12 Buildings. 400 Apartments.
15–20 days per building.

Full-scope painting and protective coatings across one of Austin’s largest new multifamily campuses, with 3–4 year warranty coverage.

12

Buildings

400

Apartments

15–20

Days / Building

6

Months

3–4

Year Warranty

A 12-building campus,
delivered at scale.

The Merle is a large-scale multifamily campus in Austin, Texas, consisting of 12 buildings and 400 apartments. RCS Complete Painting was selected to deliver the complete painting and protective coating scope across the entire development, completing the project in six months with an average building turnaround of 15 to 20 days. The Merle represents one of the largest single-project deployments in RCS’s portfolio and demonstrates the company’s ability to manage complex, multi-building operations at scale.

Location Austin, Texas
Units 400 Apartments
Buildings 12 Buildings
Building Type Multifamily New Construction — Large-Scale Campus
Scope of Work Full Interior & Exterior + Siding, Wood, Metals, Pipes, Meters, Balconies
Timeline 6 Months (15–20 Days per Building)
Delivery Model Building-by-Building Phased Delivery

Twelve structures,
one rhythm.

Building-by-building delivery, every substrate sealed, crews running interior and exterior in parallel across the campus.

Execution & Coordination

Building by building, 15–20 days each.

RCS structured the project as a building-by-building phased delivery, completing each structure from production through touch-ups before moving to the next. Each building cycle averaged 15 to 20 days and covered the full scope: interior units, exterior facades, siding, wood elements, metal surfaces, pipes, meters, and balconies. The exterior scope was particularly complex, requiring preparation and painting across multiple substrates including wood siding, metal railings, and exposed utility elements. RCS crews sealed all exterior surfaces against water and air infiltration, ensuring long-term protection for every unit. The coordination required to deliver 12 buildings in six months demanded precise scheduling across multiple crews, with interior and exterior teams operating in parallel across the campus.

Materials & Specifications

Protective coatings for wood and metal.

All coatings were selected for durability and weather resistance, with particular attention to exterior surfaces exposed to Texas climate conditions. Wood surfaces received protective treatments designed to prevent moisture penetration, while metal elements were coated with anti-corrosion finishes for long-term maintenance reduction. All materials are washable and designed to maintain appearance over time.

Quality Assurance & Delivery

Backed by a 3–4 year warranty.

RCS backs this project with a 3–4 year warranty on all painted surfaces, a commitment that reflects the company's confidence in both the materials used and the quality of execution. Each building underwent a complete quality review before handoff, and the owner was present on-site throughout the six-month delivery to ensure consistency across all 12 structures.

Every surface sealed. Every building warranted. 12 structures delivered in 6 months.

Across the campus,
surface by surface.

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