Can you paint storage heaters?

needhouseadvice

And if so what's the best kind of paint? Radiator paint?

G_M

I wouldn't.

However if you do, yes radiator paint that is designed to handle getting hot!

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davidmcn

In theory I suppose you can, but I don't think I've ever seen examples of it having been done. Might look a bit amateurish compared with the original finish.

needhouseadvice

G_M wrote: »

I wouldn't.

However if you do, yes radiator paint that is designed to handle getting hot!

Post on the 'in your home' forum, or on https://www.diynot.com/diy/forums/decorating/

Oops sorry!

I've inherited some very old and stained ones so anything would be an improvement. Just don't want to somehow put myself at risk.

molerat

Blackfriar brand radiator paint specifically mentions suitable for storage heaters.

needhouseadvice

molerat wrote: »

Blackfriar brand radiator paint specifically mentions suitable for storage heaters.

Thank you!

casper_g

Typical radiators won't get above the temperature of the hot water inside (what, 60°C or so? ) but storage heaters could get hotter. A paint that specifically says it's suitable seems the best bet. If the only alternative is to replace them then you don't have much to lose by trying it, I suppose.

needhouseadvice

casper_g wrote: »

Typical radiators won't get above the temperature of the hot water inside (what, 60°C or so? ) but storage heaters could get hotter. A paint that specifically says it's suitable seems the best bet. If the only alternative is to replace them then you don't have much to lose by trying it, I suppose.

Yes, can't afford to replace right now. Has anyone painted theirs and lived to tell the tale?

martindow

I think I might try T-cut first to see if taking off the surface exposes paint below which looks better. If you do decide to paint them they will need a good sanding to provide a key for the new paint.

knightstyle

A while ago a friend who was a car body repairer took the outer casings from his storage heaters to work, rubbed them down and sprayed them psychedelic colours, well it was the 70s, using Kemitone car paint, they looked great and I often wonder what happened to them.

pinkladyvenus

Yes, can't afford to replace right now. Has anyone painted theirs and lived to tell the tale?

My OH painted our storage heater as some one had stained it badly. He used radiator paint and it was fine really good finish. He took cover of, light sanding then 2 coats sprayed on. We lived in that property for a year after and it still looked as good as new and it was a really old storage heater.