25 Years
Transferable warranty
8-10x
Thicker than paint
Class A
Fire & smoke rating
1,500+
Georgia homes coated
What it costs
Rhino Shield is priced per project, not per square foot
No two houses take the same amount of work, so we do not publish a single square-foot rate. The number that matters is what your house needs: how much preparation, how many stories, how much trim and repair. Every estimate is free, and it is a fixed price for the whole job, not an hourly rate that grows.
A Rhino Shield project is a one-time cost that replaces five to nine repaints over the same period, which is the comparison worth making.
What moves the number
What makes a project cost more,
and what brings it down
Costs go up when
- Large hidden square footage - gables and dormers that never show up in the interior figure
- Multi-story homes, or a house on a slope needing 60+ ladder sets or a lift
- Extensive prep: sanding and scraping on older homes, or paint that was never cleaned off properly
- Wood rot repair
- Stucco cracking: holes and separation cracks all take time to repair
- Peeling or failing paint, which can mean an extra coat
- Multiple colors, and trim in a different color to the walls
Costs come down when
- The home is single story
- One color rather than several
- Minimal prep - the house only needs caulking
- Siding is sound and no repairs are needed
- Window trim matches the wall color
- Window and door trim does not need painting
- Scheduling is flexible
Real Georgia projects
Three completed projects and what they cost
These are actual jobs, not estimates. They are here so you can see the range and what drives it.
$26,500
2,100 sq ft two-story home, Atlanta
Walls and trim only, no decking.
Extensive prep, two-story access and trim repair.
$17,800
1,400 sq ft ranch home
Minimal prep, single story.
The most straightforward shape of project we do.
$37,000
3,500 sq ft home
Cedar shake siding.
Heavy caulking, priming and renailing preparation.
Cost over time
One coating against five to nine repaints
A Georgia house needs repainting every three to five years – every three on Masonite or LP siding. Each cycle is a fresh round of finding a painter, taking bids and living with the work. Rhino Shield carries a fully transferable 25-year warranty, which spans five to nine of those cycles.
The upfront figure is higher. The figure over twenty years is not.
Questions about Rhino Shield pricing
Why are some companies so expensive?
Exterior projects cost more when a company uses full-time trained crews rather than subcontractors, includes a longer and transferable warranty, invests properly in prep work and repairs, uses premium materials, carries higher insurance and offers extended service guarantees.
Why are some exterior paint jobs so cheap?
Minimal surface prep – no cleaning, no repairs, no caulking. Standard acrylic paint bought at the lowest price available. Thin application, sometimes watered down to double the coverage. Limited or no warranty, typically one to five years. Subcontracted labor, often without insurance. Always call the insurance agency directly rather than trusting a certificate.
Is Rhino Shield worth it?
It is likely worth it if you plan to stay in the home five years or more, you do not want to repaint every few years, you value longevity and reduced maintenance, or you want to lower energy bills on the coated areas.
It may not be if you are selling within one to three years, you are looking for the lowest possible upfront cost, or you have major renovations coming – in which case wait until after. Sometimes it is simply not in the budget, and that is a fair answer.
What hidden costs should I think about?
Wood replacement. Lead paint remediation, which requires an EPA-certified contractor. Structural siding issues, particularly on older homes and around chimneys. HOA color restrictions, which we can match. Permit requirements where they apply, though painting usually does not need one.
Have prices changed over the past few years?
Yes. Over the past five to ten years exterior coating prices have risen with labor costs, inflation in raw materials, insurance requirements for subcontractors, colorant supply and fuel.
Does it increase home value?
It certainly can. Realtors refer us regularly and include the value on appraisals.
Is it maintenance-free?
Maintenance-friendly, not maintenance-free. You will still need to clean the house depending on your surroundings, and check anywhere water can penetrate. Homes shift a good deal during droughts and other conditions.
Can the warranty transfer if I sell?
Yes. The new owners need to contact us within 60 days of closing.
Before you decide
The three things homeowners look at next.
