HISTORIC BUILDING PAINTING

Property Style & Location Common Substrate Challenges Rhino Shield Targeted Solution
Victorian Homes (Oak Park, Evanston, Beverly) Intricate wood trim profiles, decorative columns, and horizontal water-collecting details. Tedious hand-prep and complete seal protection over complex architectural details.
Brick Foursquares & Colonials (North & Northwest Suburbs) Aged, delicate mortar joints frequently damaged by non-breathable modern paints. Breathable ceramic system that prevents freeze-thaw spalling and masonry decay.
Multi-Material Estates (Barrington Hills, Inverness) Complex blends of brick, wood, stucco, and decorative stone on a single elevation. Material-specific primer coatings tied together with a visually uniform ceramic topcoat.
Craftsman Bungalows (Riverside, La Grange) Wide wood soffits, exposed rafter tails, and deep porch column transitions vulnerable to moisture. Targeted elastomeric sealing at critical joints to stop moisture infiltration.

Historic Building Painting


The exterior of a historic home can be different types of materials ranging from brick, wood, stucco, and metal. Preserving a historic home or building can be quite involved and tedious. In order to preserve the exterior without damage, careful preparation and painting must be done.



Rhino Shield exterior ceramic paint coating completely bonds to and seals historic exterior homes and buildings. Our experienced staff members understand the delicate nature of restoring historic buildings. Rhino Shield will seal and protect your historic home the right way so you never have to paint again!


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