Elastomeric and waterproofing coatings · Palm Beach County
Elastomeric and waterproofing coatings in Palm Beach County
Wind-driven rain is hard on Palm Beach County's stucco and block walls, and fine cracks let water reach the wall behind the paint. Elastomeric coatings are thick and flexible, so they can bridge hairline cracks and shed water where an ordinary paint would not.
They are not right for every wall. A heavy coating can trap moisture in a wall that is already wet, and it will not hold if the cracks are moving or the stucco is loose. We check the wall, the cracks and the moisture before we recommend one.
The prep is more detailed than a normal repaint. Cracks are opened and filled, joints are resealed, loose stucco is repaired, and primer is chosen to suit the wall. The coating thickness is part of the scope, because thin coats lose the benefit.
Reserve studies point at this work too. Florida's condo statute, s. 718.112, names waterproofing and exterior painting in the list a structural integrity reserve study covers. If a study or an engineer's report calls for a wall coating, we scope it to that report.
Sequence
- Inspect the walls, cracks and moisture and review any reports.
- Choose the coating system and confirm the color and approvals.
- Wash and let the walls dry.
- Repair cracks, loose stucco and joints.
- Prime, then apply the coating to the specified build.
- Check the finished walls together and clear any open items.
Common failures
Where these jobs slip, and what we do about it
Moisture trapped behind
A wall that cannot dry can blister under a heavy coat. We test and look at the wall first, and choose a breathable system where it is needed.
Coats too thin
An elastomeric coating rolled on thin gives the look without the performance. The scope names the build, and it is checked as work goes on.
Moving cracks
Some cracks are structural or keep moving. An engineer looks at those first, and the coating choice waits.
Outside this scope
Below-grade waterproofing, roof membranes and structural crack repair are separate specialist work. Any product approval or permit the job needs is checked with the local building department.
Questions
About elastomeric and waterproofing coatings
Is elastomeric coating always better than paint?
No. It suits walls with fine cracks and heavy rain exposure, but it can trap moisture in the wrong wall. We check the wall before recommending it.
Can elastomeric coatings change color later?
Yes, with the right prep and a compatible coating. The scope names both when the time comes.
What does it cost to paint a commercial building?
There is no rate sheet. The quote comes from a visit, or from photos and drawings when they show enough, and it turns on the condition of each surface, the repairs found after washing, the coating system, how every wall is reached, who stays inside and which approvals come first. Two Palm Beach County buildings of the same size can need very different work.
Is any job too small or too large in size?
No. Romco quotes a single storefront, a lobby or a stair tower, and it quotes the whole envelope of an oceanfront condo or a row of warehouse bays. Describe the building and the surfaces, and the scope is written to match.
Is Romco licensed to do this work?
Romco Builders is a licensed Florida general contractor with its office in Fort Lauderdale. Florida law does not let a city or county require a separate license for painting. Ask for the license details with your quote.
How a job runs
The order of work, start to turnover
Tell us about the building
Phone us or use the form. Say what needs painting, who will be inside, and send photos or drawings if you have them.
Site visit
We check each surface, how the walls and rails can be reached, and what below them needs protection.
Scope and written quote
You get the prep, coating system, access method and phasing in writing, plus the approvals the work depends on.
Approvals cleared
Board or color sign-off, any permit the related repairs need, and badges or gate access are lined up first.
Prep, prime and finish
Washing, repairs, primer and finish coats go on in the agreed order, with people and cars below kept clear of overhead work.
Walk-through and closeout
Together we inspect the finished surfaces, clear the open items and leave you a written list of every coating applied.
Elastomeric and waterproofing coatings throughout Palm Beach, including West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Palm Beach (the Town), Jupiter, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington, Lake Worth Beach, Unincorporated Palm Beach County, and every other Palm Beach city.
More painting work
Other buildings we quote
- Interior commercial paintingOffice floors, lobbies, corridors and clubhouses, repainted while people still use them.Interior commercial painting in Palm Beach →
- Exterior commercial paintingStucco, block and metal exteriors, repaired and coated for coastal sun and summer rain.Exterior commercial painting in Palm Beach →
- High-rise and condo exterior repaintsOceanfront and Intracoastal condo towers, painted by swing stage with residents at home.High-rise and condo exterior repaints in Palm Beach →
- Warehouse and industrial paintingTilt-wall warehouses, flex bays and metal buildings, painted around trucks and shifts.Warehouse and industrial painting in Palm Beach →
- Parking garage painting and coatingsGarage walls, columns, ceilings, stair towers and striping, done a level at a time.Parking garage painting and coatings in Palm Beach →
- Airport and transportation paintingQuoted with badges and night shifts: terminals, hangars and airfield support buildings.Airport and transportation painting in Palm Beach →
- Office, retail and tenant improvement paintingBuild-outs, turnovers and storefronts, painted to the lease date and the landlord's rules.Office, retail and tenant improvement painting in Palm Beach →
- HOA and multifamily repaintsTownhome, villa and garden-apartment communities, one building at a time with notices.HOA and multifamily repaints in Palm Beach →
- Hotel and hospitality paintingHotels, resorts and clubs, painted around guests, events and the winter season.Hotel and hospitality painting in Palm Beach →
- Healthcare and school building paintingMedical offices, clinics and school buildings, painted after hours or between terms.Healthcare and school building painting in Palm Beach →
- Pressure washing and surface prepWashing, crack repair and priming that decide how long the next coat lasts.Pressure washing and surface prep in Palm Beach →
- Something else?If your building type is not listed, Romco still quotes it. Call and describe it.Call (561) 273-9189 →
Palm Beach County commercial painting, any building
Tell us what needs paint, and Romco will scope it and send a quote.
Romco Builders is a licensed Florida general contractor, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale. A single storefront or a forty-unit building: each job gets a written scope.