Latest Discussions : Painting

Gwenavier

03:59AM | 09/07/03
Member Since: 08/27/03
4 lifetime posts

Paint and Gas Hot Water Heater

Tags: Painting
My Natural Gas Hot Water heater is located in a closet.

I want to paint the floor of the closet.

Should I extinquish the pilot light or should I just make sure I have small fan running in the area?

5slb6

01:27AM | 09/08/03
Member Since: 07/28/02
1356 lifetime posts
To be safe you should turn the pilot light out until the paint is dry and run a fan before you light it to be sure no fumes are left in the area.

MrPaint

05:32PM | 09/08/03
Member Since: 02/03/03
196 lifetime posts
Use latex paint - you won't have a problem - it isn't flammable...

Mr. Paint

retisin

06:02PM | 09/10/03
Member Since: 05/19/03
457 lifetime posts
What MR.Paint said is true,latex will not and cannot ignite.
If you using oil based yes shut it down to be on the safe side.

BV018259

01:47PM | 12/23/18
What about spray paint near gag hot water heater?


Post a reply as Anonymous

Photo must be in JPG, GIF or PNG format and less than 5MB.

Reply choose button

Anonymous

Post new button or Login button
Register

Explore

Connect

Privacy Policy

Bob Vila's Toolbox app
Download on the App Store

Bob Vila Academy

Make Things. We'll Help.
Bob Vila Academy - Exclusive Video E-courses

Enroll now and learn DIY basics from the next generation of home improvement experts

Browse All Video Courses

Contact / Info

1pixel

Copyright © 2020 Vila Media, LLC. All rights reserved