Ronseal White Satin One Coat Radiator Paint - 250ml

Ronseal One Coat Radiator Paint in white satin gives you genuine one-coat coverage straight from the tin, so there's no need for a separate undercoat when you're painting radiators, pipes or towel rails. This 250ml tin suits a single radiator or a couple of smaller ones, and the soft satin finish sits nicely between a flat matt and a full gloss. It's brush-applied, dries quickly and is built to withstand the heat a radiator puts out day to day.

Key Features

• Genuine one coat coverage, no undercoat needed on most previously painted radiators
• White satin finish, a soft sheen that's less stark than gloss and hides minor surface imperfections
• Brush application for full control around radiator panels, valves and pipework
• Fast touch dry time so rooms are back in use sooner
• Heat resistant formula developed specifically for radiators, pipes and towel rails
• Suitable for steel and cast iron radiators as well as metal pipework
• 250ml tin, ideal for a single radiator or smaller items

How to Use

Clean the radiator to remove dust, grease and any loose or flaking material. If the existing paint is glossy, key it lightly with fine abrasive paper so the new coat has something to grip, then wipe away the dust. Treat any rust spots and prime any bare metal before painting.

Stir well before use. Apply with a good quality brush in thin, even strokes, working from the top of the radiator down and following the direction of the panel ribs.

This is a genuine one coat product on most surfaces already painted in a similar colour. If you're covering a strong dark colour, changing colour dramatically, or painting bare or heavily patched metal, a light second coat will give the most even, durable finish.

Allow the paint to touch dry before deciding whether a second coat is needed, and leave the full cure time to pass before turning the heating back on.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Ronseal One Coat Radiator Paint really only need one coat?

On radiators already painted in a similar or lighter shade, one even coat is normally enough for full opacity and a durable finish. If you're covering a much darker colour, painting bare metal, or want maximum durability, a light second coat is worth adding, and thin, even coats always look better than one thick one.

How do you paint a radiator with this product?

Turn the heating off and let the radiator cool fully. Clean off dust and grease, lightly key any glossy old paint with fine abrasive paper, and treat any rust before you start. Stir the paint well, then brush it on in thin, even strokes following the line of the radiator panels, working from the top down.

Can you paint radiators with normal wall paint or emulsion instead?

Ordinary wall emulsion isn't designed to cope with the heat a radiator gives off and can discolour, soften or peel over time. A dedicated radiator enamel like this one is formulated to withstand that heat and give a much longer-lasting finish.

How long does radiator paint take to dry?

This one coat formula is normally touch dry within a couple of hours, though this depends on room temperature and ventilation. If you're applying a second coat, leave a few hours between coats, and always allow the full cure time on the tin to pass before turning the heating back on.

Can I paint behind the radiator as well?

Yes, and it's worth doing if the wall behind is visible or previously unpainted. A long-handled radiator brush or roller makes it easier to reach behind the panel without removing the radiator from the wall.

Is this radiator paint suitable for pipes and towel rails too?

Yes, it's suitable for metal pipework and towel rails as well as steel and cast iron radiators, giving a consistent satin finish across all the heating in a room.