Lining for radiator cover

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Author Message   NRL Citizen Username: Nrl Post Number: 419 Registered: 8-2003 Posted on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 - 9:21 am:        I have a wood radiator cover and it seems the previous owner removed the lining from the inside. What should I use to re-line it? It seems when I take the cover off the radator the heat flows into the room much better, but I dont want to leave the cover off permanently. The new lining may help steer the the heat into the room better.   Richard O'Connor Citizen Username: Roconn Post Number: 59 Registered: 6-2001 Posted on Thursday, January 1, 2004 - 3:13 pm:        NRL ... According to what I know, steam radiators are (although sometimes uglier) much more efficient at radiating and convecting heat when they are not under most covers. (Some covers actually make them better.) Since getting rid of the one on my bathroom radiator (it just wouldn't work with the new vanity) the heat is MUCH better in there. Richard (ROC) --Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark; professionals built the Titanic.-- --AIM: ROConn   jgberkeley Supporter Username: Jgberkeley Post Number: 3393 Registered: 5-2001 Posted on Thursday, January 1, 2004 - 10:47 pm:        At Home Depot look for and use the solid foam insulation with the foil covers. However, your problem may be something else. You need air flow. Make sure you have a 3" air inlet space across the bottom, a clear void from the Rad to the wall, slats or open tin on the front and a foil covered insulation on the top and the sides. Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark; professionals built the Titanic.