Buying a radiator cover? What should you look out for?

If you are looking for a way to hide away your radiators, there are many options in terms of looks, materials, sizes and colours. There are a few things you can look out for when buying the right radiator cover. We discuss these here.

Radiator cover make it yourself or have it made?

You've made the decision: you'd like to fit your radiator with a radiator cover. Then you can make it yourself or have it made. Of course, this depends on your wishes and your own skills. If you are a bit handy with wood, making your own radiator cover is of course an option. Just make sure you pay attention to a good construction that is safe, solid and does not cause heat loss. Are you less handy? Then have the work done for you. Plenty of options! At Sentimo you can put together a radiator cover according to your wishes. You also do the assembly yourself, but you don't need to be handy for this. It only takes a few minutes!

What materials are available for a radiator cover?

There are different materials for a radiator conversion. The most common materials are wood, MDF and metal. Each material has its own advantages and disadvantages. What you should pay particular attention to is the heat conduction. This can vary greatly from one material to another. If you want the best heat conduction, a metal radiator frame is a good option for you. This is because metal takes over the radiator's heat, causing the metal itself to heat up and radiate this again. Besides heat conduction, each material also differs in possibilities in terms of colour and construction. So take a good look at what you like and what will suit your interior best.

Want to know more about the pros and cons of different materials? In this blog, we highlight different materials and compare them on the basis of thermal conductivity, installation and possibilities.

Which type of radiator cover fits your interior best?

The biggest reason you are looking for a radiator cover is probably to boost your interior. At Sentimo, you have by far the most choice when it comes to looks and colours, but what fits your style best?

The Original in 3 versions

At Sentimo, we offer different types of radiator covers, but the most popular is The Original: our standard radiator cover. This is a simple way to cover your radiator, as the radiator cover is mounted tightly around the radiator with magnets. There are three different styles for this version: Solid, Groove and Classic. With these three styles, we offer a suitable radiator surround for every interior style. So you can easily choose the style that suits what you like. So you choose Solid if you want to go for simple, sleek or modern, and Classic if you want to go for classic or rural.

Choice of colour

This is perhaps the most difficult choice you have to make during your search for the perfect radiator conversion: the colour. You can of course go for safe white, but sometimes a (striking) colour can turn out much nicer unexpectedly. So be sure to consider and test several colours in your home. More than 45 colours are available at Sentimo and you can also order colour samples. This makes choosing the right colour a breeze!