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Acrylic Roof Coatings in San Antonio and Austin
Reflective Acrylic Protection for Well-Drained Commercial Metal Roofs
Acrylic roof coatings give a sound, well-drained metal roof a bright, protective finish. We apply them to commercial and industrial buildings in San Antonio and Austin through our metal roof coating service, after checking the existing surface, the drainage and where water collects after rain.
Why Choose Acrylic Roof Coatings?
Commercial roofs around San Antonio and Austin take intense UV, long summers and sudden heavy rain. On a roof that sheds water, acrylic delivers:
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High Reflectivity – White acrylic stays bright and picks up less dirt than silicone, so the roof surface runs cooler through the summer
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UV Resistance – Stands up to strong sun once fully cured
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Flexibility – Expands and contracts with your roof to prevent cracking
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Straightforward Recoating – A clean, sound acrylic finish takes a fresh acrylic coat when it wears
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Water-Based – Low odor during application, which helps on occupied buildings
Best Use Cases in San Antonio and Austin
Acrylic roof coatings are ideal for:
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Commercial and industrial metal roofs with enough pitch to drain
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Roofs with a chalked, faded finish and early rust at laps and fasteners
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Metal canopies, fascia and wall cladding that need a fresh, even color
Acrylic does not tolerate standing water. On a low-slope roof where water sits after rain, we specify silicone instead; our page on silicone roof coatings explains why. A worn-out flat membrane roof needs a TPO recover or replacement rather than a coating.
Our Acrylic Coating Process
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Roof Condition Assessment
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Inspect substrate, flashing, seams, and drainage
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Decide whether the roof is a coating candidate and what must be put right first
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Surface Preparation
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Remove debris, pressure wash, and treat biological growth
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Treat rust and cut edges, and replace failed sealant and stripped fasteners
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Primer Application (if required)
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Rust-inhibitive or bonding primer where the system calls for it
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Base Coat Application
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Apply the elastomeric base coat by roller or spray in a dry weather window, because rain before cure washes acrylic off
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Top Coat for Reflectivity and Protection
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Add final acrylic layer in white or light gray for maximum solar reflectance
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Final Walkthrough & Handover
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Walk the finished roof with you and hand over the product records
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Why Partner with Total Cladding and Roofing?
Advice before product — We hold installer certification for American WeatherStar and Sika. If acrylic is wrong for your roof, we tell you why and what we would use instead.
Is Acrylic Right for Your Roof?
Acrylic is a good fit when:
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Water runs off the roof after rain instead of sitting at laps and gutters
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The panels are sound, with surface rust rather than holes
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A bright finish that stays clean matters to you
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The roof needs UV protection and sealing, not new steel or new insulation
Areas We Serve Around San Antonio and Austin
We apply acrylic roof coatings in two metro areas, both within reach of our Bulverde office:
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Commercial roof coatings in San Antonio, from Loop 410 out to New Braunfels
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Commercial roof coatings in Austin, including Round Rock and the SH 130 corridor
Book an Acrylic Coating Survey
Find out whether acrylic is the right coating for your commercial metal roof. We walk the roof, check how the existing finish holds and give you an honest recommendation, with no sales pressure.
Call (210) 775-0995 or reach us via our contact form.
Total Cladding and Roofing, Acrylic Roof Coatings for San Antonio and Austin
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