UCI Paints spotlights acrylic and latex enamel choices for South Florida properties

UCI Paints is pitching South Florida property managers, HOAs, contractors and builders on choosing the right enamel coating for each surface and exposure level. The Fort Lauderdale manufacturer says the goal is to reduce coating failures in a climate shaped by heat, humidity, mildew, algae and sun.

Why it matters: - South Florida buildings face constant exposure to sun, heat, humidity, mildew and algae. - Picking the wrong coating can hurt durability, appearance and maintenance costs. - UCI Paints is positioning its factory-direct products and project support as a way to match the right enamel finish to the right surface.

What happened: - UCI Paints said it is helping property managers, HOA boards, condominium communities, contractors and builders choose paint products for South Florida properties. - The Fort Lauderdale-based, family-owned manufacturer has produced paints for the region since 1970. - The company is emphasizing the difference between enamel as a finish and latex or acrylic as a water-based formula. - UCI Paints said some enamel products in its lineup are also acrylic- or latex-based coatings.

The details: - ULTRA-KOTE 50-100 is a 100% acrylic satin enamel and exterior latex satin paint for exterior wall applications. - The product is designed for South Florida’s tropical climate and is formulated for adhesion, color durability, chalk resistance, fade resistance, mildew resistance and algae resistance. - ULTRA-KOTE 50-100 can be used on masonry, stucco, wood, siding, primed metal, galvanized metal, drywall and plaster, depending on project specifications and surface preparation. - PRO-KOTE 6-100 is an acrylic semi-gloss enamel designed as a professional-grade interior enamelized coating. - PRO-KOTE 6-100 is intended for interior doors, primed woodwork, drywall, plaster, ceilings, masonry, concrete and cinder block. - The interior product offers good coverage, a cleanable enamelized finish, low odor and water clean-up. - UCI Paints also offers color design consultation, contractor referrals, professionally written painting specifications and paint inspection services. - The company can refer clients to fully licensed and insured painting contractors. - UCI Paints said it supports HOA, condominium, commercial, residential and institutional painting plans. - The company offers free delivery with paint purchases and warranty options for qualifying projects. - Depending on the project and process used, warranty support may include materials and workmanship coverage. - UCI Paints said its products are manufactured for Florida and sold factory-direct.

Between the lines: - The company is reframing the enamel-versus-latex question as a project-fit question instead of a simple product label debate. - That framing matters for boards and contractors that need coatings to handle surface type, exposure level, sheen, cleaning needs and project conditions. - The message also reinforces UCI Paints’ role as both a manufacturer and a project-services provider, not just a paint seller.

What's next: - UCI Paints is directing property managers, HOAs, contractors and builders to contact the company or visit the company website for more information on paint products, consultation services and warranty-backed programs. - The company is expected to keep leaning on local expertise and climate-tested products as South Florida communities plan repainting and maintenance projects.

The bottom line: - UCI Paints is selling more than paint. It is selling product selection help built around the realities of South Florida weather and building maintenance.