Wood Siding Painting in Michigan
Tired of scraping and repainting your wood siding every few years? Our wood siding painting pairs proper repairs and prep with Rhino Shield’s ceramic coating, so your Michigan home looks great and stays that way under a 25-year warranty.
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End the Peel-and-Repaint Cycle on Wood Siding
Wood siding has a look nothing else matches. Lap siding, clapboard and Dutch lap give older Michigan homes their character. The downside is upkeep.
Wood swells when it gets wet and shrinks when it dries. A Michigan year puts it through that cycle over and over, from spring rain to summer humidity to winter freeze. Ordinary paint is too stiff to keep up, so it cracks, moisture gets behind it and the peeling starts. Most owners end up repainting every four to six years.
Our approach is different. We fix soft or rotted boards first, prep the surface properly and finish with Rhino Shield, a ceramic elastomeric coating that flexes with the wood and lets trapped moisture escape as vapor. It’s the reason we can back the finish with a 25-year warranty.
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Wood Siding Problems We Fix
Peeling and Flaking Paint
The classic wood siding problem. We scrape away every loose layer so the new coating bonds to a sound surface, not to failing paint.
Soft or Rotted Boards
Rot usually shows up at board ends, around windows and near the ground. We replace damaged sections before coating, because sealing over rot only hides it.
Cracks and Open Seams
Gaps between boards and around trim let water in. Caulking those joints is a big part of making the finish last.
Graying, Weathered Wood
Bare wood exposed by peeling paint turns gray and fibrous. It gets cleaned and primed so the coating can grip.
Mildew on Shaded Walls
North walls and areas under trees stay damp and grow mildew. Washing it off and sealing the surface keeps those walls looking cleaner much longer.
Why Choose Rhino Shield for Wood Siding
Repairs come first. We point out and fix rotted wood before a drop of coating goes on. One of our customers mentioned exactly that in her review.
A finish that moves with wood. The elastomeric coating stretches and recovers as boards expand and contract, so it doesn’t crack like rigid paint.
25-year warranty. Coverage against cracking, chipping and peeling. On wood, that’s the difference between one project and five.
Experience you can check. Rhino Shield of Michigan is family-owned by Marc and Sheryl Mercier, licensed and insured, with more than 25 years in home improvement.
Clean job sites. Our crews clean up every day, something our customers mention often.
Our Wood Siding Painting Process
- Inspection. We probe for soft wood, check moisture problems and note every repair.
- Power washing. Dirt, mildew and loose paint come off.
- Wood repairs. Rotted boards and trim are replaced or repaired.
- Scraping and caulking. All loose paint is removed and seams are sealed.
- Priming and coating. Bare wood is primed, then the Rhino Shield ceramic finish is applied.
- Final walkthrough. We touch up, clean the site and review the work with you.
What Wood Siding Painting Costs in Michigan
For a typical home with about 2,000 square feet of wall area, a Rhino Shield system usually runs $13,000 to $18,000, or roughly $6.50 to $9.00 per square foot. Wood repairs are priced separately based on what we find during the inspection.
A regular repaint might cost $5,000 to $9,000, but on wood siding it often has to be repeated every four to six years. Over 25 years, the coating usually comes out ahead. Our pricing page shows the full comparison.
Areas We Serve Across Michigan
Older wood-sided homes are common in established neighborhoods across the state. We work throughout Livingston County and Southeast Michigan, including Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Saline, Northville and Plymouth, plus the Lansing area, Grand Rapids and Holland, and the cottages and homes around Traverse City and Petoskey.
Related Coating Services
- All surfaces we coat
- Wood rot and substrate repairs
- Cedar siding painting
- Exterior trim painting
- Our installation process
What Our Customers Say
“We had rotted wood replaced prior to the application of Rhinoshield. The workers were courteous, experts, and professional. The house looks great.” Debbie Harper, Google review
“The work crew for Rhino Shield was very professional and courteous. I would recommend Rhino Shield without hesitation.” Brian Webb, Google review
“We are so excited not to have to worry about painting the house for another 25 years!!” Don Sims, Google review
Wood Siding Painting FAQs
With standard latex paint, most wood siding in Michigan needs repainting every four to six years. Rhino Shield is warrantied for 25 years against cracking, chipping and peeling, which removes that cycle.
No, and nobody should. Coating over rot traps moisture and the damage keeps spreading. We replace or repair rotted boards first, then coat.
A typical home with about 2,000 square feet of wall area runs about $13,000 to $18,000 for the Rhino Shield system, plus any wood repairs. You get an exact number after our in-home estimate.
Stain shows the wood grain but needs recoating often. An opaque coating hides the grain but protects far longer. If you want long-term protection with little upkeep, a coating is the stronger choice.
Usually moisture. Water gets in through cracks, gaps or from inside the house, and rigid paint can't release it. A breathable, flexible coating and proper caulking solve most of it.
Late spring through early fall, when the wood is dry and temperatures are steady. Booking your estimate in winter or early spring gives you the best chance at your preferred dates.
No. The coating follows the profile of lap and clapboard siding, so the shadow lines and texture still show. It hides old flaws in the paint, not the shape of the boards.
Book Your Wood Siding Painting Estimate
Keep the character of your wood siding and lose the constant repainting. Get a free in-home estimate, with repair notes and color options included.
Rhino Shield of Michigan
Contractor ID: MI Lic: #2102200455
Address: 2150 Pless Dr #7A, Brighton, MI 48114
Service Area: Southeast Michigan, Lansing, Grand Rapids, Traverse City
Phone: 810-360-6583
Hours: Mon–Sat, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Email: rhinoshieldmi@gmail.com
License & Insurance: Fully Licensed & Insured in Michigan