Kitchen Cabinets & Radiators
We would like to build our kitchen cabinet frames over steam-heated cast-iron radiators. Will this risk warping the cabinets or inefficient convection (there are only grills on the front and side of the cabinet, not on the top of the countertop)? According to home depot, if we place a piece of metal sheeting behind the…
We would like to build our kitchen cabinet frames over steam-heated cast-iron radiators. Will this risk warping the cabinets or inefficient convection (there are only grills on the front and side of the cabinet, not on the top of the countertop)? According to home depot, if we place a piece of metal sheeting behind the radiator, on the floor, and bend it gently out towards the room over the top of the radiator, this draws the air up and out into the room, thereby letting it circulate better, and also drawing it away from the cabinet. Does this sound correct?
Hi I think this is not a handy solution.You can shift the radiator to a another better location.I agree with CMU’s reply that radiator must have sufficient space and use rigid insulation.
Radiator cover manufacturers claim better air mixing with the cover as it changes the air flow in the way you describe, but then they have a vested interest.
If you provide enough air space over and around the radiator and use a pad of say rigid insulation, there should be no problem with warping. I have this setup, but open on the sides and 8″ gap at the top, without problem. Also kitchens don’t need as much heat as other rooms.
You move the rad or re-design the kitchen.
not a clear solution…can you move the radiator to a better location or are you trying to hide them?
Could you elaborate or provide an alternative solution?
that sounds like a bad idea.