stripping paint off radiators, how to do it?
Discussion
Instead of buying new radiators (will be doing that in a few months anyway when I remodel the flat) I would like to do a quick job of giving them a quick renovate of shipping and then repainting them.
Can I do that using a standard drill and a wire brush attachment or do standard drills not take them and will I break the drill?
Thought about paint stripper but I think this is too fiddly to do near carpets and Im bound to wreck the carpets so that is out.
I like the idea of a dremel with the wire brush attachment but I think that that is a little small to do such a big job?
Also I would like the solution to be versatile so that I can use it on a 30s banister (think no proper flat surfaces so normal sanding will be a pain) and on the fireplace surround that looks like its been painted over half a dozen times and lost its definition so I would like to bring those back to a nice standard too.
No Im not willing to remove all the radiators and get them blasted as I already thought of that and want a DIY solution as its only temporary to make it look a bit better than the flaking paint I do have and don't want to simply paint over as it will be noticeable.
Ta for help.
Can I do that using a standard drill and a wire brush attachment or do standard drills not take them and will I break the drill?
Thought about paint stripper but I think this is too fiddly to do near carpets and Im bound to wreck the carpets so that is out.
I like the idea of a dremel with the wire brush attachment but I think that that is a little small to do such a big job?
Also I would like the solution to be versatile so that I can use it on a 30s banister (think no proper flat surfaces so normal sanding will be a pain) and on the fireplace surround that looks like its been painted over half a dozen times and lost its definition so I would like to bring those back to a nice standard too.
No Im not willing to remove all the radiators and get them blasted as I already thought of that and want a DIY solution as its only temporary to make it look a bit better than the flaking paint I do have and don't want to simply paint over as it will be noticeable.
Ta for help.
Crafty_ said:
erm, sandpaper and a bit of elbow grease ?
Dremel too small, it will take ages.
Drill and wire brush attachment will be fine, but it'll create a hell of a mess. I would advise removing the radiators and doing this elsewhere (like outside) if you want to go this way.
If you don't want to remove them sandpaper will do fine.
Was wanting the drill idea as Im lazy and have no outside to remove them too which is a bDremel too small, it will take ages.
Drill and wire brush attachment will be fine, but it'll create a hell of a mess. I would advise removing the radiators and doing this elsewhere (like outside) if you want to go this way.
If you don't want to remove them sandpaper will do fine.
h living in a 2nd floor flat.Plus with sand paper it will be difficult to get into all the awkward sections and take hours to remove the masses of layers of paint.
Sheets Tabuer said:
Why do you want to strip them, radiators should be painted in enamel radiator paint, there is no need to strip them.
A tub is about £10
Paint is flaking off so want to have all the paint as a smooth layer rather than being able to see several layers of paint when done.A tub is about £10
Simpo Two said:
jas xjr said:
Nitromors. Quick and easy. Remove the radiator first. Easy peasy
Nitromors for me too. But as it's a 'tart up' I wouldn't remove them, just put plenty of newspaper underneath. And leave all the windows open for ventilation.Might have a look at that too, was just wanting to incorporate the other jobs like fireplace surround and bannister in the jobs and not convinced nitromors would be enough or at not least without a few gallons of the stuff thanks to the previous owners.
Oh and several of the radiators are in carpeted rooms, which I don't think there is enough paper around and industrial covers to stop it eating everything in sight
Shaolin said:
Du1point8 said:
Instead of buying new radiators (will be doing that in a few months anyway when I remodel the flat)
A few months? Just put up with it, I wouldn't bother messing about with something I'm going to chuck.jas xjr said:
Having said all that I would look at how much a new radiator is vs stripping and painting the old ones
No point the new radiators will be in different locations and different styles...The flat is being opened up to be open plan and old kitchen is becoming the new double bedroom so want to shift that radiator and the lounge is becoming lounge/dinner and gaining an extra 6 ft of width due to opening up and removing non load baring wall, so its really just something Im fed up of looking at at the moment.
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