Expert Advice & Inspiration for Your Home Heating

New to how radiators work? This beginner-friendly visual guide explains the key components of a standard hot water radiator, from valves and fins to bleed vents. Learn what each part does and how they all work together to keep your home warm and efficient.

Curtains over radiators aren’t ideal, but they don’t have to ruin your heating. This guide explains how curtain placement affects warmth and offers practical solutions to minimise heat loss. From tiebacks to radiator upgrades, learn how to enjoy both comfort and style without compromising your home’s heating efficiency.

Discover why cats are drawn to the warmth of radiators and how you can create a cosy, pet-friendly home. With charming customer photos of cats lounging by Trade Radiators, this article explores the reasons behind feline heat-seeking behaviour and how to make radiators safe and inviting for pets.

Boxing in bathroom pipes is an easy way to create a cleaner, more stylish look. This step-by-step guide walks you through measuring, framing, fitting panels, and finishing for a professional result. Whether you're painting or tiling, discover how to hide exposed pipework and transform your bathroom with ease.

Looking to upgrade your home heating? This guide covers radiator costs, different types including vertical, column, and electric radiators, and their benefits. Whether you're after a stylish designer model or a practical bay window radiator, find the ideal option with free mainland GB delivery from Trade Radiators.

At Trade Radiators, we have a wide range of radiators, but this guide will focus largely on Type 11, Type 21, and Type 22 radiators - all available in different heights and widths. Our guide will help walk you through some of the differences in these types of rads so you can choose the perfect one for your home.

Read our guide to the finest cast iron radiators from Trade Radiators, designed to suit a variety of styles and spaces. Discover why selecting the right cast iron radiator is essential for creating a warm, inviting, and stylish home. This guide offers valuable insights to help you choose a radiator that combines timeless elegance, practicality, and exceptional efficiency, ensuring it enhances both the look and comfort of your space.

Check out our guide to the finest thermostatic radiator valves from Trade Radiators, designed to suit a wide range of needs and styles. Discover why selecting the right radiator valve is essential for efficient heating control and enhancing your radiator’s look. This guide offers essential tips to help you choose the perfect valve that combines functionality, style, and efficiency, adding a refined finishing touch to any room.

Explore our guide to selecting custom colour radiators from Trade Radiators, available on request for almost all of our models. Discover how choosing the right custom colour can elevate both the comfort and aesthetics of your space, offering a tailored touch that complements any interior design. This guide provides valuable tips for selecting a colourful radiator. Whether you're after a bold statement or a subtle accent, our custom colour options ensure your radiator enhances your home's style.

Read our guide to the finest gold radiators from Trade Radiators, tailored to enhance any room while meeting all heating requirements. The addition of a gold radiator can transform your space, combining warmth with a touch of opulance that suits both modern and classic interiors. This guide shares helpful tips on selecting a gold radiator that seamlessly marries striking design with efficient heating performance, making it an exceptional centrepiece for any room in your home.

Discover our guide to the best raw metal radiators from Trade Radiators, designed to suit a range of rooms and heating requirements. Selecting the right raw metal radiator can elevate both warmth and style in your space, adding an industrial, chic touch that complements various interior designs. This guide provides valuable insights into choosing a raw metal radiator that combines rugged aesthetics, effective and efficient heating, making it an ideal focal point for any room.

Browse our guide to the best grey radiators from Trade Radiators, perfect for all kinds of spaces and needs. See how choosing the right grey radiator can enhance both the comfort and style of your room, offering a subtle yet versatile option that pairs well with many interior designs. This guide offers useful tips for selecting a grey radiator that balances understated elegance, effective heating, and energy efficiency, making it a great choice for any room.

View our guide to the best black radiators from Trade Radiators, ideal for a variety of rooms and requirements. Discover how the right black radiator can elevate both the warmth and style of your home, offering a striking and versatile option that complements a range of interior designs. This guide provides valuable insights for choosing a black radiator that combines bold aesthetics, efficient heating, and energy-saving performance, making it a great addition to any space.

Take a look at our guide to the best white radiators from Trade Radiators, perfect for a range of spaces and needs. See how choosing the right white radiator can enhance both warmth and style in your home, offering a versatile solution that fits seamlessly into any interior. This guide provides helpful advice for selecting a white radiator that balances elegant design, effective heating, and energy efficiency, making it an ideal choice for any room.

Explore our guide to the best electric radiators from Trade Radiators, designed to suit a variety of needs and spaces. Discover why selecting the right electric radiator can make all the difference in keeping your home warm and stylish, especially when you don't have access to a gas supply. This guide offers valuable advice to help you find an electric radiator that combines sleek design, practical heating, and energy efficiency for any room.

Read our guide to the best towel radiators from Trade Radiators, designed to suit various needs. Discover why selecting the right towel radiator is essential for keeping your home warm and your towels dry. This guide offers valuable advice to help you choose the ideal towel radiator that combines style, practicality, and efficient heating for any bathroom or en-suite.

Read our guide to the finest designer radiators from Trade Radiators, tailored to meet diverse needs. Learn why choosing the right designer radiator is key to keeping your home warm and stylish. This guide provides crucial tips to help you find the perfect radiator that blends aesthetics, practicality, and efficiency for any space.

Discover our guide to the best vertical radiators available from Trade Radiators, crafted to suit a variety of needs. Find out why selecting the right vertical radiator is vital for maintaining a warm and inviting home. Our guide offers essential insights to help you choose the ideal radiator, combining style, practicality, and efficiency for any space that requires heat.