Painting copper pipes

[rocketmanbkk]

Friends

Following on from yesters 'hell of a day' I need to do some boxing in but also need to paint the pipes under the rad (or when I docorate it'll look rubbish).

It is just an undercoat and gloss or are there other paints needed, I don't want them peeling!!!

Cheers all.

 

[leelister6]

If there's a load of paint on the pipes, another fiver goes on the bill! Howsabout wire wool then a scotchguard pad then some brasso. Looks lovely in my opinion (and a fiver cheaper!LOL)

 

[nimrod]

Have used white plastic covers for years and no they don't bend but do eventually go yellow and distort after a few years, however they're simple to replace. I've found that some are better than others in terms of life-span, I've tried B&Q and Homebase products, but cant say which has been better. I certainly no longer paint pipes, as when redecorating later the old paint cracks and is a devil to make good. IMV Painting is best avoided.

 

[Guest123]

If you must use a plastic cover, use a length of plastic overflow pipe over 15mm copper and slit it so that it can be opened up and wrapped on the pipe.