How to Paint a Cast-Iron Radiator

In this video, This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey explains how to paint a cast iron radiator.


Steps:

1 Have the old paint blasted off the radiator by a professional refinisher.
2 Wipe the radiator clean of all dust and dirt.
3 Spray an even coat of primer onto all surfaces of the radiator, including in between the sections.
4 Once the primer is dry to the touch, spray on an enamel paint topcoat.