Thirdly, you could use a standard emulsion paint to paint your radiator – after you’ve applied your primer, of course – and cover it with a protective clear radiator paint. This is due to a reduction in the radiating power of the radiator’s surface when it has been painted with metallic paint. First you will need to sand the radiator down with coarse sandpaper to remove as much paint as you can. Give your pot of metal primer a good stir and paint an even coat onto the pipes. You may find that you need 2 coats of primer to get a nice even finish.

Your fourth and final radiator paint option is to spray paint. There are couple of good spray paints that have been specially formulated for radiators, but colours are a little limited. Most of the heat that a radiator supplies into a room is produced through convection – whereby cold air meets the warm air from the radiator and is ‘convected’ – or transported – around the room. The answer is, Yes. We’re only human and we are all capable of changing our minds or simply getting tired of something. Distress without stress and revive old or vintage interior and garden furniture, kitchen cabinets and more with Rust-Oleum Matt Chalky Finish Furniture Paint in Anthracite. The paint can be used directly onto wood (bare, painted or varnished) without priming or sanding to create the perfect shabby chic look. To protect the finish of your freshly upcycled furniture, a protective layer of Rust-Oleum Finishing Wax or Rust-Oleum Furniture Lacquer must also be applied. Work your way from one side of the radiator to the other, slightly overlapping each section as you go.Whatever kind of primer you choose to use, always leave it to dry completely before reaching for the paintbrush.

Remember, no matter how careful you think you are, paint is going to get splashed – 100% – so, clear the space and put your old sheets, cardboard or newspaper down to protect the area as much as you can. Whether you need to add another coat will depend upon the paint that you use and down to your personal feelings about the job you’ve done. This is not too dissimilar to a varnish that you might apply to wood to protect the surface. It is heat resistant and ensures the surface of your radiator is well protected against scuffs and bumps. Taking the time to do this properly will ensure you have a nice even surface to start painting – if you just slap the paint on, it will always look rough.Are your interiors looking a little lukewarm? Turn up the heat with Rust-Oleum Radiator Paint for a beautifully smooth matt finish that’s highly concentrated for exceptional colour Now for the topcoat. Give your pipes 2 coats paint using a light up and down motion, you can use the same paint that you used for your radiator. Then, wearing gloves and protective goggles, use a good quality paint remover like Nitromors and paint onto the entire radiator. Leave it for about an hour until the paint has softened.