Skate parks are some of the busiest public spaces in WA. They’re also some of the most tagged. Bare concrete soaks up spray paint, texta and ink, which is why skate park graffiti is so hard to shift once it’s there.
At Graffiti Gone WA, we’re the exclusive WA supplier of EzyGuard Skate, a penetrating sealer made specifically for skate parks. We’ve applied it to skate parks right across the state, from Perth’s suburbs to the Wheatbelt and the Kimberley.
Here’s how it works, and why it’s worth doing before the first tag goes up.
Why is skate park graffiti so hard to remove?
Concrete is porous. When spray paint, texta or ink hits bare concrete, it doesn’t just sit on top. It soaks in, up to 10mm deep.
That causes a few problems:
- The tag bonds with the concrete itself, not just the surface
- Getting it out takes stronger products and more pressure
- A faint shadow of the tag can stay behind, even after cleaning
- Every hard clean wears the surface down a little more
And it doesn’t stay at one tag. Old tags attract new ones, and WA’s 40°C summers bake each layer in deeper. Before long, a quick clean has turned into a full rejuvenation job.
What is EzyGuard Skate?
EzyGuard Skate is a water-based penetrating sealer made for skate parks by Australian manufacturer Graffiti Removal Chemicals. Instead of forming a layer on top, it soaks into the concrete and blocks paint, ink and dye from getting in.
According to the manufacturer, graffiti only gets about 1mm into sealed concrete, instead of up to 10mm. That’s what makes it so much easier to remove.
What it does:
- Resists spray paint, texta, inks and dyes
- Dries invisible, so the concrete keeps its natural look
- Won’t peel or flake under wheels, because it doesn’t form a film
- Protects the surface from harsh cleaning and permanent graffiti shadows
It’s part of our range of premium coatings and sealers.
Does it make the skate surface slippery?
No. This is the first thing councils and skaters ask, and it’s the most important one.
EzyGuard doesn’t change the grip (the “slip factor”) of the concrete. Because it soaks in rather than sitting on top, there’s no coating for wheels to slide on. The park skates exactly the same as it did before it was sealed.
How we apply it
Every skate park starts with a site inspection. From there, the job usually looks like this:
- Clean the whole skating surface with hot water and a concrete surface cleaner
- Remove any existing graffiti, back to bare concrete
- Apply two coats of EzyGuard to the ramps, bowls, platforms and slopes
On a brand-new skate park, we seal it before it opens. That way, the first tag never gets the chance to soak in.
Skaters can be back on it 24 hours after sealing.
Sealer or coating: which goes where?
Not every surface in a skate park needs the same protection.
- Riding surfaces (ramps, bowls, platforms): EzyGuard Skate. It’s invisible and doesn’t change the grip.
- Walls, retaining walls and other vertical surfaces: an anti-graffiti coating like EzyCoat Repel, which forms a clear protective layer that graffiti sits on top of.
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A few of the skate parks we’ve sealed across WA
Bayswater Skate Park, Wotton Reserve (City of Bayswater)
We applied two coats of EzyGuard to the brand-new 1,800 m² Bayswater Skate Park. It’s a big one, built for everyone from beginners to advanced skaters and BMX riders. Its standout feature is a 3.9-metre-high vert ramp, the first of its kind in WA.
Chidlow Skate Park (Shire of Mundaring)
When construction of the new Chidlow Skate Park wrapped up, the Shire of Mundaring asked us to seal it before it opened. Two coats of EzyGuard went on every skating area: ramps, platforms, slopes and walls.
We’ve also sealed skate parks for the City of Armadale, City of Swan, Town of Victoria Park, Shire of Yilgarn and Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley.
What happens when a sealed skate park gets tagged?
The tag still comes off, just with a lot less effort. Because the graffiti hasn’t soaked deep into the concrete:
- It lifts with gentler methods and less pressure
- There’s far less chance of a shadow staying behind
- The concrete isn’t worn down by repeated harsh cleaning
Getting tags off quickly still matters, sealed or not. A tag that’s left up tells the next tagger the spot is safe. (Here’s why we always remove offensive tags first.)
Quick questions we get asked
Will EzyGuard make the skate park slippery?
No. It soaks into the concrete instead of coating it, so the grip stays the same.
Can you see it once it’s on?
No. It dries invisible, and the concrete keeps its natural look.
Can you seal a skate park that’s already covered in graffiti?
Yes. We remove the existing graffiti first, then seal it so the next tag doesn’t soak in.
How long does it last?
Up to 5 years according to the manufacturer, depending on the application, the weather and how much use the park gets.
How long does the skate park need to close?
24 hours after sealing. Skaters can be back on it the next day.
Do you work on skate parks outside Perth?
Absolutely. We’ve sealed skate parks from the Perth hills to the Wheatbelt and the Kimberley.
Can councils or contractors buy EzyGuard Skate directly?
Yes. We’re the exclusive supplier in WA. Contact us for a commercial quote.
Building or upgrading a skate park in WA?
Seal it before the first tag goes on, not after. Call Graffiti Gone WA on 0448 272 323 or email enquiries@graffitigone-wa.com.au to protect your skate park with EzyGuard Skate, anywhere in Perth or regional WA.
