How to Paint a Radiator
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
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How to paint a radiator. Aubrey describes all the equipment required and gives step by step instructions so that you can confidently achieve great results. Please like and subscribe to the channel so that you stay up to date with his latest videos.
Your videos have been so helpful and easy to understand. My husband is now disabled and at the age of 72 I find myself having to decorate our home for the very first time. It was a daunting job, but I watch your video's then apply what I have learnt to the room. Nearly finished the main bedroom and while it has been tiring, I am very proud of what I have achieved for the very first time. Thank you
Wow, that is brilliant news. I am so glad you are finding the videos helpful and hope all goes well with all your future decorating projects 😊
Just the video I need today! Decorating my cloakroom and despite a fairly new radiator it got stained by the dye from putting a dog harness on the radiator to dry - whoops! You are such a good teacher - my decorating skills have excelled thanks to you and I am getting some really good "pro" looking finishes. Thank you again :D
That is fantastic news, glad things are going so well for you 😊
Hello Aubrey, I've just found your painting videos and it reminded me of when you and John taught me painting and decorating at Salisbury College for 3 years, 1998 to 2001. Great times and great instructors, learnt so much. I'm still self-employed all these years later. Although I'm commented as my partner Roxanne, my name is Mark Clifford. Great to see your still painting and you are a true master.
Glad to hear you are still in the trade Mark. I do still remember you, cant believe that was twenty years ago. Glad you still have fond memories of your time at college. Keep safe and keep on decorating 😊
Thank you Aubrey for your expert advice. You're my 'go to' now for decorating 'how to' info ...ever since I found your video on the best way to paint a panelled interior door. Always clear and with handy hints too. Love the idea of mixing some acrylic paint to the white radiator paint to achieve the colour you want. Nice one!
So glad you are finding the videos helpful. Hope all goes well with your decorating projects. More videos are in the pipeline 😊
Lovely, you make it look so easy. I am inspired, thank you. 😊
You're back Aubrey! Where have you been?? 😂😂
Great video nice to see you back stay safe looking forward to more videos 🇬🇧👍
Thanks Richard 👍
Your videos are great, so helpful. I feel like I want to go paint some radiators now!
Thank you for your kind feedback. Glad you are finding the video`s helpful. Good luck with the radiator`s 😊
What a great tip about the food colouring bottle. I've been watching a lot your clips, you have a very calming influence on my ragged nerves! I wish I'd watched these clips before I started painting our house - I stumbled across them recently. However, I have managed to incorporate your techniques into the more recent jobs. Thanks!
That is great news Reese. I am glad you are finding the videos helpful. Hope things continue to go well for you on the decorating front 😊
@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating So do I!
Thank you so much for the video and detailed clear instructions and information on paint to be used on the radiators. Once the job that looked complex to me, is being made easy by you. I wanted to just pain one radiator at our new home, now I have painted all..thanks again
That is great news, glad all went well for you 😊
Good commentary and filming and sound
Thank goodness, this is such a good video with extra tips at end Please keep making them
Thank you! Will do! 😊
Your videos are great Aubrey, Im binge watching them all, learning how to decorate my first room properly!!
That is great news Lisa, hope all goes well for you. 😊
Such helpful information. Radiators can be made a mess of if not careful. I'm going to follow your instructions on the next project.
That is great news Graeme, hope all goes well for you 😊
Very nicely done. I am painting my radiator today. Will follow your way
Good stuff Neena, hope all has gone well for you 😊
So glad to see you back.....love your videos....thanks
Glad you like them! 😊
Thanks Aubrey, your videos are really helpful!
Thank you, glad you like them! 😊
Good wee video as always, nice tip for painting the end caps. Good job squire 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Spinx, glad you enjoyed it 😊
Thanks for sharing find all your videos really helpful 👍👍😊😊
That is great news Denise. Glad you are finding the video`s helpful 😊
This what I was looking for, thank you 🖖😊
You're welcome 😊
That's it I've off to Wilkos to buy radiator paint lol 😆 you've inspired me looks so neat I have loads of rust on mine though as they are old... new subbie going to binge watch all your videos
That is great news Elese. I`m sure the old radiator will look loads better when you have done your stuff. 😊 Hope you find the other videos helpful 👍
Very good. ThankYou great to follow, I hope my radiator will look as good as yours. !
I`m sure it will pam 😊
Brilliant. Many thanks. 🥂
Glad you enjoyed it Kelly 😊
@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating My only complaint with your channel Aubrey is that you make all of these projects look so easy, and they aren't. 😂
Thanks for the tips.
Thank you, glad you are finding the videos helpful 😊
Just found your videos.. this is so helpful…thank you…your calm demeanour is reducing my anxiety! Question, do you recommend sanding after the 1st coat and applying a 2nd coat? Some others have mentioned this. Thank you
Glad you are finding the videos helpful. providing the surface was clean before applying the paint and the first coat looks nice and smooth you should not need to sand the first coat. If there are any bits or nibs then lightly abrade with a very fine abrasive (240) grade.
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That is great news, hope all goes well for you 😊
Espero verle más veces,tiene un manera estupenda y tierna de explicar las cosas,es muy agradable ver tumorales así,gracias por su labor.
Un saludo desde Bilbao,España
Glad you are enjoying the videos, I will be putting more up soon. I hear it has been very hot in Spain, very rainy over here in the south of England.
I was your 500th like... When do I get my prize 😂🏆
Great job & bring on 1000th likes 👍👍
That is great news Kevin. I am sure you will be happy with a prize of a fantastic looking painted radiator 😊👍
Subbed. love the videos helped me on a job
That is great news Serri and thank you for subscribing to the channel 😊
Excellent! Have you done a video on how to paint the wall around a radiator?
Glad you liked the video Ty. I will do a video on your suggestion as soon as I get the chance.
Brilliant video
Thanks Susan, glad you found the video helpful 😚
Hi Aubrey. I’m new to painting in general. You mentioned that part of the reason rads get dirty is due to hanging clothes. If using a water based paint, once the rad has dried for a few days and you then hang wet clothes to dry on the rad, is there a risk that any paint can come off onto the wet clothes? Thanks
I have used the water based radiator paint in my own house and it does dry to a solid paint film. However, if you regularly hang wet clothes on the radiators then it may be best to consider the solvent based variety. Hope all goes well with the decorating 😊
Good
Im decorating at the moment and some of the radiators are more yellow than white lol do i still paint over them like you have on this video. And what colour did u use ur links only show white or black thanks.
If the radiators are badly faded then it is a good idea to paint them. If you want a colour other than white you can tint the water based radiator paint with artists acrylic colour paint. I used a little amount of green to tint the white paint in this video.
Hi Aubrey, great video. Is it necessary to undercoat first? Many thanks. Fran
Hi Fran, these radiator paints do not require an undercoat. Hope all goes well with the decorating 😊
Loving your videos, so helpful.
My radiators have never previously been painted but a few are starting to rust at the bottom and specks around so need to do something. They are the 21 type style so seem like they'd be a little trickier to paint then the radiator in this video. Do you have any advice on what I could try to clean them up before painting them please?
Hi Jamie, I would rub them down using a 240 grade abrasive paper to provide a key for the paint. Give the rust spotted areas a good rub down to try and remove some of the corrosion and leave a flat surface. Treat the rust spotted areas with either the product shown in the video or Hamerite Kurust which can be purchased in Halfords at a good price. It may be best to use the solvent based radiator paint on your radiators due to their present condition. Apply one coat and then wrap your brush in a sandwich bag to keep it soft overnight before applying a second coat. You will need to wash the brush out first with white spirit followed by washing up liquid and water. Hope all goes well for you 😊
Love your videos and tips👍👍. Would it be possible to provide names of product on the video description?
Hi, great to hear you are finding the video`s helpful. I do try to show the products I am using on my video`s, however, if you do have a question regarding paints etc then please just leave a message and I will get back to you. 😊
Oh Aubs! Radiators are the bane of my life! The church style versions are the worst. Granted they do look good when they’re done but I always try and talk customers into getting radiator covers and tell them that once you start painting them you’ve got to KEEP painting them! Naughty I know but what a pain. Great job as usual my friend. 😘
Yes I know what you mean Kathy. The first job my lecturer got me doing at College was to paint one of those big column radiators. It was dark green and he wanted it white. I had to use a small fitch to do most of it and it kept me busy for ages. 😒
Bet it was a masterpiece though Aubs 😘
Thanks for your helpful video.
I have two questions, though:
1. Isn't it better to use an oil-based paint on a radiator because it's susceptible to rust?
2. After you've applied the rust neutraliser, regarding durablilty, is an oil-base paint better to use over it? Or is one kind as good to use as the other?
The water based radiator paint is fine to use in a domestic environment which is not in a high traffic area and as long as towels or clothes are not going to be continually hung over it. I have also found that once the rust has been treated with the suggested product both types perform well when applied over it.
@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Thank you for clarifying, and also for getting back to me so promptly, for I plan to start painting the seven radiators in my house today.
Hope all goes well for you Preasail 😊
@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Thank you.
Just to follow up, the local hardware shop was out of any type of rust neutraliser, so I went ahead, sanded off the rust on the radiator, and applied the water-based Rustin's brand without painting on the rust preventer first. That was a mistake because within a few hours rust bled through. So to back up your advice, it's imperative to prep the surface first with that product before painting, especially if the water-based paint is used.
Yes, the rust treatment does make all the difference. You will just need to lightly rub down those areas again and apply the rust treatment followed by 2 or more coats of the radiator paint. Hopefully you will only need to re-paint the sections where the rust is. Thank you for getting back to me.
Hi Aubrey I see you show specialist radiator paints. I like the tip on adding acrylic paint to a white base. I have a light duck egg on my walls and would like rad colour to match. Can I use a colour matched satin?
Hi, yes you can paint radiators with satin. I would recommend the solvent based one for this. Unfortunately you cant tint the solvent based paint with acrylic though. You could ask them to tint it for you in the paint shop. Hope all goes well for you Natalie 😊
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Glad to see you are still out there and watching the video`s mark 😊
Tip Aubrey! Setup amazon affiliate and get paid by linking of all of the products you use on your videos in the description. For example i'd like to know what round brush that was you used in this vid!
Thanks for the tip Neo, I may look into this when I get the chance. It could be quite useful for the people who watch my video`s 👍
All done Neo and appears to be working fine. Thanks once again for your brilliant suggestion 😊
@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Great stuff Aubrey...Enjoy!
Hi Aubrey. Very helpful video. Can I use Edward Bulmer emulsion on a radiator if I use Zinsser as a primer (currently it is painted with an oil-based paint). I would like the radiator to be the same colour as the wall and I don't care about it being shiny. Many thanks.
Hi Julian, yes you could do that, however, be aware that emulsion paint on radiators quickly becomes dirty with people touching and leaning on them. A satin finish in the same colour may be another option. Hope all goes well for you.
@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Thanks
Hi Aubrey, so glad your posting again!! Just one question.. won't using a brush leave a rougher texture on the radiator? So a different finish? I was just wondering how the finished look and touch of the radiator would be once dried (as I'm contemplating painting all of my rads). Please keep up with the post!!
Hi, if you use a good quality synthetic brush and use the water based satin I think you will be pleasantly surprised. I, like you was concerned about the finish the first time I used these paint but was very surprised at the finished result. The radiator does look and feel like a new one. Try first on one of your smaller radiators and paint it as shown in the video and all should be ok. Let me know how it goes Sufian 😊
Thank you @Aubrey's Absolute Decorating I will do and I'll post it. Many thanks!!
Can l use Loctite SF7505 super rust killer surface treatment instead of the Rust Remedy as l ordered the wrong one. Thankyou.
Yes that will be fine Maureen.
Thankyou for your advice. I am learning lots of new things from watching your videos.
That is good to know, hope all goes well with your decorating projects Maureen 😊
I had an issue painting my radiator. I used a radiator paint and I am not sure if I applied too much paint but now that it is dry you can see the shape of some drops dripping and going down the radiator surface. I am thinking of waiting 7 days (on the instructions it says that's how long it takes for the paint to be fully dry), sanding it to get rid of the drops and reapplying the paint. Is this a good option? Thanks!!!
Yes that should be fine Julia. I would suggest using a 240 grade abrasive paper.
Hello Aubrey.
I am wanting to sand down & re paint my bathroom radiator but it's had a lot of use and is quite rusty. It's a good radiator so want to salvage it. Can I ask what kind of paint to use please as it gets a lot of use with towels draped over constantly ?
I would rub the radiator down using a 240 grade abrasive paper to provide a key for the paint. Give the rust spotted areas a good rub down to try and remove some of the corrosion and leave a flat surface. Treat the rust spotted areas with either the product shown in the video or Hamerite Kurust which can be purchased in Halfords at a good price. It may be best to use the solvent based radiator paint on your radiators due to their present condition or alternatively Dulux Metalshield which is a tough paint for metal surfaces. Apply one coat and then wrap your brush in a sandwich bag to keep it soft overnight before applying a second coat. You will need to wash the brush out first with white spirit followed by washing up liquid and water. Hope all goes well for you Noelle😊
would I be able to use adhesion promoter on a radiator prior to painting it with a special radiator spray paint? I have a vertical radiator and it's hard to sand.
I think that should be fine Berty 👍
Thank you for this great tutorial video. I noticed that you used Wilko own brand radiator paint in this video. Silly question, in your professional opinion, how is it compared to other premium brands? I have some minor rust on our radiator. I want to get a good quality hard wearing radiator paint. A lot of premium radiator products often claim no primer coat required as well as no need to scrap off rust as their selling points. Too good to be true😅
Hi, I have used the Wilko water based radiator paint many times and even in my own house. It does give a nice finish. If you need it to be hard wearing you may be better off using the solvent based product. I would use a rust treatment as shown in the video before painting. Hope all goes well for you 😊
Afternoon Aubrey...
Could you advise me in which order to paint a room....
Which has...
Artex Ceiling, picturerail, walls, skirtingboard, door and a radiator...
TIA...
Hi, after doing all the preparation work I would suggest the following:
First paint the ceiling, you could also paint the top part of the wall down to the picture rail the same colour as the ceiling. Next paint the walls and clip the picture rail, door frame and top of the skirting board around 5mm with the paint. Next paint the woodwork starting with the picture rail, then door frame, then door and last of all the skirting board. You can paint the radiator any time after completing the walls. Caution, before painting the picture rail make sure you thoroughly dust off with a dusting brush as their is a groove which holds the dust along the top and this can be transferred onto the picture rail when painting. Let me know if you need any more advice 😊
@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating will do thank you so much very much appreciated for your valuable time 👍👍
Just qurious...Is it possible to tint normal emotion paint with acrilic paint for the walls? Great vid thank you
Yes you can! 😊
I wondered for a long time if this was possible, thank you boss! 👍
Just painted my radiator and dont have white spirit in to clean brushes 🤦♀️ is there anything I can use instead?
You could put some water in a container and stand the brush in it. It won`t go hard if stood in water.
Thanks Aubrey, I did that to keep it nice and then later got some white spirit. My radiator is looking good!
That is good to hear 😊
How long does the finish last before deteriorating?…
Many years 😊
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Can I paint the radiator with gloss external wood/metal paint? Wilko sell it...
Is it going to cause a problem to the heat it emits etc?
You can use a normal gloss paint but first apply an undercoat or it may easily chip/peel off in the future. It should not effect the performance of the radiator.
If there is quite a lot of rust on the radiator, do I need to use a undercoat first, and if so what type?
I would rub the radiator down using a 240 grade abrasive paper to provide a key for the paint. Give the rust spotted areas a good rub down to try and remove some of the corrosion and leave a flat surface. Treat the rust spotted areas with either the product shown in the video or Hamerite Kurust which can be purchased in Halfords at a good price. When dry paint over these areas with a metal primer or universal primer. It may be best to use the solvent based radiator paint on your radiators due to their present condition or alternatively Dulux Metalshield which is a tough paint for metal surfaces. Apply one coat and then wrap your brush in a sandwich bag to keep it soft overnight before applying a second coat. You will need to wash the brush out first with white spirit followed by washing up liquid and water. Hope all goes well for you Catherine 😊
Can you tell me please where you can buy that paint tint
It’s a great idea to see where you’ve been
Hi Chris, art shops, The Range etc. You can only use it to tint water based paints. Hope all goes well with the decorating.
Hi, Can I a water based paint over a solvent painted radiator or do I need to use some kind of primer first?
You can apply the water based radiator paint without using a special primer. I have used them many times with very good results. If you are going to apply an alternative water based paint like satin finish then I would first apply a coat of Zinsser Bullseye 123 first. I hope all goes well for you Catherine 😊
@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Thank you so much. I purchased the Zinsser Bullseye 123 after you recommended it. It really is good stuff. Thanks again.
How do you wallpaper round an arched window please, Aubrey
If I get the opportunity I will do a video on this subject 😊
Did you prime the radiator after sanding?
No, I just applied the radiator paint directly onto the radiator.
Can I use ordinary water based gloss paint on my radiator ?
Many of the modern water based gloss paints say they are suitable for use on radiators. However, to ensure good adhesion I would recommend first applying a coat of a product like Zinsser Bullseye 123 first Moira.
Have you any plans to do a staircase, will wait to do mine if you have! Thank you
Hi Peta, I do hope to do a video on decorating a staircase sometime in the future, however, it may be a while. I will keep you posted.
Spray them with HVLP sorted
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Is it okay to apply oil base gloss paint on to previously painted oil base gloss door
Hi, you will need to apply an oil based undercoat first or the gloss will easily chip off.
Can water base under coat be use gloss is oil base
If you are going to apply an oil based gloss radiator paint onto the radiator then this will be fine. These paints are formulated for this purpose. If you are going to apply a normal oil based gloss paint then I recommend first applying an oil based undercoat. Water based undercoat is not a good choice for this purpose.
working on the basis that you use as wide a brush as the job allows, why are you using a 2 inch brush? as a DIYer i have used 3.5 - 4 inch brushes with no issues, coverage is quick and less chance of dry edges, your comments would be appreciated. Only just discovered your channel, finding it very informative and have already tweaked some of my methods. thank you.
These radiator paints are very thin and will easily run if too much paint is applied to a ridged surface like these radiators. Using a smaller brush will allow more control of the amount of paint being applied which I feel is important to people who are new to home decorating like many of my viewers are. If a larger brush works well for you then there is no reason to change your technique 😊
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Very helpful but Ronseal radiator paint costs £15 a tin.
Hi Pete, I have put a link in the description box where you can purchase the Rustins water based radiator paint (Satin) for £7.44 😊
zdravo
Just mask it off and get some spray cans
Who has a green radiator ?
The hulk lol.
Sorry Nice video, but very poor sound Quality!!!!
What an atrocious mint green