Storage Heaters - Paint them?

jessicann

Hello all,
I will soon be moving into a place with electrical storage heaters. Some of them are in rather bad condition - I just wondered if you can paint them? (This is potentially a very silly question - I just have no idea about DIY:rotfl: ). If not, does anyone have any tips for cleaning them/covering them? I cannot afford to replace them, but they aren't very attractive to look at!

Belnahua

I don't see it being a problem if you use radiator paint, which can stand higher temperatures. But let the paint fully cure before you turn them on again.

Inactive

I have sprayed the front of one of mine that got a nasty scratch, I used an aerosol from Homebase.

phill99

If the paint is just faded, you could buy some 'T Cut' which is a cutting compound that thge motor trade uses to remove haze etc off car paintwork. I've used it on an old fridge and it brought it up a treat. You can buy it at any car spares shop, Halfords etc.

jessicann

Thank you!

karen_123

i painted all my storage heaters and got a very nice finish.
you must sand them down well.
i used b&q everywhere paint and a small foam roller.
make sure you leave time to dry between coats.
using the foam roller means you apply a thin even layer of paint and it takes only a short time to dry.
the paint does not blister and the finish is great.
this is a cost effective way of revamping heaters.
i would advise you NOT to use gloss paint.
hope you are happy with the results

jessicann

Thanks everyone you've been all very helpful! I'll give the paint a go when I move in methinks...thanks everyone!

DickDastardly_2

What's been said above! I dismantled mine completely, re-wired them and painted them before rebuilding and they look like new. I lightly sanded the original wood-effect (yuk!) finish to privde a key for the paint before very lightly brushing on satin white radiator paint. I did this with the covers laying flat on a workbench to avoid runs and allow the paint to settle the brushmarks out as it dried. Once dry, I masked up the main body and the sprayed the top section satin silver with aerosol radiator paint. I let them dry fully for a few days before refitting and left them a week or more before applying heat gently at first.

There has been no yellowing or flaking and they still look great! Just be patient and if you mess up, calm down then sand back and try again. Good luck!

tonibadger

hi!! did the b&q paint work on the heaters?

anyone else have a suggestion? i have a badly scratched heater and i am moving out soon (rented)

Thanks!