General Questions About Rhino Shield
IF RHINO SHIELD IS NOT PAINT, THEN WHAT IS IT?
Rhino Shield is a ceramic elastomeric coating. It looks just like house paint and you can also tint it to any color that you wish. Unlike paint, however based off of testing, our coating dries 8-9 times thicker than latex paint and is designed to provide different performance characteristics than standard paint.
WHY CHOOSE RHINO SHIELD OVER TRADITIONAL PAINT?
Our elastomeric, ceramic-based paints are formulated as a low-VOC coating system and may reduce repainting frequency compared with standard paint systems. Rhino Shield products have been has published testing related to water resistance, includes mold- and mildew-resistant properties based on referenced testing, may help reduce solar heat gain, depending on color, exposure, and home conditions. Rhino Shield is also a breathable product allowing moisture vapor to pass through, which may help reduce moisture-related coating issues. And it comes with a 25 year warranty against cracking, chipping, or peeling.
Cost, Warranty & Longevity
WHAT SURFACES MAY RHINO SHIELD BE USED ON?
Rhino Shield may be used on many common exterior substrates, including wood, stucco, Hardie Plank®, brick, block, vinyl, and metal, when properly prepared.
I HAVE VINYL SIDING, CAN RHINO SHIELD BE USED TO COVER IT?
Yes, Rhino Shield can be applied to vinyl siding depending upon the gauge.
CAN I USE RHINO SHIELD ON MY BOAT OR VEHICLE?
No. Rhino Shield is designed to be applied to the exterior or interior of homes or buildings. Our industrial line of products may be used for more specialty applications but these structures need to be rigid and non-moving.
WILL RHINO SHIELD CERAMIC COATING PREVENT RUST?
Not by itself. However, we offer rust-inhibiting primers intended for compatible applications that can be used with Rhino Shield ceramic coating to support rust-control prep when used as part of the full system. Aggressive preparation work is the key and our Rhino Shield dealers are trained on how to handle such situations.
CAN RHINO SHIELD BE USED ON HISTORICAL HOMES OR BUILDINGS?
Yes! Rhino Shield may be considered for some historic properties, subject to local commission approval and substrate requirements to protect famous historical homes or buildings. We appreciate the unique aspects of historical buildings including handling delicate exteriors substrates, maintaining surface texture integrity, and ensuring a breathable coating solution for older materials.
APPEARANCE
WHAT DOES RHINO SHIELD LOOK LIKE? HOW IS IT APPLIED?
It looks similar to exterior paint, though it is thicker in viscosity. It will maintain the look and textural characteristics of your building material. It is sprayed using professional paint spraying equipment. It can also be rolled or brushed if necessary. Learn more here.
WHAT COLORS ARE AVAILABLE?
Rhino Shield ceramic coating can be tinted to a wide range of colors using high grade paint tints.
CAN I CHANGE THE COLOR LATER?
Yes. Rhino Shield can be recoated again with the finish coat.
COST AND WARRANTY
HOW LONG DOES RHINO SHIELD LAST?
Our Rhino Shield two-coat system carries a twenty-five year warranty against cracking, chipping and peeling.
HOW CAN YOU BE SURE RHINO SHIELD WILL LAST 25+ YEARS?
Our independent testing results, particularly have accelerated aging tests are referenced in support of the product’s long-term warranty positioning.
IS RHINO SHIELD EXPENSIVE?
Rhino Shield is typically more expensive than a traditional paint job. This is mostly due to Rhino Shield providing an 8 to 10 times thicker coating than paint and typically spending much more time on home preparation. However, by potentially reducing repaint frequency, some homeowners may see lower long-term maintenance or repaint costs over time. Click here to learn more about pricing.
HOW MUCH DOES RHINO SHIELD COST?
All Rhino Shield applications are performed by members of our independent Dealer Network. Each installation will vary on price due to your home and business’ particular needs including amount of preparation required. Learn more.
CAN I PURCHASE RHINO SHIELD DIRECTLY AND APPLY MYSELF OR USE MY LOCAL PAINT CONTRACTOR?
No. The Rhino Shield system must be installed by a Rhino Shield dealer applicator. They are trained in the company’s preparation and application process.
CAN MY WARRANTY BE TRANSFERRED TO THE NEXT OWNER?
Absolutely. Some homeowners view a transferable warranty as a resale benefit. Just make sure the transfer procedures noted in your warranty paperwork are followed.
WHAT IF I HAVE A WARRANTY OR SERVICE QUESTION?
Just contact your local Rhino Shield dealer. They will handle any questions you may have and initiate a service request should that be necessary. Your local dealer handles service questions and warranty requests. To submit a claim online click here.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
CAN YOU PRESSURE WASH YOUR HOME AFTER A RHINO SHIELD INSTALLATION?
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.
WILL YOU REPLACE ROTTEN OR FAILING WOOD ON MY HOUSE?
Rhino Shield should be applied only to sound, properly prepared wood surfaces. Your applicator will repair or patch wood if possible but with the goal of supporting long-term coating performance. If it is determined any wood must be replaced, the problem areas needing replacement wood should be highlighted and provide a quote for wood replacement as part of the estimation process.
I HAVE SMALL CRACKS IN MY STUCCO. WILL RHINO SHIELD FILL IN THESE CRACKS?
Rhino Shield will naturally fill small stucco cracks (1/16” or smaller) using the two-step process. Larger cracks may require an application of a stucco patch prior to applying the Rhino Shield system. Once applied, Rhino Shield may help reduce visible recurrence of some small cracks, depending on substrate movement and repair quality due to the bonding properties of the adhesive primer and the ceramic finish.