Manufacturer profile

Conklin Roofing Systems

🏢 Shakopee, Minnesota

Conklin Company has produced liquid-applied elastomeric roof coatings since 1977. Its commercial line centers on white acrylic and polyurethane-modified acrylic base-coat/top-coat systems (Rapid Roof, Benchmark, PUMA XL, Equinox) over metal, SPF, single-ply, and fabric-reinforced substrates, sold exclusively through independent contractor-distributors with optional non-prorated material and labor warranties.

Product line

Coating products & published specs.

Benchmark (Top Coat)

Acrylic

Coverage1.9 gal/sq per coat (base + top system)
Film build13.5 dry mils per coat minimum
WarrantyUp to 18-year non-prorated system warranty

~$349 per 5-gal pail*

Full specs & data sheet

Application

Coverage: 1.9 gal/sq per coat (base + top system)

Film build: 13.5 dry mils per coat minimum

Physical properties

Tensile 410 psi (system)
elongation 338%
reflectivity 85%
UL790 Class A
FM Severe Hail
UL Class 4

Warranty

Up to 18-year non-prorated system warranty

Pricing

~$349 per 5-gal pail — source: Conklin published commercial price list 5/2023 (suggested retail $652.69). Confirm current pricing with your distributor.

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Rapid Roof III (Top Coat)

Acrylic

Coverage1.9 gal/sq per coat (base + top system)
Solids54% by volume
Film build13.5 dry mils per coat minimum
WarrantyOptional material and labor+material warranties

~$305 per 5-gal pail*

Full specs & data sheet

Application

Coverage: 1.9 gal/sq per coat (base + top system)

Film build: 13.5 dry mils per coat minimum

Physical properties

Solids: 54% by volume

Tensile 230 psi
elongation 300%
reflectivity 0.85 initial / 0.69 aged
SRI 107
ENERGY STAR

Warranty

Optional material and labor+material warranties

Pricing

~$305 per 5-gal pail — source: Conklin published commercial price list 5/2023 (suggested retail $571.02). Confirm current pricing with your distributor.

📄 Technical Data Sheet →

Rapid Roof HV (Top Coat)

Acrylic

Coverage1.9 gal/sq top over 1.6 gal/sq Prime Time base
Solids51% by volume
Film build13.5 dry mils per coat minimum
WarrantyOptional system warranties

~$266 per 5-gal pail*

Full specs & data sheet

Application

Coverage: 1.9 gal/sq top over 1.6 gal/sq Prime Time base

Film build: 13.5 dry mils per coat minimum

Physical properties

Solids: 51% by volume

Tensile 230 psi
elongation 300%
ASTM D6083
steel/concrete substrates

Warranty

Optional system warranties

Pricing

~$266 per 5-gal pail — source: Conklin published commercial price list 5/2023 (suggested retail $498.31). Confirm current pricing with your distributor.

📄 Technical Data Sheet →

PUMA XL

Polyurethane

Coverage1.9 gal/sq top over 1.9 gal/sq Benchmark base
Solids52% by volume
Film build13.5 dry mils per coat minimum
WarrantyLimited 20-year warranty on approval

~$372 per 5-gal pail*

Full specs & data sheet

Application

Coverage: 1.9 gal/sq top over 1.9 gal/sq Benchmark base

Film build: 13.5 dry mils per coat minimum

Physical properties

Solids: 52% by volume

PU-modified acrylic
tensile 360 psi
elongation 250%
reflectivity 0.86
SRI 109
UL Class 4 hail

Warranty

Limited 20-year warranty on approval

Pricing

~$372 per 5-gal pail — source: Conklin published commercial price list 5/2023 (suggested retail $695.16). Confirm current pricing with your distributor.

📄 Technical Data Sheet →

Equinox (Top Coat)

Acrylic

Coverage1.6 gal/sq per coat (base + top system)
Solids66% by volume
Film build13.5 dry mils per coat minimum
Warranty10-year non-prorated transferable warranty programs

~$376 per 5-gal pail*

Full specs & data sheet

Application

Coverage: 1.6 gal/sq per coat (base + top system)

Film build: 13.5 dry mils per coat minimum

Physical properties

Solids: 66% by volume

Cold-weather acrylic (apply 36-60F)
tensile 230 psi
elongation 250%
85% reflective

Warranty

10-year non-prorated transferable warranty programs

Pricing

~$376 per 5-gal pail — source: Conklin published commercial price list 5/2023 (suggested retail $702.77). Confirm current pricing with your distributor.

📄 Technical Data Sheet →

Encase Metal Primer

Primer

Coverage~325 sq ft/gal, one coat
Solids50% by volume
Film build2 dry mils

~$443 per 5-gal pail*

Full specs & data sheet

Application

Coverage: ~325 sq ft/gal, one coat

Film build: 2 dry mils

Physical properties

Solids: 50% by volume

Water-based rust-inhibiting metal primer
VOC 33 g/L

Pricing

~$443 per 5-gal pail — source: Conklin published commercial price list 5/2023 (suggested retail $829.07). Confirm current pricing with your distributor.

📄 Technical Data Sheet →

*Approximate street prices from public listings — specs & pricing researched August 2026. Actual pricing varies by distributor, region, and volume — always confirm current pricing.

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Sourcing

Where to buy Conklin coatings.

Certified applicator network

Conklin Independent Distributor network

Sold exclusively through Conklin's independent distributor/contractor network (direct-sales model); not stocked by roofing distributors or retail.

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Proof in the field

Projects featuring Conklin systems.

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