25 Years
Transferable warranty
8-10x
Thicker than paint
Class A
Fire & smoke rating
1,500+
Georgia homes coated
What Is the Purpose of Rhino Shield?
Rhino Shield is a durable exterior home coating designed for Georgia homes as a long-lasting alternative to traditional paint. Its acrylic urethane elastomeric formula with ceramic microspheres creates a thicker, more protective finish built to withstand Georgia’s demanding climate.
The coating helps protect against UV exposure, moisture, wind-driven rain, mold, mildew, and algae while remaining breathable. It also offers solar-reflective properties that may help reduce exterior heat absorption during Georgia’s warmer months.
Available in a wide range of colors and suitable for surfaces like brick, stucco, wood, siding, concrete, and metal, Rhino Shield is backed by a 25-year transferable warranty.
How Rhino Shield Compares to Traditional Exterior Paint in Georgia
For Georgia homeowners comparing Rhino Shield vs. traditional exterior paint, one of the biggest differences is the coating’s thickness, formulation, and long-term performance.
Traditional latex paint typically creates a relatively thin protective film once cured. Rhino Shield is an acrylic urethane elastomeric ceramic coating formulated with resins, urethane, pigments, and ceramic microspheres to create a thicker, more durable exterior barrier.
Traditional exterior paint is generally applied at approximately 1.5–3 mils thick, while Rhino Shield is applied at a minimum thickness of approximately 10–12 mils. That added film build helps protect Georgia homes against demanding conditions such as UV exposure, humidity, moisture, and changing temperatures.
Key Advantages of Rhino Shield
- Minimum 10–12 mil coating thickness
- Acrylic urethane elastomeric formulation
- Ceramic microsphere technology
- Flexible expansion and contraction
- UV and fade resistance
- Mold, mildew, and algae resistance
- Protection against wind-driven rain
- Breathable, permeable coating system
- Class A fire and smoke rating
- 25-year transferable warranty
Rhino Shield’s Advanced Formulation
Traditional elastomeric paint is flexible and water-resistant, but some formulas can trap moisture and may require more frequent maintenance.
Rhino Shield is designed to provide flexibility, durability, and breathability in one exterior coating system.
What’s Inside Rhino Shield:
- 21% water
- 38% resins & urethane
- 23% pigments
- 18% ceramic microspheres
What Makes It Different:
- 10–12 mil thickness — about 5x thicker than traditional latex paint
- Titanium dioxide helps improve fade resistance
- Biocides help resist mold and mildew
- Breathable formula allows moisture vapor to escape
- Higher resin content supports long-term durability
- Lower maintenance compared with traditional elastomeric coatings
For Georgia homes, these features help provide added protection against heat, humidity, UV exposure, and heavy rain.
PROVEN DURABILITY, BACKED BY TESTING
Rhino Shield has undergone independent third-party testing to measure how the coating performs in areas that matter most for long-term exterior protection, including flexibility, strength, adhesion, biological growth resistance, and solar reflectivity.
Rather than relying only on product claims, these test results help demonstrate how Rhino Shield is engineered to withstand demanding exterior conditions—including the heat, humidity, UV exposure, and moisture common throughout Georgia.
Demonstrates the coating’s ability to stretch and flex as exterior surfaces expand and contract.
Future Labs
Measures the coating’s resistance to breaking or pulling apart under stress.
Future Labs
Tested for resistance to mold and algae—especially important in Georgia’s humid climate.
MicroStar Lab
High Solar Reflective Index ratings help reflect solar energy and reduce exterior heat absorption.
Ace Labs
What is Rhino Shield FAQ's
What makes Rhino Shield different from regular paint?
Rhino Shield is 8–10 times thicker, uses ceramic microspheres for strength, and lasts up to 25 years while resisting UV exposure, moisture intrusion, and wind-driven rain.
Is Rhino Shield the same as elastomeric paint?
No — it uses a breathable acrylic urethane formula to prevent moisture trapping, unlike traditional elastomerics.
How long does Rhino Shield last?
25 years (warranty) with lab-proven resistance to cracking and peeling.
Does Rhino Shield improve energy efficiency?
Yes — high SRI reduces heat absorption, potentially lowering cooling costs.
How does Rhino Shield compare to TexCote/Home Shield?
Rhino Shield has extensive third-party testing; competitors rely largely on marketing claims.
Is Rhino Shield eco-friendly?
Yes — low-VOC, non-toxic, and long-lasting to reduce repaint frequency.