Can a radiator become a design statement?

CAN A RADIATOR BECOME A DESIGN STATEMENT?

We’ve realized that trying to hide appliances by painting them white is a mistake… here’s why.

Although appliances have always been the elements that compromise a home’s aesthetics the most, over time manufacturers have been refining their designs to better blend into more harmonious interiors. In this sense, color plays a crucial role. And if you don’t believe us, check out this video.

Radiators are the best example of this: in recent years we’ve seen a simple trend that gives radiators an aesthetic boost — painting them black. A color that makes them stand out, adding a subtle industrial or even vintage feel and, above all, highlighting their presence, functionality and therefore the feeling of warmth.

And this is where WEPRO black Radiator Paint becomes essential. We used it as a sample on a small used radiator with wheels.

INGREDIENTS

WEPRO

• Black Radiator Paint


• Universal Primer


• Multipurpose Paint

Accessories

• Gloves


• Masking tape


• Utility knife

STEPS

1. Clean the entire surface thoroughly to remove dust and dirt.

2. Remove any plastic parts that can be reattached later.

3. Sand rusted areas if necessary and clean them.

4. Mask the areas you don’t want to paint with the radiator paint.

5. Apply the Radiator Paint in thin layers and let dry for a couple of hours.

6. Mask the parts you don’t want to paint with the Multipurpose Paint.

7. Apply a Universal Primer in thin layers and let dry for 15 minutes.

8. Apply the multipurpose paint in thin layers and avoid handling for at least 2 hours.

We filmed this in summer. And now, with winter around the corner, we understand even more that warmth is also designed. If you’d like to get any of these products, don’t forget to check our distributors or points of sale.