If you are referring to heating units that are individually controlled and often hard-wired into the wall, you will need to use a special heat-resistant paint and specific techniques. Leon ...

ACS/JHUAPL. We’ve all been there: You put your hand on a metal surface like a bench, slide or even a smartphone on a brilliantly sunny day, only to find that it's too hot to touch.

This polymer paint, described online September 27 in Science, can be applied to various surfaces, including plastics, metals and wood. It also could be fashioned into recyclable tarpaulins for ...

Heat resistant paint wouldn't help much, though it might not peel as readily as would standard paint. The paint is not the problem; it's the enclosed space that holds the heat buildup.

They can’t be placed in the dishwasher. Metal: You might also come across mats made from metal with a heat-resistant backing of rubber or silicone. Aesthetically, these picks are super chic.