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Make a Stylish Radiator Cover Video

Radiators are a necessary evil. Although essential to the heating of your home, they are generally ugly little things found in annoying or awkward positions.

When Andrea Maflin came to renovate the Our Home hallway, she certainly wasn't going to let a pesky radiator ruin her streamlined and sophisticated design. Instead, she used her expertise to rustle up this stylish radiator cover and talked us through the process.

Time to complete the job: 2 hours
Approximate budget: £25

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You will need:

  • A flat-pack radiator cover kit
  • An electric screwdriver
  • Primer
  • Paint
  • A roller
  • A paintbrush with tray
  • Fake gold leaf
  • Soft artist brushes
  • Gilding size
Choose a radiator cover kit

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Choose a radiator cover kit

Visit your local DIY store and select a flat-pack radiator cover kit that will complement the scheme of your room. The Our Home team went for a modern-looking design but kits are available in a variety of styles ranging from ethnic to classical. If you're feeling ambitious, you could even buy all the components separately and construct your own cover.
Construct your radiator cover

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Construct your radiator cover

Carefully follow the instructions that accompany your flat-pack and construct your radiator cover. It's important to read the instructions even if you're a regular DIYer as different brands have their own quirks of assembly.
Prime and paint

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Prime and paint

Once your radiator cover is fully assembled, give the wood a good coating with primer. When this has dried, start adding thin coats of paint rather than just one heavy one. Remember, you are trying to minimize the impact of your radiator so paint it the same colour as your walls or woodwork.
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