# Commercial Roof Coatings in Texas: UNIFLEX Premier Elite Restoration Systems Source: https://arproofing.com/commercial-roofing-contractor/roof-coatings/ Last updated October 2026 Family-owned · Serving Texas A commercial roof coating is a fluid-applied membrane, whether acrylic, silicone, polyurethane, polyurea, or spray foam (SPF), that restores a structurally sound roof and extends its life 10 to 15 years for a fraction of a full replacement. Over a failing deck, it wastes money, so ARP wet-tests first. Request a free roof inspection & estimate. If your commercial roof is aging but the deck is still sound, you have a cheaper path than a tear-off [Free Inspection & Estimate →](https://arproofing.com/book/) [Call (210) 714-0040](tel:+12107140040) ![Randal and Preston Williams, the father and son behind ARP Roofing & Remodeling](https://arproofing.com/_astro/arp-roofing-randal-preston-williams.F4OKkfk5_Z2cyTWz.webp) Family owned, locally accountable COO & President — the father and son behind ARP ## The proof behind the promise 4.9★ 300+ five-star reviews 5,000+ Completed projects GAF GoldElite Commercial Manufacturer standing UNIFLEX Premier Elite Restoration coatings BBB A+ · CTRCA Member Accountability ### [Polyurea Coating](https://arproofing.com/commercial-roofing-contractor/roof-coatings/polyurea/) Our flagship seamless membrane, renewable for decades See Polyurea Coating → ### [Spray Foam (SPF)](https://arproofing.com/commercial-roofing-contractor/roof-coatings/spray-foam/) Insulation and waterproofing in one applied system See Spray Foam (SPF) → ### [Silicone vs. Acrylic](https://arproofing.com/commercial-roofing-contractor/roof-coatings/silicone-vs-acrylic/) Ponding water decides the chemistry See Silicone vs. Acrylic → ### [Coatings vs. Replacement](https://arproofing.com/commercial-roofing-contractor/roof-coatings/vs-replacement/) Restore or tear off, the honest call See Coatings vs. Replacement → ### [Coating Cost](https://arproofing.com/commercial-roofing-contractor/roof-coatings/cost/) Per-sq-ft ranges and totals by building size See Coating Cost → The coating systems ## The coating systems ARP installs on Texas commercial roofs Coatings are one part of ARP's [commercial roofing services](https://arproofing.com/commercial-roofing-contractor/), and they only make sense on a roof that still has good bones. When the membrane underneath is sound and dry, a fluid-applied coating seals the seams, gives you a reflective cool-roof surface that bounces Texas heat, and buys you another decade-plus [without the capital hit, or the tenant disruption, of a tear-off](https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IBC2021P1/chapter-15-roof-assemblies-and-rooftop-structures). [Video: Commercial Roof Coating](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofHTc1TM4og) A reflective coating cuts the heat a commercial roof drives into the building below. Here's the short version of what we install, and where each one earns its keep: | System | Best for | Texas installed cost | | --- | --- | --- | | **Acrylic** | Budget restoration over sound membranes; reflective white cool-roof, water-based | $5.00–$7.00/sq ft | | **Silicone** | Ponding water and high-UV exposure, an ARP favorite | $5.50–$7.00/sq ft | | **Polyurethane** | Roofs with foot traffic that need extra toughness | $7.00–$10.00/sq ft | | \*\*[Polyurea](https://arproofing.com/commercial-roofing-contractor/roof-coatings/polyurea/)\*\* | Our flagship membrane: seamless, hail-resistant, great over built-up gravel, and renewable for 20 to 30 years | $7.00–$10.00/sq ft | | **Spray Foam (SPF)** | Insulation and waterproofing in one applied system | $9.00–$13.00/sq ft | *Updated September 2026. Texas market pricing. Final price depends on your existing roof condition, deck substrate, drainage, and roof access.* Most coatings extend a sound roof 10 to 15 years. Polyurea is the exception: our flagship is a seamless 20 to 30 year waterproofing membrane you renew rather than replace. Use the cards above to jump to the system, the chemistry choice, or the pricing detail your building needs. When a coating ## When a coating saves you money, and when it doesn't A coating is the right call about a third of the time we look at an aging commercial roof. The deciding factor isn't your budget or which job we'd rather sell. It's the condition of the membrane and deck underneath that decides. That's why we cut cores and run a wet-test before we recommend anything. Dry, sound substrate coats beautifully and you save well into the six figures on a big building. Wet insulation or a failing deck can't be coated over; you'd be sealing moisture in and paying to redo it in four years. [Video: $120K Saved on Phase 1 by Restoring the Roof Instead of Replacing It](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRHNyHR5A2k) Restoring rather than replacing held this owner’s Phase 1 cost more than $120,000 below a full replacement. Silicone handles ponding water that never fully drains. Polyurea bonds seamlessly over old built-up gravel where other chemistries struggle. The honest answer for your roof comes from the assessment, not the sales pitch, and sometimes that answer is "replace." \*\*[See how coatings stack up against a full replacement →](https://arproofing.com/commercial-roofing-contractor/roof-coatings/vs-replacement/)\*\* ![Preston Williams, President of ARP Roofing](https://arproofing.com/_astro/arp-roofing-preston-williams.D7_6eDTb_Z18cl2t.webp) > I'd rather tell a property manager honestly that they need a four-hundred-thousand-dollar tear-off than sell them a two-hundred-sixty-thousand-dollar overlay we both know is going to fail in four years. The first conversation costs me one project. The second one costs me a reputation. > > Preston Williams · President, ARP Roofing & Remodeling Installed Cost ## How much do commercial roof coatings cost in Texas? A commercial roof coating in Texas runs $5.00 to $13.00 per square foot installed, acrylic and silicone at the low end, polyurea and spray foam higher. A full tear-off runs $14.00 to $20.00 per square foot, so a sound roof coats for a fraction of the cost. | System | Installed $/sq ft | Tear-off & replace (for comparison) | | --- | --- | --- | | Acrylic | $5.00–$7.00 | $14.00–$20.00 | | Silicone | $5.50–$7.00 | $14.00–$20.00 | | Polyurethane | $7.00–$10.00 | $14.00–$20.00 | | Polyurea | $7.00–$10.00 | $14.00–$20.00 | | Spray Foam (SPF) | $9.00–$13.00 | $14.00–$20.00 | [Video: $25K Saved by Restoring a Commercial Roof Instead of Replacing It](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdK0DBOyEqw) Pictured: a metal roof ARP restored with a white silicone coating. In the video, a smaller building gets the same decision: restored rather than replaced, more than $25,000 below a tear-off. *Updated September 2026. Texas market pricing.* Every commercial estimate we write includes a full existing-roof assessment with photos, a written scope before you sign, manufacturer-specified application, and final-walkthrough documentation. The number moves with roof size, drainage corrections, and how much prep the old surface needs before a coating will bond. For the full building-by-building breakdown, read the \*\*[commercial roof coating cost guide →](https://arproofing.com/commercial-roofing-contractor/roof-coatings/cost/)\*\* Silicone or acrylic ## Silicone or acrylic: which coating fits your roof? Silicone and acrylic sit at the same price point, which is exactly why property managers get stuck choosing between them. The difference is in how your roof behaves in the field. Silicone shrugs off ponding water and holds up under relentless Texas UV without chalking, which makes it our default on low-slope roofs that never fully drain. Acrylic is a reflective, water-based option that costs less to reapply down the road and does well on roofs with reliable drainage and moderate exposure. Neither is universally "better." The right pick depends on your ponding, your slope, and how long you plan to hold the building. \*\*[Compare silicone vs. acrylic in full →](https://arproofing.com/commercial-roofing-contractor/roof-coatings/silicone-vs-acrylic/)\*\* Why ARP ## What separates a certified commercial coatings contractor A fluid-applied coating is only as good as the applicator and the warranty behind it. Three things back every ARP coating project: - **Manufacturer-certified on the coatings we install.** ARP is a **UNIFLEX Premier Elite Contractor**, certified on acrylic, silicone, and other UniFlex restoration coatings, and an **Elevate Red Shield Licensed Contractor**, so your coating warranty is backed by the manufacturer whose system we install. - **UNIFLEX Premier Elite Contractor.** The premier designation for UniFlex fluid-applied and restoration systems, so your no-dollar-limit coating warranty is registered and enforceable. - **A written scope, on paper, before we start**, plus photo documentation you can hand to ownership. ARP is also an Elevate Red Shield Licensed Contractor and CTRCA member, registered with all municipalities across our service areas. Randal Williams is a former commercial high-rise field engineer and Xactimate expert with 15+ years in roofing and construction. He has scoped and documented more than $7 million in insurance claim work across Texas, including single commercial claims above $2 million, supporting property managers and building owners through the claims process as the contractor of record. On your project, you get our estimator who cores and wet-tests the roof, one project manager from scope through warranty registration, and vetted installation crews we deploy and supervise, not a rotating cast. ![Randal Williams, ARP Roofing COO & Senior Roofing Consultant](https://arproofing.com/_astro/arp-roofing-randal-williams.XIeD7i6f_1Tjv4T.webp) > I've walked commercial properties where three different roofing companies had been up there in five years. Patches on top of patches, nobody willing to give the owner a straight answer about what was really going on. We won't do that. If a roof is at end of life, we'll tell you — even if that conversation is harder to have than just taking the repair money and coming back next year. > > Randal Williams · COO, ARP Roofing & Remodeling Honest Fit Check ## Is ARP Roofing & Remodeling the right fit? Coatings aren't right for every roof or every owner. Here's the honest read. **You're probably the right fit if you:** - Want a written scope and a wet-test before anyone touches your roof, every time - Manage a commercial building in Texas with a structurally sound membrane worth restoring - Need photo documentation to justify the spend to ownership - Want to extend a good roof 10 to 15 years instead of funding a full replacement now - Plan to hold the property long-term and want a partner for the next reapplication **You're probably not the right fit if you:** - Need the lowest number in the market, a respected priority we can't always match - Have a roof with wet insulation or a failing deck that no coating can honestly restore - Want work to start with no inspection or documentation - Are shopping purely on price without regard to the warranty behind the system ![Aerial view of a large low-slope commercial retail roof finished with a reflective white coating](https://arproofing.com/_astro/commercial-retail-roof-coating-aerial.Bu5wxKpq_1qvlxC.webp) A restored commercial roof reads as one continuous reflective surface from above, no seams left open to the Texas sun. Three Questions ## Three Questions to Ask Any Texas Commercial Roofing Contractor Whether you hire ARP or someone else, ask every contractor who bids your coating these three questions. The answers tell you more than any brochure. **1. "Will you wet-test and core the roof before you quote a coating?"** A coating over wet insulation fails fast and voids the warranty. A contractor who quotes restoration from the parking lot, without confirming the substrate is dry and sound, is guessing with your capital budget. The wet-test is the whole decision. **2. "What manufacturer certification backs the coating warranty, and who registers it?"** Fluid-applied warranties, including no-dollar-limit coverage, require the applicator to hold a current manufacturer certification and register the warranty in your name. Ask which certification level the contractor holds and when registration happens. If the answer is vague, the warranty probably isn't real. **3. "Will I get a written scope and photo documentation before I sign?"** The company on the invoice should hand you a scope with square footage, chemistry, mil thickness, prep, and warranty terms, plus a photo record of the roof's condition, before any deposit. If they can't produce one, that's your answer. - **ASTM coating standards**: the material specifications behind the acrylic, silicone, polyurethane, and polyurea systems referenced above. - **ENERGY STAR / Cool Roof reflectivity**: the basis for the reflective-coating cooling-load discussion. [ENERGY STAR: Cool Roofs](https://www.energystar.gov/products/cool-roofs) **Manufacturer Certifications:** - UNIFLEX Premier Elite Contractor (the certification behind the coating systems on this page) - GAF GoldElite Commercial Contractor (ARP's commercial standing; covers GAF EverGuard single-ply, not the coatings above) - UNIFLEX Premier Elite Contractor - Elevate Red Shield Licensed Contractor **Industry Membership:** - BBB A+ Accredited - CTRCA (Central Texas Roofing Contractors Association) Member Questions that decide the job ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How much does it cost to coat my commercial roof in Texas? Commercial roof coatings in Texas run $5.00 to $13.00 per square foot installed. Acrylic sits at $5.00–$7.00 and silicone at $5.50–$7.00, polyurethane at $7.00–$10.00, polyurea at $7.00–$10.00, and spray foam at $9.00–$13.00. A full tear-off replacement runs $14.00–$20.00, which is why restoring a sound roof saves so much. Final price depends on roof size, drainage, and prep. See the full commercial roof coating cost guide linked above. ### Is my roof a good candidate for a coating, or do I need a full replacement? Your roof is a good coating candidate if the membrane and deck are structurally sound and dry. A coating then restores it and adds 10 to 15 years. If we find wet insulation or a failing deck during the wet-test, a coating would seal moisture in and fail early, so replacement is the honest call. The core samples decide, not the sales pitch. ### Should I use silicone or acrylic on my Texas roof? Choose silicone if your roof ponds water or takes heavy UV, since it resists standing water and won't chalk out under Texas sun. Choose acrylic if your roof drains reliably and you want a lower-cost, reflective coating that's cheaper to reapply later. They cost about the same per square foot, so the pick comes down to your ponding and slope. ### What's the best coating for a flat roof that ponds water? Silicone is the best coating for a roof that holds standing water. Unlike acrylic, silicone stays watertight through ponding that never fully drains and holds up under Texas heat without breaking down. On roofs with severe ponding or old built-up gravel, polyurea is another strong option for seamless waterproofing. Your slope and drainage determine the right chemistry. ### Can a coating go over my existing built-up gravel roof? Yes. Polyurea bonds seamlessly over old built-up gravel where thinner coatings struggle, as long as the substrate underneath is sound and dry. We prep the surface, address the aggregate, and confirm the roof passes a wet-test first. If the built-up system has trapped moisture or failed insulation, a coating won't fix it. Whether restoration is viable comes down to the assessment. ### What is a white cool roof coating? A white cool roof coating is a reflective, fluid-applied membrane, most often acrylic or silicone, that bounces solar heat off a commercial roof instead of letting it soak in. On a Texas low-slope building, a white cool-roof surface eases summer HVAC load while it waterproofs and restores the membrane underneath. ARP applies cool-roof acrylic and silicone systems at $5.00 to $7.00 per square foot. ### Will a cool roof coating actually lower my cooling bills? Yes. A cool roof coating, meaning a reflective white coating like silicone or acrylic, bounces solar heat off your roof instead of letting it soak into the building, which eases the load on your HVAC through a Texas summer. The savings depend on your building's insulation, roof color today, and how your cooling system is sized, so treat it as a real benefit rather than a fixed number. The chemistry you pick affects reflectivity. ### What's spray foam (SPF) roofing, and is it different from a coating? Spray foam (SPF) roofing is a system that combines sprayed polyurethane foam for insulation and slope with a protective coating on top for waterproofing and UV resistance. A standard coating restores an existing membrane; SPF builds a new insulated surface and is often used to add R-value or correct drainage on a flat roof. It runs $9.00–$13.00 per square foot installed. ### How long will a coating last in the Texas heat, and can it be renewed? A commercial roof coating typically extends a sound roof 10 to 15 years in Texas conditions, and most systems can be recoated at the end of that cycle to reset the clock, one of the biggest advantages over a tear-off. Lifespan depends on the chemistry, the mil thickness applied, and how well the roof drains. A roof that ponds needs a chemistry built for it. ### What does the coating process look like from inspection to finish? It starts with a free roof inspection & estimate: we core the roof, run a wet-test, and confirm the substrate is dry and sound. Then you get a written scope with the chemistry, mil thickness, and warranty terms before you sign. Application follows, surface prep, seam reinforcement, and the coating passes, with photo documentation at each stage. On an SPF system the foam is sprayed first, then coated. ### Is a coating really cheaper than tearing off and replacing? Yes. On a sound roof, a coating restores it for $5.00 to $13.00 per square foot versus $14.00 to $20.00 for a full tear-off and replacement, and it avoids the tenant disruption and disposal cost of stripping the old system. The catch is candidacy: the savings only hold if the roof passes the wet-test. On a failing deck, "cheaper" restoration becomes the most expensive shortcut you can take. ## Start with the assessment, not the estimate We look at the roof, document what we find with photographs, and give you the written assessment — whether or not you hire us. Then you decide, on your timeline. [Free Inspection & Estimate](https://arproofing.com/book/) [Call or text (210) 714-0040](tel:+12107140040) ![ARP Roofing emblem](https://arproofing.com/_astro/arp-roofing-logo-mark.DkCqIzKt_t6kXC.webp)