Ceramic Coatings (Paint)

If you are researching ceramic-based materials for your home, be very careful who you hire to use these materials. Many companies claim that ceramic products are NOT actual paint materials. They sell the products as a "special coating" or "barricade" against moisture and sun damage. They slap on a 25, 50 or lifetime warranty to back it up as well. Chism Brothers Painting is very experienced in using ceramic paints. They are excellent products but don't last a lifetime If a salesman tells you it will last, it will cost you a lot of unnecessary money up front. Besides, who wants a paint product to last 50-100 years? Will Avocado Green and Gold be in style in 50 years? Colors and styles change and the sun itself is a paint's worst enemy. Two things will happen: either you will get tired of the colors in 15-20 years or the sun will win the race of time and begin to deteriorate the "special" product. If your home or building is shaded from the sun, a ceramic coating is not really even needed. Ceramic coatings are used to help with energy savings by being a heat shield. They also help keep moisture out.

If you are wondering how long a Ceramic Coating will last, chances are you can experience 10-15 years for stucco and 6-9 years on most wood surfaces. So they will last longer than standard paint (without the ceramics) but not a lifetime. If you get an estimate from a company advertising products that will last 20+ years on your home, please get a second opinion from Chism Brothers before committing. There were companies back in the 1960's through the 80's selling similiar products called "tex-coat," and I have seen nothing but tex-coat failure on most homes that are coated with that "lifetime" product.