Modern industry offers many options for acrylic paints for radiators

What are the battery paint requirements?

The most important requirement is thermal stability, since batteries are a design whose temperature can be quite high. In addition, the paint should be:

• safe. The composition should not include harmful substances that, when heated, can evaporate and cause allergies and diseases of the upper respiratory tract in humans;
• resistant to abrasion. When processing batteries in such rooms where a lot of people pass near them, this is an important factor;
• easy to apply. It is difficult enough to work with enamel, which unevenly lays down or reaches for a brush;
• quick drying. This is an important property when painting batteries in a residential area.

Paint for radiators must be resistant, safe and quick-drying.

As for resistance to heat, this parameter is indicated on the package with the composition - 80 °, 120 °, 160 °, etc. For radiators, it is better to choose a paint with higher rates.

Important! One more condition can be added to this list - the paint for radiators must be odorless.

Previously, almost all compounds had their own specific “aroma”, especially nitro paints, now such substances are quite affordable and can be bought at any store.

The benefits of acrylics for radiators

Acrylic paints consist of:

• a binder (acrylic resin), which, after drying, retains pigments;
• pigment - fine dry powder, which gives color to the paint;
• solvent - organic matter or ordinary water;
• filler - a pigment of a larger fraction, it adds viscosity to the composition and gives other properties;
• auxiliary additives.

The main and indisputable advantage of acrylic paints is safety

Since the basis of such paints can be water, they are also called water-dispersion. After application to the surface, the moisture evaporates, leaving a strong polymer film, which is a colorful layer. Water formulations are odorless and do not emit harmful substances into the air, so safety can be called the main and indisputable advantage of acrylic paints.

In addition, acrylic compositions have such advantages:

1. They dry quickly and cannot be damaged by ordinary surface washing.
2. They have increased resistance to damage, do not lose brightness over time.
3. They combine well with other types of paints and hold well on different materials, which is important when processing batteries and pipes made of dissimilar metals.
4. Some types of acrylic coloring compounds, contrary to the rules, can be applied to a warm surface.

You can purchase paint that gives a matte finish, semi-gloss or gloss. The first is considered not very practical, since more dust is collected on it. For the glossy version, the surface must be prepared with special care, otherwise the coating will emphasize all the defects.

Acrylic paints are highly resistant to damage, without losing their brightness over time.

This paint is universal, it is suitable for processing radiators from any metal: steel, cast iron, copper. It can be applied in several layers, depending on the color intensity.

Note! As a rule, in the manufacturer’s catalog the paint is listed as base, that is, white. But it is not necessary to paint the battery in this familiar shade, tinting service is available at points of sale, thanks to which you can get the original shade.

What paint to choose: popular brands and brands

The market offers both domestic paints and products of foreign brands. Among the latter, Finnish and German brands are popular.

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It is not necessary to paint the battery in the usual shade, a tinting service is available for sale, thanks to which you can get the original shade.

Any of these paints (except for aerosol) can be applied in several ways - with a brush, roller or using a spray gun. When choosing which paint to paint the batteries in the kitchen or bathroom, it is better to pay attention to compositions that are resistant to high levels of humidity.

How much is acrylic paint for a radiator

The cost of the compositions depends on the manufacturer, first of all, as well as on their properties. Imported paints will be more expensive, but this does not mean that relatively cheap domestic ones are much worse.

Of great importance is the consumption of substance per 1m² and her hiding power. More expensive paint with lower consumption can be much cheaper than cheaper paint, which needs to be spent more.

The cost of paint depends on the manufacturer, as well as its properties

You can compare the most popular paints by examining the table.

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How to paint a radiator

Work on updating the appearance of the battery consists of several stages:

• removal of the old coating;
• surface cleaning from dust and rust;
• degreasing and primer;
• painting.

When painting the radiator, it is important to follow all stages of preparation

Of course, it is best to completely remove the old layer from the radiator using a grinder with an abrasive nozzle or chemicals. A primer is a prerequisite for most paints, otherwise you should not count on the durability of the coating. In addition, it is rather difficult to put exactly the composition on the “bare” metal.

If the old paint is tight, there are no blisters, chips, deep cracks, then you can simply block it with a new one. Many acrylic paints allow you to do this without problems, however, in most cases this applies only to alkyd compounds. The manufacturer sets out information about the rules for using paint on the packaging.

Important! Regardless of which tool is used for painting, you should only move from top to bottom so that accidental drips do not spoil the coating.

You need to choose high-quality brushes so that the hairs do not fall out. The diameter of the spray nozzle is determined based on the data in the composition instructions.

Acrylic paints dry quickly, have no smell and do not lose color for a long time

Acrylic paints are an ideal solution for updating the appearance of a heating radiator. They are odorless, dry very quickly and do not lose their original color for a long time. It’s easy to work with them, even an unqualified painter can apply quality coating.