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Can you paint over gas copper pipes?

SMW87
SMW87 Posts: 94 Forumite
in In my home (includes DIY) MoneySaving
We have gas copper pipes leading to our boiler in the utility room. Is it safe to paint over these (leaving labels)?

Thanks

S

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  • Grenage
    Grenage Posts: 3,222 Forumite
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    Yes it's fine; you won't harm the copper.
  • daveyjp
    daveyjp Posts: 14,161 Forumite
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    Yes, but use metal paint.
  • southcoastrgi
    southcoastrgi Posts: 6,298 Forumite
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    Doesn't need to be metal paint
    I'm only here while I wait for Corrie to start.

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  • phil24_7
    phil24_7 Posts: 1,535 Forumite
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    I used radiator paint on mine and they still look perfect after 3.5 years.
  • cyclonebri1
    cyclonebri1 Posts: 12,827 Forumite
    Mine are just done in emulsion, even the ones with insulation near the boiler, saves trying to avoid them:D
    I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.

    Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)

    Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed
  • SMW87
    SMW87 Posts: 94 Forumite
    thanks folks :D
  • Gloomendoom
    Gloomendoom Posts: 16,551 Forumite
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    I marked mine with gas warning tape because otherwise they are indistinguishable from the water pipes.
  • cyclonebri1
    cyclonebri1 Posts: 12,827 Forumite
    That's irrelevant to painting though??
    I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.

    Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)

    Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed
  • marleyboy
    marleyboy Posts: 16,698 Forumite
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    My copper pipes were painted using emulsion paint, the same paint used on the walls, in order to mask the pipes. Two years later and they still look as good.
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