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Holly Cockburn

Can you paint a radiator with emulsion? DIY experts weigh in

Living room with painted black radiator.

Radiators are an essential component of a home (especially in the UK winters) but they can often disrupt a design scheme, which might lead you to wanting to paint it for a refresh. If you're looking to match it to the colour of your walls, you'll likely be wondering whether you can paint a radiator with emulsion, too. 

With radiators heating up and cooling down, you need to be more careful with the paint choice so that it doesn't chip and flake off. Knowing how to paint a radiator is simple and easy DIY to achieve with a little guidance, so all that's left to do is choose the right paint that will give you perfect results. 

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