I want to paint the ceiling in my basement, but many of the copper pipes for the baseboard on my first floor is in my way.As a rule, is it ok to paint copper pipes meant for baseboard?
in addition, I would think since the pipes don't get hotter than 140 degrees, if your system is not steam, you should be ok with even a latex paint. I've seen that on many systems without fail. And you can skip the primer.
Yes you CAN paint them. But do you want to? Have you considered wrapping the pipes with a foam insulator first? Your pipes are loosing heat (into your basement so that may be OK with you) on their way to your baseboards. By putting on foam insulators you can cover the pipes with a gray foam and save energy. It is OK to paint your pipes with a heat resistant paint. It is also OK to paint the foam with a latex paint.
It's prefectly safe. Make sure the pipes are not too hot when you paint them though. Turn your heating or water right down for a few hours, prime them first with light grey or white primer and then use an oil based gloss paint to add the finishing coat. Good luck
in addition, I would think since the pipes don't get hotter than 140 degrees, if your system is not steam, you should be ok with even a latex paint. I've seen that on many systems without fail. And you can skip the primer.
Yes you CAN paint them. But do you want to? Have you considered wrapping the pipes with a foam insulator first? Your pipes are loosing heat (into your basement so that may be OK with you) on their way to your baseboards. By putting on foam insulators you can cover the pipes with a gray foam and save energy. It is OK to paint your pipes with a heat resistant paint. It is also OK to paint the foam with a latex paint.
It's prefectly safe. Make sure the pipes are not too hot when you paint them though. Turn your heating or water right down for a few hours, prime them first with light grey or white primer and then use an oil based gloss paint to add the finishing coat. Good luck
