Elastomeric and waterproofing coatings · Martin County
Elastomeric and waterproofing coatings in Martin County
Wind-driven rain is the test for a Martin County wall. A storm off the ocean pushes water into stucco cracks, window perimeters and joints, and the leak shows up inside long before anyone sees the crack.
An elastomeric coating is a thick, flexible wall finish that can bridge small cracks and shed water. It is one option, not a cure: it helps only on a sound wall, with cracks treated and sealant joints renewed first. Where moisture is already trapped in the wall, a coating that does not breathe can make things worse.
So the job starts with finding where water gets in. Romco looks at cracks, the sealant around openings, roof-to-wall joints and the base of the wall, and the scope says what is repaired and which system goes where.
If a building has had leaks, send what you know: which rooms, which storms and what has been tried. That decides whether a coating is the right answer.
Sequence
- Walk the walls and the inside rooms where leaks show.
- Check moisture and mark cracks and failed joints.
- Wash the walls and let them dry.
- Treat cracks and renew sealant joints.
- Apply primer and the coating at the specified thickness.
- Inspect with the owner and record what was done.
Common failures
Where this work goes wrong in Martin County, and the control for each
A coating over trapped water
Sealing a damp wall can trap moisture behind it. The wall is checked for moisture first, and the system is chosen for the condition found.
Joints that do the leaking
Many leaks come through sealant, not stucco. Joints around windows and doors are cut out and renewed as part of the scope.
Coating too thin
A flexible coating works only at the right thickness. The coverage the system needs is written into the scope and checked during the work.
Outside this scope
Window replacement, roofing, flashing and structural repair are separate trades. Leak diagnosis that needs testing is quoted on its own. Where moisture has caused mold, it is coordinated with a licensed remediation firm.
Questions
About elastomeric and waterproofing coatings
Will an elastomeric coating stop our leaks?
Only if the water comes through the wall surface and the wall is sound. Many leaks come through sealant or flashing, so we find the path before choosing a coating.
Can elastomeric go over old paint?
Often, if the old paint is sound, well adhered and clean. Loose or chalky coatings are removed or primed first, and the scope says which.
How is the cost of a commercial paint job worked out?
From the building itself. We look at the surfaces and how worn they are, the stucco, sealant and rust repairs, the coating system, how each side is reached, who stays inside, and which color rules or board votes come first. Photos and drawings can start it; most quotes are confirmed with a walk. There is no rate card, because no two buildings wear the same way in this climate.
What size of building will you quote?
Any size. A single storefront in downtown Stuart, a stairwell in an office, a row of flex bays in Palm City or a full four-story condo on Hutchinson Island are all quoted the same way: from the surfaces, the access and the people around the work.
Is Romco licensed?
Yes. Romco Builders is a licensed Florida general contractor, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale. Ask for the license details and they come with your quote.
The order of work
Six steps, the same on every job
Send the building
Phone us, or send the request form along with photos or plans. Say what gets painted, who stays inside and what decisions are already made.
Walk it with us
We inspect the walls, trim and metal, decide the access for each elevation, and note what nearby needs protection.
Scope and quote in writing
The quote lists the washing, repairs, coating system, access, phases and anything still waiting on an approval.
Color and approvals
The color is checked against the county or city rule, and any board vote, permit or airport clearance is settled first.
Wash, repair, coat
Washing, repairs, primer and finish follow the agreed order, with drains covered and people below kept clear.
Walk-through and closeout
We walk the work with you, finish the punch list and hand over a record of the coatings used.
Elastomeric and waterproofing coatings is quoted in every corner of Martin, including Stuart, Palm City, Jensen Beach, Hobe Sound, Port Salerno, Hutchinson Island, Jupiter Island, Sewall's Point, Indiantown, Ocean Breeze, and every other Martin city.
More painting work
Other buildings we quote in Martin County
- Interior commercial paintingSuites, lobbies, corridors and stair towers, sequenced around the people inside.Interior commercial painting in Martin →
- Exterior commercial paintingStucco, block and metal exteriors, repaired first and coated for river and ocean air.Exterior commercial painting in Martin →
- Mid-rise and coastal condo repaintsFour-story and lower condos: balconies, rails, walkways and board-approved colors.Mid-rise and coastal condo repaints in Martin →
- Warehouse and industrial paintingFlex bays, metal buildings, block warehouses, doors and steel, coated while work goes on.Warehouse and industrial painting in Martin →
- Parking deck coatings and lot stripingDecks, condo garages and surface lots: coatings, walls, columns and striping.Parking deck coatings and lot striping in Martin →
- Airport and transportation facility paintingHangars, terminals and support buildings, scheduled around airport security rules.Airport and transportation facility painting in Martin →
- Office, retail and tenant improvement paintingStorefronts, office suites and fit-outs, painted to the lease and the opening date.Office, retail and tenant improvement painting in Martin →
- HOA and multifamily repaintsVillas, townhomes, apartments and clubhouses, scoped so the board can vote on it.HOA and multifamily repaints in Martin →
- Hotel and hospitality paintingResorts, inns, restaurants and marinas, painted around guests and the season.Hotel and hospitality painting in Martin →
- Hospital, clinic and school building paintingClinic suites, hospital wings and classrooms, phased around the people using them.Hospital, clinic and school building painting in Martin →
- Pressure washing and surface prepWashing, scraping and repair so the coating grips, with runoff caught before the drain.Pressure washing and surface prep in Martin →
- Something else?Romco quotes commercial painting on every kind of building at any size. If yours is not listed, describe it and we will scope it.Call (772) 310-3298 →
From a Stuart storefront to an Indiantown plant, quoted at any size
Send the address and the surfaces. Romco will scope and quote it.
Romco Builders is a licensed Florida general contractor, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale. One storefront or a whole community: each job gets a written scope and a quote.