Reviews, warranty and test results
Rhino Shield Paint Reviews, Warranty & Cost: The Verified Facts
Rhino Shield® dealers have 2,710 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars, and 16 dealers hold an A+ BBB rating. Every number on this page links to its source, so you can check it yourself before you sign anything.
By Ryan Adams, owner · Updated October 19, 2026 · Google ratings refresh weekly
Key facts, checked October 19, 2026
- 2,710 Google reviews, 4.7 stars across 25 Rhino Shield dealer listings
- 25-year warranty, non-prorated and transferable, against chipping, flaking and peeling
- Labor covered for 25 years at no cost in Florida, in writing
- Independent ASTM test results published in a free 27-page Testing Book
- Family and veteran owned: AmCoat Industrial, owned by Ryan Adams, Brian Ley and Jason Crawford
Reviews
How many reviews does Rhino Shield have?
2,710 Google reviews with an average of 4.7 stars, across 25 dealer listings, as of October 19, 2026.
We think a coating company should be judged on what you can verify. So we list every Rhino Shield dealer below, including new dealers with only a few reviews so far. Click any rating to read the reviews on Google, or any grade to see the dealer's Better Business Bureau profile.
Every Rhino Shield dealer, rated
What homeowners say
RhinoShield painted our house 10 years ago, and it looks just as beautiful today as it did the day they finished. ... Truthfully, this house looks better now than it did brand new 15 years ago!
I had Rhino Shield put on my house and it looks better now than when it was new. The stucco was cracking everywhere. They said it is guaranteed for 25 years. ...
rhino shield is a terrific product. ... house was painted approximately 15 years ago. after pressure washing and minor touch ups done by roxie’s crew, my house looks newly painted.
... The color is so rich and durable to the Florida sun and rain. It keeps that freshly painted look.
Rhino Shield stands by their warranty. I had my house painted in 2011 and they came back out in 2025 to repaint the front faded area. ...
I had a few areas on my home exterior that were damaged by flying debris from the last Florida hurricane in 2024. I purchased Rhino Shield in 2014. They honored their 25 year product warranty without question. ...
James did warranty touch-up for me. I placed my warranty claim on Monday and the work was completed on Tuesday, within 24 hours. ... This touch-up service was free.
The team that painted our house was extraordinary. ... They taped off and covered the windows, light fixtures and outdoor items perfectly and reset everything when they were done. Job site is very clean.
... Total perfection from start to finish!! ... Ricardo and his son Camilo worked in 100+ heat to complete the job and their work was nothing less than impeccable !! ... They were extremely professional and thorough and even installed the new house numbers for me. ...
... The entire project was completed in just two days, with detailed prep work, great communication, and a smooth, professional process from start to finish. The team walked the property with me before leaving and fixed anything I pointed out right away. ...
Irving and his crew did an amazing job prepping and applying RhinoShield to our home in Davenport. They were very neat and meticulous with project execution and clean up. ...
Recently had Rhino Shield Paint protection added to our house in Central Florida. ... Most definitely great customer service from the start of the demo with Marisa, to Cory in the office, and the Contractor crew completing the job in a timely fashion of precision and care to detail. ...
Warranty
What does the Rhino Shield warranty cover?
Every Rhino Shield job carries a 25-year, non-prorated, transferable warranty against chipping, flaking and peeling. In Florida, service labor is covered at no cost for the full 25 years.
Material: 25 years, everywhere
The manufacturer supplies replacement coating for any defect for 25 years, shipped at no cost. It transfers to the next owner if you sell.
Labor: set by your dealer, in writing
Each dealer sets its labor coverage. Ask for it in writing and read it before you sign. Our largest market, Florida, covers labor for all 25 years.
"Rhino Shield of Florida warrants any service labor will be provided at no cost to the buyer for a period of twenty-five (25) years."Rhino Shield of Florida warranty, October 2026 edition
"To have a 25-year warranty on a paint job and never having to do that again, there's a lot of value in it."
What it does not cover is written out too: normal fading, structural movement, storm damage, pre-existing rust or water intrusion, and horizontal surfaces such as gutters and railings. Read the full Florida warranty before you buy (PDF).
Independent testing
What tests should back a 25- or 30-year warranty?
Any company can print a 25- or 30-year warranty. Independent test results are how you know whether the coating can actually last that long.
A coating that lasts decades on a Florida home has to stretch without cracking, stay stuck to the wall, keep out wind-driven rain, resist mold and salt air, and let moisture escape. Each of those can be measured by an accredited lab using an ASTM standard. Rhino Shield's results are below, with the full 27-page Testing Book free to download.
So ask any company offering a long warranty for these same results. If a company can't show you high scores on these tests, how can it promise its coating will last 30 years? Here is ours next to what Home Shield Coating®, a competitor that wrote about us, has made public.
"From the quality of the product and the chemistry of it itself to the actual performance on your home, we have to demonstrate to you, the homeowner, that we are worth what we're asking for."
| Test (ASTM method) | Why it matters for a long warranty | Rhino Shield result | Lab | Home Shield Coating® |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elongation, white base (D2370 / D638) | Your walls expand in the heat and shrink at night, thousands of times over 25 years. A coating that can't stretch cracks. | 538% | Future Labs | Not published |
| Elongation, deep base (D2370 / D638) | Same test on darker colors, which run hotter in the sun and move more. | 550% | Future Labs | Not published |
| Adhesion to wood (D4541) | How hard it is to pull the coating off the wall. Low adhesion is how peeling starts. | 567 psi | DRM | Not publishedClaims it "bonds securely to your siding" |
| Adhesion to concrete (D4541) | The same pull test on block and stucco, the most common Florida walls. | 533 psi | DRM | Not published |
| Mildew and algae (D5590) | Florida humidity grows mold on most exterior paints within a few years. No growth means the film resists it. | No growth | MicroStar Lab | Not publishedClaims "mold and mildew resistant" |
| Wind-driven rain (D6904) | Hurricane-season rain is driven sideways into walls. This shows the coating keeps it out. | Pass | KTA | Not publishedClaims it handles "heavy rain" |
| Salt air (B117) | Coastal salt air blisters and breaks down coatings. A score of 10 means no blistering. | 10, no blisters | Q-Lab | Not published |
| Solar Reflective Index (E1980) | Sun and heat are what age a coating. A higher score means more of that heat is bounced away from your walls. | 105.3 matte · 107.4 satin | Ace Laboratories | Not publishedClaims "Cool Wall Effect" savings |
| Flame spread (E84) | Class A is the best fire rating a building material can get. | 5, Class A | Commercial Testing Co. | Not published |
| Smoke developed (E84) | How much smoke the coating gives off if it burns. Zero is the best possible result. | 0 | Commercial Testing Co. | Not published |
| Vapor permeance (D1653) | Walls must breathe. A coating that traps moisture inside blisters and peels. This one lets vapor out. | 15.1 US perms | DRM | Not publishedClaims "breathable" |
| Full report you can download | Every number above, with the lab's own report, so you don't have to take our word for it. | Yes, the 27-page Testing Book | Not publishedSays results are "listed at the bottom of our product data sheet," which is not on its website | |
"Not published" means we could not find the result anywhere public, including all 76 pages of homeshieldcoating.com, checked October 19, 2026. Quoted claims are from that website. If results are published, we will add them here.
Ownership
Who owns Rhino Shield?
Rhino Shield is made by AmCoat Industrial, a family and veteran owned company. Its owners are Ryan Adams, Brian Ley and Jason Crawford.
They bought the company to build it for the long term. AmCoat also owns and runs Rhino Shield of Florida itself, so in Florida, the company that makes your coating is the company that backs your warranty. The Rhino Shield group has been making and testing this coating since 2001, and seven of today's dealers have been in business for more than 20 years.
A note from the owner
I'm Ryan Adams. I served more than a decade as an Army infantry officer, most of it in the 75th Ranger Regiment, and I bought Rhino Shield of Florida in June 2023. What drew me to it was the quality of the product. It performs really well. Today I own AmCoat Industrial, the company that makes Rhino Shield, with my two partners, and Rhino Shield of Florida is our company-owned store. We are family and veteran owned. We are going to do the right thing for the customer, provide great service, and do what we say we are going to do, all the way through to the day you call us and we fulfill a warranty obligation. We are building this company for the long haul, to create raving fans with results designed to last, not just look good.
Ryan Adams
Owner, Rhino Shield of Florida, and Co-owner, AmCoat Industrial
"I bought it in June of 2023. I really like the product. It performs really, really well, and that's what drew me to it: the quality of the product."
What we stand for
Our core values
Seven values decide how we sell, install and stand behind every Rhino Shield job. Here is what each one means for your home.
- 01We Do the Right Thing. Always.
We do what we tell you we will do, and we tell you the truth about price, coverage and the warranty.
We publish our warranty and our lab results so you can check them before you sign.
- 02Excellence Is Our Baseline.
From the chemistry in the coating to the crew on your driveway, good enough is not our standard.
Independent ASTM testing: 538% elongation, no mold or algae growth, a Class A fire rating.
- 03Systems Win. Details Matter.
Every home gets the same proven prep and application process, so your result does not depend on luck.
The same 11-step prep and application on every home, so your result doesn't depend on luck.
- 04Pioneer the Market. Define the Standard.
We keep improving the coatings and color systems instead of settling for the way paint has always been done.
We publish every dealer's Google rating and BBB grade in one place, updated every week.
- 05We Take Ownership to the Extreme.
If something goes wrong, we own it and fix it. No passing the buck.
In Florida, 25 years of labor at no cost, in writing. When a dealer is replaced, its customers still get help.
- 06We Take Care of Our People and Everyone We Serve.
You, our team and our dealers are treated with respect, clear communication and real follow-through.
631 Google reviews at 4.8 stars for Rhino Shield of Florida, about 24 for every year in business.
- 07Our Impact Goes Beyond the Work.
We want to leave your home and your community better than we found them, for the long haul.
One coating for 25 years instead of repainting every 4 to 6 years.
Dealer standards
How does Rhino Shield hold its dealers accountable?
AmCoat grades every Rhino Shield dealer, and reputation is one of the heaviest parts of that grade. Dealers who do not uphold the brand's standards lose the right to sell Rhino Shield.
Over the years, a few dealers have had their dealer agreements taken away. When that happens, AmCoat replaces them with a dealer who will meet the standard. In Florida, for example, the Orlando and Tampa markets are now served by Rhino Shield of Florida, which AmCoat owns and runs itself.
That is why you will find closed dealer companies in state business records. A closed dealer is a standard being enforced. Over the last five years, AmCoat has rebuilt its network around dealers with strong reputations, and the ratings table above shows the result.
When Rhino Shield of Florida took over Orlando and Tampa, it also helped the previous dealers' customers with their warranty issues. A homeowner should never be left on their own because a dealer was replaced.
"Integrity is at the top of ours. It's a non-negotiable: outside, inside, internally. We have to be a values-driven organization."
Is it worth it?
Is Rhino Shield worth it?
For homeowners who plan to stay, usually yes. Rhino Shield costs more up front than paint, but it is warrantied for 25 years against chipping, flaking and peeling, while exterior paint is typically redone every 4 to 6 years.
It is worth it when you want to stop repainting, your walls take hard Florida sun, rain and humidity, and you want a warranty that transfers to the next owner if you sell. It may not be worth it if you plan to sell within a year or two and only need a fresh coat for the listing. Either way, ask for the written warranty and the test results before you decide.
Problems and complaints
What problems do homeowners report with Rhino Shield?
The problems homeowners report most often are peeling or cracking where a surface was not prepared well, color fading over time, and trouble getting help from a dealer that closed. Here is how each one is handled.
- Peeling or cracking from prep. Every job follows the same 11-step process, starting with repairs to rotted wood, cracked stucco and loose paint. Chipping, flaking and peeling of the coating are covered by the 25-year warranty, with labor included in Florida.
- Fading. All exterior coatings lose some color with years of sun, and no warranty in the industry covers normal fading. We say so in writing, and lighter colors fade the least.
- A dealer that closed. AmCoat grades every dealer on reputation and replaces the ones that fall short. In Florida, the replacement helped the previous dealers' customers with their warranty issues.
Every Rhino Shield dealer's reviews are linked in the table above, so you can read the good and the bad for the dealer in your area.
Complaint sites
What about Rhino Shield complaints?
PissedConsumer lists 63 rated reviews of Rhino Shield, collected over many years from customers of dealers nationwide. Google lists 2,710 reviews of those same dealers, averaging 4.7 stars.
Complaint sites collect complaints by design, and any company that has coated thousands of homes has some. Read both, then look up your own dealer in the table above. That dealer's record is the one that matters for your home.
Before you sign
How do I check any coating company?
Ask every company the same five questions, and only count the answers you can verify.
- Reviews you can click. How many Google reviews, collected over how many years?
- A BBB profile. What grade, and is it accredited?
- The written warranty. Can you read it before you sign? How many years of labor, in writing?
- Published test data. Is there a data sheet or test report from accredited labs?
- Years in business. For the company that will be on your property, not just the brand.
Rhino Shield vs Home Shield Coating®
| Checked October 19, 2026 | Rhino Shield | Home Shield Coating® |
|---|---|---|
| Google reviews | 2,710 across 25 listings | 46 across 3 listings (FL 20, IL 18, WI 8) |
| Years in business, as stated | Rhino Shield of Florida: since 2000 | Since 1999 |
| Google reviews per year in business | About 24 (Rhino Shield of Florida: 631 in 26 years) | Fewer than 2 (46 in 26 years) |
| Labor covered in Florida | 25 years, in writing | 10 years (their published claim) |
| Test data on its website | Yes, full Testing Book | Not published |
| Warranty document on its website | Yes | Not published |
A warranty is only as good as the company behind it.
We agree with that. So check the record behind any long warranty. A company in business for 26 years with 46 Google reviews has averaged fewer than two reviewed jobs a year. A 30-year promise should come with a 30-year record you can read. Ours is in the table above, one click per dealer.
Home Shield figures: Google listings and homeshieldcoating.com, checked October 19, 2026.
Cost
How much does Rhino Shield cost?
Rhino Shield costs more than a paint job up front. It is built to last 25 years, while exterior paint is typically redone every 4 to 6 years. Your exact price comes from a free on-site estimate.
What sets the price
- Size and surface area. Larger homes need more material and labor.
- Complexity. Multiple stories, balconies and detailed trim take more time.
- Surface condition. Rotted wood, cracked stucco and peeling paint are repaired before coating.
- The 11-step application. Prep, repairs, primer and coating, done by trained applicators.
- Extras such as more than one color and garage doors.
What your free estimate includes
- An on-site inspection of your home
- The surface prep and repairs your home needs
- Material and labor costs, itemized
- The written warranty for your job
- Financing options
The 25-year math
Repainting every 4 to 6 years means four to six paint jobs over the life of one Rhino Shield warranty, each with its own prep, labor and disruption. Rhino Shield is applied once and warrantied for 25 years against chipping, flaking and peeling, and it transfers to the next owner if you sell.
Rhino Shield questions, answered
Are Rhino Shield reviews good?
Yes. Rhino Shield dealers have 2,710 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars, and 16 dealers hold an A+ BBB rating. Every dealer's rating is linked on this page so you can read the reviews yourself.
Does the Rhino Shield warranty cover labor?
The 25-year material warranty comes from the manufacturer, and labor is covered by the installing dealer in writing. In Florida, Rhino Shield of Florida covers service labor at no cost for the full 25 years.
Is the Rhino Shield warranty transferable?
Yes. The 25-year warranty is non-prorated and transfers to the next owner when you sell your home, with written notice to the dealer within 60 days of the title transfer.
Who owns Rhino Shield?
Rhino Shield is made by AmCoat Industrial, a family and veteran owned company owned by Ryan Adams, Brian Ley and Jason Crawford. AmCoat also owns and operates Rhino Shield of Florida.
Is Rhino Shield independently tested?
Yes. Independent accredited labs have tested it to ASTM standards for adhesion, elongation, mildew and algae, wind-driven rain, salt air, fire and solar reflectance. The full 27-page Testing Book is free to download.
What happens if a Rhino Shield dealer does not meet the standard?
AmCoat grades every dealer, with reputation one of the heaviest factors. Dealers who do not uphold the brand's standards lose their dealer agreement and are replaced, and in Florida the replacement helped the previous dealers' customers with warranty issues.
How long has Rhino Shield been around?
The Rhino Shield group has made and tested the coating since 2001. Rhino Shield of Florida has served Florida homeowners since 2000, and seven of today's dealers have been in business for more than 20 years.
How much does Rhino Shield cost?
Rhino Shield costs more than a paint job up front but is warrantied for 25 years, while exterior paint is typically redone every 4 to 6 years. Price depends on the home's size, complexity, surface condition and repairs, and a free on-site estimate gives the exact number with financing options.
What tests should a coating with a 25- or 30-year warranty have?
Ask for independent ASTM results on elongation, adhesion, mildew and algae, wind-driven rain, salt air, vapor permeance and solar reflectance, from accredited labs. Rhino Shield publishes all of them in a free 27-page Testing Book. A company that cannot show these results has not shown its coating can last as long as its warranty.
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