Residential Elastomeric Coating in South Florida
South Florida's harsh weather and salt air stress exterior stucco, causing cracks and moisture damage when coatings fail. Anthony Pennacchi & Sons provides expert residential elastomeric coating, conducting thorough on-site assessments to identify your home's specific needs and delivering tailored, fixed-price proposals for lasting protection. - ✓ 75+ Years of Experience Residential elastomeric coating craftsmanship across South Florida since 1947 - ✓ 3,000+ Projects Completed Coating and restoration across CBS block, waterfront, and historic residential properties - ✓ Licensed and Insured in Florida Florida contractor license CGC1538576; required for all residential coating work - ✓ Certified Jahn Applicators Qualified to specify breathable, mineral-compatible systems for Mizner-era and historic masonry - ✓ Local Palm Beach Office 2875 South Ocean Blvd., Suite 200-18, Palm Beach, FL serving all of South Florida directly
FL License CGC1538576 · Fully insured · No-pressure quote
Quick Answer
- →Thicker, flexible coatings that bridge cracks and waterproof the facade.
- →Ideal for stucco homes with crack history or coastal salt exposure.
- →Call (561) 475-0775 for a free assessment.
What Is Residential Elastomeric Coating?
Residential elastomeric coating is a high-build flexible membrane applied over exterior stucco and masonry to block moisture, bridge thermal movement cracks, and resist UV degradation. Standard exterior paint is applied at 3 to 5 mils dry film thickness. Elastomeric coatings are applied at 10 to 20 mils, creating a rubber-like film that actively bridges hairline cracks rather than simply covering them.
Standalone re-coating
Full exterior coating renewal over sound or freshly repaired stucco and masonry
Post-repair protective layer
Elastomeric topcoat applied after stucco crack repair, delamination repair, or full stucco re-application
Surface preparation and crack repair
The required first step; coating over open cracks or active moisture produces a failed coating
Manufacturer-specified primer
Matched to the substrate type and exposure class of each elevation
Penetrating silane and siloxane sealers
For above-grade masonry where a film-forming coating is not appropriate
Why South Florida Homes Need Elastomeric Coating
South Florida's environment attacks exterior coatings through four distinct mechanisms, and most homes face more than one at the same time.
UV degradation
breaks down the acrylic polymer matrix of an elastomeric coating over time, reducing its flexibility and crack-bridging capacity. Florida's UV intensity is among the highest in the continental United States.
Thermal cycling
drives daily expansion and contraction at the stucco surface. West and south-facing walls reach extreme temperatures on summer afternoons, then drop sharply when afternoon thunderstorms arrive. That cycle progressively destroys the coating's elongation until the hairline cracks open through it.
Salt-air exposure
on barrier island, Intracoastal, and coastal properties introduces chloride ions through any crack in a degraded coating film. Those chlorides accelerate metal lath corrosion inside the stucco assembly at a rate that inland properties do not experience.
Moisture infiltration
from South Florida's heavy summer rainfall enters through every crack the first three mechanisms have opened. Repeated wetting and drying drives blistering and delamination until the coating fails.
Signs Your Home Needs Residential Elastomeric Coating
These warning signs indicate that professional assessment is the right next step.
Blistering or peeling
on the coating surface moisture has broken the adhesion bond between the coating and substrate
Chalking or fading
across exterior elevations UV degradation has reduced the coating's protective performance
Hairline or map cracking
through the coating film the coating has lost elongation and can no longer bridge thermal movement
Mildew or algae staining
on shaded or north-facing elevations moisture retention at a degraded coating surface
Rust staining
on the stucco face metal lath corrosion is progressing inside the assembly behind the coating
Bare stucco showing through
the coating has fully delaminated in sections, leaving the substrate directly exposed
Failed caulking
at control joints, window surrounds, or trim transitions moisture enters at every failed joint regardless of the field coating condition
High-build acrylic elastomeric coating
Full two-coat exterior system over prepared stucco or masonry; the primary system for CBS block homes across South Florida
Mildew-resistant elastomeric coating
Fungicidal topcoat system for Intracoastal-adjacent, north-facing, or permanently shaded elevations
Post-repair elastomeric topcoat
Applied after stucco crack repair or delamination repair, completing the restoration scope with a continuous waterproof membrane
Ceramic-blend acrylic coating
Premium long-life system rated 15+ years in Florida's UV environment
Manufacturer-specified primer
Matched to substrate type and exposure before topcoat; not optional on salt-air exposed elevations
Breathable mineral coating
For Mizner-era and historic masonry where standard synthetic elastomeric coatings trap moisture and damage original material
Penetrating silane and siloxane sealer
For above-grade masonry where a film-forming coating is not the appropriate system
Standalone Re-Coating vs. Stucco Repair First
Not every home is ready for direct re-coating. For homes where the stucco substrate is sound and the coating has simply aged out, direct re-coating is the correct and more cost-effective scope. For homes with active cracking, delamination, or moisture behind the stucco, coating first produces a failed coating within the first wet season.
Re-Coating Only Repair First, Then Coat
------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------- Cost Lower coating scope only Higher repair plus coating Disruption Minimal 2-7 days Moderate repair cure time plus coating Appropriate for Sound substrate, coating degraded by age and UV Active cracks, delamination, moisture behind stucco Risk of skipping Not applicable Coating fails within the first wet season Outcome Protected surface with 10-15 year service life Fully repaired and protected system Historic properties Breathable mineral system for original masonry Jahn mortar repair plus compatible coating
Our Process
1. On-Site Assessment
We inspect all stucco and masonry surfaces, assess coating condition, identify cracks, delamination, moisture sources, and substrate failures, and determine whether the surface is ready for direct re-coating or requires repair first.
2. Written Scope and Fixed-Price Proposal
We deliver a written proposal specifying the preparation scope, coating system, primer specification, and workmanship warranty. No surprises on completion.
3. Surface Preparation
We pressure wash, scrape loose coating, repair all cracks and failed control joints, caulk window surrounds and penetrations, and confirm the surface is ready to accept the specified primer and topcoat.
4. Primer Application
We apply the manufacturer-specified primer to bare areas or the full surface, matched to the substrate type and exposure class.
5. Two-Coat Elastomeric Application
We apply the specified elastomeric system at the correct mil thickness per manufacturer specification, with correct flash and cure time between coats.
6. Final Inspection and Warranty
We inspect all coated surfaces, confirm system integrity, walk the property with the homeowner, and issue the written workmanship warranty.
Why Choose Anthony Pennacchi & Sons
4th-generation craftsmanship since 1947
Stucco, masonry, and waterproofing work across South Florida for over 75 years
Certified Jahn Applicators
Qualified to specify breathable, mineral-compatible coating for Mizner-era and historic masonry where standard synthetic systems would cause damage
Honest assessments
Re-coat if re-coating is right; repair first if the substrate requires it
3,000+ projects completed
Across residential, historic, and commercial properties throughout South Florida
Licensed and insured in Florida
Florida contractor license CGC1538576; required for all residential coating work under Florida law
Get Your Assessment
If your South Florida home is showing chalking, blistering, hairline cracking, or mildew staining, the right time to address it is before moisture reaches the stucco substrate below. Call (561) 475-0775 or submit your details here.
You can also find us on Google Maps if you would like to see our location before reaching out.
Seeing any of these signs at your South Florida home?
Free 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.
Free On-Site Assessment
Walk the property, identify prep needs, select colours, finalise 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 South Florida.
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 South Florida Homeowners 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 licence + full insurance.
Our reputation is the only thing we will never restore if we damage it.
Frequently Asked
South Florida Elastomeric Coating FAQ
The questions South Florida homeowners ask most. Tap any to expand.
A correctly specified and applied high-build acrylic elastomeric system delivers 10 to 15 years of effective performance on a South Florida stucco or CBS block home. Intracoastal and barrier island properties facing direct salt-air exposure may trend toward the lower end if the coating was under-applied or the primer was not matched to the exposure class. Ceramic-blend premium systems rated 15+ years are specified where the homeowner requires the longest possible recoating interval.
Where We Work
Florida Service Areas
From 2875 South Ocean Blvd., Suite 200-18, Palm Beach. We serve residential, commercial, and historic properties throughout South Florida.
Ready to start?
Get Your Free Assessment In South Florida
If your home is showing signs of elastomeric coating deterioration, the right time to have it assessed is before the damage reaches the reinforcing steel. Free, no-obligation on-site assessments throughout South Florida and Palm Beach County.
Anthony Pennacchi & Sons · 2875 South Ocean Blvd., Suite 200-18, Palm Beach, FL · FL License CGC1538576