by Julia Pineda | Dec 17, 2020 | Tips
What is Efflorescence? First let’s define the difference between efflorescence and calcium deposits. Efflorescence is a deposit of a salt that collects on the outside of a concrete or masonry surface. Calcium deposits, also referred to as lime buildup, accumulates...
by Julia Pineda | Mar 24, 2020 | Tips
A 17 year old, half mile long mural in Grand Prairie, Texas gets a face lift from mural restoration expert Scott M. Haskins and Fine Art Conservation Laboratories. Looking to reverse the signs of aging caused by car exhaust, graffiti, and the weather, Scott and his...
by Julia Pineda | Aug 21, 2019 | Multi-Residential, Products
Extreme air temperatures have been a cause of concern around the globe causing a rise in energy and water use, sunstroke, and in some cases death. To combat these dangerous rising temperatures, a new study by Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National...
by Julia Pineda | Aug 16, 2018 | Graffiti, Tips
Graffiti is one of the most common and visible forms of vandalism. It can occur at any time, on public or private property. If a surface is left exposed with no protective coating, graffiti removal can be complicated and expensive. Anti-graffiti coatings are applied...
by Julia Pineda | Apr 9, 2018 | Graffiti
Tagging on a building or mural tends to show up when you least expect it, and has a negative impact on property value not only for itself but also for the community. What do you do when the surface that has been tagged hasn’t been treated with an anti-graffiti...
by Julia Pineda | Apr 2, 2018 | Graffiti
Graffiti has been around since ancient times, although modern graffiti is thought to have begun in the 1970’s and 1980’s. Some consider it a form of artistic expression and some consider it vandalism, but graffiti is typically defined as unauthorized...
by Julia Pineda | Feb 7, 2018 | Graffiti, Waterproof
LAFC Stadium Water Repellent & Graffiti Protection Finding effective graffiti protection for multiple types of surfaces isn’t easy. Different materials have different porosity and finding graffiti protection that will be effective for years to come can be...
by Julia Pineda | Jan 29, 2018 | Multi-Residential, Mural
“Welcome Home” Mural at Baker Block Apartments When creating a mural, many artists turn to bright, vibrant colors to make a bold statement. Unfortunately such bright colors often tend to fade quickly over time, especially highly pigmented colors such as...
by Julia Pineda | Jan 22, 2018 | Faith Based, Project References, School
“Heaven on Earth” Mural At St. Catherine School Protecting an investment on a mural shouldn’t be taken lightly. Hours spent by an artist on a mural can be ruined in moments by graffiti, meaning more money spent for the artist to come back and repaint...
