Exterior Paint Flaking Off

These days, homes in San Antonio boast a wide range of sidings and materials. Stone, stucco, vinyl and more create the colorful landscape across our city. Exterior paint remains one of the most popular options to customize your home to your exact style. But what happens when your carefully selected paint begins flaking off the side of your home?

Rhino Shield Texas is fully aware of the frustration that flaking paint can bring to your life. You shouldn’t have to watch as chunks of paint flake off and leave exposed siding. Let’s explore why paint may flake and find out how Rhino Shield’s exterior paint solutions can help.

Poor Surface Preparation

Your house paint may have gone on smoothly and steadily, but appearances can be deceiving. Preparing the painting surface properly is one of the most important stages of any painting project. When painting an entire house, it’s easy to see how a distracted painter may miss spots or not do as great of a job completely cleaning and drying the surface.

If the house siding is damp or dirty, the new coating of paint will not adhere to it properly. Any amount of water on the outside of the home acts as a barrier to the paint, preventing it from laying against the actual siding material. If the siding is not cleaned properly, specks of dirt, dust and other contaminants will do the same thing, preventing the paint from sticking smoothly to the wall.

Paint flaking is a major indicator that the paint was not applied to a smooth, clean and dry surface.

Rhino Shield Texas’ Application Process

In addition to applying our iconic ceramic coating instead of traditional paint, Rhino Shield’s application process is detailed and comprehensive. Our team members complete six important steps to ensure flaking paint is never an issue.

1. Pressure washing — We pressure wash all the surfaces to remove any dirt and debris from the substrate before we begin working. This provides a clean surface for optimal Rhino Shield adhesion.
2. Repairing/replacing siding — We repair or replace all damaged siding materials with the exact type of material used on your home. This may include wood replacement or stucco repair. Our goal is to bring the surface back to its original condition.
3. Scraping — All loose paint and debris on wood surfaces are removed by scraping. Our goal is to provide a bondable surface for the primer and top coat.
4. Caulking — Using a high-quality elastomeric acrylic caulk, we caulk all small surface cracks and holes, vertical joints and areas around doors and windows to properly reduce air infiltration and ensure longevity and flexibility. However, it’s not in our practice to caulk underneath laps as it may limit ventilation.
5. Masking — All areas that are not to be coated are masked off, covered or temporarily removed (such as lighting fixtures, mailboxes, downspouts, utility boxes, etc.). Special attention is given to covering areas such as roofing, landscaping, lawns and other areas prone to overspray.
6. Priming — The primer is applied to seal, waterproof and provide a bonding agent for the ceramic finish coat. Our primer contains a proprietary formula that includes an additive that reduces the growth of mold, mildew and algae. When applied, the primer sealer is white but dries to a clear finish.

This process ensures that every inch of your home’s exterior is clean and dry before we even begin to apply our ceramic coating!

For Goodness Sake, Stop The Flake!

Reclaim your confidence in the appearance of your home. If your home is suffering from paint flaking, it’s time for a permanent solution. Call on the team at Rhino Shield Texas to get started on your exterior paint solution!