Mobile Home
Roof Coating
& Repair Guide

Acrylic, silicone, aluminum or sprayed polyurea? We make coatings, so we show the label math others skip: gallons, dry mils, 2026 costs, what survives standing water, and four calculators.

Mobile Home Roofs

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Step 1 of 3

Describe the Protective Coating Application You are Interested In.

Where are you Located?

Address

Address Line 1

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Country

22%

AC savings, white-coated double-wide

FSEC Florida field study

48 hr

Standing-water limit before coating

Kool Seal product data sheet

$0.50–$4.50

Pro coating cost per sq ft

HomeGuide 2024 · Angi 2026

1,604

Sq ft per gallon at 1 wet mil

231 in³ spread 0.001 in thick (our math)

A mobile home roof has a hard life. It's big, low and nearly flat, it bakes all summer, and the metal moves every time the sun comes up or goes down. The right coating keeps it tight for years. The wrong one traps water, peels in sheets, or makes every future repair a compatibility problem.

Quick answer

Most mobile home roofs can be coated if they're metal, membrane or spray foam, structurally sound, and drain within 48 hours after rain. Shingled roofs can't. Use a 100% silicone where water stands, a two-coat acrylic elastomeric where it drains, and a sprayed polyurea membrane from a certified applicator when you're done recoating. Fix leaks, seams and rust first. A coating isn't a repair.

We make coatings, so this guide runs on data sheets, not star ratings: coverage, film thickness, rain times and warranty fine print, with four calculators to do the math. We don't make the retail products compared here. Our sprayed polyurea systems get their own section at the end, trade-offs included.

What's in this guide

1What kind of roof your home has
2Can it be coated? A 60-second check
3Mobile home roof repair: find the leak first
4Coating types compared
5Roof sealant vs roof coating
6Coating selector (tool)
7Gallons and cost calculator (tool)
8Wet vs dry mils checker (tool)
9How to coat it, step by step
10Will a white roof cool the home?
11What it costs in 2026
12Coat, roof-over or replace: 20-year costs (tool)
13How long it lasts and what warranties cover
14Safety before you go up
15The permanent option: sprayed polyurea
16Mobile home roof coating FAQ

Start here

What kind of roof does your mobile home have?

Mobile home roofs come in four main types: low-slope metal (flat or bowstring), pitched asphalt shingle, a membrane or metal roof-over, and spray foam. Metal, membrane and foam can usually be coated. Shingles can't. The home's age matters too, because June 15, 1976 changed the rules.

Mobile home vs manufactured home: the 1976 line

To HUD, a manufactured home, "formerly known as a mobile home," is built to the federal HUD Code (24 CFR Part 3280). Every one built after June 15, 1976 is certified, with a label on each section (the "HUD tag") and a data plate inside whose maps show the roof-load and wind zones it was built for.

HUD zone	Design value	Where / what it means
Roof load, North	40 psf live load	Listed Maine counties and all of Alaska
Roof load, Middle	30 psf	Listed northern states and counties
Roof load, South	20 psf	Everywhere else
Wind Zone II / III	100 / 110 mph	Roof tie-downs at 24 in / 16 in or less

24 CFR 3280.305(c) and (e). Pre-1976 homes predate these standards.

Flat and bowstring metal roofs

The classic roof is a galvanized steel or aluminum sheet fastened at the perimeter J-rail with butyl tape and sheet-metal screws, and left "loose everywhere else so it can expand and contract" (Foremost). That's why Foremost says to check the existing rumble buttons, the fasteners in rows across some roofs, and not add more. Older flat roofs "required a lot of maintenance and recoating because water could not easily drain off," as one roofer's history puts it.

Pitched shingle roofs

Field roof coatings are off the table. Henry calls its 887 silicone "not recommended over shingles of any kind," Kool Seal's elastomerics are "not for use on roof shingles," and FarmPaint excludes shingled roofs. See roof waterproofing methods compared for the alternatives.

Roof-overs: TPO, EPDM, metal and spray foam

A roof-over puts a new roof on the old one: a TPO or EPDM membrane, metal over 2x4 framing, a pitched conversion, or sprayed polyurethane foam (SPF). Membranes can usually be coated after cleaning and an adhesion test. Foam must be: the IRC calls for a protective coating 2 to 72 hours after the foam goes on, and allows recoating a foam roof without tear-off. Our spray foam roofing page covers foam roof-overs with ArmorFoam Roof 200, a closed-cell roofing foam at 2.5–3.0 pcf.

A 60-second check

Can your mobile home roof be coated?

Yes, if it's sound, dry underneath, not shingled, and sheds water within 48 hours. A coating waterproofs a surface. It doesn't restore one. Soft spots, rust-through, wet insulation or two old roofs stacked up mean you're into repair or replacement. If the insulation needs work too, see our mobile home insulation guide.

Gloved hand resting on a badly cracked, alligatored old roof coating — Alligatored coating has to be dealt with first. If it's an old fibered black or silver coating, have it tested before you scrape.

What you find	What it means	Rule source
Asphalt shingles	No field roof coating	Henry, Kool Seal, FarmPaint labels
Soft or spongy spots	Deck or framing damage: repair first	IRC R908.3.1.1
Wet insulation	Dry out or replace; a coating seals water in	IRC R908.3.1.1
Two or more roof coverings	No more re-covers: tear off	IRC R908.3.1.1
Rust-through, holes, open seams	Repair first	Nationwide
Water standing 48+ hours	Fix the sag or drainage first	Kool Seal; HUD 3280.305(h)(2)
Thick old fibered coating	Don't sand or grind; test it	ASTM D2823 (withdrawn); EPA
Sound metal, membrane or foam that drains	Good candidate	Use the selector

The IRC governs site-built homes, not HUD-code homes; we borrow its re-cover rules because they're sound. For permits, ask your state's manufactured-housing agency (SAA) or local building department.

Ponding is a structural problem

HUD requires roofing membranes "of sufficient rigidity to prevent deflection which would permit ponding of water" (24 CFR 3280.305(h)(2)). So water that sits for days usually means something sagged: a truss, the joint between sections, or the sheet itself. Coating the puddle doesn't fix it, and Kool Seal requires drains "or other corrective measures" for ponding that lasts beyond 48 hours.

Will a coating overload the roof?

Not a roll-on one. Two coats of acrylic add roughly 0.14 lb per sq ft dry (our math from Nationwide's 11.9 lb/gal and 60% weight solids), against HUD roof live loads of 20–40 psf. For thicker sprayed systems, ask for the density on the data sheet and the weight at your specified thickness.

Mobile home roof repair

Mobile home roof repair: find the leak first

Most mobile home roof leaks start at the edges and openings, not the middle of the sheet. Foremost's checklist: "The J-rail. The flashing around vents, pipes and skylights. The seams and roof sealant. All existing rumble buttons (don't add anymore!). Any rusted or worn-looking areas." Fix those, then decide whether the roof needs a coating at all.

Walk it safely. Keep your weight on the trusses (typically 16 or 24 inches on center) or the edges, on a board "at least ½ inch thick, two feet wide and four feet long" (Foremost). Henry says to check the owner's manual first. Stay off wet metal.

What you see	Likely source	Fix
Stain along an outside wall	J-rail: dried butyl tape, loose screws	Remove failed sealant, reset or replace screws, reseal with a sealant compatible with the coating to follow.
Stain around a vent, stack or skylight	Flashing or sealant at the penetration	Clean and reseal. HUD: penetrations must be "properly flashed and sealed."
Drip line along a seam	Open or failed seam	Reinforce with polyester fabric or seam tape set in sealant (Kool Seal, Nationwide).
Spot leak mid-roof	Rumble button or screw backed out	Tighten or replace and seal the head. Don't add new ones.
Rust spots or pinholes	Corrosion	Wire-brush, rust-prime, patch with patching cement lapped 1 inch past the damage (Foremost).
Water standing 48+ hours	Sag in the sheet, trusses or marriage line	Structural repair before any coating.
Soft underfoot	Wet or rotted decking or insulation	Repair or replace. Don't coat.
Ceiling stain, roof looks fine	Water entered upslope and traveled	Trace it back; the method in our RV roof repair guide works on any low-slope roof.

If the repair list keeps growing, that's information too. A roof with dozens of rusted fasteners and failing seams is a restoration job; see repairing leaking metal roofs.

Know the chemistry

Mobile home roof coating types compared

Four families cover the shelf: acrylic (elastomeric), silicone, aluminum/asphalt and urethane-enhanced. Professionals add spray polyurea. On a mobile home they differ most in whether they survive standing water, how cold it can be when they go on, and what can go over them later.

Type	Standing water	Min. temp	Rain-safe	Coverage per coat	Warranties	Recoat with	Pro $/sq ft	DIY
Acrylic elastomeric	No: softens	45–50°F	2–6 hr	50–150 sq ft/gal	5–12 yr	Acrylic or silicone	$0.65–$1.75	Yes
100% silicone	Yes	35°F	15–60 min	50–100 sq ft/gal	Lifetime limited	Silicone only	$1.50–$2.50	Yes
Fibered aluminum / asphalt	No	50°F	4–24 hr	50–100 sq ft/gal	3–12 yr	Acrylic (base coat) or silicone	$1.25–$2.50	Yes, slow
Urethane-enhanced white	Yes	–	–	100 sq ft/gal	25 yr limited	Check maker	$2–$5	Yes
Spray polyurea	Yes	-20°F (SureGrip)	Tack-free 15–90 sec	60–125 mils, 1–2 passes	By applicator	Test first	$3.00–$6.00	No

From Nationwide, Kool Seal, Henry and Jetcoat data. Pro costs: Angi (Aug. 2026); polyurea from our roof coating guide, which rates silicone highest for ponding water. A dash means not published.

Acrylic (elastomeric) coatings

Water-based, affordable, easy to roll, bright white when new. Nationwide's Mobile Home Roof Coating, Henry's 287/587/687 and Kool Seal's elastomerics are all acrylics. The category spec, ASTM D6083, called for at least 50% volume solids, 100% elongation and 200 psi tensile when new, per IIBEC's 2001 summary; the standard has since been revised (D6083/D6083M-24). The weak spot is water: acrylics "will soften and eventually fail under prolonged standing water" (US Made Supply). More in our elastomeric coating guide.

Silicone coatings

Silicone's selling point is ponding. Henry markets 887 Tropi-Cool with "permanent ponding water resistance" for "RV, trailer, and mobile home roofs": one coat at 1.5 gal per 100 sq ft, 35°F to 120°F, rain-safe in 15 minutes. The catch comes later. Acrylic "does not reliably bond to cured silicone, and the field result is peeling in sheets," so once a roof is silicone, plan on silicone. One park owner on a Mobile Home University forum reported Henry silicone still performing after five years across 100 homes (an anecdote, not a test).

Aluminum and asphalt coatings

The old silver standby, and Foremost still recommends an aluminum-base coating for patch work. Cheap, but slow and short-lived: Kool Seal's fibered aluminum is 45% volume solids, can't go on below 50°F, needs 3–5 days between coats and carries a 3-year warranty. Jetcoat's says "Do not apply to roofs which hold water." Henry's rubberized 869 is the long-warranty exception at 12 years.

Urethane-enhanced and spray polyurea

Henry 817 Roof Guard is a urethane-enhanced white at 1 gal per 100 sq ft with a 25-year limited warranty and a ponding-resistance claim. Spray polyurea is a different animal: two components mixed at the gun and sprayed hot, building 60–125 mils of dry film in one or two passes (our roof coating guide) against 16–20 from a two-coat roller job. It's professional-only; see the polyurea section.

What goes over what: recoat compatibility

The most expensive mistake on a coated roof is a new coating that won't stick to the old one.

Existing surface	New acrylic	New silicone	New aluminum	Sprayed polyurea
Bare galvanized or aluminum	Yes; prime rust	Yes	Yes	Yes (ArmorFlex UV lists metal)
Old aluminum / asphalt coating	Yes, with base coat	Yes (Henry)	Yes	Adhesion test first
Old acrylic / elastomeric	Yes (Kool Seal)	Yes (Kool Seal)	–	Adhesion test first
Old silicone	No: "peeling in sheets"	Yes, abraded or tie-coated	–	Unverified: test required
TPO or EPDM	EPDM (Kool Seal)	Aged single-ply (Henry)	–	Yes (our RV roof page)
Spray foam	ASTM D6083 (IRC)	ASTM D6694 (IRC)	–	SPF + polyurea systems
Asphalt shingles	No	No	No	–

"Yes" = the maker lists that substrate or the cited source says it works; a dash means not listed, not approved. Our roof coating guide says a small-patch adhesion test "should be performed before any full-scale roof application" (pull testing per ASTM D4541).

Sealant or coating?

Mobile home roof sealant vs roof coating

The difference

Roof sealant is for joints: seams, the J-rail, vents, pipes and screw heads. Roof coating is for the field, the whole sheet between them. A bead of sealant can stop a leak at a vent but can't protect a rusting roof, and a coating can't bridge an open seam. Most roofs need sealant work first, then coating.

Job	What to use	Source
J-rail and edge	Butyl tape under the rail, compatible sealant over edge and screws	Foremost
Vents, stacks, skylights	Sealant compatible with the roof and the coating	HUD 3280.305(h)(4)
Seams	Polyester fabric or seam tape set in sealant or base coat	Kool Seal; Nationwide
Holes and rust	Rust primer, then patching cement lapped 1 inch	Foremost
The whole roof	Coating: see the selector	–

Two rules. First, compatibility: HUD asks for "a compatible sealant" at joints between dissimilar materials, one that can "accommodate expansion and contraction" (24 CFR 3280.307). Silicone caulk under an acrylic coating has the same problem as a silicone roof. Second, let sealant cure before coating over it. Our RV roof sealant guide compares common lap sealants and tapes by data sheet, including those wait times.

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Which mobile home roof coating should you use?

It depends on four things more than brand: what's on the roof now, whether water stands on it, how long you'll keep the home, and who's doing the work. Answer six questions and the selector sorts the options into best fit, also works and avoid, with a reason and source for each.

Coating selector

Match the coating to your roof, drainage and timeline

Rules come from manufacturer labels, the HUD Code and the IRC. Always read the label of the exact product you buy.

What's on the roof now?

Condition

Climate

How long will you keep the home?

Water stands 48+ hours after rain?

NoYes

Who's doing the work?

Me (DIY)Hiring a pro

Acrylic elastomeric, 2 coatsBest fit+1 more below

Best fit

Acrylic elastomeric, 2 coats

Two coats over clean, primed metal is the standard budget system.

1 gal/100 sq ft per coat (Henry); 50–150 sq ft/gal on other labels
Apply at 45–50°F and up; 2–6 hours before rain
Warranties 5–12 years by grade (Henry, Kool Seal)

Best fit

100% silicone

One coat covers it, and it bonds to clean metal.

1.5 gal/100 sq ft in one coat (Henry 887), or two coats at 100 sq ft/gal (Kool Seal Tundra)
35–120°F; rain-safe in 15 minutes (Henry 887)
Lifetime limited warranty (Henry 887, Kool Seal Tundra); future recoats are silicone only

Also works

Urethane-enhanced white (e.g., Henry 817)

A middle tier with a longer warranty.

1 gal/100 sq ft (Henry 817)
25-year limited warranty
“Permanent ponding water resistant” (Henry)

Also works

Fibered aluminum coating

Fine for a low-cost refresh; Foremost recommends an aluminum-base coating for patch work.

50–100 sq ft/gal per coat (Kool Seal); 1.25–2 gal/100 sq ft (Henry 555)
50°F and up; 3–5 days between coats (Kool Seal)
3–12-year warranties (Kool Seal, Henry)

Professional option

Sprayed polyurea membrane

ArmorFlex UV bonds to metal and forms a seamless membrane over seams and fasteners. Needs professional plural-component spray equipment, so it’s a hire-out even if you do the prep.

60–125 mils of dry film (ArmorThane roof coating guide)
Gels in 3–15 seconds; walk-on in under an hour
$3.00–$6.00 per sq ft installed; 15–25-year service life (roof coating guide)
Warranty set by the certified applicator

Prep checklist

Fix open seams, loose fasteners and rust spots first: “Leaks must be repaired before any coating is applied” (Nationwide). Patch holes with patching cement lapped 1 inch past the damage (Foremost).
Reattach or replace loose screws; don’t add new rumble buttons (Foremost).
Wire-brush rust and prime it with a rust primer (Kool Seal, Nationwide).
On galvanized metal, check adhesion on a test patch after 48 hours (Nationwide).
Pick a dry window above the label’s minimum temperature (most acrylics and aluminums: 50°F; Henry 887: 35°F).

Hot climate: a white or reflective finish earns its keep here. In Florida field tests, a double-wide with a white-coated metal roof saved 22% on air conditioning (FSEC).

Next: work out gallons and cost for your pick, or get a sprayed-roof quote to compare.

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How much roof coating does a mobile home need?

At 1 gallon per 100 sq ft per coat, two coats on a 16x80 single-wide (about 1,280 sq ft) take roughly 26 gallons before waste. A one-coat silicone at 1.5 gallons per 100 sq ft takes about 19. Your number depends on the label rate, the coats and the real roof size, so let the calculator do it.

Roof coating calculator

Roof area, gallons, pails, cost and film thickness

Picking a system fills in its label coverage, coats, pail size and, where we checked it, the shelf price. Every field stays editable.

Home size (HomeGuide table)

Roof length (ft)Measure the roof, not the listing

Roof width (ft)

Overhang per side (in)

Roof shape

Coating system

Coverage per coat (sq ft/gal)Gal per 100 sq ft? Enter 100 ÷ it

Coats

Pail size (gal)

Price per pail ($)

Volume solids (%)Blank = unknown

Waste (%)Our assumption: 10% roll, 15% spray

1,281

Roof area (sq ft)

28.2 gal

Coating incl. waste

6 x 5 gal

Pails to buy

$480

Material cost

Area: 1,280 sq ft plan x slope factor 1.0009 = 1,281 sq ft. Film: 1,604 ÷ 100.0 = 16.0 wet mils per coat, about 8.0 dry at 50% volume solids, so 16.0 dry mils over 2 coats. Before coating, inspect and reseal about 192 linear ft of J-rail and roof edge.
Defaults: Coverage assumed at Henry’s acrylic rate (1 gal/100 sq ft per coat); $79.98 per 5 gal observed at Home Depot, Sept. 2026. 50% volume solids is the ASTM D6083 minimum, not a Lanco figure. Acrylics need a roof that drains within 48 hours; they soften under standing water.
Rather not recoat every few years? Compare a sprayed membrane over 20 years.

Product (type)	Label coverage per coat	Coats	Wet mils per coat	Pail, price seen
Henry 887 Tropi-Cool (silicone)	1.5 gal/100 sq ft	1	24.1	4.75 gal, $369.00
Kool Seal Tundra (silicone)	50 or 100 sq ft/gal	1–2	32.1 or 16.0	5 gal
Henry 287/587/687 (acrylic)	1 gal/100 sq ft	–	16.0	–
Kool Seal Elastomeric (acrylic)	50–100 sq ft/gal	Base + 2	16.0–32.1	–
Nationwide (acrylic)	100–150 sq ft/gal	2	10.7–16.0	–
FarmPaint 7-Year (elastomeric)	250–350 sq ft per pail	2	21.8–30.5	4.75 gal, $75.68
Kool Seal Fibered Aluminum	50–100 sq ft/gal	2	16.0–32.1	–
Henry 555 (fibered aluminum)	1.25–2 gal/100 sq ft	–	20.1–32.1	–
Jetcoat Cool King (aluminum)	70–100 sq ft/gal on metal	–	16.0–22.9	–
ArmorThane spray polyurea	≈26.7 at 60 mils; ≈13.4 at 120	1–2 passes	60–125 (= dry)	Applicator

Sortable. Wet mils = 1,604 ÷ sq ft per gallon (our math). Prices seen Sept. 26, 2026 at Home Depot and FarmPaint; Lanco White-Seal was $79.98 per 5 gal. Dashes: not published in what we reviewed.

Why other calculators disagree: some online guides assume 30–40 sq ft per gallon for every coating, which puts two coats on a 1,000 sq ft roof at 50–67 gallons. At the rates the makers publish, it's 13–40 gallons depending on the product. Overbuying two to four times over is an expensive way to learn to read a label.

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Wet mils vs dry mils: how thick is your roof coating?

A gallon is 231 cubic inches. Spread 1 mil (0.001 inch) thick, it covers 1,604 sq ft. So wet mils = 1,604 ÷ the label's sq ft per gallon, and dry mils = wet mils x volume solids. At 100 sq ft per gallon and 50% volume solids, each coat dries to about 8 mils. Few labels print it; Nationwide's warranty does, requiring 16 dry mils (20 with its primer).

Label-to-mils checker

Turn a label's coverage rate into film thickness

Start from a product or type in your own label. If the data sheet doesn't list volume solids, leave it blank for wet mils only.

Start from

The label gives coverage as

Sq ft per gallonGallons per 100 sq ftSq ft per pail

Coverage per coat

Pail size (gal)For sq ft per pail only

Coats

Volume solids (%)

100.0

Sq ft per gallon, per coat

16.0

Wet mils per coat

8.0

Dry mils per coat

16.0

Total dry mils

Your coating (dry)

16.0

Nationwide min., no primer

Nationwide min., with primer

Supplier guidance

20–30

Parts-counter RV coatings

30–40

1/16 inch

62.5

ArmorThane RV roof spec

120

Sprayed polyurea (our guide)

60–125

Your 2 coats leave about 16.0 dry mils (0.016 in), about 26% of 1/16 inch. To reach 20 dry mils in 2 coats at this solids level, you’d need about 80 sq ft per gallon per coat (1.25 gal per 100 sq ft). Formula: wet mils = 1,604 ÷ sq ft per gallon; dry mils = wet mils x volume solids.

Benchmarks: Nationwide warranty minimums (16 and 20 dry mils); the 20-mil film ASTM D6083 uses for its permeance test (IIBEC); supplier guidance of 20/25/30 dry mils at 1.5/2/2.5 gal per 100 sq ft (US Made Supply, an industry guide); 30–40 mils for "parts-counter" RV coatings and our 120-mil RV roof spec (ArmorThane RV roof business page); 60–125 mils for sprayed polyurea (our roof coating guide). For 100%-solids polyurea, wet and dry film are the same. A wet-film gauge lets you check each coat as you roll it.

Do it once

How to coat a mobile home roof, step by step

Pick a dry stretch above the label's minimum temperature, fix leaks and seams, pressure-wash and dry the roof, prime where the label says, detail the seams, then roll two coats at the label rate in opposite directions. Most coating failures are prep failures, not product failures.

Pick your weather window
Most acrylics and aluminums need 50°F or warmer (Nationwide allows 45°F); Henry 887 goes on from 35°F. Match the forecast to the rain-safe time in the table below. Our piece on how weather affects coating application covers dew point.
Find and mark the leaks
Work the J-rail, penetrations, seams, rumble buttons and rust with the leak finder, staying on the trusses. Chalk-mark each spot so none get lost after washing.
Clean it
Pressure-wash at 1,500 psi or more with water and chlorine (Nationwide) or 2,000 psi (Kool Seal). Treat mildew with diluted bleach, then rinse with strong detergent (Foremost); Henry suggests TSP or a TSP substitute. Let it dry at least 12 hours.
Repair
"Leaks must be repaired before any coating is applied" (Nationwide). Reattach loose screws, reinforce open seams with fabric or tape, and patch holes with patching cement lapped 1 inch.
Prime where the label says
Rusted metal gets a rust primer. On galvanized or previously coated metal, Nationwide says to test adhesion after 48 hours; its optional primer raises the warranty minimum to 20 dry mils.
Detail the seams and flashings
Brush coating onto seams, the J-rail, vent flanges and patches first, embedding fabric where the label calls for it.
First coat at the label rate
Work in sections (Nationwide suggests 1,000 sq ft) with a 1-inch-nap roller, or an airless sprayer of 1 GPM or more with a .021–.025 tip. Check wet mils with a gauge: Nationwide's warranty depends on a minimum dry film, so too thin can cost you the warranty.
Second coat crosswise, then inspect
Wait out the recoat window below, roll the second coat at right angles to the first, and walk the cured roof for pinholes and thin spots. After that, Henry recommends inspecting and cleaning mobile home roofs three to four times a year.

Product	Minimum temperature	Rain-safe	Between coats
Henry 887 silicone	35°F (to 120°F)	15 min	One coat
Kool Seal Tundra silicone	–	60 min	6 hr; full cure 72 hr
Nationwide acrylic	45°F	2–4 hr	12 hr+
Kool Seal Elastomeric	–	4–6 hr	24 hr
Kool Seal Fibered Aluminum	50°F	4–6 hr	3–5 days
Jetcoat Cool King	50°F for the next 12 hr	24 hr	–
ArmorThane sprayed polyurea	-20°F (SureGrip)	Tack-free 15–90 sec	Walk-on under 1 hr

Each maker's product page or data sheet; polyurea times from our roof coating guide, -20°F from the SureGrip product page.

Energy

Will a white roof coating cool your mobile home?

In hot climates, measurably. In a Florida Solar Energy Center field study, whitening roofs cut air-conditioning energy by an average of 19%, and a double-wide manufactured home with a corrugated metal roof saved 22%. Savings fade as the white weathers, and in cold climates a white roof can cost more in heating than it saves in cooling.

Finding	Number	Source
AC savings, 9 whitened buildings	Avg 19% (2–43%); peak 22%	FSEC-PF-293-95
Double-wide, metal roof	22% AC savings	FSEC, Site 8
Roof surface temperature	150°F+ dark; 50°F+ cooler if reflective	U.S. DOE
Peak cooling demand	11–27% lower	U.S. EPA
Indoor max temp, no AC	2.2–5.9°F lower	U.S. EPA
Reflectance aging, sample product	0.87 new, 0.77 at 3 years	DOE cool roof guidelines

FSEC also saw reflectance degrade after a year outdoors, and DOE says "most weathering or soiling occurs during the first year or two." In cold climates, DOE warns cool roofs "can increase energy costs" when the heating penalty beats the cooling savings; a gray or tan (Henry sells 887 in both) is a fair compromise up north.

Shopping notes: ENERGY STAR stopped certifying roof products in June 2022, so look for a Cool Roof Rating Council listing, which reports initial and aged reflectance and emittance. And bigger claims you'll see online, like 20–70% savings or "a third of your heat comes through the roof," we couldn't trace to a study, so we don't use them.

2026 prices

How much does mobile home roof coating cost in 2026?

Professional mobile home roof coating runs about $0.50 to $4.50 per sq ft (HomeGuide 2024; Angi 2026), mostly depending on chemistry. DIY materials run about $0.32 per sq ft for two coats of a budget acrylic and $1.17 for one coat of a premium silicone. A sprayed polyurea membrane is about $3 to $6 per sq ft installed.

DIY material (Sept. 2026)	Shelf price	Rate used	Per sq ft	16x80 roof, 10% waste
Lanco White-Seal acrylic, 2 coats	$79.98 / 5 gal	1 gal/100 sq ft (assumed)	$0.32	6 pails, about $480
FarmPaint 7-Year, 2 coats	$75.68 / 4.75 gal	250–350 sq ft per pail	$0.43–$0.61	9–12 pails, $681–$908
Henry 887 silicone, 1 coat	$369.00 / 4.75 gal	1.5 gal/100 sq ft	$1.17	5 pails, about $1,845

Our math from prices seen at Home Depot and FarmPaint. Buying in volume: a park owner on the Mobile Home University forum reported $350 per pail of Henry silicone, $314 at eight or more (2024).

Pro installed, per sq ft	Angi (Aug. 2026)	HomeGuide (Apr. 2024)	ArmorThane guide	16x80 single-wide*	32x60 (1,920 sq ft)*
Acrylic / elastomeric	$0.65–$1.75	$0.50–$3.00	$1.50–$4.00	$832–$2,240	$1,248–$3,360
Silicone	$1.50–$2.50	$1.50–$4.50	$2.50–$5.50	$1,920–$3,200	$2,880–$4,800
Polyurethane	$2–$5	$1.50–$4.00	–	–	–
Spray foam + coating	–	$2.00–$6.00	$4.00–$8.00	–	–
Sprayed polyurea	–	–	$3.00–$6.00	$3,840–$7,680	$5,760–$11,520

*Our math: area x Angi's range (acrylic, silicone) or ArmorThane's (polyurea). Excludes repairs, tear-off and permits. Angi's average roof coating project: $1,476 ($543–$2,528).

Replacing instead? HomeGuide puts mobile home roof replacement at $3–$8 per sq ft, or $1,500–$9,600 for a single-wide and $3,000–$16,000 for a double-wide. Metal runs $5–$16 per sq ft (30–80-year life), TPO and EPDM $4–$10 (10–25 years). A roof-over is $800–$2,900 as a DIY kit or $1,000–$4,500 installed, and tear-off adds $1–$2 per sq ft.

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Coat, roof-over or replace? 20-year cost comparison

Over 20 years, a DIY acrylic recoated every seven years is usually cheapest on paper, as long as your own labor is free. A sprayed polyurea membrane costs more up front and wins on labor, disruption and seams, not always on dollars. The comparator runs the recoat cycles for your roof and how long you'll stay.

20-year comparator

What each option costs over the years you'll own the home

Each option is bought again whenever its service life runs out. Every cost and life is editable.

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Years you'll own the home

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Option	Cost per cycle	Default source
DIY acrylic, 2 coats	$/sq ft	Lanco price, 2 coats; Henry 287 7-yr warranty
DIY 100% silicone, 1 coat	$/sq ft	Henry 887 price; HomeGuide 10–15 yr
DIY fibered aluminum, 2 coats	$/sq ft	Enter your price; 3–7-yr warranties
Pro acrylic	$/sq ft	Angi midpoint; our guide 10–15 yr
Pro silicone	$/sq ft	Angi midpoint; 15 yr
Sprayed polyurea (applicator)	$/sq ft	Midpoints of $3–$6 and 15–25 yr (our guide)
Membrane roof-over (TPO / EPDM)	$ per roof	HomeGuide $1,000–$4,500 midpoint
Metal roof replacement	$/sq ft	HomeGuide $5–$16, 30–80 yr

DIY acrylic, 2 coats

Lowest total cost

$1,230

Its cost over 20 years

$5,765

Sprayed polyurea, 20 years

Cost per year of protection

DIY acrylic, 2 coats

$61/yr

DIY 100% silicone, 1 coat

$150/yr

Pro acrylic

$154/yr

Pro silicone

$256/yr

Sprayed polyurea

$288/yr

Membrane roof-over

$275/yr

Metal roof replacement

$673/yr

Each option is paid for again whenever its life runs out, starting today. Cheapest on paper is DIY acrylic, 2 coats, but that’s 3 rounds of your own washing, repairs and coating in 20 years, and your labor isn’t counted. Sprayed polyurea is bought once in this horizon. No credit is given for life left over at the end (see the last column). DIY fibered aluminum, 2 coats: enter a cost and life to include it.
Market ranges from HomeGuide (Apr. 2024), Angi (Aug. 2026) and ArmorThane; excludes repairs, permits and inflation. Get a written quote.

Option	Cost per cycle	Cycles	Total, 20 yr	Per year	Life left at year 20
DIY acrylic, 2 coats Lowest	$410	3	$1,230	$61	1 yr
DIY 100% silicone, 1 coat	$1,499	2	$2,998	$150	10 yr
Pro acrylic	$1,537	2	$3,074	$154	0
Pro silicone	$2,562	2	$5,124	$256	10 yr
Sprayed polyurea	$5,765	1	$5,765	$288	0
Membrane roof-over	$2,750	2	$5,500	$275	10 yr
Metal roof replacement	$13,451	1	$13,451	$673	20 yr

Roof area 1,281 sq ft. DIY acrylic example: 3 cycles x $410 = $1,230. Present value discounts each purchase by (1 + rate)^year.

Read it honestly. DIY acrylic usually wins on dollars, but that's three rounds of washing, repairs and two coats on a roof you have to walk safely each time. Sprayed polyurea wins when you count your time, the seams it removes and how long you'll stay. Selling within three years? Don't buy a 20-year roof.

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The fine print

How long does mobile home roof coating last, and what does the warranty cover?

Product warranties run from 3 years (fibered aluminum) through 5–12 years (acrylics) and 25 years (Henry 817) to "lifetime limited" (Henry 887, Kool Seal Tundra). That beats the old "recoat every two years" advice as a guide. But read the remedy: most retail warranties replace the product, not the labor, and some exclude leaks outright.

Product	Warranty	Remedy and conditions
Kool Seal Fibered Aluminum	3 yr	Product or refund only; "Labor or costs associated with labor not included"
Jetcoat Cool King	3-yr "protection"	–
Henry 555 / 558 aluminum	7 yr limited	–
Henry 287 / 587 / 687 acrylic	7 / 10 / 12 yr limited	–
Kool Seal Elastomeric	5–12 yr by grade	12-yr grade "Meets ASTM D 6083 and Title 24"
FarmPaint 7-Year White	7 yr	Not for gravel, "dead level (flat)" or shingled roofs
Nationwide	10-yr written	Leaks not covered; 16 dry mils minimum (20 with primer)
Henry 869 rubberized aluminum	12 yr limited	–
Henry 817 urethane-enhanced	25 yr limited	–
Henry 887 / Kool Seal Tundra	Lifetime limited	–
ArmorThane sprayed polyurea	Set by the applicator	Get terms and film thickness in writing

Product pages, data sheets and Henry's 2024 catalog. A dash: no remedy terms in what we reviewed; ask before you buy.

Note FarmPaint's flat-roof exclusion if your roof is flat or bowstring. Real-world life depends on film build, drainage and sun: HomeGuide lists 7–20 years for acrylic and 10–15 for silicone, and our roof coating guide gives sprayed polyurea 15–25. Inspect three to four times a year (Henry), recoat on condition (chalking, thin spots, bare metal), and keep receipts, batch numbers and dated photos for any warranty claim.

Before you go up

Safety notes for mobile home roof work

Four hazards come with this job: falls, old coatings that may contain asbestos, lead dust from old paint, and solvent-based products. None is a reason to skip the work. All are reasons to plan it.

Old fibered coatings and asbestosASTM D2823 covered asphalt roof coatings made with "mineral stabilizers including asbestos fiber"; it was withdrawn in 2014 with no replacement, and EPA lists coatings among asbestos-containing products. On an older home with a thick black or silver fibered coating, don't sand, grind or scrape aggressively. Have a sample tested first. See lead and asbestos encapsulation for the encapsulation option.

Lead. Kool Seal's aluminum data sheet warns about lead dust when removing old paint. Don't dry-sand it.
Falls. Dry days only, trusses and edges only, a spreader board, and a harness where you can anchor one.
Solvents. Asphalt and aluminum coatings can carry Prop 65 warnings (Jetcoat's does). Follow the label's ventilation and PPE instructions.

Off the recoat treadmill

The permanent option: a sprayed polyurea roof

Every coating above is a maintenance cycle. A sprayed polyurea membrane is closer to a new roof: two components mixed at the gun, sprayed hot, gelling in seconds into one seamless skin over the sheet, the seams, the J-rail and every penetration.

For most mobile home roofs we'd point to ArmorFlex UV, a "two-component, 1:1 ratio, 100% solids, fast-set" aliphatic polyurea formulated to stay color-stable. It "forms a continuous, seamless membrane of any desired thickness" on metal, fiberglass, wood and more, and our ArmorLine index lists it at 740% elongation. The two-step alternative is SureGrip soft polyurea under ArmorDeck Topcoat, the pairing we spec for RV roofs.

Two applicators in coveralls spraying a liquid-applied roof membrane from a heated hose on a low-slope roof — Plural-component spray equipment builds a seamless membrane in one visit.

60–125 mils

Dry film thickness

Range in our roof coating guide; our RV roof spec is 120. A two-coat roller job dries to about 16–20.

3–15 sec

Gel time

Tack-free in 15–90 seconds and walkable in under an hour. No multi-day wait between coats.

$3–$6 / sq ft

Installed cost

With a 15–25-year service life (our roof coating guide). About $3,840–$7,680 on a 16x80.

What to ask for

Thickness is the applicator's call for your roof, and it belongs on the quote, along with how it's checked (our roofing page lists ASTM D7091 for thickness and ASTM D4541 for adhesion). Over existing silicone, insist on the adhesion test; we haven't verified polyurea bonding to silicone as a blanket rule. Ask for the data sheet, including density, so you know what the film adds. And fix any sag first. A seamless membrane doesn't straighten a truss.

Why it isn't DIY

Polyurea "requires professional-grade plural component spray equipment" (our polyurea RV roof coatings page). It's heated to about 150–160°F and sprayed at 2,000–3,000 psi, and it gels in seconds, so equipment and technique decide whether it bonds.

The honest trade-offs

It costs more up front: about $3,840–$7,680 on a 16x80, against roughly $480 in DIY acrylic materials.
Payback depends on how long you stay. Under three years, it rarely makes sense. Run the 20-year comparison.
Warranties come from the applicator, so get them in writing.
ArmorSeal 100 AL, our aluminized roofing liner, is aromatic: outdoors it needs a UV topcoat or ColorCoat within 12 hours.

For park owners and landlords

Coating a row of homes is a different job from coating one: one crew and rig moving home to home, one written spec for every roof, one contact for warranty questions. Ask an applicator about scheduling a block of homes; price depends on access, prep and each roof's condition. See ArmorFlex UV aliphatic polyurea for the system and metal roof waterproofing for larger buildings.

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Straight answers

Mobile home roof coating FAQ

What is the best coating for a mobile home roof?

There's no single best one; it depends on drainage and what's on the roof now. Where water stands more than 48 hours, use a 100% silicone (Henry markets 887 with "permanent ponding water resistance") or have a sprayed polyurea membrane installed. On a well-drained metal roof, a two-coat acrylic elastomeric is the budget pick. Never coat asphalt shingles: Henry and Kool Seal both exclude them, and the coating selector sorts out the rest for your roof.

How often should you recoat a mobile home roof?

Older advice says every two years (Foremost), but current products carry 7- to 12-year (acrylic), 25-year (urethane-enhanced) or lifetime-limited (silicone) warranties, per Henry's 2024 catalog. Inspect and clean the roof three to four times a year, as Henry recommends, and recoat when you see chalking, thin spots or bare metal rather than on a calendar.

How many gallons of roof coating does a single-wide need?

A 16x80 roof is about 1,280 sq ft (HomeGuide). At 1 gallon per 100 sq ft per coat, two acrylic coats need about 26 gallons before waste, and a one-coat silicone at 1.5 gallons per 100 sq ft needs about 19. Add roughly 10% for waste and run the calculator for your size and product.

How much does it cost to coat a mobile home roof?

HomeGuide (2024) and Angi (2026) both put professional mobile home roof sealing at $0.50–$4.50 per sq ft. DIY materials run about $0.32 per sq ft for two coats of an $80 five-gallon acrylic, or about $1.17 per sq ft for one coat of a $369 silicone (prices observed September 2026). A sprayed polyurea membrane runs about $3–$6 per sq ft installed, per our roof coating guide.

Can I put elastomeric (acrylic) roof coating over silicone?

No. Acrylic doesn't reliably bond to cured silicone and tends to peel in sheets, according to industry guidance. Recoat silicone with silicone after cleaning and abrading it, or have an applicator run an adhesion test before any other system goes on.

Aluminum or white roof coating: which is better on a mobile home?

Fibered aluminum coatings are cheap, but the ones we checked carry 3- to 7-year warranties and can't sit under standing water (Kool Seal, Jetcoat). White acrylic or silicone reflects more sunlight, and the U.S. Department of Energy says a reflective roof can stay more than 50°F cooler. In cold climates, though, a white roof can add heating cost (DOE).

Will a roof coating lower my cooling bill?

In a Florida Solar Energy Center field study, whitening roofs cut air-conditioning energy an average of 19%, and a double-wide manufactured home with a metal roof saved 22%. Results ranged from 2% to 43%, and reflectance dropped after the first year of weathering. Savings are largest in hot, sunny climates.

Can you coat a shingled mobile home roof?

Not with a field roof coating. Henry says its silicone is "not recommended over shingles of any kind," and Kool Seal's coatings are "not for use on roof shingles." Repair or replace the shingles, or have a roofer look at a system rated for your slope.

What temperature do you need to apply mobile home roof coating?

Most acrylic and aluminum products need 50°F or warmer and no rain in the forecast (Foremost, Kool Seal, Jetcoat); Nationwide allows 45°F. Henry 887 silicone can go on from 35°F to 120°F and is rain-safe in 15 minutes. Professionally sprayed polyurea such as ArmorThane SureGrip can be applied down to -20°F.

Do I have to fix ponding water before coating?

Yes. Manufacturers require correcting water that stands more than 48 hours (Kool Seal), and the HUD Code requires roof membranes rigid enough to prevent ponding (24 CFR 3280.305(h)(2)). On a manufactured home, ponding usually means a sag in the framing or roof sheet. Repair it, then use a ponding-rated coating such as silicone.

Is a roof-over better than a roof coating?

A roof-over (TPO, EPDM or metal on new framing) replaces the surface and costs about $1,000–$4,500 installed, or $800–$2,900 as a DIY kit (HomeGuide 2024). A coating is cheaper per cycle but needs periodic renewal. The 20-year comparison shows which wins for how long you'll own the home.

What's the best mobile home roof sealant?

The one that's compatible with your roof and with whatever coating goes over it. Use butyl tape under the J-rail with a compatible sealant over the edge and screws, a compatible sealant at vents and stacks, and polyester fabric or seam tape at seams. Skip silicone caulk if an acrylic coating will ever go on the roof, since acrylic doesn't reliably bond to cured silicone. Our RV roof sealant guide compares common lap sealants by data sheet.

Where do mobile home roofs usually leak?

At the edges and openings. Foremost's checklist is the J-rail, the flashing around vents, pipes and skylights, the seams and old roof sealant, existing rumble buttons, and any rusted or worn areas. Water can travel before it shows up on the ceiling, so trace a stain upslope before you seal anything.

Does a roof coating warranty cover leaks?

Usually not. Retail coating warranties typically replace the product or refund its price and exclude labor; Kool Seal's says "Labor or costs associated with labor not included." Nationwide's 10-year warranty excludes leaks and requires a minimum dry film thickness. With a sprayed polyurea roof, the certified applicator sets the warranty terms, so get them in writing.

ArmorThane Technical Team · Springfield, Missouri
Written from manufacturer data sheets, code text and 35+ years of spraying and supporting applicators. Last updated September 26, 2026.

Methodology and sources

Product figures come from each maker's data sheet, product page or catalog. Film thickness, per-square-foot costs and worked examples are our math. Retail prices were seen on September 26, 2026. HUD Code text is from 24 CFR Part 3280; IRC text is from the 2015 edition (Seattle), used as context only.

HUD, manufactured home resources: hud.gov/hud-partners/manufactured-home-resources
24 CFR 3280.305, structural design requirements (eCFR): ecfr.gov/current/title-24/subtitle-B/chapter-XX/part-3280/subpart-D/se
24 CFR 3280.307, exterior coverings and sealants (eCFR): ecfr.gov/current/title-24/subtitle-B/chapter-XX/part-3280/subpart-D/se
2015 IRC chapter 9 as published in the Seattle Residential Code (PDF): seattle.gov/documents/Departments/SDCI/Codes/SeattleResidentialCode/20
IIBEC, ASTM D6083: what it says and what it means (2001): iibec.org/publication-post/astm-d-6083-standard-specification-for-liqu
ASTM D6083/D6083M-24: store.astm.org/d6083_d6083m-24.html
ASTM D2823, asbestos-containing asphalt roof coatings (withdrawn): store.astm.org/d2823_d2823m-05r11e01.html
U.S. EPA, learn about asbestos: epa.gov/asbestos/learn-about-asbestos
U.S. DOE Energy Saver, cool roofs: energy.gov/energysaver/cool-roofs
U.S. DOE, guidelines for selecting cool roofs (2010, PDF): energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/10/f3/coolroofguide.pdf
U.S. EPA, using cool roofs to reduce heat islands: epa.gov/heatislands/using-cool-roofs-reduce-heat-islands
Florida Solar Energy Center, FSEC-PF-293-95: fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/html/FSEC-PF-293-95/index.htm
Cool Roof Rating Council, home and building owners: coolroofs.org/resources/home-building-owners
Henry retail product catalog (06/24, PDF): dam.carlisle.com/asset/1a7b0464-4df2-41c3-b0f0-74a1feb6431d/Retail-Pro
Henry 887 Tropi-Cool sell sheet (PDF): dam.carlisle.com/asset/da72c3c5-e8e8-4976-99c8-679763990f3d/887-Tropi-
Henry 887 Tropi-Cool product page: henry.com/residential/products/residential-roof-coatings/white-roof-co
Henry RV, trailer and mobile home roof brochure (PDF): dam.henry.com/asset/ee8e2bbc-87cb-4fe2-b7f7-27c83c23badb/RV-Trailer-an
Kool Seal Elastomeric Finish Coat, 5-year: koolseal.com/product/elastomeric-finish-coat-5yr/
Kool Seal Premium Elastomeric Finish Coat, 12-year: koolseal.com/product/premium-elastomeric-finish-coat-12yr/
Kool Seal Tundra silicone roof coating: koolseal.com/product/tundra-silicone-rubberized-white-roof-coating/
Kool Seal fibered aluminum KS0024300 data sheet (PDF): koolseal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/KS0024300-PDS.pdf
Nationwide Coatings, Mobile Home Roof Coating: nationwidecoatings.com/pl/mobile-home-roof-coating
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Jetcoat, Cool King fibered aluminum: jetcoatinc.com/products/cool-king-3-year-fibered-aluminum-roof-and-mob
FarmPaint, 7-Year White Elastomeric: barnandfencepaint.com/product.php?productid=16180&cat=252&page=1
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Foremost, repairing a metal roof: foremost.com/learning-center/repairing-a-metal-roof.asp
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Mobile Home University forum, best roof solutions: forum.mobilehomeuniversity.com/t/best-roof-solutions-for-mobile-homes/
US Made Supply, what is an elastomeric roof coating (2026): usmadesupply.com/resources/guides/what-is-an-elastomeric-roof-coating
HomeGuide, roof coating cost (Apr. 2024): homeguide.com/costs/roof-coating-or-sealing-cost
HomeGuide, mobile home roof replacement cost (Apr. 2024): homeguide.com/costs/mobile-home-roof-replacement-cost
Angi, roof coating cost per square foot (Aug. 2026): angi.com/articles/how-much-does-roof-coating-cost-square-foot.htm
ArmorThane, roof coating guide: armorthane.com/knowledge-center/roof-coating-guide/
ArmorThane, roof waterproofing guide: armorthane.com/protective-coatings/roofing/
ArmorThane, metal roof waterproofing: armorthane.com/protective-coatings/metal-roof-waterproofing/
ArmorThane, RV roof coatings: armorthane.com/protective-coatings/rv-roof-coatings/
ArmorThane, RV roof repair guide: armorthane.com/rv-roof-repair-guide/
ArmorThane, how to start an RV roof business: armorthane.com/start-an-rv-roof-repair-business/
ArmorThane, ArmorLine product index: armorthane.com/products/armorline-products/
ArmorThane, ArmorFlex UV: armorthane.com/products/armorline-products/high-pressure/armorflex-uv/
ArmorThane, SureGrip soft polyurea: armorthane.com/products/armorline-products/high-pressure/suregrip-soft
ArmorThane, ArmorSeal 100 AL: armorthane.com/products/armorline-products/high-pressure/armorseal-100
ArmorThane, ArmorFoam Roof 200: armorthane.com/products/armorfoam-products/roof-200/

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Mobile Home Roof Coating & Repair Guide

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Where are you Located?

What kind of roof does your mobile home have?

Mobile home vs manufactured home: the 1976 line

Flat and bowstring metal roofs

Pitched shingle roofs

Roof-overs: TPO, EPDM, metal and spray foam

Can your mobile home roof be coated?

Ponding is a structural problem

Will a coating overload the roof?

Mobile home roof repair: find the leak first

Mobile home roof coating types compared

Acrylic (elastomeric) coatings

Silicone coatings

Aluminum and asphalt coatings

Urethane-enhanced and spray polyurea

What goes over what: recoat compatibility

Mobile home roof sealant vs roof coating

Which mobile home roof coating should you use?

Match the coating to your roof, drainage and timeline

Acrylic elastomeric, 2 coats

100% silicone

Urethane-enhanced white (e.g., Henry 817)

Fibered aluminum coating

Sprayed polyurea membrane

How much roof coating does a mobile home need?

Roof area, gallons, pails, cost and film thickness

Wet mils vs dry mils: how thick is your roof coating?

Turn a label's coverage rate into film thickness

How to coat a mobile home roof, step by step

Pick your weather window

Find and mark the leaks

Clean it

Repair

Prime where the label says

Detail the seams and flashings

First coat at the label rate

Second coat crosswise, then inspect

Will a white roof coating cool your mobile home?

How much does mobile home roof coating cost in 2026?

Coat, roof-over or replace? 20-year cost comparison

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