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Painting A Radiator Cover...
I have a white radiator cover, which I would now like to paint a different colour.
I used B&Q 'Everywhere' paint to originally paint it, but they don't do the colour I want, and nor can i find the colour I want in any kind of paint that's especially for wood.
So, I was wondering, will it be ok to paint the radiator cover in just normal emulsion? I have a pot of the colour I want already, and used it to paint a metal fireplace last week because of the same reason - couldn't get paint in that colour that was suitable for metal. The guy in B&Q said it would be ok because the metal had already had a layer of paint on it, and it wasn't getting direct heat (old fireplace, not in use).
My main concern is that this cover will be against direct heat most days.
Is it in any way dangerous to use regular emulsion against a radiator?
Thanks :-)
I used B&Q 'Everywhere' paint to originally paint it, but they don't do the colour I want, and nor can i find the colour I want in any kind of paint that's especially for wood.
So, I was wondering, will it be ok to paint the radiator cover in just normal emulsion? I have a pot of the colour I want already, and used it to paint a metal fireplace last week because of the same reason - couldn't get paint in that colour that was suitable for metal. The guy in B&Q said it would be ok because the metal had already had a layer of paint on it, and it wasn't getting direct heat (old fireplace, not in use).
My main concern is that this cover will be against direct heat most days.
Is it in any way dangerous to use regular emulsion against a radiator?
Thanks :-)
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.But you can go get them to mix the shade you want these days. No need to choose between the 'off the shelf' range.
Previous threads about painting radiators (never mind radiator covers) suggested one didn't have to worry about the type of paint used. Others have found no problem using bog-standard wood paints.
Previous threads about painting radiators (never mind radiator covers) suggested one didn't have to worry about the type of paint used. Others have found no problem using bog-standard wood paints.
I would usually get them to mix me a pot up, but I already have nearly a full pot of the exact colour I want. I want it to be the same colour as the fireplace.
Thanks for answering the question regarding fire hazard. I know it sounded stupid, but I would only be worrying about it all night if I thought there was any kind of risk.
Best get on. Thanks again :-)
Thanks for answering the question regarding fire hazard. I know it sounded stupid, but I would only be worrying about it all night if I thought there was any kind of risk.
Best get on. Thanks again :-)
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