How do I cover cast iron tall radiators?

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How about making this http://www.hometalk.com/diy/build/furniture/diy-coffee-bar-26456250

but instead of using it as a coffee bar, you can cover your radiator?

Keeping it totally simple , I re-purposed a stone mantle I salvaged on my bathroom radiator. I cut blocks of wood to raise it up a bit. I have a longer one on a bedroom radiator eliminating the need for a bedside table. I'm blessed my house still has the metal tops, I took it off the bathroom, perhaps you can find them in a vintage shop.

Keep in mind any cover will reduce the amount of heat going to your room.

Salvaged from a late 1800's house

There are many new options to replacing them with a small baseboard that makes a huge difference in the room look and space and how the heat is delivered more evenly. I did it to an entire Victoran house and was amazed at how inepensive it actually turned out to be. I asked my home heating oil man and his company and did it quickly and best price. They like happy cutomers and keeping you in their fold.

Go to a granite/marble yard for "scraps". Use a piece of insulating (one side is silver) foam underneath the granite. Use the rest behind the radiator so it's not heating your outside wall, but reflecting in

i have seen one covered with metal with holes in it so heat still is able to get out & heat room. Saw it oN show called "Rehab Addict ".

Also on same show she made a slotted wood cover around sides & front & solid piece of wood on top. Looked really nice !

Bookcases are usually the appropriate depth. Check yard sales and flea markets for good buys which could easily be retrofitted over rads.

Whatever you choose to do, cut rigid foam insulation board with reflective aluminum face ($13@HD) to slide behind each rad. Heat your house, not the wall.

I made beautiful ones for my last old house. DO NOT get rid of them. They are the best radiant heat. I live in Florida now and still miss them. Look at this - really easy. https://www.thisoldhouse.com/how-to/how-to-build-radiator-cover-cabinet