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Ceramic exterior coating for the Village of Germantown, Washington County, WI 53022, from our shop 20 miles north in Newburg. One coating instead of five repaints, backed by a 25-year transferable, non-prorated warranty against chipping, cracking and peeling.
BBB Accredited A+ Since 2020 | Veteran Owned | Authorized Rhino Shield Dealer | 25-Year Transferable Warranty | More Than 2,000 Homes Protected
If you are looking at house painters germantown wi, you are likely preparing to deal with peeling clapboards, faded vinyl, or chalking aluminum. Traditional exterior paint relies heavily on water, carrying 60 to 80 percent water content that evaporates during drying to leave behind a thin film of roughly 1.5 to 3 mils. Rhino Shield of Wisconsin applies an engineered coating composed of 21 percent water, 38 percent elastomeric acrylic resins and polyurethane, 23 percent solid pigments, and 18 percent 3M solid ceramic microspheres. This yields approximately 79 percent solids by weight, curing into a protective membrane measuring 8 to 12 mils dry film thickness.
That distinction matters in a severe Midwest climate. Ordinary paint cures into a rigid shell that fractures when your home moves during seasonal temperature shifts. Ceramic elastomeric coatings remain flexible over decades, expanding and contracting alongside wood, masonry, and metal substrates without splitting.
Because the coating microstructure remains vapor permeable, moisture inside your wall cavity escapes naturally as water vapor without pushing the film off the wall. Applied exclusively by trained technicians following multi-step mechanical surface preparation, Rhino Shield works on vinyl, aluminum, cedar, wood clapboard, traditional stucco, brick, concrete block, fiber cement Hardie board, and steel siding. If you want to evaluate what Rhino Shield actually is, it is a permanent protective barrier designed for homeowners seeking residential exterior coating that eliminates recurring maintenance. You can also review what a coating costs in Wisconsin before scheduling a site visit.
Most housing across the area was constructed between the 1960s and the late 1990s, with a significant concentration of homes now 25 to 60 years old. In neighborhoods like Germantown South and surrounding residential corridors, original or first-replacement exterior sidings are reaching the end of their functional service life.
Intense sun exposure breaks down vinyl siding pigments unevenly across south and west-facing elevations. Homeowners often notice that replacement panels no longer match existing walls, or that chalky oxidation creates a dull, patchy finish.
Coating vinyl requires specific technical care because vinyl expands significantly under solar heat. Selecting a proper color palette and applying a flexible, heat-reflective ceramic membrane seals vinyl without causing panel warping. If your home exhibits color degradation, learning what to do when vinyl siding fades unevenly helps you understand how specialized primers restore faded surfaces.
Post-war aluminum siding breaks down into a fine white powder under years of ultraviolet exposure. If you run your hand down an unwashed aluminum panel and it comes away coated in white residue, the original baked enamel binder has failed.
Applying standard paint over chalky powder causes rapid peeling. Our process removes chalky paint residue through chemical pressure washing before applying dedicated bonding primers. Homeowners can read what to do when aluminum siding turns chalky to understand prep requirements, and explore why paint won’t stick to chalky siding to see why conventional latex paints fail on metal substrates.
Cedar siding, wood gables, and decorative trim boards absorb roof runoff when joint caulking fails. Water entering exposed end-grains causes soft wood rot behind cracked paint films. We scrape loose paint back to solid wood, replace punky trim sections, and apply elastomeric caulking to seal all open joints before coating.
Southeast Wisconsin averages roughly 48 inches of snow a year and crosses the freezing point repeatedly between November and March (NOAA NCEI 1991 to 2020 normals, Milwaukee area station).
This constant freeze-thaw cycling puts immense stress on rigid exterior paint. Water from melting roof ice dams runs down soffits and fascia boards, seeping into micro-cracks. When winter temperatures drop, trapped water expands as it freezes, popping paint off the substrate. Rhino Shield is independently tested to stretch up to 499 percent (ASTM D 2370 by DMC Laboratories), flexing with building movement without cracking.
North-facing walls, shaded elevations, and properties near the Menomonee River stay damp longer after rainstorms, encouraging dark mildew growth. Formulated with EPA-registered antimicrobial agents, Rhino Shield was independently tested under ASTM D 5590-17 by Micro Star Labs, achieving a verified zero growth rating against algae and mildew species.
Every residential project is backed by the 25-year transferable warranty, providing non-prorated coverage against chipping, cracking, and peeling. If you sell your property, coverage transfers to the new owner, adding value at resale.
We publish all four coverage exclusions openly: structural foundation movement, interior plumbing or roof leaks flooding wall cavities, physical impact damage, and improper cleaning or high-pressure washing misuse. By stating boundaries clearly upfront, homeowners know exactly how their investment is protected.
Rhino Shield of Wisconsin is owner-led by Jeff and Roxanne Ecklund alongside co-owner Mike Moore, bringing industry experience dating back to 2006. Mike Moore holds formal credentials as a Maintenance Coating Specialist through the Master Painters Institute (MPI) and a Certified International Coating Inspector through NACE/AMPP. We invite property owners to review the owners and our coating inspector to see the technical qualifications behind our work.
Our performance claims are backed by independent lab data, including 499 percent elongation under ASTM D 2370 and a zero growth mildew rating under ASTM D 5590-17. We are BBB Accredited with an A+ rating since July 2020, Veteran Owned and Operated, and authorized dealers for Rhino Shield ceramic coatings across more than 2,000 protected homes.
For a typical 2,000 square foot home in Wisconsin, Rhino Shield runs $16,000 to $20,000 as a one-time investment. A conventional exterior repaint runs $6,000 to $12,000 but has to be redone every three to five years. Over 25 years that is $30,000 to $60,000 in repainting.
| Cost Dimension | Conventional Exterior Repaint | Rhino Shield Ceramic Coating |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Project Cost (2,000 sq ft home) | $6,000 to $12,000 | $16,000 to $20,000 |
| Lifespan Per Application | 3 to 5 Years | 25+ Years |
| Repaint Cycles Over 25 Years | 4 to 5 Repaints | 0 Repaints |
| Total 25-Year Expense | $30,000 to $60,000+ | $16,000 to $20,000 |
| Total 25-Year Savings | $0 (Recurring Cost) | $14,000 to $40,000 Saved |
Rhino Shield costs more up front, but it avoids 4 to 5 full paint jobs over the same period. That adds up to $14,000 to $40,000 in potential savings. Key factors affecting total investment include home square footage, wall height, trim detail complexity, substrate condition, and staging access. You can review detailed pricing models in our guide on what a coating costs in Wisconsin.
We execute a disciplined 6-stage application process engineered for upper Midwest conditions:
We audit exterior wall surfaces, measure substrate moisture, identify rotted wood, and review job specifications with you.
High-pressure washing with cleaning solutions removes dirt, mold, mildew, chalky paint residue, and surface pollutants.
Rotted trim is replaced, loose paint is hand-scraped and feathered back to solid material, and surface cracks are patched. Note: Rhino Shield is not designed to repair major structural cracks; structural defects are repaired prior to coating.
Premium elastomeric caulking seals expansion joints and window perimeters, while drop cloths protect landscaping, patios, and rooflines.
A full-surface adhesive primer coat is applied, followed by the thick ceramic elastomeric finish coat at 8 to 12 mils dry thickness.
Masking materials are removed, grounds are cleaned thoroughly, and our foreman completes a final walkthrough with you for sign-off.
We detail every step of surface preparation in our 11-step installation process so you know how your property is protected.
Our operations facility is located at 522 W Main St in Newburg, WI 53060, approximately 20 miles north of Germantown. Washington County is our home ground, and we structure our crew dispatches so self-contained installation trucks stay dedicated on-site until your job is complete. Homeowners can view the rest of our Wisconsin service area for complete regional coverage.
We serve all residential areas within the Village of Germantown and ZIP 53022, including historic settlement areas such as Rockfield, Dheinsville, Goldenthal, Meeker Hill, and Willow Creek, as well as Germantown South and Village Center. Our installation teams regularly work along Mequon Road past Village Hall, Freistadt Road near Homestead Hollow County Park, and Holy Hill Road. We also service neighboring Richfield, Colgate, Jackson, Menomonee Falls, Lannon, and Butler.
Rhino Shield of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Coating Professionals, Inc.
522 W Main St, Newburg, WI 53060
(262) 483-2566
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
In nearby Whitefish Bay, homeowners faced severe paint peeling on their vinyl siding due to winter temperature shifts. Our crew completed surface prep, applied vinyl bonding primer, and coated the home in a custom two-tone ceramic finish. The homeowner shared:
“I had 2 different colors on my home. The garage was built after, so it was one color and the home was another. I decided to have the siding painted to match. I called Rhino Shield as I had them coat my other home before I purchased this one. Can’t say enough, looks great…”
(Customer Review, Verified Project)
Homeowners can browse completed transformations across wood, vinyl, aluminum, and masonry in our online project photos.
Long-term durability is the true evaluation metric for any exterior wall system:
“Had this done 7 years ago and still looks brand new!”
(Customer Review, YellowPages Verification)
“The work crew was extremely professional and did a first class job from preparation to cleanup.”
(Customer Review, Verified Project)
Thorough surface preparation, clean job site management, and technical application standards ensure our ceramic wall coatings deliver quarter-century protection.
Explore recent ceramic coating applications protecting vinyl, aluminum, wood, and stucco homes in southeastern Wisconsin:
Browse our complete portfolio of project photos to view color options and surface finishes.
We serve the Village of Germantown in Washington County, Wisconsin, ZIP 53022, along with Rockfield, Richfield, Colgate, Jackson, Menomonee Falls, Lannon, and Butler. Our shop is located at 522 W Main St in Newburg, WI 53060, approximately 20 miles north. We do not serve Germantown in Maryland or Tennessee.
Yes, Rhino Shield bonds effectively to vinyl siding. Because vinyl expands under solar heat, selecting appropriate color shades and applying a heat-reflective ceramic coating seals the siding without panel distortion. Homeowners can read what to do when vinyl siding fades unevenly to review surface preparation details.
State lead safety regulations apply to homes constructed prior to 1978. The Wisconsin DHS Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program enforces containment standards under Wis. Admin. Code ch. DHS 163. Contractors performing surface scraping on pre-1978 homes must deploy certified renovators and use plastic containment sheeting and HEPA-filtered scraping equipment.
For a typical 2,000 square foot home in Wisconsin, Rhino Shield runs $16,000 to $20,000 as a one-time application lasting over 25 years. Traditional repainting costs $6,000 to $12,000 every 3 to 5 years, accumulating $30,000 to $60,000 in repainting costs over 25 years.
The primary exterior coating window in southeastern Wisconsin runs from late April through October when daytime surface temperatures remain above freezing and weather conditions are dry. Spring and autumn project dates are scheduled based on daily weather forecasts and overnight temperature trends.
The 25-year transferable warranty provides non-prorated coverage against chipping, cracking, peeling, and flaking. Coverage transfers directly to a new buyer if you sell your home. Exclusions include structural foundation settling, interior plumbing or roof leaks, physical impact damage, or power washing abuse.
Rhino Shield is independently tested to stretch up to 499 percent (ASTM D 2370 by DMC Laboratories), staying flexible in freezing temperatures. Southeast Wisconsin averages roughly 48 inches of snow a year and crosses the freezing point repeatedly between November and March (NOAA NCEI 1991 to 2020 normals, Milwaukee area station). Flexible ceramic membranes move with wall expansion instead of cracking.
Job duration depends on home square footage, surface repairs, and weather conditions. Detailed project timelines are established during your initial inspection and confirmed in writing before application work begins.
If you are comparing exterior painting quotes germantown wi, evaluate what it costs to coat your home once with a 25-year transferable warranty instead of repainting every four or five years. Our free in-home estimate takes about an hour, providing a complete exterior inspection and a fixed written proposal.
Call (262) 483-2566 Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, or submit our simple form below to book a free exterior inspection.
Rhino Shield of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Coating Professionals, Inc.
522 W Main St, Newburg, WI 53060
(262) 483-2566
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Book your Rhino Shield project today and save on the cost of frequent repainting. Backed by a 25-Year Transferable Warranty and designed to resist fading, peeling, and cracking.
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