PlastiKote White Satin Radiator Spray Paint Aerosol - 400ml

This PlastiKote White Satin Radiator Spray Paint Aerosol is a quick way to smarten up dated radiators, pipes and towel rails with a soft, even white satin finish, no brush or roller needed. As a heat resistant radiator paint, it is designed to keep looking good under the everyday temperature swings of central heating.

Key Features

• Aerosol format sprays on evenly with no brush marks, drips or stray bristles
• Covers approx. 2-2.5m² per 400ml can, coverage varies by surface and application
• Dries to the touch in around 15-20 minutes, so recoats don't take long
• Formulated to resist the heat a working radiator produces without cracking or yellowing
• Reaches steel and cast iron radiators, pipes, towel rails and tight spots behind radiators that a brush struggles with
• White satin finish keeps a soft, low-glare sheen that resists scuffs
• Handy for both full radiator repaints and smaller touch-up jobs

How to Use

• Get the surface ready: remove grease, dust and loose or flaking paint. Lightly abrade a glossy existing finish with fine sandpaper so the new coat keys in properly, treat any rust, and prime patches of bare metal.
• Protect the surrounding area: mask the wall, skirting, floor and any nearby pipework before you start spraying.
• Shake and spray: shake the aerosol well for a full minute, then spray from roughly 25-30cm away using slow, overlapping passes. Two or three light coats give a better finish than one thick, drip-prone coat.
• Let each coat dry: wait until a coat is touch dry, typically 15-20 minutes, before spraying the next.
• Leave to cure: give the finish 24-48 hours to fully cure before putting the heating back on.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you paint radiators?

Yes, radiators can be repainted as often as needed, provided a paint made for the job is used. Ordinary wall paint is not designed to cope with the heat a radiator produces, so a heat resistant radiator paint such as this spray gives a longer-lasting result.

How do you paint behind a radiator?

Protect the wall with masking paper, then angle the can into the gap behind the radiator and spray in short, controlled bursts, working in sections from top to bottom. Where space is very limited, taking the radiator off its brackets can make the job easier.

Why is my radiator rusting on the outside?

Surface rust often appears where the original paint has chipped or worn through, exposing bare metal to moisture in the air. Treating the rust and applying a fresh, heat resistant radiator paint helps protect the metal and stop the problem spreading.

How to strip paint from a radiator?

Loose, cracked or heavily built-up paint can be removed using a suitable paint stripper or by sanding back with abrasive paper, always following the product's safety instructions and working in a ventilated space. Clean off any dust before repainting.

Can you use emulsion on radiators?

Wall emulsion is not formulated to withstand the heat a radiator generates and can crack, flake or smell when warmed. A dedicated radiator paint, like this satin spray, is the more durable option.

What paint for a radiator gives the best finish?

A spray-applied radiator enamel such as this one tends to give a smoother, more even finish than a brush, since it avoids brush marks and reaches into ridges and panel detailing more easily.