2007-04-08 08:36:20 · 9 answers · asked by electrikery 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Yes, as long as you get a good key on the radiator by lightly sanding it with a P80 grade sand paper. Then wipe with a damp cloth to get the dust off. Radiator enamal paint is ok but is horrible to use. The finish is not the same and you have to build it up with a couple of coats which makes the radiator less effecient.
It is also advisable to turn the rad off and let the paint dry naturally.
The preferred method of the professionals is to use a good make (Dulux or better still Permoglaze) Eggshell finish in the colour you want.Any paint store will mix it for you for about £8.00 per litre. It is a very durable finish and looks like enamal paint.
Have fun
2007-04-08 09:03:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I inherited a load of vinyl silk from a relative who er *cough* worked for the council so I DID use vinyl silk on a couple of upstairs radiators in my old house ( they had been painted lilac wtf?!). However the surface wasn't the usual enamel type is was fairly rough so I don't know is that made a difference? If you are going to put radiator airer on them then you deffo need proper radiator paint but if you are just trying to freshen things up short term I'd go for it - the heating isn't going to be on for the next couple of months is it by which time you can fork out for the expensive radiator paint as you do each room properly! I'm a terrible botch merchant though so I don't know why I'm attempting to answer in DIY lol. I hope it's all going OK!!!
2016-03-17 21:56:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's fine to use vinyl silk, not a problem so long as you let the paint dry naturally before turning on the heating.
I use it on all my radiators - gets the right colour co-ordination for me without breaking the bank!
2007-04-08 08:50:01 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to be No, but now there is a new clear paint that you can paint over any paint/colour. I think it is made by 'International' So that you can now have any colour you want on your radiators.
2007-04-08 08:45:43 · answer #4 · answered by MellowMan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try but the heat may affect it.You can buy radiator paint which will probably be the safest thing to do.
2007-04-08 08:42:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes but it will eventually flake as will all paint even the radiator brand paint will. make sure its cold when applying
2007-04-10 10:02:58 · answer #6 · answered by mr T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
think it might crack with the heat...you are better off using proper radiator enamel paint.
2007-04-08 08:39:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am a painter
no but you could use eggshell paint
2007-04-08 23:53:15 · answer #8 · answered by j123g111 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-04-08 10:35:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no problem ..i have done it many times
2007-04-08 08:43:35 · answer #10 · answered by boy boy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋