{"id":229,"date":"2010-03-01T08:56:42","date_gmt":"2010-03-01T08:56:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.propertydecorating.co.uk\/blog\/?p=229"},"modified":"2010-03-01T08:56:42","modified_gmt":"2010-03-01T08:56:42","slug":"how-to-paint-a-radiator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.propertydecorating.co.uk\/blog\/?p=229","title":{"rendered":"How to paint a radiator"},"content":{"rendered":"

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How to paint a radiator<\/h1>\n

To paint a radiator firstly turn it off and let it go cold if it has been in use. Once the radiator is cool your ready to begin.<\/p>\n

Firstly give the old paint on the radiator a \u2018key\u2019 for the new paint to adhere to, basically this means give the radiator a light rub down with a fine to medium grit abrasive such as sand or glass paper. You could also use wet and dry.<\/p>\n

Next, dust off the radiator or wipe it over with a damp cloth to remove and dust. You are now ready to start painting.<\/p>\n

It is advisable to lay a dustsheet under the radiator to catch any spills, splashes etc.<\/p>\n

Where to start?<\/h2>\n

I normally paint the ends first, painting around the bleed valve end then the other end.
\nLoad the brush with paint and paint the first three or four flutes (the indented parts) at the top and the bottom ensuring they are covered well.<\/p>\n

Next paint the first few flutes from top to bottom, then with an unloaded brush, brush from top to bottom spreading the paint over evenly.<\/p>\n

Depending on how big the radiator is you can paint all the flutes and then the top and bottom of the radiator. If the radiator is big or if you work slowly it is better to do a few flutes and then work the top and bottom along as you go.<\/p>\n

When you have worked your way along the entire length of the radiator go back and check for any runs, normally at the bottom of the flutes, if there are any runs simply brush them out with an unloaded brush.<\/p>\n

Finally, stand back and admire your work!<\/p>\n

Please note that when you do turn the radiator on again it will give off a smell, this is the paint and is normal, the smell will go after the radiator has been on a few times and the paint is fully cured. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

How to paint a radiator To paint a radiator firstly turn it off and let it go cold if it has been in use. Once the radiator is cool your ready to begin. Firstly give the old paint on the radiator a \u2018key\u2019 for the new paint to adhere to, basically this means give the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[358,411],"class_list":["post-229","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-tips","tag-paint","tag-radiator"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t