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Los Angeles City Hall, California

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Los Angeles City Hall, California

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Completed in 1928, Los Angeles City Hall is a designated Historic-Cultural Monument.

The world famous LA CITY HALL serves as the center of the civic district in downtown Los Angeles and office to the mayor. It has been featured in many films and TV series and is regularly used as a backdrop to important public announcements and events.

Historic Conservation and Preservation

In the Summer of 2020 City Hall became a frequent target of graffiti vandalism with a permanent encampment of protestors residing across the road in Grand park.

After extensive cleaning and testing with the aid of conservation experts 4G Surface Guard & World’s Best Graffiti Coating were specified to protect all vertical surfaces susceptible to further vandalism. 4G Surface Guard was specified on stairs, landings and paved courtyards to ease the burden of cleaning graffiti and grime from these surfaces without affecting the slip resistant properties of the surface.

Los Angeles City Hall after the protests in 2020, before restoration and protection
Before Restoration & Protection
Los Angeles City Hall during restoration and protection
During
Los Angeles City Hall after restoration and protection
After Restoration & Protection

These products were chosen with a mandate of ensuring the natural granite walls and columns are unaffected in appearance and that allow further graffiti removal be done without damage or potential shadows.

Variety of Surfaces Protected

Los Angeles City Hall protected with 4G Surface Guard and World's Best Graffiti Coating
Close up of different types of materials used in creation of Los Angeles City Hall
Protected surfaces at Los Angeles City Hall
Protected surfaces at Los Angeles City Hall
Protected surfaces at Los Angeles City Hall

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FAQs

Why was Los Angeles City Hall protected with a coating?

In the Summer of 2020 City Hall became a frequent target of graffiti vandalism. After extensive cleaning and testing with conservation experts, 4G Surface Guard and World’s Best Graffiti Coating were specified to protect all vertical surfaces susceptible to further vandalism.

Which products were used on Los Angeles City Hall?

World’s Best Graffiti Coating and 4G Surface Guard were used on the vertical granite walls and columns, while 4G Surface Guard was specified on stairs, landings and paved courtyards.

Do the coatings change the appearance of the granite or affect slip resistance?

No. The products were chosen with a mandate of ensuring the natural granite walls and columns are unaffected in appearance and that allow further graffiti removal without damage or potential shadows. 4G Surface Guard was used on stairs, landings and courtyards without affecting the slip resistant properties of the surface.

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