Our Chooz Score evaluates 44 factors across reviews, digital presence, and business credentials. Here's what stands out for Rhino Shield Texas
Owner Anthony LaBarbera operates Rhino Shield Texas from their Converse location serving San Antonio, Austin, and surrounding areas. When homeowners inquire about ceramic coating services, Anthony personally responds and schedules on-site consultations. Bill Briggs noted Anthony "spoke with me on multiple occasions while I was researching the company" to answer questions about paint, contracts, warranty, and liability insurance. He visits homes multiple times to help customers select colors before any contract is signed.
The company handles residential and commercial exterior ceramic coatings for siding, stucco, roofs, and decks. Projects range from single-family homes to multi-unit complexes. Crew leaders Juan and Alfredo oversee most residential applications while Danny and Luis handle specialized projects. Robert Pardue described their 46-unit complex work as "very well managed, cleaned daily."
The veteran-owned team is BBB accredited and fully insured. They offer a 25-year transferable warranty against cracking, chipping, and peeling. Service areas include New Braunfels, Boerne, San Marcos, and Helotes.
Updated: 05-08-2026
Multiple customers confirm long-term warranty service. Allen Price had coating applied ten years ago and when he noticed changes, "called Anthony. He returned my call right away and before I knew it he had a crew out there." Juan Diaz received touch-up service eight years later, noting Anthony was "quick to respond and set up a later date." George Del Bianco's original coating lasted thirty years in south Texas heat.
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Lennie Lund described technicians who "setup ladders and applied quality caulk to all seams, cracks, and replaced wood trim where needed" with caulk lines that were "very straight, not sloppy at all." Crews cover windows and doors with plastic, apply a protective coating, then spray the Rhino Shield product. William ricks noted his job was completed in three days covering trim, soffits, gutters, doors, and foundation.
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B Hank specifically noted that Anthony assured him "his employees worked for him and not independent contractors being given Rhino Shield materials to apply." Danny White mentioned working with "crews of 14 years" together. The same crew members appear consistently across reviews. Juan, Alfredo, Luis, Richard, and Danny are mentioned repeatedly by name over multiple years.
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Their original coating started cracking and peeling after several years. After initial contact difficulties, Anthony intervened directly. Their updated review states "Anthony sent his guys out and they took care of everything and then some. They went above and beyond what I expected." They concluded that "character and integrity counts and Anthony has both."
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Diana Wilbanks praised the crew who "worked HARD in 105-107 degree heat" calling it dedication. Juan Diaz noted crews "got after it even in the weird weather" during his touch-up appointment. Bill Briggs tested the coating through "winter temperatures (15-20 degree) and the 100+ degree summer temperatures as well as hailstorms" confirming "the paint has performed perfectly."
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Robert Pardue's 46-unit complex demonstrated their commercial capabilities over four months. His review noted the "management and work crew were focused, on task, efficient, and on time" with the job site "very well managed, cleaned daily." Danny White's HOA project for water intrusion on cedar siding was handled with patience during a year-long financing process.
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Cindy Jelen detailed the transparent payment structure as "25% Initial payment; 40% Prep Complete payment; and 35% Final payment." Anthony offered "helpful suggestions for flexible financing and military discounts." The company provides detailed written estimates with locked pricing. Bill Briggs noted Anthony supplied all information requested about contracts, warranty, and liability insurance.
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Rhino Shield Texas operates as a sole proprietorship owned by Anthony LaBarbera. Texas does not require a state contractor license for painting contractors. The business has been BBB accredited since September 2023 with an address at 9010 FM 1976 Suite 309 in Converse, TX 78109.
-Verification Sources: BBB Profile, Texas Secretary of State
Updated: 05-08-2026