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Can I use radiator gloss on wood?
Yes, you certainly can. If the old paint is flaking quite badly then remove as much as possible of the old paint before repainting. You can sand it down to remove the old paint.
What paint can you use on wood?
Acrylic, oil-based and alkyd paints can all be used to transform your interior wood surfaces. Whether you’re after a matte, glossy or satin finish, or even a modern gold effect, interior wood paints are inexpensive and offer great results.
Can you use car paint on wood?
Registered. I did an ‘A’ level that involved spraying on wood. We used Halfords sprays throughout, and it worked very well. Basically lots of prep using the yellow filler primer spray first, lots of rubbing smooth with fine wet and dry and spraying with primer, repeating this until there is a very good smooth base.
Can I use water based paint on a radiator?
Water based paints are fine on radiators btw. You can then paint the radiator with solvent-based paints like Dulux Satinwood or Dulux Non-Drip Gloss. Once painted you should allow the paint to fully dry before turning the radiator on again.
Can I put gloss on a radiator?
Look for any paint designed for wood or metal such as gloss, satin or eggshell. For best results, a radiator should be painted in a specific order.
Do you need to paint a radiator before painting it?
If you want to brighten up a room by painting it a colour, but don’t want your radiator to stand out like a sore thumb, you can paint it to match your colour-scheme. Before painting radiators you should make sure they are completely cold before you start.
What kind of paint to use on wood?
First decide on the finish that you want on your wood or metal work – either gloss which has a high sheen, satin which is more subtle and gives a muted, mid-sheen finish or eggshell which has a low sheen.
What should I do if I remove my radiator?
If you removed the radiator, re-attach it correctly once everything is dry. Clean up your paintbrushes, if you’ve used a water-based satinwood paint then this is easily down with water. For oil-based you will need a tougher solvent such as white spirit to remove the paint.
What kind of primer to use on a radiator?
You will need to use either a metal primer or specialist radiator primer first to ensure that any bare or rusted areas are protected, and to give a good base for subsequent coats to adhere to. Use an anti-corrosive primer if you have a few rust spots, as it will help to stop the rust from getting any worse.