If you have radiators that are getting nice and hot at the bottom, but remain cold at the top, it’s very likely that you have air trapped in the radiator and will need bleeding. In this article, we will explain how a combi boiler works and explain what a pressurised system is. We will also take […]
Giving an old radiator a fresh coat of paint can often give what was once an eyesore, a whole new lease of life. If you are going to paint an old radiator, then you will need suitable solvent-based radiator paint, a chunky paint brush and a dust sheet to avoid getting paint on your carpet or flooring. If your radiator has been painted before, then you may need to use some sand paper to give it a rub-down first to get rid of any lumps and bumps from the previous layer of paint..
Reina designer radiators are rapidly becoming one of the most popular brands in our catalogue. With a long history manufacturing high quality radiators and towel rails, Reina rads are guaranteed to inject some sophisticated style into your living environment. We currently stock sixteen different Reina radiator designs, in a variety of styles, colours and sizes. […]
For those colours which you wish to be beautiful, always first prepare a pure white ground. – Leonardo Da Vinci White looks good in all settings Much like a black or navy suit, white radiators are something that will always look good regardless of the year, the setting or latest fads in the interior design […]
When we think of a radiator, we tend to think of the plain white convector-type radiator that hangs horizontally on a wall. If you try a bit harder, you might be able to think of some other more stylish designs that you’ve seen on interior design TV shows, magazines or blogs. However, you probably haven’t […]
Although we’ve discussed how you can fit small radiators into surprisingly tiny spaces before, we also need to look at a common radiator problem at the other end of the scale. For those with large houses, spaces or rooms, a common issue is finding a radiator of an adequate size to fill the wall and […]
When buying new radiators for your home, it can be easy to overlook the importance of the accompanying valves. Your old radiator may already have some valves with it, but we’re will to bet that that these will be tired, discoloured and boring when compared with what is available on our website. There’s also no […]
Buying radiators made of aluminium is not always the first choice that springs to mind, but there are a number of reasons why why they should be considered. Aluminium is easy to recycle Aluminium is the most abundant and recycled metal on earth. It’s pretty cheap and easy to recycle compared to many other metals, […]
For those who have limited experience of DIY or plumbing tasks around the house, it can be very easy to look at a small room or narrow piece of wall space and decide that it’s impossible to fit in a radiator. For that tiny percentage of people who don’t live and breathe central heating related […]
Many people are living in increasingly small spaces where horizontal wall space is very limited and jostling for position with furniture. In the past, people simply had to accept that the back of the sofa was going to be heated up before the rest of the room, as it was placed in front of a […]