Dimensions of the Radiator Cover:

Measure the height (H), length (L), and width or depth (P) of the radiator (considering the valve and pipes)

Air Circulation:

Ensure that the warm air circulates freely by allowing sufficient space between the radiator and the radiator cover.

Panel Cutting:

Measure the distance from the floor to the top of the radiator, plus the space for air circulation. In this example: radiator height 720 mm + space 80 mm = 800 mm. The length is 2200 mm.

Thermostatic Valve:

Allow space for the pipes and the thermostatic valve. The valve should be outside the radiator cover to measure the room temperature and allow temperature adjustment. It can protrude to the side or the front.

Attaching the Top Panel to the Side Walls:

Assemble the top panel to the side walls using wood glue and screws or dowels. Place battens in the corners to strengthen the assembly. You can cut grooves in the panel or use multiple planks to form the top panel. The reinforcing battens solidify the structure.

Front Face:

For the upper part of the front, use a 180 mm wide board, plus two 120 mm side boards. Assemble one of the side boards with dowels. The other will follow with the assembly of the horizontal planks

Dowel Assembly:

Mark the dowel hole locations with a pencil. Drill the holes accurately and straight. Use dowels to mark corresponding holes by laying the boards flat and using a rubber mallet for assembly. If needed, you can use brackets on the inner side. If you have a router, you can also cut a connecting profile and glue it in place

Front Face Planks:

Form the front panel with four 60 mm planks separated by 60 mm slots. These slots are necessary for the circulation of the air heated by the radiator. The number of slots can vary depending on the specific case. You can also use fabric or mesh. The appearance will be less sharp, but you can paint it in a color coordinated with the radiator cover.

Cutting Openings:

Measure the diameter of the thermostatic valve and its height from the floor. Cut an opening of the correct size on one side using a hole saw. Then, with a jigsaw, clear the rest of the opening. The valve can protrude to the side or the front.

Installing the Radiator Cover:

The radiator cover should be removable to allow cleaning. For this purpose, it is mounted on a wall bracket like those used for kitchen cabinets. First, arrange the support bar on the inner side of the top panel

Then, place the cover on the radiator to determine the location of the support bar on the wall.

Allow additional space if there is a windowsill above the radiator.

Attention to the Position of the Valve:

When determining the length of the support bar, you must consider the space needed for the radiator valve. If the valve is on the side, allow at least 18 cm lateral displacement. A radiator valve on the pipe protrudes about 9 cm. You can also choose to use magnets to hold the radiator cover in place instead of a support bar.