RT Journal Article
T1 Current methods of graffiti removal: a review
A1 Sanmartín Sánchez, Patricia
A1 Cappitelli, Francesca
A1 Mitchell, Ralph G.
K1 Graffiti
K1 Spray and aerosol paint
K1 Masonry materials
K1 Cultural heritage
K1 Art conservation
K1 Laser cleaning
K1 Chemical cleaning
K1 Water and sand blasting
K1 Bioremediation
K1 Novel graffiti-removal systems
AB This paper reviews current knowledge and recent advances in methods of graffiti removal. Three approaches were considered: chemical, physical (including laser) and biological. Findings concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of the methods, including any damage to the substrate or other side effects, are described. Emphasis is placed on the limitations of the reported methods. Finally, current trends and improvements in graffiti removal methods towards the use of more efficient and less damaging treatments are addressed
PB Elsevier
YR 2014
FD 2014-11-30
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10347/46062
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10347/46062
LA eng
NO Patricia Sanmartín, Francesca Cappitelli, Ralph Mitchell, Current methods of graffiti removal: A review, Construction and Building Materials, Volume 71, 2014, Pages 363-374, ISSN 0950-0618, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2014.08.093
NO Dr. Patricia Sanmartín is supported by a postdoctoral contract within the framework of the 2011–2015 Galician Plan for Research, Innovation and Growth (Plan I2C) for 2012
DS Minerva
RD 8 jun 2026