Do I need a special Radiator paint

Best Answer

"Yes there is all radiator paints stocked at b and q otherwise paint will peel"

"I always use standard metal paint, either silk or satin but never gloss as it yellows and peels over time. Dulux wood and metal paint is great for radiators, ive never had a problem with it."

"Yes you have to buy a special paint suitable for high temperature. You can find it in shops.This paint resist at high temperature and is special made for radiators."

"Use paint formulated for metal surfaces,if your radiator is non-functioning. A working radiator should be covered with paint that can withstand high temperatures, such as Premium Décor® high-heat aerosol enamel or non-aerosol oil-based, high-heat enamel."

"Hi
Hammerite REG500 500ml Radiator Paint – Gloss White. ...
Hammerite 5084917 500ml Radiator Paint – Satin White. ...
Rustins RADS250 250ml Quick Dry Radiator Paint Satin. ...
Dulux Quick Dry Gloss Paint For Wood And Metal – Pure Brilliant White. ...
Hammerite 400ml Radiator Enamel Aerosol – Satin White."

"Yes, some lower cost paints could chip and peel over time, but most good quality emulsion paints can be used to paint your radiators. You just need to be sure you cover it over with a clear radiator overcoat after you've applied the emulsion."

"Yeah u will have to use A oil based paint
You can get a colour match for it
And if u can get a Radiator paint matching the colour that’s even better
But yeah you can get a gloss or eggshell to match"

"You could undercoat and gloss it, but really enamel paint is best"

"Hi Maggie you will need to buy a quick dry radiator enamel paint...I think you can buy it from toolstation , screwfix or b&q"

"Yes you still require a heat resistant paint, go to any DIY
shop and you will find radiator paint."