Exterior Coating / Rhino Shield
Rhino Shield can be used on virtually any surface, including wood, stucco, HardiePlank, brick, block, vinyl, and metal. To see some of our many household and commercial painting projects, please view our gallery.
Yes, depending upon the gauge, Rhino Shield can be applied to vinyl siding.
Our Rhino Shield two-coat system has a 25-year warranty against weathering that covers cracking, chipping, and peeling. The warranty can also be transferred to a subsequent owner as long as it is properly re-registered.
Our independent testing results, specifically accelerated aging tests, have confirmed that Rhino Shield will last in excess of 25 years when properly applied. Because our residential and commercial painting contractors are factory-trained, you can be assured of proper application with Palmetto Ceramic Coatings!
Rhino Shield ceramic coatings can be tinted to virtually any color using high-grade paint tints. We offer more than 1,500 color varieties.
Yes. If you change your mind, we can recoat your Rhino Shield with a durable finish coat in a different color.
Because it is 8 to 10 times thicker than normal paint and requires more detailed preparation, Rhino Shield is typically more expensive than a traditional house painting job. However, by breaking the cycle of having to repair and repaint your exterior every few years, you’ll actually save considerable money over time.
The cost of installation varies based on the particular needs of your home or business, including the amount of preparation required. Please reach out to us by phone or through our online form to request a free cost estimate for your specific property.
No. As a manufacturer, Rhino Shield requires its system to be installed by certified dealers only. At Palmetto Ceramic Coatings, we’ve undergone extensive training on preparing surfaces of every type for the correct application of Rhino Shield. Our factory certification ensures you’ll be fully protected by the benefits of our 25-year product warranty coverage.
No. Rhino Shield is for exterior walls only. Our interior ceramic wall system, Nature’s Cote™, is best for inside applications, and we also offer a separate product—Rhino Roof—for roof applications.
Yes! We’re often called upon by historic commissions who need to protect famous homes and buildings. We’re well versed in the unique requirements of historical buildings, including handling delicate exterior substrates, maintaining surface texture integrity, and ensuring a breathable coating for older materials. For historic homes, our solution is much better than house paint!
Yes. It can be pressure washed to remove any loose dirt or dust that’s accumulated on the walls. We recommend 1,500 psi or less.
To guarantee its high performance, Rhino Shield must be applied to wood that is assessed to be in a condition capable of supporting it. We will repair or patch other areas where possible, but we can only do so where the issues are minor enough to not cause the system to fail over time.
For any wood surfaces that our technicians recommend be completely replaced, we will identify these problem areas and provide a free quote for wood replacement as part of your total cost estimate.
Rhino Shield will naturally fill in small stucco cracks (1/16” or smaller). Larger cracks may require the application of a stucco patch prior to applying Rhino Shield. Once applied, Rhino Shield will help minimize future cracking due to the bonding properties of the adhesive primer and the ceramic finish.
No. We are an independent business that has been trained and certified by Rhino Shield. In order to earn our Rhino Shield certification, we’ve undergone a careful vetting process and maintain excellent credentials:
- BBB A+ Rated
- Home Advisor Screened and Approved
- Home Advisor Elite Service
- Angie’s List “Super Service Award” Winner
- EPA Lead-Safe Certification
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