G E Little Radiator Covers

How To Measure For Your Radiator Cover

You only need to measure your actual radiator size, that is,

Length - Overall Valve to valve

Height - Floor to top of radiator

Depth - Wall to front of radiator

Now check that this size fits within (is equal to or less than) one of the INTERNAL sizes detailed in the size chart below. This is the minimum size ready made radiator cover you will require.

These are approximate sizes for each of the following standard ready made sizes but may vary very slightly between styles/manufacturers. Please see each individual product's page for definitive measurements. Please also note that different importers/manufacturers also utilise different names for the sizes (e.g. some use size 0 for the smallest size, some use letters instead of numbers etc) - we advertise all our cabinets using the same standard sizing system for ease of ordering but this may mean that the cabinet has a different size printed on the box to that which you have ordered - please note that the actual cabinet dimensions will be correct as detailed on the product's listing page.

PLEASE NOTE THAT READY MADE COVERS ARE PRE-BOXED AND ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE SIZES AND FINISHES AND WITH SKIRTING CUT OUTS AS DETAILED IN OUR SHOP - NO VARIATIONS ARE POSSIBLE. MADE TO MEASURE COVERS ARE AVAILABLE BUT ONLY ON OUR MAIN WEBSITE AND IN CERTAIN DESIGNS.

Please also note that all imported cabinets are sold with a margin of tolerance in the measurements and consequently we always err on the side of caution with imported cabinets and list the internal sizes as the minimum internal length, height and depth (to ensure they will fit over that rad size) and the maximum external (to ensure they will fit in the space you have available).

Note: The Ready made covers manufactured by ourselves in the UK include New England, Traditional, Squares & Lines and Stars designs. All others are imported. For UK covers the internal height shown above  is the max internal space available. If you wish to use the supplied internal and invisible fixing method then you will need to allow 15mm-20mm internal space between top of radiator and underneath of cabinet otherwise you will need to utilise an external fixing kit. For imported cabinets the max height is indeed the max radiator height that will fit and allow the fixings to be used.

INTERNAL sizes are the MAXIMUM radiator size that this cover will fit over, include in the length the overall valve to valve measurement of your radiator. The height is the floor to top of your radiator and the depth is the wall to front of your radiator. You can of course have a larger radiator cover than the size of your actual radiator, but always make sure that the maximum EXTERNAL measurements will fit in your space i.e. check that window cill heights, alcoves or obstructions will not block where a larger radiator cover is to be fitted.

Assembly & Fitting
All our covers are delivered flat packed. Minimal home assembly is required (approx 5 - 10 minutes), you will need a hammer and cross head screwdriver for assembly.

For ready made covers they have a combination of assembly methods with either "push-fit" lugs and/or some cam bolts and screw fixings.

Removal of the whole cover for access takes just seconds,  the whole cover surround can be taken away easily for full access.

Radiator cover weight depends on size, covers are designed to be floor standing, but for safety we recommend that covers be fixed back to the wall to stop them falling forward causing injury or damage.

Skirting Board Cut Out
A standard skirting cut-out is pre-cut in all readymade covers; this cut-out is maximum (unless detailed otherwise on the product page) 180mm High x 20mm Deep (Note: the cut out curves out from 150mm high with a radius out to the edge of the board).

You can of course make this cut out larger if required by masking the side panels, marking your required skirting cut and jig-sawing out the enlarged skirting size.