Quickie rad cover (Now fitted)

[mailee]

I started this yesterday morning and got it finished today. I shall deliver it at the end of the week to make sure the primer is fully dry.

 

[Mcluma]

Nice one,

how are you fixing it?

 

[devonwoody]

Looks good Mailee.

Looking at the photograph brought an idea to mind.

If you get a job to build a wooden mantle replacement in the future would it not be possible to construct a surround that goes over the top of an original fireplace and save the work of having to remove the first one?

 

[Steel City Man]

Looks great - what type of wood would you recommend for a radiator cover? Or is MDF best, considering the heat issues?

 

[mailee]

It will be fixed to the wall with a French cleat. Not sure about the mantle Woody, I think it would have to be quite wide on the uprights to cover it plus the thickness of the timber. It could work if the fire place is a large one I suppose. I think a rad cover is best in MDF due to the heat but I have seen ones made in 'real' wood too.

 

[mailee]

I got the rad cover fitted this morning. Customer was over the moon with it I am glad to say, (more importantly his wife was delighted with it)

Turned out to be an easy fit as I had already cut out the skirting profile and there were no pipes to cut around.

 

[superunknown]

Looking very good. Spray finish?