How To Build A Modern Slat DIY Radiator Cover

[@ninaolmedo-perez9017]

Thank you, exactly what I needed to see....of what I want...now to show hubby and get him to make it for me!!!

[@FeniksGaming]

Great to see UK based channel it's always hard to find stuff that is applicable to homes here

[@lisalewis-freeman5160]

I just said to my husband, look at this girl, she’s amazing, she just has a go and manages to do brilliant renovations. You always give me ideas. Well done and your house is looking so stylish. Please do a tour once you get finished! Xx

[@LouiseHoodHome]

Awww thank you so much 😊 of course I’m planning on doing lots more room and house tours 🤩 xx

[@Trish-ql9kz]

Just great and so impressed with your skills

[@johnsonja329]

Awesome look. My wife and I live in the US and our house is full of old cast iron radiators, she will love this look.

[@soniaperichon5776]

Louise you never cease to amaze me. Another awesome job xx

[@LouiseHoodHome]

Thank you so much 😊 xx

[@lovemachinko8573]

This is exactly what i need! Thank you for this

[@oquocharlz]

This is brilliant! A minimalist and modern take on radiator covers!! Love it...might adapt the idea...☺

[@CountYourAssets]

Gorgeous. Wish I had the tools and the motivation to do this

[@MH-qg4yl]

Well done Louise👏🏻

[@Georgiee.and.Dan.]

That’s just levelled the entrance up by 100% looks fantastic

[@LouiseHoodHome]

Thank you 😊 xx

[@breannelee4638]

Looks fantastic!!! Great job!!

[@DaisySK43]

Absolutely love this and elegant. I don't like ready made ones either nor do I have the money for them. A bespoke one is my style too and yours is perfect ma'am thanks so much you just earned another subscriber ❤️

[@jm2629]

just what I've been looking for! Thanks for sharing~

[@joanne-xh6ex]

Looks very stylish Louise,love it x Perfect for the hallway. Happy New Year to you and Steve x

[@LouiseHoodHome]

Thank you 😊 Happy new year 🥳 xx

[@carolinemcleod4554]

Looking good what a transformation to that side, happy new year to you and Steve,

[@LouiseHoodHome]

Thank you 😊 Happy new years to you too xx

[@K4rgo]

shouldnt you have left larger gaps between the boards? Im concerned that most of the heat will be trapped inside the cover. Also, the thermostats regulates itself relative to the temperature in the room yea? I reckon it's gonna mess up since it's obviously gonna be warmer inside the cover as opposed to the actual room temperature. Any thoughts on this? Thanks!

[@LouiseHoodHome]

No the gaps are large enough to let the warm air pass through. It doesn’t hold the heat in whatsoever and the hallway is just as warm as before we installed it. We have a separate thermostat to control the heating so it the radiator cover doesn’t affect that at all

[@lisaraye5679]

Thank you for this I’ve been looking for a video like this for months….hate the look of the radiators in my apartment

[@oskarbay]

Beautiful

[@dplj4428]

9:50 As you mention here that top does seem too close to top of radiator. I was wondering about sitting items atop.

[@zaraparadise]

Wow love it what a great idea u always seem to do it yourself I’m def gonna try this it looks amazing

[@LouiseHoodHome]

Thank you 😊 xx

[@helenvalentine4087]

I love it. Do you think it would work longer and with a plank on the top?

[@amandanicholls7330]

Inspired!!! 🎉

[@TheGreatHuman]

Looks great

[@naninan2890]

Good but heat disipation will be greatly reduce with wood ?

[@michaelwelford5275]

Hi there. May i ask what thickness mdf you used. Great job by the way

[@charisgrace7172]

Hi Louise this looks great, do you mind me asking the size of the top panels please

[@seanhillerby6574]

Hi, did you need to use primer on the wood first. What primer and paint did you use. Thanks

[@mariegraves8552]

Loving this look,it looks really expensive ,great job xx

[@LouiseHoodHome]

Thank you 😊 xx

[@RachelS888]

Does it still heat evenly and efficiently with this type of cover?

[@LouiseHoodHome]

Yes it does 😁

[@claramedeiros5446]

Did you use a non-toxic paint?

[@MrKbforex]

Nice job.... PLease what's the name and model of your electric nail gun? Hope it's fit for purpose? Thanks

[@KraZzyKara]

Amazing video! Could you reccomend a suitable nail gun and length of nails you used, I'm from UK wanted something affordable but actually worth getting :)

[@LouiseHoodHome]

Hey I have the Titan nail gun from screwfix. It's decent for a budget on but I'd like to upgrade to a better one tbh x

[@mayelinhernandez119]

What type of nail drill are you using

[@toramng]

Brilliantttt

[@sharonjohns1686]

Hi Louise how do we get that radiator cover and vase

[@jackymok3850]

How the heats getting out then?

[@ChrisBundy17]

Question: are you still able to keep this cover in place when the radiator is functioning?

[@SirMopy]

actually this is bad for the circulation. the gaps need to be wider tho... function over design is always the best choice here.. especially when the prices are getting higher and higher...

[@Court_In_Space]

Hi lovely I want to do this how did you measure the number of slats including the gaps I’m worried I’m gonna not fit them all in at the same size xx

[@LouiseHoodHome]

I was worried about that too. Just make sure you measure twice and lay your slats out before you attach them and you’ll be fine 😊 xx

[@Court_In_Space]

@@LouiseHoodHome hahaha doh!!of course didn’t even think to lay them all out first haha thank you. I’m very new to building and loving the journey, thank you for inspiring me xx

[@daniellesbeautyfx2389]

I love this ! I’m wanting to build one for my dining room but a larger one with some kind of hinged door for storage. Do you think it would be possible 😵‍💫😂?

[@LouiseHoodHome]

Thank you 😊 I’m sure it would be possible. It just depends how you do it

[@cloa9431]

Hi nice job but sorry 😢 how do you get to the knob 1 and if you leaves it on for winter no much heat I believe you should leave some space between each Planck and a visiting space to get to the knob sorry to tell you that but it is my own opinion in place of that the job is nice

[@dplj4428]

4:40 there's no attachment behind to the wall, so they can slide cover away from radiator.

[@artofmello6418]

Sorry if this was answered, but how did you fogure out the exact distance for all your slats to fit perfectly? Looks so amazing ❤

[@LouiseHoodHome]

Yes I worked it out roughly before and built the frame to be the correct size for my slats and leave a gap as well 😊

[@plutojules1111]

Beautiful job btw. question. do you keep this on the radiator while it's on? I live in a pre war building which we do not control the thermostat & i'm concerned that anything i build over the radiator will either peel or worst case catch fire, Im thinking what i should do to makes it fire proof.

[@LouiseHoodHome]

Yes we keep it on. I didn’t attach it to the wall so we could slide it out to adjust the thermostat. It doesn’t touch the radiator at all so it should be fine 😊

[@livehockey09]

Can’t seem to find timber sticks in Canada. Do they go by another name?

[@LouiseHoodHome]

Sometimes they’re called Stripwood I think. That’s in the UK anyway

[@jaliyahmonae4306]

This looks great!! How would you say this model held up vs the ones you’ve done before?

[@LouiseHoodHome]

Definitely much more sturdy than the one I’ve done before 😊 the only thing I would change is running another horizontal support along the middle

[@boomish69]

Great design, a bit of glue would have helped the slat corner joints, am a afraid because there is no glue the joints will move and the filler will crack. A great job though.

[@ashleighgibson3239]

That’s fab but surely it can’t let out the same amount of heat as before? I’m wanting to do this it just seems like it wouldn’t give out heat 😕😃

[@LouiseHoodHome]

It still gives out the same amount of heat as without it 😊 The gaps are big enough to let it out

[@simonemmanuel5966]

Great work! What nail gun did you use?

[@LouiseHoodHome]

Thank you 😊 it’s called the ‘Bauker 18 Gauge Straight Nailer Stapler 240V’ we got it from Toolstation

[@SuperPolitha5]

How much it cost? In labor and materials?

[@terranezey]

Great job

[@NewCarsForUs]

How heat came out. It's all closed. ...I'm not sure if it's practical

[@kathyphillips1018]

I glad u love to paint. I hate it! I draw up what I want, hubby makes it, I style it. Its a good plan for me. 🤣🤣🤣

[@LouiseHoodHome]

I’m jealous 😂

[@charisgrace7172]

Hi Louise, please do you mind sharing your measurements?

[@LouiseHoodHome]

Of course. It’s 107cm wide, 21cm deep and 73cm high. I do wish it was a bit taller though 🙈

[@charisgrace7172]

@@LouiseHoodHome thank you 😊

[@dplj4428]

​@@LouiseHoodHomeat ends ( sides), cut short sticks and nail. No need for front, just the ends.

[@nafizarani7176]

Ioveeeeeeee the cover you are so good I wish I had the confidence to do things like this

[@LouiseHoodHome]

Thank you 😊 you can definitely do it. Just takes practice xx

[@Maverick-kf7is]

Looks nice but I bet it definitely blocks some of the heat from getting out

[@LouiseHoodHome]

We haven’t found that it blocks any heat out tbh

[@Holiness8787]

🔥

[@rdb4996]

Very nice. HOWEVER, please remember to be SAFE. Your fingers near that nail gun made me nervous. Just keep your fingers away from it, even if you are sure the nail won't go through and that you won't accidentally put it in crooked (coming out on the top). Also, hair up and ideally safety glasses. We want to see more cool DIY, not a vlog from hospital 😉

[@siamakga]

is ok if I say this is sacrificing the air circulation for the aesthetic?

[@leylabora1171]

Çok güzel eline sağlık 👏👏👏

[@semicars3861]

You did not cover the radiator you just killed it😂

[@Matchalover2003]

they are $100+ on amazon and im never going to buy them