Masonry Painting in Michigan
Concrete block and masonry walls are tough, but they soak up water and look tired fast. Our masonry painting seals block homes, foundations and masonry walls with Rhino Shield’s breathable ceramic coating, backed by a 25-year warranty.
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Breathable, Water-Resistant Protection for Block and Masonry
Concrete block is everywhere in Michigan. Whole ranch homes built from it, block foundations under brick and siding homes, garages and garden walls. It’s strong, but it’s also porous.
Bare or poorly painted block wicks water from rain, snowmelt and the soil around the foundation. That moisture shows up as dark damp patches, white efflorescence and paint that bubbles and peels within a couple of seasons.
Our masonry painting uses Rhino Shield, a ceramic elastomeric coating that keeps liquid water from soaking in while still letting moisture vapor escape. That balance is what masonry needs. Seal it too tightly and trapped moisture pushes the coating off. Leave it bare and it keeps absorbing water.
The finished wall is cleaner, brighter and far better protected through Michigan freeze-thaw cycles.
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Masonry and Block Problems We Fix
Damp, Dark Block Walls
Block that looks wet days after rain is absorbing water. A water-resistant, breathable coating cuts that absorption way down.
Peeling Paint on Foundations
Foundation paint takes a beating from ground moisture and snow. We remove what’s failing and apply a system made for masonry.
Efflorescence
White chalky deposits are salts pushed out by moisture. We clean them off and address where the water is coming from before coating.
Hairline Cracks in Block and Mortar
Small cracks are sealed and bridged by the flexible coating. Larger structural cracks are flagged so you can deal with them properly.
Dull Gray Concrete
Plain block can make a house or garage look unfinished. A color coating gives it a clean, intentional look.
Why Choose Rhino Shield for Masonry Painting
Built for porous surfaces. The coating is designed to let masonry breathe while keeping water out, which is where ordinary paint fails.
25-year warranty. Against cracking, chipping and peeling.
Honest about moisture. If a wall has a drainage or grading problem, we tell you. A coating helps, but it won’t fix water pooling against a foundation.
Experienced crews. Rhino Shield of Michigan is family-owned by Marc and Sheryl Mercier, licensed and insured, with more than 25 years in home improvement.
Clean, respectful work. Our crews protect landscaping around foundations and clean up every day.
Our Masonry Painting Process
- Inspection. We check the block, mortar joints, cracks, moisture signs and any existing paint.
- Cleaning. Dirt, efflorescence, mildew and loose paint are removed.
- Repairs and sealing. Cracks and damaged mortar are repaired and sealed.
- Masking. Windows, doors, plantings and nearby surfaces are protected.
- Priming and coating. A masonry primer goes on first, followed by the Rhino Shield ceramic finish.
- Final walkthrough. We touch up, clean the site and inspect the finished walls with you.
Masonry Painting Cost in Michigan
For a full 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. Foundation-only and garage projects are smaller and priced by area. Repairs are quoted separately after inspection.
See our pricing page for how the long-term cost compares with repeated repainting.
Areas We Serve Across Michigan
Block ranches and block foundations are common in older neighborhoods across Southeast Michigan, including Warren, Livonia, Dearborn and Westland, and in mid-Michigan around Saginaw, Bay City and Midland. We serve all of these from Brighton, along with Lansing, Grand Rapids and the Traverse City area.
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What Our Customers Say
“This is a great product to transform your house. The crew worked really hard and got it done in two days.” Sherry Slocum, Google review
“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
Masonry Painting FAQs
Yes. Concrete block can be painted or coated once it is clean and dry and any efflorescence is removed. A breathable masonry coating works far better than standard house paint, which tends to trap moisture and peel.
A breathable, water-resistant elastomeric coating. It keeps rain and splash-back from soaking into the block while letting moisture vapor escape, which helps prevent peeling.
It greatly reduces how much water the outside face of the block absorbs. It does not replace proper drainage, grading or below-grade waterproofing, and we'll tell you if those are part of the problem.
For a typical home with about 2,000 square feet of wall area, the Rhino Shield system usually runs $13,000 to $18,000. Foundations and garages are priced by area after an estimate.
Moisture moving through the block pushes against non-breathable paint until it lets go. Ground moisture and snow sitting against the wall make it worse.
Yes. Rough and split-face block takes more product and careful application to fill the texture, but it coats well.
Rhino Shield is backed by a 25-year warranty against cracking, chipping and peeling.
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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