Anti-vandal wall coverings: types and advantages

Selection and purchase of anti-vandal paint

– this is the best platform to buy anti-vandal paint at competitive prices and make a preliminary choice with the help of professional consultations. There are different types of paints available:

for walls and ceilings;
for bathrooms and kitchens;
for wet rooms;
for industrial use;
with matte or glossy effect;
with the addition of ceramic microgranules;
antifungal and moisture resistant.

Regardless of the manufacturer and type of paint, the composition is free of carcinogens and reproductive toxins. The assortment is represented by manufacturers - Dutch Boy, Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore, Clark+Kensington and other famous world brands.

Architects and designers are invited to collaborate with our huge range of products. They offer favorable pricing conditions and free delivery. There is also a cumulative system of discounts and additional bonuses for regular customers.

Application Features

The procedure for applying anti-vandal paint, as well as applying other paints, requires mandatory surface preparation. The surface on which paint will be applied or wallpaper will be glued must be carefully prepared.

It is necessary to remove dirt and dust from it and make it as smooth as possible. It is necessary to remove whitewash and damaged or defective pieces and remnants of the old coating. Grease, rust or mold stains must also be treated with special products and removed from the surface.

It is worth noting that surfaces that crumble or crumble must be treated with an acrylic-type primer. Otherwise, all anti-vandal paints and wallpapers will not be so durable.

The process of applying anti-vandal coatings is carried out using simple and traditional painting tools:

roller;
brush;
spray.

You can apply the paint yourself. To ensure maximum protection, two coats can be applied to the surface:

the first layer of coating can be diluted by 5-10% with plain water;
The second, finishing layer is applied with clean, undiluted paint.

All painting work must be carried out at a temperature of at least +5 degrees. Immediately before applying the first layer, it is necessary to carry out a test surface treatment. Such actions help determine the level of absorption of the composition, as well as the correctness of its dilution.

Subsequent painting using a roller can be done slowly and deliberately. The formation of drips when using such paint is usually excluded due to the high viscosity of the coating.

Already a couple of hours after applying the first layer, you can apply the second layer. The second stage of work must be carried out at a temperature of at least +20 degrees. Over the course of a month, after applying the composition, polymerization of the applied paint occurs and during this entire time it is not worth subjecting the freshly treated surface to various loads.

Characteristics of powder materials

This type of paint contains polymer particles. Using special equipment, they are sprayed onto metal surfaces. After this procedure, the surface becomes very resistant to various influences and temperature changes.

If we compare this material with liquid paints, its advantages are obvious. They have higher stability, as already mentioned, they have a wider selection of colors, which is also important. In addition, if the surface is treated with such a coating, then even exposure to acids and alkalis will not cause serious harm to it.

The only problem with using them is that special equipment must be used to apply them to the surface, or the surface treatment procedure must be carried out in a practical industrial environment.

But what should you do if you need to apply anti-vandal coating to the walls in an ordinary apartment? Many may wonder: why? But if there are always overly active animals or equally active children in the apartment, such a question is unlikely to arise.

Indeed, you can buy scratching posts for animals, cover the children’s room with wallpaper that you won’t mind tearing off and throwing away, but this is not a guarantee that the energy of your family members will not be directed to all the other walls in the apartment.

Taking into account such situations, designers recommend several coating options specifically for city apartments or country houses.

Anti-vandal wallpaper

They can be cleaned, washed with a stiff brush, they do not scratch and practically do not tear under impacts. If damage does occur, due to its decorative nature it is almost invisible.

Their main advantage is fire safety.

Table. Technical characteristics of wallpaper.

Types of wall coverings	Wear-resistant	Environmentally friendly	Anti-vandal	Fireproof	Elite	Cheap
Natural	—	+	—	+	+	—
Paper	—	+	—	+	+	+
Textile	—	+	—	+	+	—
Non-woven	+	—	+	—	+	—
Vinyl	+	—	+	—	+	—
Fiberglass	+	+	+	—	+	+

Anti-vandal panels

They are dense, hold up well against blows, and at the same time are smooth so that the pet cannot sharpen his claws on them. They are easy to wash, you can stick something like a carpet on them, then the marks from the animal’s claws will definitely not be noticeable.

In general, it’s up to the client to choose here; the choice is quite wide.

Purpose

The coating has anti-adhesive properties that prevent the adhesion of adhesives and pollutants, and is designed to protect any surface from posting advertisements and graffiti. The effect is achieved due to the low adhesion of pollutants (glue, paint) with the polymer film formed by the anti-vandal coating. Stickers, tape and decals do not adhere to the treated surface; leaflets glued to glue can be removed effortlessly (by the corner), while all the dried glue remains on the paper; markers and spray paint are easily washed off with a solution of household detergents containing surfactants or a solvent.

Additional properties: moisture insulation of surfaces, anti-slip coating, oleophobic (oil-proof) coating, anti-icing agent for roofing - prevents the growth of icicles.

The coating is suitable for surfaces made of various materials: metal, wood, glass, tiles, concrete, brick, plastic, polycarbonate, plexiglass (acrylic), granite and other surfaces, including painted ones. For problematic surfaces with low adhesion (glass, acrylic, polycarbonate, PVC), pre-treatment with a primer is recommended.

Protects against various adhesives, tape (adhesive tape), stickers and decals, various types of paint and markers, including specialized durable products such as Montana, On the run, Molotow and others.

Pros and advantages of anti-vandal paint

In a short period of use, these paints have gained high popularity among builders, architects and designers. Popularity is achieved due to the obvious advantages of this material:

full compliance with environmental norms and standards;
efficiency, ease and ease of use;
guarantee of quick and reliable removal of any components from the surface;
synthetic detergents can be safely used;
the “native” surface retains all aesthetic and functional properties;
resistance to any type of means used to remove inscriptions;
transparency as a guarantee of ideal use in interior designs.

With proper surface preparation and application of the appropriate composition, the anti-vandal coating will last for decades. The relatively high cost is the only drawback, but it is an investment in the future and a guarantee of comprehensive savings with constant costs for surface restoration.

Benefits and Features

All anti-vandal materials have the following characteristics:

strong and durable;
do not react with chemicals and detergents;
Glue comes off easily, paint - just plain water is enough;
When applied or installed, conventional technology is used.

The common disadvantage of these materials is their high price, which is paid off by long-term operation without repair.

Paints

A practical and convenient option for protecting walls is anti-vandal paint. Drawings are erased from them without a trace, the glue comes off easily, they are difficult to scratch, since the composition contains a sealing reinforced component. Easy to apply like regular paints. They are produced industrially in liquid or powder form. Depending on the material, the walls are made on different bases. Textured paint options are available for sale. Can be applied with a roller or using a spray gun.

Advantages and disadvantages

the coating does not lose its properties for up to 10 years;

applied to different types of surfaces - brick, concrete, wood, metal, plastic;

does not lose properties when using solvents or chemicals;

safe for people;

does not suffer from moisture;

does not discolor.

high price;

Powder paints require special application conditions.

Information: all types of anti-vandal paints meet safety requirements; they can be used in children's institutions where the walls are actively exposed to the younger generation.

Wallpaper

The traditional covering of indoor walls is wallpaper. The industry produces several types that have increased strength and durability and are used as anti-vandal protection.

Advantages and disadvantages

possibility of coloring;

natural materials are environmentally friendly;

easy to clean, the materials are resistant to smoke, dust, fats, and chemicals;

do not deform during long-term use.

high cost;

some difficulty in applying the sticker and then removing it from the walls during a new renovation.

Anti-vandal wallpaper looks no worse than regular wallpaper and creates a pleasant, cozy atmosphere in the house. Particularly relevant in apartments where there are children and animals, in rooms with a lot of traffic (corridors, kitchens).

Non-woven

Wallpaper is not made from cellulose, but from a special material that has a high density, so it deserves the name anti-vandal. They are made using a special method of hot stamping.

Available in 3 types:

completely made of non-woven fabric;
with one side made of non-woven fabric;
for painting.

Advantages and disadvantages

dense texture;

fire resistant;

do not shrink;

withstands up to 10 paintings;

are not afraid of moisture.

with texture, dust quickly accumulates on relief patterns;

are expensive.

Non-woven wallpaper is easy to apply - the glue is applied only to the wall, the canvas is not smeared.

Cork

Wallpaper is made from the bark of the cork oak tree, mainly in Europe. Natural material is crushed and pressed at high temperatures. It is glued together using its own resin.

Advantages and disadvantages

durability (10 years), strength;

repel dirt, dust, are resistant to scratches and other damage;

have heat and sound insulating properties;

bactericidal, do not allow fungus and pests to multiply;

do not fade, do not support combustion.

the canvases are heavy and difficult to glue;

careful wall finishing and special glue are required;

Difficulties may arise during the next renovation - cork wallpaper is not easy to separate from the walls;

high price.

Cork wallpaper is resistant to damage and durable, so it perfectly functions as a vandal-proof coating in apartments.

Plaster

Anti-vandal types of plaster are used for interior and exterior work. There are 2 main types that have increased strength - structural (bark beetles) and mosaic, containing mineral components.

Decorative brick

Brick wall decoration has remained popular for many years. High-strength materials used in the manufacture of decorative bricks protect walls from vandals and accidental damage.

Advantages and disadvantages

fashionable and creative;

safe and environmentally friendly;

you can handle the finishing yourself - the material is not difficult to work with;

fireproof;

many design options, colors, shapes.

due to the popularity of decorative bricks, there are many low-quality products on the market - unsafe;

When decorating interiors, it visually reduces the size of the premises.

The material is in demand for the external design of small buildings, interior decoration of apartments, offices, studios, and lofts.

Ceramic tile

Decorating the walls of bathrooms and other rooms with high humidity with ceramic tiles is in trend due to the material’s resistance to water. Such finishing prevents the spread of fungus and protects walls and floors from exposure to detergents.

Advantages and disadvantages

the surface does not wear off or scratch;

does not deform;

does not react with chemicals;

used for interior and exterior decoration;

a wide range of different types, shapes, sizes.

installation and removal work is labor-intensive and difficult;

the drawing gradually fades and is erased;

perfect surface leveling and special tools are required;

the coating is considered cold - the floor needs heating.

Ceramic tiles are more suitable for walls, as the material is fragile and can crack on the floor. With high-quality sealing of the seams, it looks well-groomed, expensive and noble.

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Help: ceramic tiles last a long time and protect internal surfaces from mold.

MDF panels

The composite material is made from sawdust by dry pressing. This is a popular budget-friendly wall finish, although material with moisture impregnation and other protective properties can be expensive.

3D panels

Volumetric interior decor is always in trend. Luxurious wooden and plaster decorations are now successfully replacing 3D panels made of inexpensive polyurethane foam. Tiles of different shapes with relief patterns are produced for decorating rooms. Expensive and cheap materials are used for production:

tree;
glass;
gypsum;
MDF;
polymers.

Advantages and disadvantages

decorativeness;

heat and sound insulation;

easy to care for;

long service life without loss of quality and appearance.

high price of some types;

complexity of design and installation;

reducing the volume of the room;

Each of the materials has its own problems - glass is fragile, plaster, wood absorb moisture.

3D panels provide great opportunities for decorating rooms and are easily combined with other design elements. They are easy to paint and wash. The materials are moisture resistant, not afraid of chemicals, and are used for anti-vandal protection.

Summary

A large selection of vandal-proof coatings allows everyone to choose products to suit their taste. During the repair process, both varnishes and paints, and special wallpaper can be used. Also, coatings of this type will help protect the walls of a summer house or cottage from drawings or inscriptions with a spray can. The characteristics of anti-vandal materials are varied and the buyer can choose the product to suit his taste.

The application process is simple and straightforward: you do not need to purchase additional tools. The paint is non-toxic, which is why even children's rooms can be treated with it. The composition does not cause an allergic reaction or suffocation, and also has a mild odor. But you should pay attention to the air temperature at the time of application. The service life of the product depends on this indicator.

Treating entrance walls with similar compounds will not only get rid of the “creativity” of vandals, but also from advertisements: since the coating repels any mixtures, including glue. The low price and wide range of applications allow you to significantly save on repainting walls made of metal, brick, wood and concrete.

Popular manufacturers

In the country's construction markets you can find products from both domestic and foreign companies. Common brands include the following:

Dimensions Satin is an American interior paint with good coverage and stain resistance. It can be applied in one layer, and the drying time is 4 hours. It is available in matte and semi-matte versions and is suitable for damp rooms.
Mixon Hamerton is a durable acrylic styrene paint with a hammer effect used in industry.
Tikkurila Luja 7 is a durable acrylic paint with antiseptic additives, intended for interior use. It is suitable for residential premises, medical institutions and food industry enterprises. Resistant to solvents. Recommended for use if resistance to abrasion and frequent washing is important.
Relief Fassadenfarbe is a composition for facade walls containing quartz sand and giving a textured surface. It can be applied either with a traditional roller or with a spray gun (in the latter case, the consumption will be lower).

It is recommended to purchase products from trusted companies that have the necessary quality certificates. When purchasing, it is important to consider the characteristics of the material and operating conditions.

The main advantages of the composition

The main advantages of the product due to its composition are:

has a transparent color, due to which it serves as an ideal finishing coating in any interior;
resistant to chemical solutions that are usually used to remove dirt and spray paint;
the appearance of the coating and its properties of protection against damage do not change during prolonged use;
You can wash the surface with any cleaning agent;
easy removal of dirt and adhesive from pasted advertisements on the surface;
environmentally friendly composition;
Quite simply applied to the walls.

There is only one drawback to this coating - its high price. But if you look into the future, the anti-vandal coating, despite its high cost, will pay for itself in full in the future.