Farrow & Ball Cast Iron Radiator Finishes You Will Love

At Radiators 4u, we believe our F&B Heritage range of paints is a better choice than Farrow & Ball paints, offering a superior finish on your cast iron radiators.

As a rapid enamel oil-based paint, our Heritage paints give a superior finish and coverage when compared to water-based Farrow & Ball products. In addition, the Heritage paint is easier to apply, requiring fewer coats and is less prone to showing fingerprints and other blemishes when the finish is applied.

Oil-based paints are also much more durable than their water-based equivalents. This fact is particularly important when used on radiators in high-traffic areas. And let's be honest; you don't want to be painting your radiators too often. This is especially true when you can easily wipe down oil-based paints to keep your radiators clean and retain their classic appeal.

Another option to consider when selecting paint finishes for your radiators is cost. Radiators 4u's F&B Heritage paints are more cost-effective than the more expensive range of Farrow and Ball paints.

The Heritage range offers a similar, comparable, choice of Farrow & Ball colours, giving your radiators a close match to your interior design choices. However, we always like to remind our customers regardless of their paint choice; it's not always possible to match the exact colour on your radiators to another feature in the room. For example, paint applied to textured Cast Iron Metal will likely appear different from paint applied to a flat plastered wall.

While most customers choose our F&B Heritage paints, we also understand that some clients will prefer to stick with their original choice of Farrow & Ball paint. This option will be slightly more expensive, and our in-house team of advisors will be happy to prepare a quote so you can compare both options.

Compare Cast Iron Radiator Paint Options

At Radiators 4u, our paint options for our cast iron radiators include the following:

• F&B Heritage: An oil-based enamel eggshell with a 20% sheen level (our most popular and recommended choice).
• Farrow and Ball Estate Eggshell: A water-based eggshell with a 20% sheen level and a "washable and wipeable" satin finish
• Farrow and Ball Dead Flat: A water-based paint with a "very matt" 2% sheen level. Please note this is NOT suitable for heavy traffic areas and NOT washable or wipeable.