How to Paint a Baseboard Heater
Ever wondered if you can paint a baseboard heater? The answer is: YES. If you’ve got a rusty or old baseboard heater in need of a fresh, clean update, we’re here to help.TESTIMONIALS
Painting a baseboard heater doesn’t take much time or product; in fact, because most baseboard heaters don’t get above 200 °F, you don’t even need heat-resistant paint.
Read on for answers to common questions and the steps you need to upgrade your baseboard heater with a fresh coat of paint.
Prep Your Space
- Turn the baseboard heater off before you start painting.
- Open a window for good ventilation. You can also wear a dust mask for protection against fumes or sanding dust.
- Put on protective eyewear for safety.
- Place a drop cloth on the floor around your project space.
- Tape off the wall border near your baseboard heater if you’re not disassembling it.
Prime the Baseboard Heater
- To prime and paint a baseboard heater, we recommend using a small paintbrush or a 4- to 6-inch fine-finish roller.
- Apply an even coat of ULTRA SPEC HPD.TM. ACRYLIC METAL PRIMER to the baseboard heater cover.
- Allow the primer to dry.www.manuelzpaintinghomeimprovementinc
Paint the Baseboard Heater
- Because most baseboard heaters don’t get above 200 °F, you don’t need to use special heat-resistant paint. While most interior acrylic paints like REGAL SELECT OR BEEN INTERIOR PAINT will work well on a baseboard heater, especially if there is no rust, we recommend using ULTRA SPEC D.T.M. ACRYLIC PAINT for excellent rust inhibition and protection against corrosion.
- With a paintbrush or roller, apply an even coat of Ultra Spec HP D.T.M. Acrylic paint to all exterior surfaces of the baseboard heater.
Let Dry and Apply a Second Coat
- After waiting for the paint’s maximum recoat time, apply an even second coat of paint to the baseboard heater the same way you did the first.
- Be sure to wait until the paint is dry enough to handle, before putting the baseboard heater back together and turning it on.
- For specific details about any Benjamin Moore product you use, including recoat and dry times, consult the back of the can and the product’s
