Rustins Black Satin Radiator Paint Enamel - 500ml

Black radiator paint continues to be one of the most requested finishes for updating a room, and this Rustins Quick Dry black satin enamel covers a larger radiator or two smaller ones from a single 500ml tin. It's brush-applied, dries quickly between coats and is formulated to cope with the heat radiators produce every day, giving a smart satin sheen that's easy to keep looking clean.

Key Features

• Black satin finish, a popular choice for a modern, contemporary radiator update
• Quick drying formula so radiators are back in use sooner
• Brush application for precise control around panels, valves and pipework
• Heat resistant enamel developed specifically for radiators, pipes and towel rails
• Suitable for steel and cast iron radiators as well as metal pipework
• 500ml tin, a practical size for a large radiator or two smaller radiators

How to Use

Clean the radiator thoroughly to remove dust, grease and any flaking paint. If the existing finish is glossy, key it lightly with fine abrasive paper so the new coat adheres properly, then wipe away the dust. Treat any rust and prime bare metal before painting.

Stir well, then brush on in thin, even coats, working from the top of the radiator down and following the panel lines. Black shows brush marks more readily than lighter colours, so keep strokes even and avoid overloading the brush.

Two thin coats generally give the deepest, most even black finish. This is a quick drying enamel rather than a one coat product.

Allow the recoat time on the tin to pass between coats, and let the full cure time pass before switching the heating back on.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need special paint for radiators, or will normal paint do?

Ordinary wall paint or standard gloss isn't designed to withstand the heat radiators generate and can discolour, soften or peel over time. A dedicated radiator enamel like this one is formulated specifically to cope with that heat and give a durable, long-lasting finish.

Can you paint a radiator black?

Yes, black is a popular and practical colour for radiators. A dedicated black radiator enamel like this one is formulated to cope with the heat a radiator produces, unlike ordinary wall paint, and gives a durable, even finish.

Is black radiator paint a good idea?

Black radiators have become a popular interior design choice, working particularly well as a feature against lighter walls or in industrial-style and contemporary rooms. Because black shows dust and marks slightly more than white, radiators in high traffic areas may need wiping down a little more often, but the finish itself is just as hard-wearing.

My radiator has rusty patches, can I still paint it black?

Yes, but treat the rust first. Remove any loose or flaking rust with fine abrasive paper, apply a suitable metal primer to the bare areas, and make sure the surface is clean and dry before applying this enamel, so the new finish adheres properly and lasts.

How many coats of black radiator paint do I need?

Two thin, even coats generally give the best depth of colour and the most even, durable finish, especially with darker shades like black where a single coat can look patchy over an old lighter colour.

Is this radiator paint suitable for pipes as well as the radiator itself?

Yes, it's suitable for metal pipework and towel rails as well as steel and cast iron radiators, giving a consistent black satin finish throughout.