How to Re-Paint an Old Radiator Cover | Ask This Old House
Ask This Old House painter, Mauro Henrique demonstrates how to safely repaint a radiator cover that tested positive for lead paint.
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Time: 2-3 hours
Cost: $120+
Skill Level: Beginner (no lead present) / Professional (lead present)
Tools:
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Before doing any work on a house built before 1978, Mauro recommends testing for lead paint. The test kit he used was a LeadCheck Swap, which is manufactured by 3M (https://www.3m.com/). The test comes with easy-to-follow instructions.
Because the radiator cover tested positive for lead paint, Mauro had to switch to a full lead protocol, which any certified contractor will know how to execute. Since it’s easier to work outside, Mauro moved the work area outside and protected it with plastic drop cloths. Then, he and the homeowner wore goggles, gloves, coverall suits, booties, and an N100 respirator. This PPE can be found at most home centers as individual pieces, and they sometimes come in a full kit. For this project, Mauro and the homeowner used Supertuff Lead-Based Paint Protection Kits, which are manufactured by Trimaco (https://trimaco.com/).
For paint, Mauro used Ecos Radiator Paint in White (0000) (https://www.ecospaints.net/). He applied it using a foam roller and a brush, which can both be found at any home center or paint store.
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Remove the suit first then the gloves then the mask.
Disappointed this wasn't sandblasted and hvlp'd
Questions:
1. Why did you not use a paint remover? Sanding and scraping appear to leave a lot of lead paint.
2. Is it expensive to buy a new cover? Dispose of the old one that is covered with Lead paint?
Why does the dudes face in the thumbnail look like it’s been photoshopped on a body? Lol
So because the cover wasn't completely stripped back and all paint removed, there is still going to be lead paint to deal with in future.
Okay……………..
We played with mercury, drank water out of the garden hose, never wore shoes until I was 15 and still managed to turn out normal, I think.
Lol those suits are ridiculous overkill!
Great PPE for going to do groceries too, If she says ok one more time Im going to jump out my window.
It looks. . . EXACTLY the same. . . Only her pocket book is $900 lighter. . . .Lead waste disposal, zero VOC paint. . . . Nice work TOH!!
Looks terrible. Should have sent it out to be sand/bead blasted, and professionally powder coated.
Yes, big difference, Brand new runs on the fins.
Is Roger a vegetable now
the best part of this video is when it ended.
This episode was likely just to show what the lead paint requirements, rather than the end product.
Did anyone notice that she took off her orange blouse before she wore the hazmat suit, and when she took the suit off, she was magically wearing the blouse…
Wait… if that tested positive for lead, wasn’t it a better idea to strip the whole piece and then use a spray gun to apply the new coats. No offense, I know you guys are pros but to me that looks very sloppy. The sanding process, in my humble opinion was an unnecessary hazard
I think that is a convector cover not a radiator cover
Dont worry about all the lead dust spread all over the lawn, thanks to the sanding.
You act like you’re dealing with radioactive material! Ridiculous!
wow what and utter horrible job.
first it wasn't fully striped , then after all that shenanigans they painted it like its the inside of the barrel . I would be ashamed to call my self a painter charge for it or yet try to educate others how it is done.