Comments on: How to Paint Baseboard Heaters

By: Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse

Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 01:50:06 +0000

I have been a fan of Rust-Oleum for a long time, so that's what I used. No issues with the paint peeling or anything, but keep in mind that I do not have electric heat. This is a radiant heating system so the baseboards don't get super hot to the touch. If yours do, you might consider the Rust-Oleum high heat enamel paint.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 00:16:57 +0000

Mine are not rusted and I'm wanting to paint our as well. what brands did you use for paint? and since you painted them, have their been any issues with bubbling or peeling of the paint??

By: Tanya from Dans le Townhouse

Tanya from Dans le Townhouse — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 13:05:00 +0000

In reply to Anonymous.

Luckily, ours weren't rusted – they just stuck out aesthetically so painting them was purely for looks.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 10:38:23 +0000

Slip on Baseboarders are the best way to transform ugly old baseboard heaters, but it looks like you've achieved some good temporary results with the paint job before they start rusting again.

By: Kristen

Kristen — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 23:04:35 +0000

In reply to Kristen.

Thank you, Tanya! They are so beautiful!

By: Tanya from Dans le Townhouse

Tanya from Dans le Townhouse — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 10:15:29 +0000

In reply to Kristen.

Thanks! The painting in the dining room is by my Hubby's grandfather, Bert Weir (bertweir.com) who is an artist. He did a lot of our paintings, including the abstracts above the sofa, guest bed and in the office.

By: Kristen

Kristen — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 23:07:09 +0000

I loved this post! I had no idea that baseboard heaters could be painted! 😐 Can I ask where you find all your gorgeous artwork? Especially the one over your dining table. Love it!

By: Tanya from Dans le Townhouse

Tanya from Dans le Townhouse — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 07:37:15 +0000

In reply to kelly.

Thanks so much for sharing your experience!! I didn't want to weigh in on electric baseboard heaters having only done one that is barely used. The high heat paint is great to work with – I used it for my fireplace vents and found it applies smoother than other spray paint. I'm so happy to hear your painting went smoothly and cleaned up quickly.

By: Tanya from Dans le Townhouse

Tanya from Dans le Townhouse — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 07:35:37 +0000

In reply to Stephanie @ Two Zero One.

I wish I'd done it sooner!! It really helped disguise the age of the home even more.

By: kelly

kelly — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 01:40:58 +0000

I painted electric baseboard heaters this summer using heat resistant rustoleum spray paint which comes only in white or black.I found the paint easy to work with – I had one little dribble where I sprayed too much and i cleaned that up with a papertowel and resprayed more lightly and it looked perfectly smooth when it dried. Any little bits of paint i got on the wood floor (oops) came up easily with Goof Off. The white paint really made a huge difference in making the room look cleaner and brighter.