Hammerite REG500 500ml Radiator Paint - Gloss White

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Paint your radiator. For the best results, paint the edges first using a small brush. Then move onto the face of the radiator, painting the top and bottom of your radiator, then joining in the middle. Work your way in sections along the radiator, leaving a wet edge and overlapping slightly for the most even finish.

Ensure you keep the nozzle about 6 to 8 inches away from the radiator’s surface to avoid spraying too heavily and causing drips. An aerosol primer option, using Rust-Oleum’s Surface Primer is going to get the priming work done in record time, but you’ll have to make sure your space is as well ventilated as possible. Surfaces should have protective covers over them and you should ensure you’re protected. For this, we recommend a mask and goggles. Once ready to paint, apply as you would a top-coat, covering the sides and top before using overlapping strokes to work the primer across the face. Dry in 30 minutes, you can recoat in 60, or if you’re happy with your work and all stains are hidden, move straight to painting – radiator saved. Use masking tape or decorator’s tape to cover up valves, vents and generally any areas you don’t want to get paint on. Put down a dust sheet under the radiator to stop getting paint on the floor. If you’ve not taken the radiator off the wall, tape newspaper or a lightweight dust sheet behind the radiator to prevent splashes. Available in 13 subtle colours, your first – and possibly only – coat should be touch-dry within a couple of hours. If you judge a second coat necessary, leave at least three to four hours to ensure ideal conditions.Painting a radiator is easier than you probably thought, especially since there’s no need for a metal-specific primer—or any primer for that matter. If you’ve cleaned and sanded your radiator well, you can go straight to painting. One or two coats of Rust-Oleum will be ample to get your heat-throwers looking like new, and there’s no need to apply primer first as this paint has primer mixed in. This means you skip an entire stage of the painting process, but the trade-off is that it will take longer to dry. Depending on how much paint you use, the average job will be touch-dry in one to two hours and fully dry in eight. But if a second coat is required, you’ll need to wait a whole 16 hours before it’s ready. In total, then, Rust-Oleum recommends waiting seven days for true dryness. But, if you can wait, why not? Pay special attention to any rust spots, ensuring you remove any rust and leave a smooth surface otherwise it will always look rough. Dust the radiator clean again after sanding and then vacuum if possible. Additionally wipe it over with a damp cloth to remove any fine dust particles but remember to dry it off with a cloth afterwards. Add white vinegar onto a cloth and rub it onto the chromework. Due to the acidic nature of the vinegar, it will eat into the rust and get rid of it.

Sugar soap is fantastic at cutting through everyday dirt, grime and grease. It’s essential in any DIY job and is readily available in spray bottles. Use sugar soap and a scouring sponge to clean your radiator, get rid of all the dirt and dust. Wipe it down with clean water, making sure to clean up any residue. Not only do rusty radiators look bad, they can also cause serious problems. Over time, the radiator will start to develop ‘pinhole’ leaks. Such leaks start off small and can be very difficult to accurately locate. You may not even notice them at first, but given enough time, the rusted area can disintegrate completely and cause a flood. How to prevent rusty radiators If you are spraying the paint, do take precautionary steps, so it doesn’t cause any allergic reaction to you.Apply a metal primer or a specialist radiator primer first before adding your new paint finish. It’s so important to add the right primer, particularly over any bare or rusty spots, to ensure a solid base for the paint to cling to. Use sandpaper to remove the paint and rust from the relevant spot, and expose the steel of the radiator itself. Take a look at the edges of the area that you are sanding down. Some areas of rust may be hidden under the existing paint, and there may be more than you think. Application: Turn radiator off and allow to cool to room temperature during application and drying. Stir thoroughly before use. The product may be applied by brush or roller. If rollering, use a short to medium nap mohair roller. Two coats are recommended. Temperature at time of application and during drying should be between 10° - 25°C. If you are planning to use spray paint, you will need to make sure you protect the surrounding area really well, as spray paint is difficult to direct and can drift.

The final step of the project is to use a paintbrush or a spray paint can to properly apply the paint to the radiator. Similar to the primer, you'll need to choose the right paint for this project. Use a paint product specifically designed for use on interior metal surfaces. The paint should also be rust-resistant and able to withstand temperatures that exceed 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Important: Depending on how old it is, the paint on your radiator could include lead, which can be harmful, particularly to children and pregnant women. If you’re unsure it’s important to get advice from a professional who will be able to advise on the best course of action. Once sanded down, the radiator needs a good clean. Get hold of some dryer vent brushes for this next part. These brushes have been designed with a flexible coil for easy access to hard-to-reach vents, and they are also great for getting in between the fins of a radiator and clearing dust and dirt out of the inside.Once you choose the disc that you are going to use, connect it to the angle grinder. If you are using a corded angle grinder, connect it to a power source. On the other hand, if you have a cordless angle grinder, insert a fully charged battery into the main unit. Durable and heat resistant, turn your radiator into a stylish accent or give it a new lease of life with a long lasting, incredible depth of colour. This easy to apply, high pigment radiator paint provides long-lasting coverage in a beautiful matt finish.

Over time, it can become difficult to determine if a radiator was once painted or if it has been left bare. Use a screwdriver to scrape the surface of the radiator in an inconspicuous area to confirm if the radiator has been previously painted. If it has, you should see flaking when you scrape the screwdriver over the surface. Thankfully, specialist radiator paint is not all that hard to find and can be a very simple way to put the finishing touches to a renovated room. However, given that radiators get distinctly hot by nature, you can’t just put any old paint on there, as radiator paints are specially designed with the heat resistance in mind, among other features. So, read on for our summary of the best radiator paints available to buy right now. Name Since an angle grinder works automatically, it can save you time while working on the surface of your radiator. Put down dust sheets underneath the radiator to prevent any paint dripping onto the floor, and mask off any nearby areas that you don’t want the paint to get on. See our masking up project for tips. Old or protective clothing is handy, just in case you slip, drip or accidentally brush against the radiator while you are painting. Top tip: It may be worth using an anti-corrosive primer as this will prevent the rust from getting worse over time. If unsure, speak to a decorator who can advise you.Easy to apply by brush, roller or electric sprayer, give your horizontal, vertical and column radiators an instant refresh with long-lasting coverage that’s non yellowing and resistant to mould. If spraying, paint should be diluted with water by 10-20% as required. Two coats are recommended The third option is a clear radiator overcoat sold by International, which allows you to paint ordinary emulsion paint onto the radiator, then paint the clear overcoat over the top which will give a protective coating. Spray Paint Good ventilation is necessary whichever type of paint you are using, as they can all give off unpleasant fumes. Fortunately, as long as the rust is just on the surface and hasn’t penetrated the steel below, you can remove the rust easily with non-chemical remedies. Here’s how: