Turtle Coat FAQs

What is Turtle Coat?

Turtle Coat is a Coating System for the exterior of a home, business, Church, etc. that is used rather than “traditional” paint. The Benefit is that with Turtle Coat, you only have to do it once.

Turtle Coat is not only a coating system but a process of jobs to return you home to like new condition. The surface preparation includes pressure washing, sanding and scraping to remove loose paint, replacing and repairing damaged of rotted surfaces, caulking to seal gaps in the siding and trim, masking off areas to protect them during the application of the coatings, Adhesive Primer/Sealer and Finish Coat application, thorough touch up and clean up. Pretty much “Turn Key”.

Turtle Coat Ceramic Coating carries a 25 Year Transferable Warranty.

What can it be used on?

Can Turtle Coat be applies to historic homes?

Yes.

Turtle Coat Ceramic Coating is an excellent choice for Historic Restoration and Preservation. Turtle Coat is Certified by the E.P.A. to preform work on buildings built before 1978. This is the year that lead paint was banned for residential buildings. The E.P.A. now requires contractors be Certified for Lead Safe Renovations. Turtle Coat Elastomeric Coatings encapsulate the prepared surfaces to insure that any lead paint remaining on the surfaces is not exposed to the surroundings in the future.

What colors do I have to choose from?

Is it expensive?

Initially, the cost of Turtle Coat Coating System is 2-3 times more than a simple professional paint job.

The Turtle Coat Process includes preparation of the surfaces that is second to none. This takes about 3 times longer than most painters spend on the prep.

The Turtle Coat Coating System also includes the application of 2 products to achieve a long lasting Finish for your home or business. The first coat that is applied to the prepared surface is the unique Adhesive Primer and Sealer. This is followed by the Ceramic Finish Coat. A typical job requires 3-4 times more materials than a traditional paint job.

The cost of The Turtle Coat System naturally cost more than a coat of paint, however, compared to what a homeowner spends to paint their home in 7-10 years exceeds the cost of Turtle Coat. This means the Value is greater with Turtle Coat Ceramic Coating than with Traditional Paint.

Turtle Coat Ceramic Coating carries a 25 Year Transferable Warranty.

Does Turtle Coat have a guaranteed warranty?

What if I need wood repairs done?

Can it be used over brick?

Yes.

With Turtle Coat’s Bonding Adhesive Primer and Sealer, the prepared and primed surface will be sticky like the back of a piece of masking tape. The Turtle Coat Ceramic Coating Finish Coat is applied over this and is guaranteed for 25 Years against chipping, flaking and peeling.

Not only is Turtle Coat much richer in appearance than traditional paint, brick surfaces are permanently sealed with Turtle Coat keeping out the elements. The thickness of Turtle Coat will not change to surface texture of the brick. You still have the look of “brick” and Turtle Coat can be tinted to most any color. Turtle Coat is an excellent choice for the ‘Painted” wood trim as well. Also, testing shows, the brick surfaces stay cooler because of Ceramic Microspheres in the Finish Coat.

See our Photo Galley under Traditional Homes to view some of our Brick Homes coated with Turtle Coat Ceramic Coating.

Can it breathe?

Yes.

Turtle Coat Architectural Coatings are tested extensively by labs like BASF for “Vapor Permeability”. Vapor Permeability is a measurement of the amount of moisture that is allowed to pass through the Coating. Turtle Coat exceeds the amount of permeability of most any other coating. The result is that the surfaces are allowed to dry out and does not trap moisture behind the Coating.

The Testing Results are listed on this website.

How does it look?

Turtle Coat has the appearance of a freshly painted surface and will last for decades to come. Although Turtle Coat’s dry film is about 10 mils thick (a coat of paint is around 1 mil) Turtle Coat maintains the texture of the surface it is applied to.

Stucco looks like Stucco and Cedar or Logs still show the texture of the wood grain and knots. Smooth surfaces also remain smooth.

View many different types of houses in our Photo Galleries.

How does Turtle Coat compare to paint in thickness?

What if I want to change the color?

Can I purchase the product?

Turtle Coat preforms the Service of preparing the surfaces and applying the Turtle Coat Adhesive Primer and Finish Coat according to the manufacturer’s specifications . Because we are an Authorized Dealer and Factory Trained, the quality and longevity of Turtle Coat Ceramic Coating is warranted for 25 years against Chipping, Flaking and Peeling. Turtle Coat is not intended for retail sales.

Turtle Coat FAQs

Turtle Coat is not your ordinary paint job

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