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Recoating & finishes • Decatur, GA

Commercial Stucco Recoating in Decatur

When a Decatur building's stucco or EIFS is sound but the finish is chalked, stained or patched in five shades, a recoat renews the whole facade without tearing it off. We repair first, then apply the finish or coating the wall actually needs.

Whole-building recoats
Color changes & rebrands
Elastomeric coatings
Condo reserve projects

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Refresh, don’t replace

A recoat is only as good as the wall under it

Recoating is the most visible work we do, and the easiest to get wrong. Paint or coating applied over cracked stucco, failed sealant or wet EIFS looks good for a season and then blisters, peels or traps water behind a film. So every Decatur recoat starts with the wall: cracks routed and filled, damaged areas rebuilt, sealant joints replaced and moisture checked at the details that fail first.

Then we choose the finish. A new acrylic or cementitious finish coat restores texture and color on stucco and EIFS. An elastomeric coating bridges hairline cracking on hard coat. A breathable mineral or silicone-based coating may suit a wall that needs to dry outward. On condominiums and storefront buildings, we usually finish corner to corner on each elevation so there is no visible line between old and new.

A recoat is also the most economical way to change a building's color for a repositioning or rebrand. We prepare sample areas for approval, and where the building sits in a reviewed district, the color submittal comes first. See stucco repair for what happens before the finish goes on.

Stucco finish coat being troweled onto a wall

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What we apply

Commercial recoat and finish work

Every finish project starts with the same check: is the wall underneath dry and sound? After that, it is about the look the property needs and how the wall needs to breathe.

Whole-building recoats

A new finish or coating applied corner to corner on every elevation, so old patches, stains and uneven fading disappear.

No lap marks mid-wall

Color changes & rebrands

A new color scheme for a repositioned shopping center, a new tenant’s brand standards or an office building heading back to market.

Sample areas approved first

Elastomeric recoats

Thick, flexible coatings that bridge hairline cracks and shed water, used on walls that have been tested and are dry behind the finish.

Only over a dry wall

Breathable coatings

Vapor-open coatings for hard coat stucco walls where trapping moisture would do more harm than good.

Lets the wall dry

Condo & HOA reserve projects

Recoats planned around a reserve study and budget, phased by building or elevation, with a written scope the board can approve.

Itemized for the board

EIFS finish renewal

Recoating sound EIFS with a compatible finish after joints are replaced and damaged areas are repaired.

Joints replaced first

Acrylic, elastomeric or breathable?

Choosing the right finish for the facade

Acrylic finishes give an even color, flex more than cement and hold color well, and they are the usual choice for renewing EIFS. Elastomeric coatings go on thicker and bridge fine cracks, which suits weathered stucco on condominiums and apartment buildings, but they slow drying, so we use them only where the wall has been tested and is dry. Breathable coatings let hard coat stucco dry out where vapor would otherwise be trapped.

We tell you which option fits each building and why, and put it in the written scope. Before a full recoat we prepare sample areas on the building so the owner, board or brand manager sees the color and texture in daylight before committing to every elevation.

Common commercial finish options
Finish	Strengths	Watch for
Acrylic finishEIFS and stucco	Even color, flexible	Needs a sound, primed base
Elastomeric coatingThick, flexible film	Bridges hairline cracks	Slows drying; dry wall only
Breathable coatingVapor-open	Lets stucco dry out	Fewer texture options
Cementitious finishTraditional hard coat	Breathes, natural look	Color can mottle and fade

Our process

How a commercial recoat works

Most of the result is decided in the prep. A coating bonds only as well as the surface it goes on, and an occupied property needs a plan as much as a crew.

Test & document

We take moisture readings, sound for loose or hollow areas and look at every joint, window perimeter and penetration before recommending a finish.

Readings by elevation
Delamination checked
Photo documentation

Scope, samples & phasing

You get an itemized scope that separates repairs from finish work, sample areas for approval, and a phasing plan around tenants, residents and business hours.

Repairs priced separately
Samples approved on site
Phasing for budgets

Prep & recoat

Walls are cleaned, cracks and failed sealant are repaired, glass, storefronts and landscaping are masked, and the finish goes on corner to corner.

Wall washed & dried
Entrances kept open
Daily cleanup

Planning a recoat for leasing or reserves?

We will check whether the facade is sound enough for a recoat and put the options in a written scope you can take to ownership or the board.

Schedule a site walk

Color & character

Changing colors in Decatur

Decatur's commercial streets have a strong identity, and a color change on a prominent facade gets noticed by neighbors, boards and the city alike.

For buildings inside city limits, especially downtown or in a historic district, check with the City of Decatur before committing to a new color; we provide drawdowns, sample areas and product data for any review. Condominium boards usually want owners to see the samples as well, so we leave sample areas up long enough to view them in morning and afternoon light.

Sample areas first

Color and texture applied on the actual wall for approval before full production.

Submittal support

Product data and color samples organized for city or association review.

Fade resistance

Pigments and coatings selected for south and west elevations that take full Georgia sun.

Downtown Decatur
Oakhurst
East Decatur
Winnona Park
North Decatur
Avondale Estates
Druid Hills
Candler Park
East Lake
Tucker

Questions & answers

Recoating & finish FAQ for Decatur buildings

Questions Decatur owners and boards ask before refreshing a facade.

Do we need city approval to change our building's color in Decatur?

It depends on the property. Buildings downtown or in a historic district may need review before an exterior color change, while others may not. Check with the City of Decatur, or DeKalb County if the property is outside city limits, before ordering material.

Our Decatur condo association has to vote on colors. How do you help?

We prepare sample areas on the building in the candidate colors, provide drawdowns and product data the board can circulate, and leave samples up for owners to see. Once the board decides, the approved color goes into the written scope.

Can a new finish go over old stucco or EIFS?

Yes, if the wall is sound and dry. Cracks, damaged areas and failed sealant are repaired first, and the surface is cleaned and primed as the finish manufacturer requires.

Is it better to paint stucco or recoat it?

Paint changes color but adds no texture and can trap moisture if the wrong product is used. A finish coat or a coating designed for stucco renews texture and color together and suits the substrate. We recommend based on the wall's condition and goals.

Are elastomeric coatings right for commercial stucco?

On hard coat with hairline cracking, elastomeric coatings work well because they stretch over small cracks and shed rain. On walls that need to dry outward, or on some EIFS, a breathable coating is a better choice.

How is a recoat priced?

By wall area, the repairs needed first, the finish or coating selected and access. We quote it by elevation so it can be phased across budget periods.

Refresh your Decatur facade

Tell us about the building and the look you want. We will check the wall, prepare samples and send a written scope.

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