What's the best type of white radiator paint?

What’s the best white radiator paint that will stand the test of time? I’ve never done this before, but my radiators definitely need touching up

Asked by Catherine on 20th Sep 2025
Expert Trade Answers
"Aquaguard durable satin undercoat and apply aquaguard durable satin pure brilliant white"
Answered on 20th Sep 2025 - Member since Jan 2023 - report
"Aqua guard statin with undercoat first is what I would recommend Christine"
Answered on 20th Sep 2025 - Member since Aug 2023 - report
"Scrape off any flaking paint. Give it a light rub down with medium grit sand paper, then 2 coats of hammerite radiator paint. I think the satin finish is nicer, but you can get it in gloss too."
Answered on 21st Sep 2025 - Member since Nov 2022 - report
"hi use a satinwood paint durable and a good finish or you can get radiator quick drying enamel paint"
Answered on 21st Sep 2025 - Member since Jan 2024 - report
"If I had to pick one “best general-purpose” product, I’d go with Ronseal Stays White Radiator Paint (satin or gloss depending on how shiny you want). It strikes a good balance of durability, whiteness retention, ease of application, and cost.

If you want more “top-end” or want to match a finish (eg more gloss, or very low odour), Johnstone’s or Rustins are excellent."
Answered on 24th Sep 2025 - Member since May 2023 - report
"hello best Spray Paint on Wickes is called Plastikote Twist"
Answered on 24th Sep 2025 - Member since Sep 2025 - report
"Ronseal radiator paint I've used this in the past on my rads and customers never any issues"
Answered on 25th Sep 2025 - Member since Mar 2024 - report
"Hiya, from my experience I like Hammerite little bit expensive but the lasting on it is Brilliant"
Answered on 20th Sep 2025 - Member since Feb 2025 - report
"Metallic white paint please, is the best paint for radiator thank you"
Answered on 20th Sep 2025 - Member since Apr 2025 - report
"Hello radiator paint from bq it's an enamel paint but it's good for covering rads"
Answered on 20th Sep 2025 - Member since Apr 2019 - report
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