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Use an oil-based primer for any metal surfaces before painting, as these are more durable than water-based paints. Before painting radiators, you should prepare them by scraping off all old paint and rust with a wire brush or sandpaper.
Painting behind radiators can help with heating efficiency by reducing lost heat that is caused when hot air from vents near the floor rises up the walls of a room. This spray paint goes on easily, covers evenly and doesn’t cost too much. A great spray paint for radiators. One common issue with painting radiators is that the paint is rather thin and cheaper brands especially tend to formulate paint that results in drips and runs. Fortunately, Hammerite’s radiator paint has excellent adhesion and thus tends to avoid this issue.
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Most professional decorators just use the same paint as they’re using on the woodwork though with the most popular choice being Johnstone’s Aqua Guard satin. Are there elements of laziness here? More than likely. But it just goes to show that sometimes convenience beats quality in the decorating world. If you’re looking for the best spray paint for radiators, we’d highly recommend Rust Oleum’s Radiator Enamel. This spray paint has been specifically formulated for use on radiators and is washable as well as moisture resistant. Well the job of radiator paint is to help the heat radiate (I know that sounds stupid). It just conducts the heat better than normal paint, so the radiators are just as efficient as when they were new. Before you get started, gather some white spirit and some rags or old clothes. Apply the white spirit to the cloths, not directly onto the radiator. This helps to prevent any paint from soaking into the rag when you’re wiping down the radiator, making it much easier to remove all dust and cobwebs beforehand.
Begin applying primer by using a brush, roller or paint tray – this is especially important if you’re going to paint a radiator that is still in use.Lots of people are unaware that radiator paint can not only restore the look of their radiators but the performance too. It’s for that reason, radiator paint is well worth the small investment.