Painting Baseboard Heaters? Here's What You Need to Know

This is weird; our number one competitor is spray paint.

Painting old, rusty, dinged-up, and dented baseboard heaters is is a go-to renovation move. Our reps regularly discuss the pros and cons of painting baseboard heaters. In fact, painting may be the best option. Let's examine the details to we'll help you figure out what to do with your old baseboard heater covers.

So lets consider a few realities. Baseboarders aren't cheap. But they do offer the best solution available for an update. They are: 

  • The best looking cover available
  • The best warranty in the industry
  • The best fit for all types of baseboard heaters
  • Easy to order
  • Easy to install
  • Come with the best expert customer service

Sometimes however, twenty-odd bucks a foot isn't economically feasible. So the next best solution is to renew the heaters lease on life by giving them a paint job.

There are a good number of videos on the internet that go step by step on the repainting process. I will not try to one-up these excellent productions. Instead here are the important points that should always be considered when painting baseboard heater covers.

 

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  • Type of paint: Latex (water based means easy clean-up and fast drying) or Enamel (oil based) is your choice. Special high-heat paint is not necessary for hot water baseboard heaters.
  • Most important thing to remember: Proper surface preparation. The painting part is just the finishing touch. The real work is getting the old steel surfaces ready for paint. If you have any plans for the next few days - cancel them.
  • Primer coat: Kids or pets going to walk on these things? If yes, primer is an absolute must.
  • Longevity: A paint job will only last about as long as the original factory paint did before it rusted. For bathroom baseboard heaters, it's often an annual tradition.
  • Results: Do expect a big improvement. You'll be surprised how this one small update impacts the entire room.

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