PlastiKote Magnolia Satin Radiator Spray Paint - 400ml

PlastiKote Magnolia Satin Radiator Spray Paint gives radiators, pipes and towel rails a smooth, even magnolia satin finish straight from the can. This heat resistant radiator spray paint is formulated to cope with the temperature changes of central heating without cracking or discolouring, making it a quick way to refresh a tired radiator without reaching for a brush.

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 for an even, brush-mark-free finish
• Suitable for steel and cast iron radiators, pipes, towel rails and hard-to-reach areas behind radiators
• Non-yellowing magnolia satin colour that holds its finish over time
• No drips, no brush marks and no stray bristles, just a smooth sprayed coat

How to Use

• Prepare the surface: wipe down the radiator to remove grease, dust and any flaking paint. If the existing finish is glossy, key it lightly with fine abrasive paper so the new coat can grip. Treat any rust spots and prime bare metal before spraying, and mask the wall, floor and surrounding pipework.
• Ventilate: spray in a well-ventilated room and, where possible, with the heating off and the radiator cool.
• Apply: shake the can thoroughly for at least a minute. Hold it upright around 25-30cm from the surface and spray in a steady, sweeping motion. Build colour with several thin, even coats rather than one heavy coat to avoid drips and runs.
• Dry between coats: allow each coat to become touch dry, typically 15-20 minutes, before applying the next.
• Cure before use: leave the finish to cure fully, generally 24-48 hours, before switching the heating back on so the paint hardens properly.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you paint a radiator?

Turn the heating off and let the radiator cool, clean the surface, key any glossy old paint with fine abrasive paper and treat rust spots. Mask the surrounding wall and floor, then apply radiator spray paint in several light, even coats rather than one heavy coat, letting each coat go touch dry before the next.

Can you spray paint radiators?

Yes. Aerosol radiator paints like this one are designed specifically for radiators, giving a smooth, brush-mark-free finish that is quicker to apply than brush-on enamel, especially on ridged or panel-style radiators.

How to paint behind a radiator?

Mask the wall behind the radiator with paper or card to protect it, then angle the spray can into the gap and apply light, even bursts rather than one continuous spray. Where access is very tight, some people remove the radiator from its brackets to paint it more easily and refit it once fully cured.

How long does radiator paint take to dry?

This spray paint is typically touch dry within 15-20 minutes of application. Allow the full finish to cure for around 24-48 hours before turning the heating back on so the paint hardens properly and resists marking.

Do you need special paint for radiators?

Yes. Ordinary wall or wood paint is not designed to cope with the heat a radiator generates and can discolour, crack or give off odours when heated. A dedicated heat resistant radiator paint like this one is formulated to withstand those temperatures.

Can you paint radiator pipes as well as the radiator itself?

Yes, this spray paint is also suitable for metal radiator pipes, provided they are cleaned, keyed if previously glossy, and any bare metal is primed first for the best adhesion.