Radiator Transformation Using Frenchic Alfresco Paint

In this video I show you how to transform your radiator using Frenchic alfresco weatherproof chalk and mineral paint in smudge grey, plus using a grey spray paint to get to the areas that a paintbrush cant reach.
I put two coats of paint on rubbing down in between coats using 180 grit sandpaper. The results were superb and looked like a brand new radiator. I used a 38mm paint brush to paint the radiator.
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  • @marcusfay5018
    @marcusfay5018 Жыл бұрын

    What colour plastikote did you use . Amazing results

  • @creativecrambo

    @creativecrambo

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi marcus👍👊 yea thanks mate the plastiKOTE was a similar colour to the radiator paint the lid indicates the colour it was grey in matt mat your the first person to mention that mate and I think it's one of the most important things to use gets in the areas you carnt reach with a brush and when you're looking down the radiator you don't see any different colours thank you for stopping by the vid mate nice one 👍👍👌👌👊 if your doing yours hope it turns out great mate let me know if you want I like talking to someone who has done it aswell all the best mate 👍👍👊

  • @sophiemelia5025
    @sophiemelia50253 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Looks great, never thought to go a different colour on the radiators before but this looks amazing 👌🏽

  • @creativecrambo

    @creativecrambo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sophie melia: Thank you very much and thanks for watching, yeah the Frenchic al fresco range is amazing you can use it on any surface and gives you fantastic results I really like the smudge grey to 👌👌👍.

  • @shaynasteff4374
    @shaynasteff43742 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love this 🙌🏻

  • @creativecrambo

    @creativecrambo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much shayna 🙌 and thanks for stopping by the vid nice one appreciate that comment happy new year 👌👍👍.

  • @MOJUSA
    @MOJUSA3 жыл бұрын

    that so cool nice sharing.. thank for sharing. new friend

  • @creativecrambo

    @creativecrambo

    3 жыл бұрын

    MTV: Thanks for watching appreciate that 👌👍 and thanks for the new friend ( sub ) yeah I'm really pleased with how it turned out 👍.

  • @justMe-qp8jv
    @justMe-qp8jv Жыл бұрын

    I realy like the finish in black its great to see no more white 🤓

  • @creativecrambo

    @creativecrambo

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for stopping by the vid mate nice one👍 yeah it's nice to have a change 💯 cheers for your feedback 👍 👊

  • @florinasuciu1516
    @florinasuciu15163 жыл бұрын

    super🥰

  • @creativecrambo

    @creativecrambo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Florina suciu: thanks and thanks for watching 👌👌👍👍🤜🤛 yeah it turned out great and was well pleased with it 👍👍.

  • @stubbsaquatics6080
    @stubbsaquatics60803 жыл бұрын

    Lol.. You don't stop.. Looks great

  • @creativecrambo

    @creativecrambo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Chris: Thanks for watching and your support 👍. Yeah I like to keep busy plus show you guys some quality workmanship 👍.

  • @stubbsaquatics6080

    @stubbsaquatics6080

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@creativecrambo Well come on over... Will put u to work.. Feed ya and keep you hydrated 😆

  • @creativecrambo

    @creativecrambo

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@stubbsaquatics6080 Lol nice one mate if the hospitality is that good you wouldn't have to pay me , great reply Chris, like it 👌👌👍👍.

  • @nicoladavies1848

    @nicoladavies1848

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@creativecrambo bro its awesome

  • @creativecrambo

    @creativecrambo

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@nicoladavies1848 Thanks for watching 👍 And for the kind words your awesome to 👍.

  • @lusilk7954
    @lusilk7954 Жыл бұрын

    top marks

  • @creativecrambo

    @creativecrambo

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much lu Nice one 👊 yeah the paint is great must admit and the results are to thanks for stopping by the vid much appreciated 👌👍👍.

  • @davyhoogy
    @davyhoogy2 жыл бұрын

    Valspar paint is fantastic. B&Q will also mix any dulux colours etc into the valspar paint!

  • @creativecrambo

    @creativecrambo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching dave 👍👍 yeah mate your 💯 right the valspar paint is fantastic I've pretty much done my whole house using it it's abit expensive but you pay for what you get , I got mine from B&Q as well mate plus theres loads of colours to choose from thanks for the info Dave nice one 👍👍👈.

  • @terrismith2489

    @terrismith2489

    Жыл бұрын

    Can you use valapar paint kn radiator

  • @thomasleighton758
    @thomasleighton7583 жыл бұрын

    Excellent job mate! Looking at doing this myself, do you have a link to the spray paint you used? Thanks in advance.

  • @creativecrambo

    @creativecrambo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Thomas 👍 I don't have a link for the spray paint but it was called plastiKOTE the perfect finish in Matt Mat grey i think I got it from B&Q it was perfect for getting to the areas the paint brush/ roller carnt get to , thank you very much for your time watching the vid and yeah definitely give it a go yourself hope it turns out great for you mate ,I'm an open book so feel free to ask me anything you want if I can help I will 👍👍.

  • @htee777
    @htee7774 ай бұрын

    Thanks that was a helpful tip for getting the inside parts with the spray paint first. Please show the whole wall with the finished radiator (just take a step back when recording to give a bigger view) thank you

  • @creativecrambo

    @creativecrambo

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the kind words 👍👌 Yeah it was in the hallway so couldn't step back to get that shot your talking about had to get views from the side but thanks for that anyway Hope yours turns out great 👍 👊

  • @htee777

    @htee777

    4 ай бұрын

    @@creativecrambo Thank you I see what you mean, it was really helpful regardless

  • @GrimeUK777
    @GrimeUK777 Жыл бұрын

    I have some of this paint left i used it on kicthen cupboards is it fine to use on a radiator though. surely it will bubble over time?

  • @creativecrambo

    @creativecrambo

    Жыл бұрын

    Grizza it definitely won't bubble over time trust me you get it on and it stays on, great paint man 👊 it's heat resistant plus that's why it works on so many areas go for it mate 👊

  • @ClocktowerMarket
    @ClocktowerMarket Жыл бұрын

    You've inspired me to tackle my tatty radiators. I like really bright colours though, the the Frenchic ones don't quite hit the spot for me. So I'd rather get my paint mixed by Dulux to i get the colour I want - what type of paint would you recommend instead of the Frenchic? Eggshell?

  • @creativecrambo

    @creativecrambo

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Jane 👋 thanks very much for stopping by the vid nice one 👊 I think dulux do a quick drying gloss for radiators but not to sure what colours they come in you'll need a gloss type paint hopefully they can do the colour you want just tell them it's for a radiator, I'm pleased I've give you some sort of inspiration thanks for that yeah definitely go for it. It makes a big difference and gives it a new lease of life let me know how you get on and good luck 👍 👍👌👊

  • @PatriciaGIntuitive369
    @PatriciaGIntuitive3693 жыл бұрын

    Have you used Stormy yet? I cant decide on Smudge or Stormy to paint my faux leather sofa. x

  • @creativecrambo

    @creativecrambo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Trisha G thanks for watching 👍👍 That sounds like a great project your thinking of doing there, I haven't used stormy but I really like the colour ,I like smudge to ,that's a tough one to decide on they are both really nice ,I'm here to help with any questions feel free to ask ,good luck with your project and hope it turns out really nice for you 👍👍.

  • @amydowson7567
    @amydowson75672 жыл бұрын

    Where did you get the frenchic paint as I’m looking at doing the same thing also will it be okay to paint skirting boards with it?

  • @creativecrambo

    @creativecrambo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi amy 👍 thanks for stopping by the vid nice one I got the paint direct from Frenchic paint website sometimes they got some good deals on . And you can definitely paint skirting boards and pretty much anything aswell, good luck with your project hope it turns out ok ,thanks alot happy new year 👍👍.

  • @SyedAhmed-el5dc
    @SyedAhmed-el5dc3 жыл бұрын

    Great video! What size smugde grey paint is that?

  • @creativecrambo

    @creativecrambo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Syed Ahmed : Thanks for watching 👍👍 The size of the Frenchic alfresco smudge paint tin was a 750ml tin and there was plenty left in the tin after 2 coats on a radiator that size 👍.

  • @leahbainbridge8212
    @leahbainbridge821216 күн бұрын

    I’ve just painted mine Matt black all purpose universal but how long should I wait until I turn heating on?

  • @creativecrambo

    @creativecrambo

    16 күн бұрын

    Thank you for watching appreciate that alot 👌👌👊 it's the summer so why need heating on lol 😆 I'd let the paint dry for a day or two then your good to go, bet it looks really nice 👌 👌 I like matt black 👍👊 I give the radiator I did a couple of days before I put heating on 🫡

  • @deenalislam9198
    @deenalislam91983 жыл бұрын

    The spray paint you used, is it still holding up when you heat the radiator? Is it melting or anything?

  • @creativecrambo

    @creativecrambo

    3 жыл бұрын

    DeenALslam : The radiator still looks fantastic and the spray paint I used has not melted plus the alfresco Frenchic paint is awesome man ,the heat off the radiator won't. Melt the spray paint anyway if anything the worst way it will just make it flake off but ive had no problems with what I have used and still looks awesome, thanks for your feedback and appreciate your comment 👍👍.

  • @korelledines8249
    @korelledines82492 жыл бұрын

    Hi. I see in your picture your front door and other door is painted. Did you use the same colour paint for those too?

  • @creativecrambo

    @creativecrambo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi korelle thanks for watching 👍 yeah I painted my radiator plus my upvc frontdoor and my internal door all in the same colour it was Frenchic alfresco weatherproof inside/outside chalk mineral paint in the colour smudge grey I've done a video on all three it's great paint to use plus comes in loads of different colours to thanks for stopping by the vid appreciate it alot 👍👍👈.

  • @TheCutiepie17
    @TheCutiepie173 жыл бұрын

    Did you prime or sugar soap this first ?

  • @creativecrambo

    @creativecrambo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Amy stobbs: Thanks for watching Yeah I would highly recommend you use some sugar soap and wipe it down plus a light rub down with sandpaper, theres no need to use a primer as the paint is self priming and self sealing 👌 hope this was a help 👍👍.

  • @fionaa6764
    @fionaa6764 Жыл бұрын

    Looks great! Please can you recommend a good paint brush make.

  • @creativecrambo

    @creativecrambo

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for stopping by the vid fiona 👌👌 and thanks appreciate that alot yeah a very good make of paint brush is called purdy monarch elite they are a very good make most of the pros use them hope this helps 👍👍👊

  • @fionaa6764

    @fionaa6764

    Жыл бұрын

    @@creativecrambo Thank you so much for your reply. I have subscribed to your channel. I am a single parent so seeing step by step help is so so good for me. I am a little nervous but going to give this a go soon. Thanks 😊

  • @creativecrambo

    @creativecrambo

    Жыл бұрын

    @@fionaa6764 Thank you very much fiona I really do appreciate that 👌👌👍👍🫡 also thanks for taking the time to watch the vids that's awesome 👊🫡 hope your painting goes OK I'd say just go for it and it will be just fine 🙂 👍👍👊

  • @sw_suzie_s8445
    @sw_suzie_s84453 жыл бұрын

    Do you know if it would be OK to paint over rusty bits with the Frenchic?

  • @creativecrambo

    @creativecrambo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching, suzie 👍👍 I would recommend you rub down the radiator before painting plus any rusty bits but the Frenchic alfresco paint will definitely go over them rusty bits you have rubbed down , the paint is a self primer plus sealer it's great paint and is ideal for painting a radiator, hope this was of some help 👍👍.

  • @sw_suzie_s8445

    @sw_suzie_s8445

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@creativecrambo brilliant, thank you! I've used the lazy range on furniture and it went quite well and I've recently moved house and have a lot of very tired looking radiators so thinking this is worth a go rather than replace them. Thanks for your video and reply!

  • @creativecrambo

    @creativecrambo

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@sw_suzie_s8445 no problem what so ever yeah plus your spoilt for choice in the alfresco range, I'd say definitely go for it makes a big difference to a tired dull looking radiator ,good luck with your project hope it goes well for you and thanks once again 👍👍.

  • @kirstinhiggins8548
    @kirstinhiggins85482 жыл бұрын

    When you say a rub down after the first coat what do you mean?

  • @creativecrambo

    @creativecrambo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Kirstin 👍 yeah so what I mean by saying rub down in between coats is I give the radiator a light rub down with sandpaper this gives the second coat a nice key and will give you better final results, a really fine sandpaper is ideal as not to scratch the paint, thanks for stopping by the vid really appreciate it alot 👍👍👌.

  • @brianhindmarch3788
    @brianhindmarch3788Ай бұрын

    Great vid. Qq- could i just spray the whole radiator rather than brush painting?

  • @creativecrambo

    @creativecrambo

    Ай бұрын

    Yeah 💯 mate I have done a video on just the thing feel free to check it out mate 👍👊 also thank you for taking the time to watch this one cheers mate nice one 👍 👌🫡👊

  • @brianhindmarch3788

    @brianhindmarch3788

    Ай бұрын

    @@creativecrambo nice one marra. Cheers, ill check it out 😇💪

  • @creativecrambo

    @creativecrambo

    Ай бұрын

    @@brianhindmarch3788 Thank you mate I really do appreciate that and hope your radiator turns out great best of look mate thanks for the feedback 👍 👊

  • @GemmaFlorance-rj8xu
    @GemmaFlorance-rj8xu Жыл бұрын

    Did you prime the radiator before spray painting?

  • @creativecrambo

    @creativecrambo

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Gemma and thanks for watching the vid nice one 👌 I didn't prime the radiator for the spray it was an all in one application plus I used the Frenchic paint which is self priming I only used the spray to get to the places a brush carnt when your looking from above thanks for your feedback appreciate it alot 👍👍👊

  • @emmadickinson3122
    @emmadickinson31222 жыл бұрын

    Did u spray paint ur valves? X

  • @creativecrambo

    @creativecrambo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for stopping by the vid Emma 🤜👍🤛 I used the Frenchic alfresco paint to paint the valves but I have done a video on spraying a radiator and valves, thanks for the comment nice one 👍👍.

  • @MARTINA1937
    @MARTINA19372 жыл бұрын

    I just done my radiator how long before you can turn it on

  • @creativecrambo

    @creativecrambo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for stopping by the vid Martine nice one pal 👊 As long as the paint is fully dry mate you should be good to go the Frenchic paint is really good mate mine still looks as new all this time later 👌👌 Hope your radiator turned out great just like mine and thanks for your comment nice one 👍👍.

  • @MARTINA1937

    @MARTINA1937

    2 жыл бұрын

    I can't believe how nice it looks I was scared of doing it but glad I did I'm also doing my doors and skirting boards to

  • @creativecrambo

    @creativecrambo

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MARTINA1937 yeah that's exactly the words the wife said to me when I did mine I'm well pleased with it I've done a door vid using Frenchic paint to feel free to check that out for some good tips, I'm pleased it turned out nice for you definitely worth doing must admit thanks for your reply nice one 👌👍👍👊.

  • @philstoke
    @philstoke2 жыл бұрын

    Did you sand it down before painting it

  • @creativecrambo

    @creativecrambo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I give the radiator a nice rub over with some fine sandpaper got to do the preparation it gives the paint a nice key 💯 thanks for watching the vid instoke 👍👍🤜🔥🤛

  • @philstoke

    @philstoke

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@creativecrambo cheers buddy 👍

  • @creativecrambo

    @creativecrambo

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@philstoke no prob mate hope your job ya doing works out ok man 👍👍 🤜🔥🤛 .

  • @flaviokonti5522
    @flaviokonti5522 Жыл бұрын

    I think I read somewhere that you can reduce heat emission of radiators up to 20% by using wrong type of paint or even colour. Did you maybe experience this on yours?

  • @creativecrambo

    @creativecrambo

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi and thank you for stopping by the video 👍 I'm not to sure about all the ifs and butts and maybes Since I've painted the radiator I have not noticed any changes in its performance regarding heat loss maybe there is or maybe there isn't from my personal experience I haven't noticed any change what so ever , all I do know is that the paint I used is fantastic to use on radiator and loads of other substrates thank you for your feedback appreciate it and all the best 👍 👍👊

  • @MrRobertomendola
    @MrRobertomendola2 жыл бұрын

    Did you not give it a quick Sand it first ?

  • @creativecrambo

    @creativecrambo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah you always got to give it a good sanding down before you start plus I give it a fine sanding in between coats proper job 👍thanks for stopping by the vid mate nice one 👊.

  • @MrRobertomendola

    @MrRobertomendola

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@creativecrambo great stuff 👍

  • @creativecrambo

    @creativecrambo

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MrRobertomendola Thanks mate 👊👍

  • @inthem-a-king
    @inthem-a-king Жыл бұрын

    I see a hea-ter and I want to paint it blaaack.

  • @creativecrambo

    @creativecrambo

    Жыл бұрын

    Not to sure what you mean there mate thanks for stopping by the vid anyway

  • @inthem-a-king

    @inthem-a-king

    Жыл бұрын

    @@creativecrambo Rolling Stones...

  • @creativecrambo

    @creativecrambo

    Жыл бұрын

    @@inthem-a-king 😄😄😉🫡