Radiator Cabinets
Choice of 3 styles, 9 grille designs, made to your exact size in high
quality MDF, simple-to-assemble kit, paint to suit your decor.
Contemporary double radiator cabinet
Our radiator
cabinets can be made to suit any situation from alcoves to bay windows and
can provide that finishing touch to any scheme. Can also be used to cover
storage heaters as well as pipework or meters.
Classic cabinet with pattern 7622 grille
As well as being
decorative, the radiator cabinets can also improve heat circulation in the
room thanks to the specially designed plinths and top vents. The standard
clearances we recommend maintain the efficiency of your radiators.
Ethnic style cabinet with pattern 2172 grille
Each cabinet is
manufactured to order, exactly to your size. The cabinets are made from
sturdy MDF which will not crack or warp when subjected to heat and changes
in temperature.
All the difficult carpentry tasks have been completed, all you need to do
is to assemble your cabinet using the fixings provided, then paint in the
colour of your choice.
Construction Top: 30mm thick MDF
Cabinet: 18mm thick MDF
Grille: 6mm thick MDF
Skirting: 18mm x 155mm: torus moulded pattern for classic and
ethnic styles, square edged for contemporary style.
The cabinets are
held together with a combination of screws and bolt fixings which are all
supplied. The front grille panel is fixed under the shelf board with
magnetic catches for easy access to valves.
Is there any preparation to be done before painting
a made-to-measure Cabinet ?
Most items will require very little preparation. Fill any
small gaps with wood filler and gently sand any rough edges or excess glue using
fine grade sandpaper. Remove any dust with a soft damp cloth. As with all
woodwork, please make sure you wear a mask and work in a well-ventilated area.
What sort of paint should I use?
Any acrylic (water-based) paint will be fine for the top
coat. You'll also need a base coat of primer which will make the top coat a
truer shade and not affected by the colour of the natural MDF. The primer itself
can be water-based, such as an emulsion paint or a proprietary acrylic primer.
Apply the first coat thinly as you do not want paint to build up at the edges.
What's the best way to paint?
With grilles and fretwork, it's
best to use a spray paint rather than a brush. This covers the edges
without excess paint building up on the front of the grilles. In
addition, paint them separately from the rest of the unit if they're
part of a radiator cabinet panel or a cupboard door. If you do use a
brush rather than a spray, do all the edges of the holes first with a
dabbing action and then finish brushing the face with long even strokes.
For solid areas, brushes and paint rollers work
very well. Rather than one thick coat, you can get a better result from
applying two or more thinner coats and rubbing down with fine sandpaper in
between. In addition, we recommend painting both sides, which helps to
prevent bowing as the paint dries out.
