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mf3864

06:53AM | 09/27/02
Member Since: 09/26/02
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Steam Radiator covers

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I have a 1 pipe steam radiator system. The radiators are ugly, and I am having covers made. The carpenter is using select pine, and wire mesh/grating on the sides and front. The top will be wood so I can put stuff on them. My question is, these will be delivered unfinished.

What should I paint them with?

Should I line the inside to reflect the heat out?

Thanks in advance,

Mike

mf3864

07:58AM | 09/27/02
Member Since: 09/26/02
3 lifetime posts
i bought special rust-o-leum spray high-temp radiator paint for the radiators themselves. could i use the same paint (different color) on wood? or is it for metal only?

BillOH

03:14AM | 10/02/02
Member Since: 07/21/02
48 lifetime posts
My covers are a combination of natural (stain and varnish) and paint. No problems with either one for the 55 yrs. they've been there. They all have vent holes (slots, actually) in the top and louvers on the front side.
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