Whether you subscribe to that idea or not, a radiator cover is a brilliant way of turning what can be an unsightly element of your home into a focal point, and there's are many different designs and styles you could try, whether off-the-shelf or DIYed. Registered Office: Woodley Park Estate • 59-69 Reading Road Woodley • Reading • Berkshire RG5 3AN • Incorporated in England and Wales, Company No: 10451620 • VAT No. Trunking is going to look bulkier and wider than traditional skirting, but it might be a more attractive option than exposed radiator pipes. He's recently finished his kitchen renovation, which involved knocking through walls, and landscaping a courtyard garden, and is currently working on a bathroom renovation.

Pipe covers are one of the easiest and most affordable ways of concealing ugly radiator pipes without the need to re-run pipes or bury them in the wall.However, they're surprisingly effective, and the best ones look like metal covers until you're up close. You can do this in the same way as painting radiators, and as long as you're using one of the best radiator paints that's heat-resistant, it's a speedy job that will wear well. To install, they are simply slipped over the top of the radiator pipes; however, these can only be installed when the valves are not yet attached. If you’re considering a new radiator or towel rail for your home, pick up a pair of pipe covers to be installed at the same time for the perfect finishing touch. Trunking is never an ideal solution, whether it's for electrics or for plumbing; however, it's possible to find some decent-looking trunking that can be used to box in radiator pipes horizontally along a wall.

Snappit is a rigid pipe finishing product that is great for covering unsightly, visible, copper pipework. Both the pipe cover and floor plate are hand polished before they are plated or powder-coated, lasting for years. We strongly advise that you do not book plumbers until your goods have arrived and have been checked, we are not liable for any plumbers costs, consequential loss or compensation in any way. In the worst case scenario, a radiator cover might be your best option, covering not only your radiator pipes, but your whole radiator too. These easy-to-fit sleeving kits simply slide over your current pipework, hiding any discolouration, patchy paintwork, or surface rust.Black is the ultimate sleek and modern colour for home decor and black pipe covers make the perfect addition to your radiators. For more pipe covers in all kinds of different colours and finishes including grey, white, brass, and chrome. He has worked on a range of home, design and property magazines, including Grand Designs, Essential Kitchens, Bathrooms, Bedrooms and Good Homes. All of our shrouds are made from solid brass, so they also provide protection for your radiator pipes. Radiator Sleeving kits, which are also known as pipe covers and pipe sleeves, are designed to cover any exposed pipework with pipe shrouds and floor plates.

The sleekest choice would be rebated skirting boards, which have a small gap cut into the back of them, wide enough to fit pipes or wire so that they can be run along the wall unseen. They can be cut down to any length you need to help hide the ugly pipes beneath and the base discs help to cover up any unsightly holes in the floorboards and walls. If you love the idea of a radiator pipe sleeve for covering your radiator pipes, but don't want to have to remove the valves to install them, then these clever snap-on solutions are for you. Over a prolonged period of time, the heat may also cause the finish to fade, meaning they may need replacing every couple of years or so; however, snap-on radiator pipe covers are inexpensive, so certainly worthwhile in this respect.Our high quality pipe covers and floor plates are made from solid brass so they will never rust or lose their shape. The classic unfinish radiator look will see a chrome or white radiator valve with copper piping — not a look that works no matter how industrial or raw you want to go with your interior design scheme. This kit comprises of 2 x 200mm lengths of Snappit 15mm black covers and 2 x 18mm black pipe collars. Whether you've spent money on a beautiful new radiator or you're simply trying to give your existing radiator an upgrade, many of the ways you can cover pipework are relatively inexpensive and easy to apply.