Radiator Covers?

nykittyny · October 2009

I know where I can get gorgeous custom wooden radiator covers for $400+ a pop, but I just need two as cheap as they come for my rental apartment. Anyone know where to get them? Don't really care how they look, as they will be covered by long curtains - just need to keep little hands off of them.

tsarina · October 2009

Think I saw some a roy vaccaro's under the f train by lowes. (the iron salvage place. Build it Green in Astoria also had some.

MOD · October 2009

Why Not can build some for you, here's his ad in the classifieds
http://www.brooklynian.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=52393

nykittyny · October 2009

Thanks! I sent WhyNot a PM. Will go by the place near Lowes too. For some reason I assumed these things would be easier to come by.

opossumqueen · October 2009

Have you checked craigslist? Maybe folks are selling some there for cheap.

nykittyny · October 2009

Good call on Craigslist, I found this guy:

"Do not let your child get burn from a hot radiator get a new covers. They come in all shape and size call Warren 347.683.8068 price stat 100$ "

He's coming by at 6pm tonite to measure, says they will be done in 2 - 3 days. I will report back how it all goes.

whynot_31 · October 2009

if you need them in 2 - 3 days, Warren is your man.

....I'm slower.

MOD · October 2009

whynot_31 wrote: if you need them in 2 - 3 days, Warren is your man.

....I'm slower.

Especially with the crappy helpers you employ :P

jenlittle · October 2009

Mamacita wrote: [quote=whynot_31]if you need them in 2 - 3 days, Warren is your man.

....I'm slower.

Especially with the crappy helpers you employ :P =D> =D> =D>

whynot_31 · October 2009

P.S. A radiator cover of about this quality and size will run you $120 plus materials (usually about $80) = $200.

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The top would be hinged

You'd need to pick out a grate you like for the top:
http://antiques.shop.ebay.com/Heating-Grates-Vents-/162935/i.html?_armrs=1&_mdo=Antiques&_mspp=&_pcats=37911,4707,20081

...and then come get it when its built.

nykittyny · October 2009

Thank you, WhyNot! i am going to see how it goes tonite when Warren comes to measure...if I dont feel good about it, I will give you a shout!

minet · October 2009

that is a really nice radiator cover.
Whynot- I might have to call you
can you make on that has seating on the sides- to fit into a bay window?l

whynot_31 · October 2009

Minet wrote: that is a really nice radiator cover.
Whynot- I might have to call you
can you make on that has seating on the sides- to fit into a bay window?l

yup. Draw what you want it to look like, including measurements.

Then go buy some foam, and cover it with some fabric. (this part you do)

minet · October 2009

I can do the cushions.
I am just not that super handy with saws

thegardener · October 2009

I'm giving my recommendation for whynot_31.

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He just finished a couple of household things for us, including some woodworking stuff, and he's great!

drunken revival · October 2009

NYkittyNY wrote: Good call on Craigslist, I found this guy:

"Do not let your child get burn from a hot radiator get a new covers. They come in all shape and size call Warren 347.683.8068 price stat 100$ "

There are so, so many sayings I could use here: "teach a man to fish", "once bitten twice shy", "fool me once"...

I guess I'll go with an original: "little hands heal quick from minor burns, but the lessons of the heat last a lifetime." - DR

nykittyny · October 2009

So I went with Warren, who took 2 days to make my two radiator covers:

"Do not let your child get burn from a hot radiator get a new covers. They come in all shape and size call Warren 347.683.8068 price stat 100$ "

They fit very well, as he took the measurements himself. He also fit them into place to make sure the fit was precise. They are actually very cute, though quite basic, painted white. I would recommend him if you are looking for basic radiator covers quickly, at a cheap price. I paid less than $300 for the pair....by far the lowest quote I received.

brooklynjack · October 2009

Can you post pictures?

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