Now, grab your favorite brush and make sure it’s clean. (It also comes in clear and gray) You can get this online HERE. We are using Wise Owls stain eliminating primer in white. These products go together like peanut butter and jelly. But to make life super easy we are going to use a white primer made to work perfectly with our paint. Priming Before You Paint Metal Radiator Coversīefore we go ahead and paint our radiator covers we are going to prime them. Next, just like we do with our painted furniture projects you will need to clean the surface of any dirt and dust. Clean the Metal Radiator Covers for Paint Feel free to use painters tape if necessary. Be careful not to sand your freshly painted wall. Go ahead and give the base piece a quick sanding as well. Make sure to remove the radiator cover from the wall so you can also prep the base piece that is attached to the wall. Give a quick once over the surface of the radiator cover. But I do make sure to lightly sand the metal radiator covers. Keep in mind, I already painted the entire bedroom and the trim so I’m a little painted out as far as this project goes. So as I am about to paint metal radiator covers I make sure to give a quick, very quick, light sanding. This way I can really test the products, their adhesion, and durability. You may know by now that when I do DIY projects for my own home I tend to cut corners. The entire top area is all scratched up.Īlong with looking dingy, there is a spot where the paint is chipped off. As you can see the radiator covers have seen better days. We recently updated his room by removing the chair rail, painting the walls a neutral greige, repainting all of the trim white, and replacing his bed with a loft bed/desk/dresser combo to maximize space. These are the radiator covers in my son’s room. Pretty much all of them have been painted a few times over the years and also have chipped paint making them look, well, crappy. They actually slide on and off and the cover latches to the piece that is on the wall. I should mention that all of the radiators in my home are these same metal radiator covers. Find all of my favorite tools and products on my Amazon Page here.Zibra Paint Brushes or Cling On Brushes.Personally, I love a nice reed diffuser on my hallway radiator cover, its lovely to get the nice scent every time I pass through.Ĭlick here to order your radiator cover from us. A candle and a nice ginger jar maybe, or try a picture frame and a decorative ornament will be just enough to add to this smaller piece. If you have a shorter radiator, keep the accessories to a minimum. So grab the paint brushes and go for it! Painting your radiator the same colour as the walls draws the eye up, so completing your look with vertical art work will always be a winner here. If your radiator cover is in your hallway, you can’t go wrong with a mirror centred on the wall above, some beautiful flowers (faux are best instead of fresh, as they won’t die off from the heat) and some nice family pictures.ĭon’t forget: these can be painted to match the shade of your room, so don’t be afraid to blend the radiator cover with the wall colouring, it works very well, especially with deeper colours. The slimer radiator cover will give you more hallway space, plus, with the added bonus of extra surface area for things like plants and décor.Ī radiator cover is also a great solution when surface storage is tight,įor example in a bedroom where a radiator cover could double as a bedside table, or in a bathroom where it could be used as a shelf for toiletries. I recently installed our Rhode Island radiator cover in my hallway instead of a console table and was really surprised how much room the table was taking up! A simple home interior addition of a radiator cover can really help to transform a room or hallway. Our covers will give you peace of mind that your children will remain safe in your home.īut, general health and safety isn’t the only reason to use radiator covers, they can of course add to the décor and appearance of a room. Your little ones run of the risk of burns or scolds if they touch an exposed hot radiator. In addition to looking nice, radiator covers are ideal for child proofing your home. All of our radiator covers are supplied with wall fixings, be sure to use them. Our range includes white, oak, two toned (white with an oak top) and any array of sizes, so you’re to find your perfect fit. At Murphy Larkin Timber Products, we are sure to have one to match your home. A radiator cover is a much more cost efficient option. Replacing an unsightly radiator can be expensive, not everyone can afford the cost, and the hassle. Let’s face it, most radiators can be ugly!
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