will remain intact even if the glass is broken. The film will help prevent the glass from shattering and becoming a dangerous hazard. It also means smash-and-grab robberies are much more difficult for thieves to execute, making the film ideal for glass doors, display cases and cashier booths.

Graffiti Window Film Orlando

Graffiti Window Film Orlando

Anti-graffiti film needs no special maintenance. It can be cleaned and polished using regular window cleaners. Even better, some of the typical scratches and damage that happen to glass through normal wear and tear in high traffic areas will not cause harm to the film. If vandalism or even unintentional damage to the film does occur, it can be readily replaced, leaving the glass unscathed.

Anti-Graffiti Window Film Glass Protection Orlando

Anti-Graffiti Window Film Glass Protection Orlando

Property owners, business managers and others responsible for maintaining the appearance and integrity of public buildings are turning more and more to anti-graffiti and anti-vandalism films. When professionally applied, these simple coatings protect valuable glass panels and surfaces from both intentional and accidental harm.