LIKE everything else, radiators should be cleaned before you paint them. Give them a good scrub with a sugar-soap solution or all-purpose cleaner, then wash down with clean water and allow to dry.

Jul 31 2008 | Archive

You can use traditional metal paints on radiators, such as gloss and satinwood. The relatively new paints, which can be used on most surfaces are ideal if you want to match your radiators to your wall colour, but all these paints may not wear well in the long term. The main problem is that some colours, particularly white and cream, tend to yellow over time because of the heat from the radiator. Read