Chinook Home Improvement Centre

Our Process

Chinook Home Improvement Centre is the Interior’s licensed dealer of the CHIC Advanced Coating System. We restore, weatherproof and beautify homes across the Southern Alberta and beyond with the proprietary coating system. Learn More

The Leader in Weatherproof Wall Coatings™

Chinook Home Improvement Centre is the Southern Alberta’s authorized dealer for the CHIC® Advanced Coating System. For over 34 years CHIC’s weatherproof coating has been applied to the exterior of Canadian homes, restoring them to better-than-new condition while protecting them from the elements with a long-lasting, low-maintenance finish.

  • Breathable

    CHIC® is a breathable coating which helps prevent moisture from becoming trapped inside your wall. Trapped moisture can lead to premature coating failure as well as expensive internal damage to the wall assembly.

  • Weatherproof

    CHIC® prevents wall seepage from wind-driven rain. Proven in the lab and countless real life storms – CHIC® is your best defense against the rain.

  • Repairs Cracks

    Several times thicker than a paint, the CHIC® coating seals cracks in your substrate where other coatings can not. The material remains flexible over time, so as your walls move and settle, CHIC® stretches to maintain its protective finish and preventing any future cracks.

  • Dirt/Moss Resistant

    Unlike paint, CHIC® leaves a smooth finish that helps prevent airborne pollutants from adhering to the walls. Not only do CHIC® coated walls stay clean longer, they are much easier to clean.

  • UV Resistant

    Proven in the lab and confirmed on thousands of buildings in some of the harshest conditions, CHIC® resists the damaging effects of the sun far better than conventional paints and coatings.

  • Fire Safe

    Tested in compliance with the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) for Flame Front Advancement and Smoke Development, CHIC® achieved a Class ‘A’ fire rating.

Application Process

The CHIC® installation procedures have been developed with the knowledge gained from thousands of CHIC® Installations performed over more than 30 years. Our methods are designed to ensure maximum durability and performance of the CHIC® Advanced Coating System.

1 Repair

Before a CHIC® application can begin it is necessary to properly repair any physical damage to the substrate. It is also necessary to resolve any underlying issues that may be causing moisture problems within the building envelope. These include but are not limited to:

  • Stucco Repairs
  • Masonry Repairs
  • Carpentry Work / Rot Repair
  • Replacement of Damaged Siding

2 Prepare

The quality of the finished product is directly influenced by the care and attention paid to proper surface preparation. The CHIC® preparation procedures are designed so that the CHIC® Coating can live up to its full potential and provide the client with the highest level of performance possible.

  • Surface Cleaning / Mildew Eradication
  • Removal of Old / Failing Paints & Coatings
  • Masking and Tarping of Surrounding Areas
  • Professional Caulking and Sealing

3 Apply

For any installed product to live up to its full potential, it must be installed correctly. To help ensure that each CHIC® installation follows our strict installation specifications, CHIC® is installed only by the professionals.

  • Multiple Coat Application
  • Applied to Specified Thickness
  • Allow Required Cure Time Between Coats
  • Material Applied Using Correct Equipment
  • Material Applied In Correct Conditions
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Located in Calgary, AB and serving communities across Southern Alberta, Chinook Home Improvement Centre is the region’s authorized dealer for the CHIC® Advanced Coating System.