PlastiKote White Satin Radiator Spray Paint - 400ml

PlastiKote White Satin Radiator Spray Paint refreshes radiators, pipes and towel rails with a soft white satin finish, applied straight from the aerosol can with no brush required. Formulated as a heat resistant radiator paint, it is designed to cope with the everyday temperature swings of central heating while staying smooth, even and non-yellowing.

Key Features

• Covers approx. 2-2.5m² per 400ml aerosol can, coverage varies by surface and application
• Touch dry in around 15-20 minutes, ready to recoat once touch dry
• Heat resistant formula suited to the normal temperatures reached by central heating radiators
• Aerosol spray application gives an even coat with no brush marks or drips
• Suitable for steel and cast iron radiators, pipes, towel rails and awkward areas behind radiators
• Non-yellowing white satin finish that stays looking fresh over time
• Quick to apply, ideal for touching up scuffs or repainting a whole radiator

How to Use

• Prepare the surface: wash away grease and dust, then key any glossy existing paint with fine abrasive paper so the new coat bonds well. Treat rust spots and prime bare metal, and mask the wall, floor and pipework you want to protect.
• Ventilate: paint with the heating off and the radiator cool, in a room with good airflow.
• Apply: shake the can thoroughly for a minute before starting. Hold it upright about 25-30cm from the surface and spray with a smooth, sweeping motion, using several light coats rather than one heavy one to prevent runs.
• Dry between coats: let each layer become touch dry, usually 15-20 minutes, before spraying the next.
• Cure fully: leave the finish to cure for around 24-48 hours before turning the heating back on.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I paint a radiator?

Let the radiator cool with the heating off, clean off grease and dust, key any glossy old paintwork and deal with any rust. Mask the surrounding wall and floor, then spray on several thin, even coats of radiator paint, allowing each to go touch dry before the next.

Can you paint radiators with satin paint?

Yes, satin is a popular choice for radiators as it gives a soft sheen that is more forgiving of minor surface imperfections than full gloss, while still being wipeable and durable.

How to paint behind a radiator without taking it off?

Mask the wall directly behind the radiator, then angle the spray can into the gap between the radiator and the wall, applying light bursts in sections. A slim nozzle attachment or careful angling from above and below the radiator helps reach awkward spots.

What paint to use on radiators?

Use a paint specifically formulated for radiators, such as this heat resistant spray enamel, rather than standard wall or wood paint, which is not designed to withstand the heat a radiator generates.

How to get paint off a radiator?

Old, flaking or damaged paint can be removed with a suitable paint stripper or by sanding back with abrasive paper, following the stripper manufacturer's safety guidance. Once the surface is clean, sound and dust-free, it is ready for a fresh coat of radiator paint.

Can you spray paint a radiator without removing it?

Yes, most radiators can be sprayed in place. Mask the wall, floor and pipework carefully, and take extra care to angle the can when spraying close to the wall behind the radiator to avoid overspray.