Interactive 3D System Guide
Acrylic Roof Coating — Explore the Restoration System in 3D
This is the acrylic elastomeric restoration Coastal Roofing of Georgia applies over aging-but-intact TPO, EPDM, modified bitumen, BUR, and metal roofs. Press Play Install to watch the full manufacturer-spec process — moisture survey, adhesion test, primer, detail work, and two coats to 20+ mils.
Restoration costs 30-50% of a tear-off and buys 10-15 more years. The catch: acrylic requires positive drainage. If your roof ponds water, we either correct the drainage first or spec a different system — and we tell you which at inspection.
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Bottom to Top
The Assembly, Layer by Layer
Existing Roof Assembly
Deck, insulation, and membrane stay
We don't tear off. A moisture survey confirms the insulation is dry before any coating goes down.
Acrylic Primer
Substrate-specific primer
Rust-inhibitive on metal, bleed-blocking over asphalt, adhesion-promoting on aged single-ply — the wrong primer is the #1 cause of coating failure.
Acrylic Base Coat
100% acrylic elastomeric, ~10-mil DFT
Applied at roughly 1.5 gallons per 100 sq ft. Seams and details get mastic + polyester fabric reinforcement first.
Acrylic Top Coat
100% acrylic elastomeric, ~10-mil DFT
Brings the system to 20+ mils total. White surface at 0.87 reflectance — ENERGY STAR qualifying, renewable by recoat.
The Same Sequence Our Crews Follow
How It's Installed — Step by Step
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Survey, moisture scan & adhesion test. Infrared moisture survey, drainage check, and a pulled test patch to verify the coating bonds to this specific roof.
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Power wash & repairs. Hot power wash, leak repairs, rust cleaned to sound metal. The substrate must be completely dry.
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Substrate-specific primer. The right primer per the manufacturer's substrate chart.
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Seam & detail treatment. Brush-grade mastic + polyester fabric on every seam, fastener, and penetration — details first, per warranty requirements.
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Acrylic base coat. ~1.5 gal/100 sq ft applied between 50-90°F, watching surface temperature and stopping ahead of evening dew.
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Acrylic top coat. Applied only after the base passes the thumbnail cure test, sprayed at 90° to the base for full hide.
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DFT verification + final inspection. Mil-gauge checks across the field — thin spots get a third pass before handoff.
Press ▶ Play Install in the 3D model above to watch every one of these steps animate in order.
Common Questions
Is a roof coating right for my building?
If the deck and insulation are sound, the membrane is intact but aging, and the roof drains properly — yes, it's the most cost-effective option available. If the roof ponds water or the insulation is wet, we'll tell you at inspection and price the right fix instead.
How long does an acrylic coating last?
10-15 years per application, with manufacturer warranties tied to the dry film thickness applied. At the end of the cycle the roof can be cleaned and recoated — it's the most renewable system on the market.
Why can't acrylic handle ponding water?
Acrylic is water-based chemistry; standing water slowly re-softens and erodes it. Manufacturer warranties exclude ponding areas. Roofs with ponding zones need drainage corrected or a silicone system instead.
How much does coating restoration cost vs replacing the roof?
Typically 30-50% of full tear-off and reroof. It also avoids landfill disposal and keeps the building operating with no tear-off noise or exposure.
Ready When You Are
See it on your building.
Free inspection, straight answers, and a spec matched to your building — not a one-size-fits-all pitch.