Do you have a yellow, cracked radiator at home? You can give it a new life within a few hours - painting a radiator is an easy and quick job. Depending on your preferences, you can choose the colour which makes it nicely blend in with the background or becomes a standing feature of the room. So if you are one these people who still aren’t sure if it’s possible paint a radiator at all or worry about the final effect, don't. The result will be fantastic as long as you stick to a few basic rules:
· Turn off the radiator and open the window. It sound like a common sense but if the radiator is warm, the paint will start dripping. Don’t turn it on till the coat is completely dry or it will be sticky for a long time - I would suggest not to put the heating back on for 24 hours. Make sure the ventilation in the room is good, not only will the paint dry faster, but more importantly you won’t be breathing in the fumes while working.
· Protect the floor and possibly the wall. Even if you are extremely careful, it’s very likely the paint will drip. You might also accidentally touch the wall with a brush, the stains will be hard or impossible to remove.
· Sand the radiator to roughen the surface slightly so the paint will stay in place easier. You also have to get rid of all the rusty patches, uneven spots and lumps. Use coarse or medium grade sand paper and a spatula if the layer of paint you need to remove is thick. Make sure the surface is very smooth before you start painting, otherwise it will always look rough.
· Clean the radiator well, you can use a vacuum cleaner first and a damp cloth later to remove any fine bits of dust and dirt.
· Surprisingly, spraying is more difficult than painting. If you don’t have much experience but want a nice, even coat always choose a brush or a roller over a spraying can. Never use ordinary paints, they aren't heat resistant so check a DIY shop for specially designed products which won't be affected by high temperatures. Shake the tin vigorously before you open it and then use a stick to give it a good stir; stirring ensures that the colour and the consistency of the finish will look great. I used Dulux Once for wood and metal (bought in UK).
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· Apply the paint to the surface of the radiator, be careful not to overload the brush. If you prefer you can use a small roller instead. Paint in the same direction as the groove for a neat finish. Usually one coat is enough.
· Leave the paint to dry, preferably for 24 hours. Make sure the radiator stays cold, otherwise you hard work might be ruined. If you need to apply the second layer, the surface must be completely dry.
Good luck
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