Patio & Lanai Coatings in Lauderhill, FL

Patio and lanai coatings face more than a garage floor does. In Lauderhill a screened porch or open patio gets direct sun for much of the year, about 61 inches of rain at the nearby Fort Lauderdale airport under 1991 to 2020 normals, and wet-season afternoons near 90°F. A coating out here has to resist UV, stay grippy when wet, and let the slab shed water.

Why plain epoxy is the wrong topcoat outside

Standard epoxy has poor to fair UV resistance according to HomeGuide, and it yellows and chalks in sunlight. Outdoors we use UV-stable materials, most often a polyaspartic topcoat, which HomeGuide rates as excellent for UV resistance. On pool decks, many owners also look at spray-textured cementitious finishes like Kool Deck, which HomeGuide describes as non-slip and helping lower surface temperature. We explain the options for your deck and recommend one.

What we coat

• Screened lanais and enclosed porches
• Open patios off the back slider
• Front entries and walkways
• Pool decks and coping areas
• Condo and villa patios, where the association allows it

Traction comes first

Outdoor concrete is wet often, and a glossy coating can be dangerous underfoot. We build texture into outdoor systems with flake broadcast, a thinner topcoat that leaves the chip edges exposed, or a fine anti-slip aggregate. Around pools, texture and a light color usually matter more than shine.

Drainage and the slab underneath

Patios here sit on ground near the water table, and many 1970s patios have settled toward the house over the years. Before coating we check the slope with a level and look for low spots that hold water. A coating will not fix water that runs toward the door. Minor low spots can be built up with a patch material. Major settling needs concrete work first, and we will tell you so.

Heat and timing

HomeGuide gives an ideal epoxy application window of 60°F to 85°F with humidity below 85%. On a summer patio the slab can be much hotter than the air by midday. We schedule outdoor coatings for early mornings, keep an eye on radar, and move the date if storms are likely. Fast-curing polyaspartic products help, since they are walkable sooner and are exposed to weather for less time.

Condo and HOA approvals

In a condominium, the patio may be a limited common element that belongs to the association, not the owner. Florida's condominium statute sets approval rules for alterations to common elements, and your declaration controls the details. In HOA neighborhoods, a visible color change may need architectural review. Get approval before booking. We provide the scope, product and color sample in writing for the application.

Hurricane season

The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. Outdoor furniture and shutters get moved in and out, so a coating that resists scuffing helps. We suggest finishing outdoor work early in the year when you can.