Im finding it hard coz im painting cream over bright purple it looks awfull if you look down behind the radiators. any tips?
2006-08-14 11:29:02 · 22 answers · asked by chickL 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Why paint, why not fit sticky reflective film/paper behind radiator.
Saves having to paint (now or in future), and
Reflects heat back into room (more efficient),
Just an idea, I believe you can buy reflectors for this (or use tin foil), but anything has to be easier than painting behind unless you can either take radiator off of wall or have Little people abseil behind and paint for you.
Good luck.
2006-08-14 11:46:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Radiator Paint Roller
2016-10-22 07:32:44 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 - Turn off the valves both sides of the radiator.
2 - Get a container under one of the nuts on the side and slowly undo it until water starts dribbling out. Don't open all the way all water will fly everywhere. There will be a lot, so be prepared to have another container if needed to swap over whilst you empty the other one.
3 - Once most of the water is out undo that nut all the way and the one on the other side. You should now be able to lift the radiator up off its bracket.
4 - Paint.
5 - Replace radiator by dropping it back onto the bracket.
6 - Tighten the nuts.
7 - Open the valves and bleed the radiator with the small valve at the top.
2006-08-14 11:39:26 · answer #3 · answered by anonymous_dave 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a small roller, I've seen them for sale in hardware shops. Alternatively you can try using a paint pad on a long stick.
Removing the radiators can be tricky (and potentially messy!). You could try loosening the pipes (turn the water off and drain the system to be safe), then get a friend to lift the radiator off the brackets and pull the radiator towards you while you paint behind them. That way you don't have to remove them entirely.
One other option is to paint a sheet of hardboard the same colour as your walls and fix that behind the radiator.
Whatever you do get rid of that purple!
Good luck...
2006-08-14 11:34:22 · answer #4 · answered by Aidan B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a special little roller you can buy...OR - for a truly professionally finish; take the radiator off, paint it all up and then put it back on again - even if that means getting 'a little man' in.
2006-08-14 11:41:25 · answer #5 · answered by franja 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you go to a DIY store you can buy special radiator brushes and rollers... it makes it easier but if you know a man that can it would be easier to take the radiator off of the wall... I took the first option!
2006-08-14 11:34:20 · answer #6 · answered by Zoe 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A small roller is great, but if you have a friendly plumber why not get them to drop the radiators for you ?
It is August now, you could get the system flushed through and protected while it is still warm(ish!) and whilst they recline upon your carpet, you can paint the wall.
Thanks for your question, no religious hatred, just decorating, you have made my day.
2006-08-14 12:49:45 · answer #7 · answered by Robert Abuse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
turn the taps off place a suspan or small boul under the nuts losen the nuts lift the rad of the brackets pull it gently to wards you lay it on the floor tightin the nuts back up the reverse when you have painted behind it you may need some help the rads can be heavy good luck
2006-08-14 11:49:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn off the water flow and take the radiatir off the wall by undoing the feed and return pipes, it should lift off quite easily. Be careful that you do not cross thread the pipes when you fix the radiators back again.
2006-08-14 12:26:22 · answer #9 · answered by Boscombe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
STANLEY PAINT ROLLER - RADIATOR COMPLETESpecially designed with a 21in long handled frame, for decorating behind radiators and awkward places
2006-08-14 11:36:01 · answer #10 · answered by deano2806 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋