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Elastomeric paint is used on masonry concrete to prevent water penetration into building interiors. The name Elastomeric comes from the word “elastic” because of its flexibility. Elastomeric paint is capable of covering hairline and pin sized holes that allow water to seep into. It does this by expanding and contracting into these tiny spaces.

This extremely durable and dirt resistant coating is strong enough to withstand wind-driven rain for up to 98 mph. Elastomeric paint can prevent mildew, dust, dirt, water leakage, and moisture that might seep into your building’s walls or roof.

Elastomeric paint coating can be applied to exterior surfaces such as metal, brick, stucco, concrete, masonry; as well as adjacent wood and metal surfaces.

For more information on how we can help with your next project, give us a call at 713-664-2677.

One of the easiest (and cheapest) ways to spice up your home’s exterior is with a bold colored door. TV home improvement shows, such as Flip or Flop, have set examples that even the most neutral colored homes can become alive again with just a touch of paint.

Just about any color you can think of will do. Try fun colors such as light turquoise, peachy orange, or scarlet red for the full flare effect. For a more sophisticated look, use colors such as dark green, robins egg blue, dark navy blue, and deep red.

Having a colorful door can allow great options for decorating with accents such as garden flowers, window shutters, wreaths, curtains, and even patio furniture. The best part about painting your door is that it’s easy to replace in case you may want a different color. Go on, give it a try!

Temperature:

Texas normally stays pretty hot and humid; however, sometimes Texas can get bitterly cold. In those cases where the temperature reaches below 45°F, paint has a very hard time drying due to moisture in the paint crystallizing. On the opposite spectrum, heat can cause the surface of the paint to skin over before the lower layers have time to dry. This results in bumps, blisters, and other imperfections. For best results, it’s best that the temperature be above 45°F for at least 48 hours.

Humidity:

When humidity levels are high, a brown or white discoloration on the surface of the paint may occur. This is called surfactant leaching. This basically means that the humidity in the air is introducing more moisture or water into the incompletely dried paint film. The more moisture in the air, the longer it takes for the moisture in latex or acrylic paint to evaporate. To avoid this, make sure to check humidity levels before painting.