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Hammerite radiator paint
Had a bit of a nightmare with this stuff the last few days. Basically I
rubbed down a rad, primed it. Then put one light coat of hammerite smooth rad enamel. Lef it for the recommended 16 hours dry time. Came to re-coat it and started applying paint, not to much not to little and it ran like a 3 year olds nose. I'm no novice decorator but this is my first rad. From the sounds it sounds like I am using too much paint for it to run buuuut it doesn't spread with any less paint. ....No idea why I think may be rub it down and the rad spray stuff ? very thin coat after thin coat. At this rate it would have been cheaper to buy a new rad and easier. huff... |
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Hammerite radiator paint
On 16/08/11 19:26, Pete wrote:
Had a bit of a nightmare with this stuff the last few days. Basically I rubbed down a rad, primed it. Then put one light coat of hammerite smooth rad enamel. Lef it for the recommended 16 hours dry time. Came to re-coat it and started applying paint, not to much not to little and it ran like a 3 year olds nose. I'm no novice decorator but this is my first rad. From the sounds it sounds like I am using too much paint for it to run buuuut it doesn't spread with any less paint. ...No idea why I think may be rub it down and the rad spray stuff ? very thin coat after thin coat. At this rate it would have been cheaper to buy a new rad and easier. huff... I had a nightmare with radiator paint years ago, so just used normal satin 'gloss' recently, which seems fine. |
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"Chris Bartram" wrote in message ... On 16/08/11 19:26, Pete wrote: Had a bit of a nightmare with this stuff the last few days. Basically I rubbed down a rad, primed it. Then put one light coat of hammerite smooth rad enamel. Lef it for the recommended 16 hours dry time. Came to re-coat it and started applying paint, not to much not to little and it ran like a 3 year olds nose. I'm no novice decorator but this is my first rad. From the sounds it sounds like I am using too much paint for it to run buuuut it doesn't spread with any less paint. ...No idea why I think may be rub it down and the rad spray stuff ? very thin coat after thin coat. At this rate it would have been cheaper to buy a new rad and easier. huff... I had a nightmare with radiator paint years ago, so just used normal satin 'gloss' recently, which seems fine. Hey Chris, I've not heard of satin gloss before whats the deal with that ? Radiator is awful from my first experience and bloody expensive! £11 for the I think 500ml tin It dries soo quickly and run like no mans business, you have to literally put 4 odd really light coat with drying times of 16 hours for it to come out decent. I noticed they sell it in aerosol which is £11 also but it dries 15 minutes a time before you can re-coat which isn't too bad. I'm after a satin flat look for the radiator so wondering if the finish you recommended would give me that as is gloss but also satin ? Last time I touch enamel paint it so tricky to work with. |
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"Chris Bartram" wrote in message ... On 16/08/11 19:26, Pete wrote: Had a bit of a nightmare with this stuff the last few days. Basically I rubbed down a rad, primed it. Then put one light coat of hammerite smooth rad enamel. Lef it for the recommended 16 hours dry time. Came to re-coat it and started applying paint, not to much not to little and it ran like a 3 year olds nose. I'm no novice decorator but this is my first rad. From the sounds it sounds like I am using too much paint for it to run buuuut it doesn't spread with any less paint. ...No idea why I think may be rub it down and the rad spray stuff ? very thin coat after thin coat. At this rate it would have been cheaper to buy a new rad and easier. huff... I had a nightmare with radiator paint years ago, so just used normal satin 'gloss' recently, which seems fine. As it gone wrong at this point so letting it dry and then should I jut flat it with some wet and dry and then top coat with the stuff you recommended ? 2 coats should be fine right ? Sorry about the million questions never touched a rad before. Thats said from a google read the satin gloss is as tough as gloss without the tacky look but the same durable style. Wish new about it a week ago before I glossed the skirting lol but never mind. I should've done a bit more research but its been a while since I decorated just usually matt paint on walls, and gloss everything else. Although I prefer satin finishes but her in doors prefers gloss, I've learned doing as I'm told equals a peaceful life |
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"Pete" wrote in message ... "Chris Bartram" wrote in message ... On 16/08/11 19:26, Pete wrote: Had a bit of a nightmare with this stuff the last few days. Basically I rubbed down a rad, primed it. Then put one light coat of hammerite smooth rad enamel. Lef it for the recommended 16 hours dry time. Came to re-coat it and started applying paint, not to much not to little and it ran like a 3 year olds nose. I'm no novice decorator but this is my first rad. From the sounds it sounds like I am using too much paint for it to run buuuut it doesn't spread with any less paint. ...No idea why I think may be rub it down and the rad spray stuff ? very thin coat after thin coat. At this rate it would have been cheaper to buy a new rad and easier. huff... I had a nightmare with radiator paint years ago, so just used normal satin 'gloss' recently, which seems fine. As it gone wrong at this point so letting it dry and then should I jut flat it with some wet and dry and then top coat with the stuff you recommended ? 2 coats should be fine right ? Sorry about the million questions never touched a rad before. I think you are using the wrong paint.. the best stuff I have found for rads is dulux satinwood. It goes on easy and resists heat. Being a microporous paint it doesn't flake either. I paint them about every five or six years. |
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Hammerite radiator paint
On Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:26:34 +0100, Pete wrote:
Had a bit of a nightmare with this stuff the last few days. Basically I rubbed down a rad, primed it. Then put one light coat of hammerite smooth rad enamel. Lef it for the recommended 16 hours dry time. Came to re-coat it and started applying paint, not to much not to little and it ran like a 3 year olds nose. I'm no novice decorator but this is my first rad. From the sounds it sounds like I am using too much paint for it to run buuuut it doesn't spread with any less paint. ...No idea why I think may be rub it down and the rad spray stuff ? very thin coat after thin coat. At this rate it would have been cheaper to buy a new rad and easier. huff... The radiator I can see from here looks pretty OK. Last painted several years ago and has hardly changed since. Paint? Oh yes. Emulsion. Same as walls. Small roller. -- Rod |
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Hammerite radiator paint
On 16/08/2011 21:32, dennis@home wrote:
[...] the best stuff I have found for rads is dulux satinwood. Seconded. It flows out well, leaving no brush marks, IME. Being a microporous paint I don't think so - it's for indoor use only. -- Andy |
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Hammerite radiator paint
On 16/08/11 19:26, Pete wrote:
Had a bit of a nightmare with this stuff the last few days. Basically I rubbed down a rad, primed it. Then put one light coat of hammerite smooth rad enamel. Lef it for the recommended 16 hours dry time. Came to re-coat it and started applying paint, not to much not to little and it ran like a 3 year olds nose. I'm no novice decorator but this is my first rad. From the sounds it sounds like I am using too much paint for it to run buuuut it doesn't spread with any less paint. ...No idea why I think may be rub it down and the rad spray stuff ? very thin coat after thin coat. At this rate it would have been cheaper to buy a new rad and easier. huff... I've used the hammerite spray radiator paint and never had a problem. and I'm crap at decorating... |
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"Andy Wade" wrote in message ... On 16/08/2011 21:32, dennis@home wrote: [...] the best stuff I have found for rads is dulux satinwood. Seconded. It flows out well, leaving no brush marks, IME. Being a microporous paint I don't think so - it's for indoor use only. Damn I should have checked for futher replies before going to b&q. I bought crown satinwood pure brilliant white (non drip). The b&q paint bod said its a little thicker as its non drip but identical to the dulux stuff. ....hmm contemplating returning it for the dulux as it seems you guys have had a result with it. I don;t fancy rubbing the damn thing down again. |
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