Quick answer: Rhinoluxe Fiber Coat is a fibre-reinforced waterproof coating designed for concrete walls, parapets, joints and any detail that needs extra tensile strength. Use Fiber Coat when standard waterproofing won't bridge enough movement; use Shield for standard roof and wall surfaces.
What is Fiber Coat?
Fiber Coat is a water-based acrylic waterproofing coating reinforced with fibres throughout the film. The fibres act as internal reinforcement — once cured, the coating resists tearing, handles tensile stress at joints and detailing, and seals moisture ingress on concrete substrates. Like Shield, it's South African-made and engineered for our UV, salt air and thermal cycling conditions.
When to choose Fiber Coat over Shield
| Use case | Choose Fiber Coat | Choose Shield |
|---|---|---|
| Standard plastered or tiled roof | ✓ | |
| Concrete with hairline cracking | ✓ (Shield is elastomeric) | |
| Concrete joints and detailing | ✓ | |
| Tensile-stressed areas (parapets connecting walls) | ✓ | |
| Areas needing reinforced film over a single membrane layer | ✓ | |
| Coastal salt-air walls | ✓ (Shield is UV/salt rated) |
Where Fiber Coat fits in a system
Fiber Coat is often used in combination with other Rhinoluxe products. For example: Megaflex on the cementitious base of a balcony, Fiber Coat over the joints and detailing, and Shield as the top coat across the broader surface. Our team at either branch can spec a multi-product system for your job.
Application
Surface prep is the difference between a successful Fiber Coat application and a failure. Clean the substrate, remove dust and loose material, and prime if required. Apply two coats to the TDS-specified wet film thickness; the fibre reinforcement is most effective when the film density is correct.
Where to buy
Buy Rhinoluxe Fiber Coat online at rhinoluxe.co.za with national delivery, or collect at our paint shops in Table View, Cape Town or Edenvale, Johannesburg. For trade pricing on bulk orders, contact our trade counter at +27 84 985 6141.
