True wheat paste has gluten in it, a protein that hardens slowly over time. So removing sooner than later is best.

 

Molly Dickinson
Public Art and Cultural Facilities programs director
Gender Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Rhode Island State Council on the Arts
One Capitol Hill, 3rd Floor, Providence, RI 02908

Phone: 401-573-9838
Web: www.art.ri.gov Email: Molly.Dickinson.CTR@arts.ri.gov



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Powerwashing it should remove the poster without damaging the mural. From: public_art_network@ americansforthearts. simplelists. com <public_art_network@ americansforthearts. simplelists. com> On Behalf Of pamela@ civicicon. com Sent: Tuesday,

Powerwashing it should remove the poster without damaging the mural.

 

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Does anyone have experience removing wheat paste posters from murals safely?  I’ve Googled it, but you’re the experts! Thanks!

 

Pamela Zeljak (she/her)

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