Why has the paint turned white and how do I re-paint my heater?
As a result of the high temperatures reached on the surface of any wood heater, most types of high temperature paint will tend to discolour over time. However, if your paint has completely turned white in some areas shortly after you purchased your heater, it is a sign that it may have overheated. Many things can cause a unit to overheat. Here is a brief list:
- The air intake control has been left fully open and flue temperatures have reached excessive levels
for a long period of time;
- The chimney draft is excessive;
- The door was left ajar for a log period with a fire going;
- The door gasket is worn out;
- Firebricks have been damaged or disintegrated and have not been replaced;
- Pressure treated wood or other bi-products of wood were used as fuel;
- Manufactured logs were used in the heater;
It is important to identify why the heater has overheated. Otherwise, it may wear out prematurely. Make sure you use a chimney thermometer and keep flue temperatures within the comfort zone of 250oF to 475oF.
You can paint your heater and make it look brand new. If the paint has not peeled off, you need to prepare the surface with a 180 grade sand paper. Then, repaint the heater with the original high temperature aerosol paint. If the paint has peeled off, you need to prepare the surface with a 180 grad sand paper and remove all the paint until you reach the steel. You can find the original high temperature paint for your heater by consulting our "accessories" section.
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