Painting Services
Exterior Texture Coating in The Marina and Breakwater
The MELLS provides exterior texture coating in Marina & Breakwater with its own directly employed team. Exterior texture coating puts a thick, flexible acrylic layer over villa render, bridging hairline cracks and shedding rain and irrigation spray while staying breathable. We visit the property first and confirm the scope in a written quotation.
- Quotation
- Written, after a visit
- Response
- By appointment
- Quality checks
- 14 on every job
- Service
- Gold rated
5.0 on GoogleFully insuredNo subcontractorsOpen 08:00 to 19:00, Monday to Saturday
Exterior Texture Coating at a glance
| Service | Exterior Texture Coating |
|---|---|
| Location | The Marina and Breakwater, Abu Dhabi |
| Property types | Villas and apartments |
| Quotation | In writing, after a site visit and before any work begins |
| Typical duration | Usually one to three days, confirmed with the quotation |
| Team | Crew directly employed by The MELLS, with a named supervisor |
| Quality check | Wet film thickness checked on every coat and an adhesion test at handover |
| If a check fails | It is put right free of charge within 48 hours |
| Response | Visits in Abu Dhabi by appointment, Monday to Saturday |
| Hours | 08:00 to 19:00, Monday to Saturday |
| Booking | Book a site visit on this page, call +971 55 444 0084 or email contact@themells.ae |
What is included
Interior and exterior painting by our own painters, with surfaces properly prepared, furniture fully protected and wet film thickness checked on every coat. A good paint finish is mostly preparation. Abu Dhabi walls move with heat, hairline cracks open at ceiling joints, and coastal air and irrigation mark exterior walls within a few seasons. We repair and prime before we paint, apply the system named in your quotation and leave the home clean enough to move straight back into.
- Walls pressure washed and chalky paint stabilised
- Cracks opened, filled and meshed where they are active
- Alkali resistant primer applied to the full elevation
- Texture sprayed or rolled, then sealed with a top coat
How we carry out exterior texture coating
The elevation is scaffolded or reached from a platform, then pressure washed to remove dust, salts and loose paint. Chalking surfaces are bound with a stabilising primer. Cracks are cut open, filled with an exterior filler and, where they are moving, bridged with mesh. An alkali resistant primer follows. The texture coat, a heavy bodied acrylic carrying fine aggregate, is sprayed through a hopper gun or rolled with a coarse sleeve, one full wall at a time. An elastomeric or pure acrylic top coat finishes it.
West and south faces in Abu Dhabi reach very high surface temperatures, and render expands and contracts every day until it cracks at window corners and along the junction of block and concrete. Fine sand then abrades the paint and dust sticks to it. Coating a hot wall causes the texture to skin over and blister, so work follows the shade around the house. Dark colours fade fastest. The site visit checks for hollow render and damp at the base, and identifies any colour approval the master developer asks for.
How it works
The same method on every job, so the result does not depend on who is on shift.
- Survey, colour and written scope. We measure, test the existing coating and agree colours, sheen and the number of coats. The written quotation names the paint system and the scope.
- Protection. Furniture is moved and wrapped, floors are covered edge to edge, and switches, handles and light fittings are masked or removed.
- Surface preparation. Walls are washed, flaking paint is scraped back, cracks are opened and filled, and everything is sanded flat. Damp or salt affected areas are treated before any paint goes on.
- Primer and finish coats. A sealer or primer suited to the substrate is followed by two finish coats. Wet film thickness is checked on every coat.
- Snagging and handover. We inspect in daylight with you, touch up, clean down and hand over a paint schedule listing brand, colour codes and batch numbers for future touch ups.
Talk to a supervisor about exterior texture coating today.
Why choose The MELLS for exterior texture coating
What an ordinary job leaves out, and what you can hold us to.
| Point | An ordinary job | The MELLS |
|---|---|---|
| Quotation | A figure over the phone, with extras added on the day | A written quotation after a site visit, and nothing added on the day |
| Team | Crews supplied through agencies or subcontractors | Crew directly employed by The MELLS, with a named supervisor |
| Preparation | Paint rolled over cracks, dust and damp | Cracks filled, surfaces sanded and primed before the first coat |
| Handover | The job ends when the crew leaves | Wet film thickness checked on every coat and an adhesion test at handover |
| Aftercare | A return visit is charged | A failed check is put right free of charge within 48 hours |
Our commitments on every exterior texture coating job
The same standard on a single room or a whole estate.
Written quotation
The scope is fixed in writing before any work begins.
Named supervisor
One person is responsible for your job from the visit to handover.
Checked before handover
Wet film thickness checked on every coat and an adhesion test at handover.
Put right within 48 hours
If a check fails, we come back and correct it free of charge.
Fully insured
Our work in your home or premises is covered by insurance.
Discreet crews
Uniformed, briefed on your house rules and respectful of your privacy.
Exterior Texture Coating in Marina & Breakwater: what we plan for
The Marina sits on the Breakwater, the reclaimed land at the western end of the Corniche beside Marina Mall. Housing here is a small group of waterfront communities: the Fairmont Marina Residences apartments, the Marina Sunset Bay villas and apartment buildings next to the mall, and the gated Royal Marina Villas and Marina Village on Al Kasir, where many homes have private pools.
Open water lies close on most sides of the Breakwater, so salt air reaches every villa garden and balcony. Outdoor furniture, pool fittings and AC condensers corrode early, spray marks glass on the front rows, and humid summer evenings leave mould in shaded corners of terraces. Waterfront villas on Al Kasir lose exterior paint to salt and sun, with chalking on sea facing walls and rust bleeding from railings and gate hinges. We wash the walls, treat corroded steel, then apply an alkali resistant primer and an exterior coating suited to coastal exposure.
Royal Marina Villas and Marina Sunset Bay have gated security, so the resident registers the crew ahead. Apartment buildings need a work permit from building management and a service lift booking. Exterior changes get checked with the master community at the site visit; we prepare the paperwork.
What your quotation depends on
A quotation for exterior texture coating in Marina & Breakwater follows a site visit. The supervisor looks at the points listed here and you receive a written quotation with a defined scope before any work begins. Once you accept it, nothing is added on the day.
- Wall and ceiling area and ceiling height
- Condition of the surface and how much repair is needed
- Paint system, sheen and number of coats
- Colour changes, feature finishes and access equipment
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Each one has its own scope and method.
Villa Painting
Apartment Painting
Interior Painting
Exterior Painting
Wall Painting
Antifungal Wall Painting
Facade Painting
Fence Painting
Move Out Painting
Office Painting
Ceiling Painting
Wall Crack and Plaster Repair
Feature Walls
Decorative and Textured Finishes
Wood and Door Painting
Kitchen Cabinet Painting
Boundary Wall Painting
Metal Gate and Railing Painting
Nursery and Kids Room Painting
Bedroom Painting
Living Room Painting
Bathroom Painting
Kitchen Painting
Majlis Painting
Staircase and Hallway Painting
Townhouse Painting
Penthouse Painting
Single Room Painting
Paint Touch up
Wall Putty and Skim Coating
Damp Wall Treatment
Venetian Plaster and Stucco
Limewash and Mineral Paint
Two Tone and Colour Block Walls
Paint Colour Consultation
Airless Spray Painting
Skirting and Trim Painting
Pergola and Timber Staining
Garage Floor Painting
Paint Stripping and Removal
House Painting
Roof Painting
Paint Colour Matching
Water Damage Paint Repair
Mansion Painting
Studio Apartment Painting
Epoxy Flooring
Exterior Texture Coating across Marina & Breakwater
Questions about exterior texture coating in Marina & Breakwater
What does exterior texture coating include?
Exterior texture coating puts a thick, flexible acrylic layer over villa render, bridging hairline cracks and shedding rain and irrigation spray while staying breathable. The work includes walls pressure washed and chalky paint stabilised; cracks opened, filled and meshed where they are active; alkali resistant primer applied to the full elevation.
Does a texture coat stop cracks from showing?
It hides and bridges hairline cracks well, because the coating is thick and slightly elastic. Wider or moving cracks must be repaired and meshed first, or they print through within a season. Structural cracks are a separate matter and are pointed out at the site visit.
Can the colour of my villa be changed?
Often it can, within the palette your community allows. Many master developers keep a list of permitted exterior colours and ask for a request before work begins. Whatever approval applies is identified at the site visit and The MELLS prepares the paperwork for it.
How much does exterior texture coating cost in Marina & Breakwater?
We do not publish prices, because no two jobs are the same. The main factors: wall and ceiling area and ceiling height; condition of the surface and how much repair is needed. Book a site visit: a supervisor from The MELLS looks at the work and you receive a written quotation with a defined scope before anything begins.
Who provides exterior texture coating in Marina & Breakwater?
The MELLS provides exterior texture coating in Marina & Breakwater, Abu Dhabi. The work is carried out by people The MELLS employs directly, under a named supervisor, 08:00 to 19:00, Monday to Saturday. To arrange it, book a site visit on this page or call +971 55 444 0084.
How long does exterior texture coating take?
Usually one to three days, confirmed with the quotation.
How long before the paint is fully dry?
Water based emulsion is touch dry in about an hour and can be recoated in around four hours. It reaches full hardness over two to four weeks, so avoid scrubbing new walls in that time.
Do we need to move out while you paint?
No. We work room by room with low odour water based paints, and bedrooms are usable again the same night.
How many coats do you apply?
A primer or sealer where the surface needs it, then two finish coats. Strong colour changes may need a third coat, which is stated in the quotation.
How do your crews get access to Marina & Breakwater?
Royal Marina Villas and Marina Sunset Bay have gated security, so the resident registers the crew ahead. Apartment buildings need a work permit from building management and a service lift booking. Exterior changes get checked with the master community at the site visit; we prepare the paperwork.
How do you protect natural stone in a waterfront villa?
Stone is identified on the first visit and a small area is tested before cleaning. Marble and limestone get pH neutral products, and outdoor stone is rinsed of salt with clean water before it is scrubbed.
How do I choose a company for exterior texture coating in Marina & Breakwater?
Ask four things: who employs the people who will come, whether the scope is written down before work starts, how the result is checked, and what happens if something is missed. The MELLS uses its own staff, quotes in writing after a site visit, checks every job (wet film thickness checked on every coat and an adhesion test at handover) and puts right any failed check free of charge within 48 hours.
How are visits to Marina & Breakwater arranged?
Visits in Abu Dhabi are booked by appointment between 08:00 and 19:00, Monday to Saturday. Call or send the form and we agree the earliest time a supervisor can come to you.
Page updated by The MELLS, Damac Executive Heights, Barsha Heights, Dubai.