STUCCO ENVELOPE
STUCCO & MASONRY
Stucco & Lath Remediation
Chipping delaminations, installing galvanized lath, and applying fiberglass-reinforced scratch and brown coats.
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FACADE RESTORATION • DIV 09
FL CGC1517295 • CCC1329271
Exterior Painting in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A great exterior paint job changes how people see your property — and a bad one fails in two years. We paint exteriors in Fort Lauderdale with the prep, primer, and product Florida actually demands.
FBC Chapter 14
Weather-Resistant Envelope
ICRI CSP 1-3 Profile
Decontaminated Adhesion
100% In-House Crews
Dual-Licensed Quality
FL STATE LICENSED
CGC1517295 • CCC1329271
100%
In-House Crews • Zero Brokers
BUILDING ENVELOPE RESTORATION • FIELD EXPERTISE
Exterior Paint That Lasts in Florida Weather
Exterior painting in Fort Lauderdale does more than transform a building's appearance — in South Florida's climate, the right paint system applied correctly is the primary defense against moisture infiltration, UV degradation, and the biological growth that Fort Lauderdale's warmth and humidity actively encourage. A paint job that looks fresh but fails to waterproof, or one applied over inadequate surface preparation, won't last more than a few years in the Fort Lauderdale environment regardless of the paint's listed service life. At Planet Construction FL, exterior painting is always a performance proposition — the right product, properly prepared surface, and skilled application that delivers 8–12 years of protection and curb appeal in South Florida's demanding climate.
Structural Stucco & Lath Repair
Eliminating hollow, delaminated stucco, replacing corroded corner beads, and applying polymer mortars.
Joint Caulking & Flashing Integration
High-grade polyurethane and silicone expansion joint seals blocking wind-driven rain penetration.
Dual-Licensed Permitting & Execution
General Contractor (CGC1517295) and Roofing Contractor (CCC1329271) single-source warranty accountability.
Field Failure Reality • Envelope Degradation
Most Exterior Paint Jobs Fail Because of What's Underneath
Florida sun, humidity, and salt eat ordinary paint alive. You see the chalking, fading, peeling, and bubbling — but the real problem is usually what was skipped before the paint went on. Bad prep, wrong primer, ignored substrate damage, or cheap product applied too thin. Repainting without solving the underlying issues just resets the same failure clock and leaves you painting again in eighteen months.
Mandatory Building Department Benchmark • FBC Standards
Engineered Protocol • Quality Assurance
Paint Systems Engineered for Florida — and Installed Right
We start with serious prep: pressure washing, scraping, repairing substrate damage, and priming with the right product for the surface. Then we apply elastomeric or acrylic coatings engineered for Florida's UV, humidity, and salt exposure — at the right thickness, in the right conditions. A proper paint job in this climate should last seven to ten years, not two. That's what we deliver.
Fully documented for engineer of record milestone recertification file
COMMERCIAL • MULTI-FAMILY • RESIDENTIAL
Exterior Painting Services We Provide
Planet Construction FL provides residential and commercial exterior painting services throughout Fort Lauderdale and Broward County. Residential exterior painting for single-family homes, townhomes, and villa communities — full house repaints with surface preparation, crack repair, caulking, priming, and topcoat application in the homeowner's selected color scheme. Multi-family and condominium exterior painting programs — coordinated building-wide repaints managed with resident notification, phased access, and HOA color approval compliance. Commercial building exterior painting — office buildings, retail centers, shopping plazas, industrial facilities, and mixed-use developments with the after-hours and weekend scheduling flexibility that occupied commercial properties require. Specialty coating applications — elastomeric waterproofing paint, anti-mold and mildewcide coatings, anti-graffiti coatings, and traffic markings as part of a broader exterior restoration scope.
STUCCO ENVELOPE
WATERPROOF COATINGS
ELASTOMERIC SYSTEMS
Commercial High-Rise Painting
100% acrylic elastomeric high-build coatings bridging dynamic hairline cracks and stopping salt air infiltration.
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BALCONY RESTORATION
CONDO BALCONIES
Balcony & Walkway Overhauls
Concrete slab edge repair, railing post core drilling, pocket grouting, and non-slip pedestrian traffic membranes.
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JOINT INTEGRITY
SEALANTS & CAULKING
Perimeter & Expansion Seals
Complete removal of degraded sealants, installing backer rod, and tooling Class 50 polyurethane expansion joints.
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DECONTAMINATION
PRESSURE WASHING
Facade Cleaning & Descaling
Commercial 3,500+ PSI rotary hot-water wash, efflorescence acid neutralizers, and biological algae treatment.
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PAVEMENT SYSTEMS
PAVEMENT REPAIRS
Parking Lot & Walkway Paving
Full asphalt sealcoating, asphalt pothole patching, ADA concrete ramp construction, and thermoplastic stall line striping.
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Regulatory Code Standards • FBC & ASTM Compliance
Surface Preparation — Where Results Are Made
The single biggest predictor of exterior paint longevity in Fort Lauderdale is the quality of surface preparation before a drop of paint is applied. Every exterior repaint at Planet Construction FL begins with thorough pressure washing that removes the layer of mold, mildew, salt, dirt, and chalking paint that accumulates on every Fort Lauderdale building exterior between paint cycles. All cracked, peeling, or delaminated paint is mechanically removed — we don't paint over failing paint and hope it holds. Cracks in the stucco are repaired and allowed to cure before painting. Failed caulking at windows, doors, and joints is removed and replaced with fresh sealant. Bare or repaired areas are primed. Only then does topcoat application begin. This preparation sequence adds time and cost compared to contractors who shortcut it — but it's what produces a paint job that performs for its full expected service life rather than failing in two to three years.
Licensed CGC1517295 • CCC1329271 Execution
Direct Engineer of Record Special Inspections
Facade Verification Criteria
SURFACE PREPARATION PROTOCOL
ICRI CSP 1–3 & Decontamination
3,500+ PSI pressure washing, efflorescence neutralizer, and mechanical scraping.
MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
ASTM D412 >300% Elongation
High-build 100% acrylic elastomeric with 20-mil wet film thickness.
LEGAL COMPLIANCE
FBC Chapter 14 Envelope Standard
HVHZ wind-driven rain protection and sealed perimeter expansion joints.
FIELD APPLICATION SPECIFICATIONS
Paint Options for Fort Lauderdale's Climate
Product selection for Fort Lauderdale exterior painting must account for the specific challenges that South Florida's climate imposes on paint films. Standard exterior latex paint is adequate for sheltered interior surfaces but underperforms on Fort Lauderdale's sun-exposed, rain-soaked, salt-air-exposed building exteriors. Planet Construction FL specifies 100% acrylic elastomeric coatings for most exterior building applications — formulations with high elongation that bridge hairline cracks as they form, high solids content that builds a substantial protective film, and UV-stable pigmentation that resists the color fade that South Florida's UV intensity produces on standard paints within 2–3 years. For buildings with a history of recurring moisture infiltration through the exterior wall, elastomeric waterproofing paint systems with rated water resistance provide a meaningful upgrade in protective performance. We discuss product options and their relative performance characteristics at the estimate stage for every project.
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High-pressure wash removing chalk, dirt, and salts. Complete scrape of loose coatings and biocide treatment.
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Chipping spalls, treating rebar, patching stucco with polymer mortar, and tooling polyurethane into all joints.
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Deep-penetrating masonry conditioner locking down chalk, followed by alkaline-resistant primer for maximum adhesion.
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Multi-coat cross-hatch application achieving calibrated 16–20 mil dry film build with 10-year warranty protection.
Commercial Asset Managers • HOA Boards
Color Consultation for Fort Lauderdale Buildings
Color selection for exterior painting in Fort Lauderdale involves both aesthetic preferences and practical considerations specific to South Florida's market. HOA and condominium association color approval requirements must be met before painting begins — and many Fort Lauderdale associations have specific approved color palettes that narrow the selection. Light colors perform better than dark colors in Fort Lauderdale's UV environment — dark colors absorb more heat and fade more rapidly, while light and medium colors reflect more solar energy and maintain their appearance longer. Coastal and contemporary color schemes — warm whites, soft grays, sandy tones, and nautical blues — are dominant in Fort Lauderdale's residential and commercial markets, and we bring sample boards and color pairing expertise to every color consultation. Final color approval by the homeowner, HOA board, or building management is confirmed before any painting begins.
Multi-Unit Program Support
Phased construction logistics, resident notices, reserve study alignment, and direct engineer of record milestone recertification sign-offs.
HOA Board Presentation Packages & Milestone Recertification Decks
Multi-Year Capital Expenditure Phasing to Mitigate Special Assessments
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Direct Qualifier CGC1517295 • No Obligation Board Review
RECENT REGIONAL PERFORMANCE • VERIFIED SITES
Documented Exterior Restoration Projects • South Florida Portfolio
Engineering-compliant high-build elastomeric applications, stucco restoration, and building envelope remediation across Broward and Palm Beach counties.
POMPANO BEACH • COMMERCIAL
Commercial Plaza Facade Restoration
Full pressure wash, crack-bridging elastomeric coating, and high-durability acrylic enamel on storefront architectural elements.
FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH • CONDO TOWER
Coastal High-Rise Tower Recoating
Swing stage exterior remediation, structural stucco patching, and salt-shield elastomeric waterproofing across 12 oceanfront residential floors.
BOCA RATON • HOA COMMUNITY
Multi-Building HOA Exterior Overhaul
Multi-year capital phasing program covering 6 condominium buildings, stucco crack repairs, and 100% acrylic elastomeric coatings.
FIELD EXPERTISE • CLARITY FOR OWNERS & BOARDS
Frequently Asked Questions • Exterior Restoration
Direct answers on stucco warranties, recertification compliance, coating longevity, and logistics across South Florida.
How long does exterior paint last in Fort Lauderdale?
Quality elastomeric coatings on properly prepared stucco in Fort Lauderdale typically last 8–12 years before the surface shows the cracking, chalking, and color fade that signals time for a repaint. Standard exterior acrylic latex on the same surface lasts 4–7 years. The critical variables are surface preparation quality — which determines initial adhesion — and the paint system's inherent UV and moisture resistance, which determines how long the film maintains its protective properties under South Florida's conditions.
Should I paint or re-stucco first?
If the stucco is delaminating, significantly cracked, or past its service life, re-stucco should come before painting — painting over failed stucco is a cosmetic fix that doesn't address the underlying condition. If the stucco is structurally sound with only surface cracks and minor damage, repair the cracks and damaged areas as part of the painting project's preparation scope, then paint over the repaired and primed surface. Planet Construction FL assesses the stucco condition and recommends the right sequence at the estimate stage for every exterior project.
Can exterior painting be done in one day?
Most residential homes require 2–4 days for a complete exterior repaint, including preparation, priming, and two topcoats. Multi-story or larger homes take longer. Commercial buildings are scoped and scheduled based on their specific size and access requirements. One-day exterior painting is a marketing claim that requires cutting corners on preparation or applying insufficient topcoat coverage — neither of which produces a lasting result in Fort Lauderdale's climate.
Do exterior painting projects require a building permit?
Standard exterior painting — applying paint or coating to existing surfaces without structural modification — typically doesn't require a building permit in Fort Lauderdale. Color changes in HOA-governed communities require architectural committee approval before work begins. We confirm HOA approval requirements and assist with the approval documentation for every exterior painting project in a governed community.
FACADE RESTORATION ESTIMATE • DIRECT RESPONSE
Get Your Exterior Painting in Fort Lauderdale, FL Inspection & Proposal
Request a comprehensive exterior building evaluation, drone facade scan, or line-item HOA board proposal. All scopes executed under dual state licenses.
Direct consultation with Licensed Qualifier John Kraja
Dual State Licensed: CGC1517295 (General) • CCC1329271 (Roofing)
Zero Subcontractor Hand-offs • 100% In-House Field Crews