Radiator paint looks awful - why ?

[janmk]

My husband has painted a radiator in or house and the paint effect is anything but smooth ! Anyone had this happen / know where we might have gone wrong ?

[greyvix]

Was the radiator turned off during and after painting? They are tricky, as the grooving produces runs unless you keep going over it.

[PigletJohn]

Do you mean dirt? Rust? Cracks? Brushmarks?

[janmk]

Yes it was turned off - really bad brush marks.... :-(

[albertswearengen]

How many coats of paint have you done. You will probably need 2 or 3 to get a good finish.

[janmk]

Only one - it says it should only need one ..,.

[nocake]

I bet he used radiator paint? It's rubbish. I used it once but never again. Use satinwood paint instead. It goes on much better and doesn't smell as much.

[PigletJohn]

brush marks, paint probably too thick, or he brushed and it was already drying.


rub down, wipe clean, and try again. I agree about Satinwood. Thin it a tiny bit if it seems too thick and stir thoroughly.

Two thin coats are better than one thick.

[janmk]

Not sure how easy sanding the lumpy paint will be but will give it a go and maybe try the satin wood !


Thanks x