DIY Radiator Covers
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- Опубліковано 25 тра 2017
- This video shows you how to cover your ugly radiators with these DIY radiator covers. But even if you don't have radiators in your house, these techniques are fundamental for home woodworkers and they'll help you build any kind of cabinetry.
This is the second part of my video about wood joinery. You can see the first part here: • Five joinery technique...
TOOLS USED IN THIS VIDEO:
Wagner Flexio 590- handydad.tv/70rh
Table Saw- amzn.to/2rxxeN1
Biscuit Joiner- amzn.to/2qhbAYN
Kreg Jig- amzn.to/2rxs6bH
Dowel Jig- amzn.to/2redNJm
Wood Chisels- amzn.to/2qSC5ri - Навчання та стиль
Damn that was just straight up! "We're gonna show you how to cover up your ugly radiator"
I just bought the Kregg, finished two of these covers, and they came out GREAT! My wife couldn’t believe how well they came out, and it keeps my young kids away from the radiators. Thank you for the phenomenal instruction, I am definitely going to be doing more woodworking now!
Congratulations! Glad I could get you started.
Great video, I learned a lot from you, thanks for sharing.
You said Manasquan and I did a double take! Fellow jersey shore person here 😊
Nice!
Such a great teacher cant wait to buy the materials!
Thanks so much
Your voice is soooo calming!
I like the style and the simplicity of it. Great Job.
Thanks 😊
great technique, thanks a lot!
Great logo, by the way. Love your videos!
FYI, I watched your videos and started making these for $$. Thank you so much for all the info in part 1 and 2. There seems to be a little bit of a market for them ;) and I too cut myself on the aluminum sheet. I should have watched the video again to heed the caution haha Thank you!
People have asked me to make them for sale! Where are you located? I can let people know.
@@handydadtv I'm in Western Massachusetts, Pittsfield to be exact. Again thank you!
Do you ship to Boston? I have a really ugly heater in my apartment and I'm looking for a way to cover it up.
Great video...Thanks for sharing!
I just came across your Chanel and you’re videos are so well made and planned out I’m amazed
Well thank you very much! I hope you subscribe and tell your friends. 👍🏻
Came out great.
Thanks 😊
Lov ur voice! N ur ideas!
😊👍🏻💯
this was great used your plan except made slats instead of the screen. I thought the screen looked too dated. You did an amazing job and helped me a lot. Thanks.
Slats are a great idea 👍🏻
Dude you have an amazing voice over voice.
Thanks. People seem to love it or hate it. 🤣
Nice be build mate
Thanks
Nice work. Always nice to see your projects.
So, what do you think of the 590 now? I've been eyeing them off for a big painting job (tin roof) as well as general household paint and decking oil application, and debating about maybe going for the one that goes straight onto the paint bucket instead.
Any feedback from your perspective?
+genghisbunny I only used it for this project so far, and only with the small nozzle. I'd love to eventually patch all the drywall in my garage and spray the whole thing. Someday...
Nice video, you make it look easy! I have a radiator cover with detachable top. In winter it gets bent from the heat even though it is not that close to the radiator. This time I put piece of wood directly on the radiator as a barrier so the to exterior top cover does not bent, but it is starting to bend, any suggestion would be very helpful . thanks
I would install cross pieces of wood or metal under the top to reinforce it.
@@handydadtv Thank you!
I wish that you lived close by!
Thanks 😊
Great video! I would also like to know what mic you are using...? I am about to start a pod cast and need a good quality microphone. Thanks.
Coincidentally I have a video on that... ua-cam.com/video/33Wl3hNn870/v-deo.html
If you know anything about these radiators sitting right underneath the window, you know that kids are gonna jump on it and adults are gonna use it as a seat (especially in the winter), what can be done to make the wooden cover stronger so it can hold someone sitting on it?
Mine was made from solid pine. Strong enough to support a person standing on it if they want to hang curtains.
HandyDad lol, nice video thank you. And thanks for taking the time to reply to posts. My question is, did you do any shaping on the back of the end walls so that it fit tightly up against the wall since it appears there is baseboard? If so how did you accomplish? I'm thinking you scribed them in place then put cover on its side using a jig saw to cut the outline of the base board?
My trick was attaching the top on-site so it was tight against the wall. No modifications to the wall or baseboard.
Dang it, not first! But great video as usual. You don't have to respond to this comment, I think you're bored of me always commenting early. LOL
+Rahman Shafique Never bored!
New sub here 🙋♀️
Thanks so much 😊
hey, I didnt understand or maybe u didnt mention at all what kind of paint should I use for my radiator heatings? high gloss water based or oil based paint? do i need to prime them first before painting with high gloss paint?
Bumping this for an answer
I only use water-based paint. I would use a coat of primer and two coats of semi-gloss.
Would you ever make these to ship to someone ? If so I would definitely would be interested in 3 of them.
No sorry. I don’t. Check Etsy.
Hi thanks for the video! Would these be strong enough to sit on, or would it be better to build some kind of extra support frame for the inside?
With solid wood tops like this, they are okay to sit on.
I'm looking to make a radiator cover for a recessed hot water heater in our bathroom. Can I still use wood for the frame or is there something else you recommend? What did you use to attach the sheet metal? How would you recommend attaching multiple sheets of the type of metal you used to each other if needed? I'd like to make ours more of a flush mount since it's a recessed unit. Can you help please? I've never built anything before so would really appreciate guidance!
If it’s recessed, a slotted closet door would make the most sense. No?
Unless it’s an odd size, and then you’d need to build something custom. If that’s the case, I would use wood for a frame because I’m most comfortable working with wood. The sheet metal is great for ventilation. I just stapled it on the back of the frame.
Looks great. Where did you purchase the aluminum sheet?
It all came from Home Depot
I have been wanting to get these radiators covered but I don't have most of these tools...I can borrow a saw and get a dowel jig or a kreg jig...but if I get a dowel jig do I need giant (sash?) clamps? I have a drill, sander, and am handy/crafty.
I recommend the Kreg jig over dowels. It’s not cheap, but you’ll have it forever. I don’t mind investing in good tools when I need something. I just build it into the cost of the project.
Welp I guess I’m gonna hire someone to do this !
😐
Mind me asking, where did you get that metal grill? I can't find one that big and it would help my project. Thanks!
I believe they were from Home Depot
Great video. I just made one myself but have one question. I have baseboard trims and my cover won't stand flash against the wall. Did you scribe the lower portion of the legs of the cover so that the cover is flash against the wall and there is no gap between the cover and the wall?
No, I didn’t scribe it to fit tight against the wall. I purposely wanted air flow. I just pushed the top against the wall before marking and attaching it.
I attached a board behind mine to hold them to the radiator incase kids or pets jump or crawl. At first mine would fall from the cat jumping off. I just lift it straight up to remove.
Great idea
That's a lovely radiator that needs a little love - why did you cover it up!? --- Covers should be reserved for those boring, cheap, standard (modern) radiators.
To each his own.
I live in Northen NJ. Just closing on a home and I desperately need these. Do you do these professionally or can we buy these in the store?
Sorry, I don’t make them. But you can find lots of sources on Etsy and Google.
do a video on how to rearrange medium size room with a radiator and pipes
As long as you have hot water rads you can put furniture wherever you'd like. If you have leather just make sure you leave about 6 inches or so in front.
I was more thinking... "wow, I came to learn how to build a cover, and now I have to hunt down ANOTHER video"
Cool
Do you make these radiator covers professionally? I have a low radiator that has no cover. It had an ugly, beat-up, metal one that I threw out and haven't replaced it with anything. I've seen some online but they aren't that nice and very expensive. And, the shipping is costly. I live in CT. I can paint it myself. I do a lot of painting.
Sorry, I don’t.
Hello! Looking to make these, what thickness and size pine wood sheets did you use?!
Everything is 3/4” thick.
HandyDadTV thank you for a speedy answer !!! What’s the best type of paint to use without it peeling off? For the steam radiator
where did you find the perforated metal sheet? Everywhere I've looked has been insanely expensive. Thanks!
Home Depot. It was the most expensive material back then. I’m not surprised that it’s even more expensive now. Everything has gone up.
Do you have the plans or a more detailed video of the radiator covers
No, they were custom made to fit those radiators.
One mistake you made was not clamping the pieces down before driving in the screws. Thus, all of them ended out of alignment, as you can see at 7:28. It's always worth spending a few more minutes clamping before every pocket hole joint rather than ending up with a mediocre result or spending 3 times the amount of time sanding afterwards, if you really want them flush.
Thanks I’ll remember that
I wish I had all those tools. I have a hammer and two screw drivers. I need radiator covers that won't break my budget. At least one, for a radiator which sits in the only place I have for a side table. Is there no easy way to make one?
Not with a hammer and screw drivers. You either have to pay someone to make them or pay for tools. I prefer to pay for tools and have them forever.
Are you using staples to secure the sheet metal to the wood?
Yes I used staples.
hello, can you advise what is the thickness of the handy panel you are using? thank you.
3/4 inch
is it smart to put things on top of radiator covers?
Nothing that can melt. No candles or chocolate!
Isn't there a concern of the wood warping over time due to heat and moisture?
They haven’t so far. Plenty of air flow.
Could one be built to safely cover a monitor heater?
I’ve never heard of a monitor heater.
May I order some from you? I'm not a handy mom😦
Exactly
How much did all of this cost ?
+sherley nervil About $50-60 each.
Hi brother I just want to ask you how you nailed the screen or I have to buy special kind of stapler would you please let me know thanks
An ordinary staple gun will do. Otherwise you can use short screws.
@@handydadtv thanks very much
Can this method/wood be used with hot water radiators?
Yes. But only use solid wood. No particle board or plywood.
Did you use basic pine wood for this?
Yes it is 100% pine.
@@handydadtv what size pine board on the front? I was thinking about going with 1x4 for the basic frame, but yours look thicker. Great video, I'm making some covers for a friend!
1x4
what was the approximate material cost to build?
I have no idea what these materials would cost today.
Wait is it safe to use wood near a radiator?
I want to do this but it’s giving fire hazard
Radiators don’t get hot enough to burn wood.
Well I'm in east jersey!! Roselle by Elizabeth nj, How much would it cost me cus? I have 9 big ugly radiators!!! HELP!!!PLEASE!!! I HATE THESE RADIATORS AND THEIR IN THE DAM WAY, I ACTUALLY DON'T WANT THEM AT ALL BUT I NEED HEAT AND CAN'T AFFORD CENTRAL AIR🤦🏽♀️ IS IT POSSIBLE TO GET SMALLER HEATER OR JUST COVER THEM??
You can cover them. If you don’t have tools, you can buy them on Etsy or find a local carpenter to make them.
@@handydadtv i don't think etsy has them for these big beast lol
Before: this is pretty ugly
After: why is it so cold in here?
Yup
Do you do work in philly?????
I work in Mercer County, NJ.
adopt me plz
+Kai : Ok come on over.
me too!
Title should be 'how to cover your ugly radiators'
I need to cover 5 in my house, minimum 2 but I don't have one of your fancy tools 😭🙍
Invest in the Kreg Jig. You’ll have it forever.
Who has all these dam tools!???
I would pay you to do some for me I don’t think I would have any success
I don’t make them commercially but you can someone who does on Etsy.
Nonsense
By the time you buy all the tools this guy uses you would be better off buying one.
+banksj54 Sure, if that's all you do with the tools.
Hey virtual dad in the cloud.... can I borrow money
Sure. Just go to the bank and tell them I sent you.
Lmao. They told me to subscribe and like every video so i did 😁
You lose me from the first part 😭
Come back