rusty rad

[StrongBow103]

Hi,
Had a new combi and rads just under two years back. I just noticed the paint flaking off the very bottom of the bathroom rad (it`s a double) and very rusty, like it`s years old.
Any help please.
Thanks..

 

[JohnD]

Some people dislike painted radiators in a bathroom; if they are not hot they can get condensation from the steamy atmosphere which can make then rusty.

I painted my rad (protective primer plus oil-based satinwood paint) front, back, top, bottom and sides before fitting it, and it seems rust free. You might try that. Painting radiators once fitted is not as thorough.

Otherwise one of those chromes towel rail things should not rust.

 

[StrongBow103]

Some people dislike painted radiators in a bathroom; if they are not hot they can get condensation from the steamy atmosphere which can make then rusty.

I painted my rad (protective primer plus oil-based satinwood paint) front, back, top, bottom and sides before fitting it, and it seems rust free. You might try that. Painting radiators once fitted is not as thorough.

Otherwise one of those chromes towel rail things should not rust.

Thanks John, I will do that..