How to paint a wood heater?

[hillys]

I am wanting to touch up my indoor fire that has rusted and paint started to flake, any suggestions what paint to use?

[EricL]

Hello @hillys 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about painting your wood burner.

I propose looking at the White Knight 500ml Pot Belly Black High Temp Heat Resistant Paint. It is a heat resistant, self-priming paint designed for use on metal surfaces which are subject to radiant heat.

With a maximum heat resistance of 300°C, White Knight Pot Belly Black is ideal for use on pot belly stoves, heaters, ovens, BBQ surrounds and flues. Not suitable for use on BBQ hot plates or food contact surfaces. Please note that this paint is to be used for the exterior of the wood burner only.  

My best advice is to sand off as much of the rust as possible before you start painting the body of the burner.

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric