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What color to paint a cast iron radiator and when is it best to do it: the intricacies of repair
20.06.2023 16:21
A heating radiator is also an element of the interior, especially when it comes to old cast iron batteries.
Modern aluminum or bimetallic products are no less functional, they do not need to be painted, and they last longer, but it is cast iron ones that create a special coziness.
Let's figure out what color and when is best to paint a heating device.
What to paint with
Modern manufacturers of paints and varnishes offer a type of product for radiators. This paint is characterized by high heat resistance.
There is acrylic or alkyd enamel.
Such enamels do not turn yellow, dry quickly and have almost no smell. Alkyd can turn yellow, but it does not crack. In addition, alkyd can be applied over old paint.
What color
Usually, batteries are painted to match the color of the walls.
An excellent solution is to paint the radiator in the color of the window sill and window frames.
However, black radiators are now in fashion, but you shouldn’t think that this will make your apartment warmer.
You can also choose a bright contrasting color. This is usually how modern interiors are decorated.
More complex techniques, such as gradients, are also used, and in a child’s room you can give your imagination free rein.
When to paint
If you do repaint the radiator, it is better to do it in the summer, when the heating is turned off.
If you paint in winter, the paint will dry quickly on hot radiators. This will leave scuffs, smudges and other unsightly marks.
