Rustoleum White Gloss Radiator Spray Paint - 400ml

Rustoleum White Gloss Radiator Enamel Aerosol delivers a smooth, high-gloss white finish on radiators, pipes and towel rails straight from this 400ml spray can. Rustoleum radiator paint is a popular choice for a fast, even spray-on finish with no brush marks, which makes it especially handy for column radiators, grilles and other awkward shapes. It's formulated to withstand the heat and everyday knocks a working radiator takes, while keeping its glossy shine.

Key Features

• Spray-on radiator enamel giving a smooth, high-gloss white finish with no brush marks
• Even coverage on hard-to-brush areas, ideal for column radiators, grilles and pipework
• Approx. coverage of 1 to 1.5m² per 400ml can (single coat), depending on surface and technique
• Touch dry in approx. 15 to 20 minutes, recoatable in approx. 1 hour
• Typically heat resistant to around 120 to 130°C once fully cured, so it copes with everyday radiator heat
• Good gloss and colour retention over time, resisting yellowing with normal use
• Suitable for steel and cast iron radiators, copper and steel pipework, and towel rails

How to Use

• Turn the radiator off and allow it to cool completely before you start
• Clean the surface to remove dust, grease and any loose debris
• Lightly key any old glossy paint with fine abrasive paper so the new coat can grip
• Treat any rust spots with a suitable rust treatment before spraying
• Prime any bare metal with a suitable metal primer first
• Mask off the wall and floor around the radiator, and ventilate the room well
• Shake the can thoroughly for 1 to 2 minutes before use and periodically while spraying
• Spray from approx. 25 to 30cm away, using light, even side-to-side passes rather than one heavy coat
• Apply 2 to 3 light coats, allowing approx. 10 to 15 minutes flash-off time between each
• Leave the final coat to fully cure, ideally a few days, before switching the heating back on

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you use Rustoleum radiator spray paint?

Clean and prepare the radiator first, then shake the can well and spray from around 25 to 30cm away in light, even passes, building up colour with two or three thin coats rather than one thick one. Leave a few minutes between coats for the paint to flash off, then let it fully cure before using the heating.

Can you spray paint radiators?

Yes. A spray enamel like this Rustoleum radiator paint is a quick way to get an even, brush-mark-free finish, and it's particularly useful for column radiators, grilles and other shapes that are fiddly to reach with a brush.

Can you paint radiator pipes?

Yes, this spray enamel is suitable for pipework as well as the radiator itself. Mask off the surrounding wall and floor first, and apply the same light, even coats as you would to the radiator.

Is Rustoleum radiator paint any good for a lasting finish?

Rustoleum radiator paint is formulated specifically to cope with the heat and movement of a working radiator, so with good surface preparation and thin, even coats it gives a durable, glossy finish that holds its colour well over time.

How do you paint a radiator?

Turn the radiator off and let it cool, clean off dust and grease, key any old glossy paint with fine abrasive paper, and treat any rust. Then apply this Rustoleum spray enamel in light, even coats, letting each one flash off before the next, and allow a full cure before switching the heating back on.

Do you need special paint for radiators?

Yes. Radiators get hot and expand and contract as the heating cycles on and off, which ordinary paints aren't designed to handle. A purpose-made radiator enamel like this one is formulated to resist that heat and movement without cracking, peeling or yellowing.