Ronseal White Gloss One Coat Radiator Paint - 250ml

Ronseal White Gloss One Coat Radiator Paint is a brush-on radiator enamel that gives a bright, hard-wearing gloss finish in a single coat on sound, previously painted radiators, guaranteed to stay white. It's a fast way to refresh radiators, pipes and towel rails with a heat resistant paint built for the demands of central heating.

Key Features

• True one coat coverage on sound previously painted surfaces, no undercoat needed
• Guaranteed to stay white and resist yellowing over time
• Touch dry in around 30 minutes, so a room is back in use quickly
• Heat resistant formula designed to withstand the temperatures a working radiator reaches
• Brush application gives full control for cutting in around valves, brackets and pipework
• Resists scuffs and scratches for a durable, easy-clean gloss finish
• Suitable for steel and cast iron radiators, pipes and towel rails

How to Use

• Prepare the surface: make sure the radiator is clean, dry and free of grease and dust. On sound, previously painted radiators in good condition, no primer is generally needed. Bare metal or rusty patches should be treated and primed first, and any loose or flaking paint should be sanded back.
• Protect the area: mask the wall, floor and skirting board, and lay dust sheets underneath and behind the radiator.
• Stir and apply: stir the paint thoroughly before use. Apply a liberal, even coat with a good quality brush, working in manageable sections and brushing out any runs before they set.
• One coat, evenly applied: this is a one coat product on sound surfaces, so aim for full, even coverage rather than a thin layer, as a second coat is not usually needed.
• Dry and cure: allow the paint to become touch dry, typically around 30 minutes, and leave it to cure fully for 24-48 hours before turning the heating back on.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

How to paint a radiator?

Make sure the radiator is clean, dry and free of grease and dust, and check the existing paintwork is sound. Stir this paint well, then brush on a full, even coat, working in sections and brushing out any drips before they set.

Do you need a primer for radiators?

Not on sound, previously painted radiators in good condition, since this one coat formula is designed to go straight over them. Bare metal or areas affected by rust still need treating and priming first for the best result.

Can you paint radiators with gloss paint?

Yes, gloss is a popular finish for radiators, giving a bright, hard-wearing, easy-to-wipe surface. A radiator-specific gloss such as this one is formulated to cope with the heat a radiator produces, unlike standard household gloss.

How long does radiator paint take to dry?

This one coat radiator paint is typically touch dry in around 30 minutes. Leave it to cure fully for 24-48 hours before switching the heating back on so the finish hardens properly.

How to paint behind a radiator?

Use a slim radiator brush or a brush with an angled or long handle to reach behind the radiator, and mask the wall first to protect it. Apply the paint in the same even, full coat as the rest of the radiator.

What is the best paint for radiators?

The best radiator paint is a dedicated heat resistant formula rather than standard wall or wood paint. A one coat radiator gloss like this one also saves time by cutting out the need for a separate undercoat on sound surfaces.