1 x 150ml Anthracite/Dark Grey Heat Resistant Satin Radiator Paint

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In it, they state that the only coat of paint that could influence the overall heat output of a radiator is the very last coat that you paint on and what that paint consists of. Heat resistant to 190°C, higher than most radiator paints, it is self-priming, so you can paint straight on top of previously painted radiators or bare metal radiators - though we recommend a primer for a better finish. It is touch dry in 2-4 hours, and two coats will be needed if covering a previously white radiator, however, you will need to wait for another 12 hours in between coats. Well, while digging around the depths of the internet, I came across a rather interesting article that mentions a 1935 study by the United States National Bureau of Standards. Making sure you neatly join each section into one-another will help you to create a nice and even finish. One of the main advantages of using Anthracite Grey in your project is that it can be used anywhere and everywhere, and many paints provide the shade due to its popularity. Anthracite Grey UPVC Paint

Being sure that your radiator primer is completely dry and that the room is well ventilated, give your radiator one last wipe down before you start to paint.Try to leave your radiator to dry for a few days without turning it on to allow the paint surface to harden. For the best results, you should paint a radiator in stages – painting the edges first, before moving on to the face of the appliance. Ensure that the room is well ventilated and cover any furniture, carpets or anything else well to avoid damage. If you are using a metal primer spray, make sure that you keep the nozzle about 6 to 8 inches away from the radiator’s surface to avoid spraying too heavily.

Only about a quarter to a third of the heat a radiator gives off is through radiation – or ‘radiant’ heat. Place a piece of cardboard or large sheet of paper onto the wall behind the pipe to create a protective barrier from the paint. The article even goes as far as saying that the effect of coating your appliance with metallic-based paint is the equivalent of removing 1/6 of the radiator. Fed up with white radiators and fancy a cool contemporary colour instead? Then this Anthracite Grey enamel satin paint is a good choice to give your radiator a modern twist. If you have a particularly dirty radiator, you could use our ultimate radiator cleaning article to help you.If you do intend to spray paint your radiator, it may be a good idea to remove it from the wall completely and do it outside or in the garage.

Choose from 100+ stunning colours to find the perfect complementary shade, ideal for painting your radiators to match your walls It may be a good idea to use a vacuum cleaner at this point to remove any fine bits of dust and use a damp cloth to wipe it down again, being sure to let the radiator dry completely before you start to apply paint.Whatever kind of primer you choose to use, always leave it to dry completely before reaching for the paintbrush. Whether you need to add another coat will depend upon the paint that you use and down to your personal feelings about the job you’ve done.