Here at Rhino Shield Texas, we want to be more than a reliable team of contractors you call to solve your exterior paint issues. We also want to be a source of information and expertise for any of your queries. We make the exterior paint process as simple and easy as possible with full transparency and shared knowledge.
Better ingredients make a better product. Our elastomeric, ceramic-based paints are environmentally friendly and reduce the need to repaint your home frequently. Rhino Shield products have been tested and proven to be waterproof, to prevent mold and mildew growth and reduce energy consumption in your home due to its high solar reflective index and insulating properties. Rhino Shield Texas is also a breathable product that allows natural water vapors to escape, thus preventing coating breakdown.
Rhino Shield Texas may be used on virtually any surface, including wood, stucco, Hardie Plank®, brick, block, vinyl and metal. Explore our exterior painting pages to learn more about the surfaces we can coat!
Yes, Rhino Shield Texas can be applied to vinyl siding depending upon the gauge. Learn more about how our coating is applied to vinyl siding on our painting vinyl siding page!
Our Rhino Shield Texas two-coat system has a twenty-five-year warranty against weathering that includes cracking, chipping and peeling. The warranty can also be transferred to a subsequent owner if properly re-registered.
Our independent testing results through BASF, particularly accelerated aging tests, have confirmed that Rhino Shield will last more than 25 years if properly applied.
It looks much like a thick, rich latex paint except it’s slightly thicker. It will, however, maintain the look and textural characteristics of your building material. It is typically sprayed using professional paint-spraying equipment. It can also be rolled or brushed if necessary.
Rhino Shield ceramic coating can be tinted to virtually any color using high-grade paint tints. We offer over 1,500 colors to match your exact style.
Yes, Rhino Shield can be re-coated again with the durable finish coat if necessary. If you find that your home needs a new color to match your style, we’ll be happy to recoat the home with a color you’ll love.
Each home is different, which means each Rhino Shield project is different. We want to be as accurate as possible when quoting our local San Antonio homeowners so that you know the exact investment you’re making in your home. Fill out a form and let our team give you an estimate you can rely on to make this decision!
No, the Rhino Shield system must be applied by a certified dealer/distributor. We’ve received extensive expert training on how to prepare a building for Rhino Shield and also how to apply the product correctly. We’re not able to offer such an extensive product warranty without assurance that preparation and installation will be done correctly.
Rhino Shield is designed for exterior walls only. However, we do have an interior ceramic wall system called Nature’s Cote that is perfect for interior needs. We also offer a separate product called Super Shield for roof coating applications.
Yes! We’re often called upon by historic commissions to protect famous historical homes or buildings. We appreciate the unique challenges involved in treating historical buildings, including handling delicate exterior substrates, maintaining surface texture integrity and ensuring a breathable coating solution for older materials.
Yes, it can be pressure washed to remove any loose dirt or dust that may accumulate on walls. We recommend 1,500 psi or less.
Rhino Shield must be applied to wood that is in acceptable condition. We will repair or patch wood if possible but never to the point where we feel it will cause the system to fail over time. If we determine any wood must be replaced, we’ll highlight problem areas needing replacement wood and provide a cost recovery quote for wood replacement as part of the estimation process.
Rhino Shield will naturally fill small stucco cracks (1/16″ or smaller) using the two-step process. Larger cracks may require the application of a stucco patch before applying the Rhino Shield system. Once applied, Rhino Shield will help reduce future cracking due to the bonding properties of the adhesive primer and the ceramic finish.
Yes! The Rhino Shield line of products offers a clear finish option. Rhino-Clear is a beautiful, long-lasting clear coat sealer. This copolymer formula rejuvenates old surfaces, protects and waterproofs. Rhino-Clear prevents water intrusion by sheeting and sealing off water, thus reducing the environment for mold, mildew, and algae formation. There is a five year warranty on Rhino-Clear.
No, Rhino Shield dealers are independent businesses with exclusive territories to market and install Rhino Shield. However, all dealers have been trained and certified by Rhino Shield Corporate as fully authorized to install Rhino Shield products.
They all have excellent home improvement credentials in their markets concerning the BBB and other state consumer protection agencies. References are available and encouraged by any Rhino Shield dealer upon request.
