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. A bright blue radiator paired with white walls is an inspired choice for a coastal home. Alternatively, use blue on the walls and white on the radiators. Don’t be afraid to play with nonconformist tonalities. Pink, lime green and electric blue could look amazing either in the kid’s room or a home decorated in a nonconformist, modern style.

Radiators are often painted in white, and most speciality paints aren’t even available in other colours. However, if you’d like to stand out from the crowd, you could consider painting them in a different shade.

Radiator Paint Overview

Grey is a popular colour that comes in a wide range of shades. Dove grey is perfect for a traditional home, while slate grey works better in an urban renovation. Both tonalities look amazing on woodwork too, and you can paint both the window frames and the radiators in the same shade. Removing the old paint, regardless of its state, could be necessary if you want to switch from solvent-based to water-based paint.

In this case, use a chemical paint stripper and a putty knife to remove the old coat completely, then proceed with cleaning. Easy to apply by brush, roller or electric sprayer, give your horizontal, vertical and column radiators an instant refresh with long-lasting coverage (14m2 per litre) 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 Are your interiors looking a little lukewarm? Turn up the heat with Rust-Oleum Radiator Paint for a beautifully smooth satin finish that’s highly concentrated for exceptional colourOnce the radiator is clean, lay a drop cloth on the floor under the working area and seal all areas not to be painted with painter’s tape. On a positive note, the high content of VOCs contributes to the non-yellowing characteristic of the paint. On the downside, it makes the product unsuitable to use in enclosed spaces. With a heat resistant formula, withstanding temperatures of up to 60C, this low odour, water-based radiator paint is durable against everyday scuffs and scratches Select a suitable radiator paint and a high-quality paintbrush. Both solvent-based and acrylic products should be applied in the same way.

If the radiator has been painted previously, the first thing to do is to assess the state of the old paint. Remove any flaking or peeling paint by sanding the surface, then clean all dust with a dry cloth. Wash the surface with a mild detergent to remove any stains and let it dry.Though solvent-based, the product has a low odour that doesn’t annoy. However, the concentration of volatile organic compounds is high – a feature that has both positive and negative consequences. Leave the first coat to dry for as long as necessary, then apply a second coat. The second coat is recommended even if you’re satisfied with the coverage, because it will increase the level of protection. Like most paints, radiator paints usually bond well to previously painted surfaces and priming may only be necessary on new or bare surfaces. Are your interiors looking a little lukewarm? Turn up the heat with Rust-Oleum Radiator Paint for a beautifully smooth matt finish that’s highly concentrated for exceptional colour Choose from 100+ stunning colours to find the perfect complementary shade, ideal for painting your radiators to match your walls