Commercial Elastomeric Coating in Fort Lauderdale
When a commercial building's stucco or block walls keep cracking through the paint, an elastomeric coating can bridge the cracks and seal the walls. Anthony Pennacchi & Sons applies it across Fort Lauderdale.
FL License CGC1538576 · Fully insured · No-pressure quote
When a Commercial Building Needs Elastomeric Coating
If a building's walls have fine cracks and past paint jobs have cracked or shown the texture through soon after, regular paint is not doing the job. Elastomeric coating goes on much thicker, stretches as the wall moves and keeps out more water. If the walls are sound and the paint is holding, a standard commercial repaint is often enough.
Where It Fits in Fort Lauderdale
Flagler Village, Fort Lauderdale's arts district, has many older concrete block commercial buildings with cracked surfaces that paint does not fix. Along Sistrunk Boulevard, older block buildings often carry layer after layer of paint over cracks that were never addressed. On Oakland Park Boulevard, older stucco and masonry buildings show peeling and water getting in. On buildings like these, an elastomeric coating over a repaired wall seals the whole surface.
What Shapes the Scope of the Job
The total wall area, how much cracking needs repair, the coating system and number of coats the building's exposure calls for, and access to the upper floors decide the scope.
What Our Commercial Elastomeric Coating Covers
Full Exterior Coating
Elastomeric coating on the block, stucco and masonry walls of office buildings, retail centers and mixed-use buildings.
Concrete Block Buildings
Block construction is common in the city's commercial buildings. The coating covers surface cracks and seals the whole wall.
Office and Retail Fronts
Storefronts and office exteriors where regular paint keeps cracking, coated after the wall is prepared.
Parking Garages
Outside walls and exposed concrete surfaces on parking garages, which take rain, sun and splash from cars.
Commercial Condo Buildings
Shared outside walls on larger condo and mixed-use buildings. See also our commercial condo restoration.
Recoating Older Systems
If an existing elastomeric coating has faded, cracked or started peeling at the edges, we check it, fix the failures and recoat.
How the Job Goes
- 01
Assess the Building
We look at every side of the building, note the cracks, the condition of the existing coating and what access is needed.
- 02
Prep the Surface
Loose or peeling coating, chalky residue and dirt come off. The wall has to be solid before coating.
- 03
Repair Cracks
Surface cracks are treated before coating. Bigger cracks and damaged stucco are repaired on their own first, since the coating covers fine cracks but does not fix a wall that is still moving.
- 04
Apply the Coating
The base coat goes on thick enough to form a continuous layer, then the color coat goes on once it has cured.
- 05
Final Check
Coverage, adhesion and finish are checked on every side, and the scaffolding comes down.
Why Anthony Pennacchi & Sons
Anthony Pennacchi & Sons is a masonry and restoration company first, so the wall under the coating is treated as part of the job. The building's waterproofing is part of the same conversation. The company is a fourth-generation family business, established in 1947 and licensed in Florida as a certified general contractor (CGC1538576).
For the full scope, see our commercial elastomeric coating service.
Schedule Your Fort Lauderdale Commercial Elastomeric Coating Assessment
Anthony Pennacchi & Sons works in Fort Lauderdale and across South Florida. Call (561) 475-0775 to set up an on-site assessment. We will walk the building and tell you whether it needs an elastomeric system, a maintenance recoat or a standard repaint before any work starts.
After the visit you get a written proposal with the scope of work and one total price. You can also find us on Google Maps before you call.
Seeing any of these signs at your Fort Lauderdale property?
on-site assessment. Fixed-price written proposal.
Our 6-Step Process
From First Call To Final Walkthrough
Every project follows the same disciplined sequence. No improvising, no shortcuts.
On-Site Assessment
Walk the property, identify prep needs, select colors, finalize scope.
Written Scope And Fixed-Price Proposal
Every surface listed, every coating specified.
Pressure Wash And Prep
Full exterior wash, scrape, sand, caulk, patch.
Primer Application
Spot-prime bare areas with manufacturer-specified primer.
Two-Coat Topcoat
Full two-coat topcoat application.
Detail And Final Walkthrough
Touch-ups, caulk lines, cut-lines inspected.
The Honest Answer
Restoration Vs Replacement
Some contractors push replacement because it generates a larger contract. We do not. Here is the head-to-head.
Restoration
What we recommend in the majority of cases we assess in Fort Lauderdale.
Replacement
When the substrate is gone or the structure is past saving.
We give you a straight answer after the assessment, not after looking at the size of the contract.
Why Choose Us
Six Reasons Fort Lauderdale Owners Pick Pennacchi
The credentials, the people, the standard. Why Pennacchi, in six.
4th-Generation Craftsmanship
Brush, roller, and spray technique passed through four generations.
Local Office
2875 South Ocean Blvd., Suite 200-18, Palm Beach.
Top-Tier Coatings
Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore, PPG top-tier lines. No builder-grade paint.
Honest Assessments
We quote what the home needs. If it is a wash-and-touch-up, we say so.
Projects Across Four States
Residential, commercial, historic, industrial work across FL, NJ, NY, PA.
Licensed And Insured
Florida contractor license + full insurance.
Our reputation is the only thing we will never restore if we damage it.
Frequently Asked
Fort Lauderdale Elastomeric Coating FAQ
The questions Fort Lauderdale owners ask most. Tap any to expand.
Elastomeric coating goes on much thicker than standard exterior paint and stays flexible, so it stretches over fine cracks instead of cracking with them, and it keeps out more water. For a commercial building with visible cracks in the stucco or block, Anthony Pennacchi & Sons usually recommends elastomeric over a standard repaint.
Yes. It is a common choice for concrete block commercial buildings in South Florida. The surface has to be prepared first, and any real cracks in the block or mortar joints should be repaired before the coating goes on.
Yes. Anthony Pennacchi & Sons applies elastomeric coatings to the outside walls and exposed concrete of parking garages. Car traffic, drainage and sun on the open decks are all looked at before a product is chosen for those areas.
If the walls have fine or medium cracks and recent paint jobs cracked or showed the texture through soon after, elastomeric coating is the better choice. If the walls are sound with no real cracking and the paint is holding, a standard repaint may be enough.
It depends on the building, the scope and the jurisdiction, and the building department decides. Check with the City of Fort Lauderdale's Building Services department, or call (561) 475-0775 to talk through your project.
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Where We Work
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From 2875 South Ocean Blvd., Suite 200-18, Palm Beach. We serve residential, commercial, and historic properties throughout South Florida.
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Get Your Assessment In Fort Lauderdale
If your property is showing signs of elastomeric coating deterioration, the right time to have it assessed is before the damage reaches the reinforcing steel. No-obligation on-site assessments throughout Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach County.
Anthony Pennacchi & Sons · 2875 South Ocean Blvd., Suite 200-18, Palm Beach, FL · FL License CGC1538576