Amber Radiator Covers

Just thought I would let you know the radiator covers arrived as promised and, if anything, look even better than we had anticipated... Mr J.W., Warks

...We are always a bit nervous about buying things unseen but your attention to our order and the end result exceeded our expectations. As someone who in this day and age almost expects to be disappointed we are delighted and would certainly recommend you to anyone else who is looking for radiator covers. Mr J.W., Warks

My cover arrived yesterday and thanks to the easy-to-understand instructions is now made up and fitted. It looks just super - I can't believe the difference it makes to the room. Mrs S.P. - Wiltshire

Hi Carol, I just wanted to say you have been fab to work with, your product is fab and I will be saving up for some more. Ms JM, Bucks

This is just to let you know that we are absolutely delighted with the three radiator covers that arrived yesterday.... Mr D.B. Cheshire

...I am pretty hopeless when it comes to any form of DIY but your simple assembly instructions were easy to follow...They look really good and have enhanced the three rooms they were fitted in. Good luck to you in the future and thanks once again.... Mr D.B., Cheshire

........thank you once again for great service Ms EO, Cardiff

Thank you... I only wish I had more radiators that need covering!!! All superb - her indoors well pleased which is all important! Mr NM, Surrey.

....Your website is easy to use, but it is still nice to know that the good old fashioned personal touch is still out there; your advice was very helpful indeed.... Mr T.S. via email, Sussex

I am very pleased with the cover I ordered from Amber. The ordering system is easy and accurate as well as offering efficient and fast delivery. It looks great - I would definitely recommend. Miss CC - Bucks, via email

Thank you very much for our radiator cabinet and getting it to us promptly..... ms KF - via email

I received the cover yesterday in first class condition, to say that my wife and I are delighted with the look, workmanship and your service would be an understatement...the cover is now a focal point of the furniture in the lounge.... Mr D.A.B, Glos.

...I had no need to worry as the fit is excellent. I would have no hesitation in using your firm again and am indeed thinking of a cover for the hall radiator in the future. Mr D.A.B., Glos

I just wanted to drop you a note to say how pleased we are with the radiator cover we ordered from you. Your website was a doddle to use and the service has been very professional..... Mrs P.W., Hants

...the fit of the cover is perfect, the finish is excellent and it was simple to put together - I had it assembled and fixed to the wall before my husband got in from work! It was just what we needed to finish off our hallway. Many thanks... Mrs P.W., Hants

....many thanks for your quite excellent and highly efficient service. The cover arrived yesterday morning and was fitted just after lunch.... Mr MP - Yorkshire, via email

......We are absolutely delighted with the quality of your product - it's far better than we expected and it finishes our dining room off perfectly... Mr MP - Yorkshire, via email

Just to say I am in receipt of the radiator cover and I have to say it is 'SPOT ON' and it has certainly transformed the room. I will be in touch soon with another order. Mr W.W. North Yorks

Covers are great, well done great job. Mr JPK Oxon

Just a quick email to say that the radiator cover arrived yesterday. Assembled it last night and am delighted with the result..... Mrs N.M., Ayrshire

...they look lovely, very nice workmanship. Very well done for getting them made so quickly in spite of your tight schedule. Overall very professional, much appreciated.. Mr JF, London, via email

Just wanted to say thanks very much; had my radiator cover fitted today, it looks great and is a perfect fit :) You have all been very helpful and friendly getting this order processed and delivered in a very efficient way - much appreciated! Mrs AC, London (via email)

I would like to let you know that the radiator cover you supplied fitted perfectly and I would also like to say how pleased I was with the product you supplied....... Mr P.G., Southampton

........not only was it well made to a high standard but being a bespoke size did not cause any problems to yourselves and it was delivered much quicker than I ever expected. I would certainly recommend you... Mr P.G., Southampton

Perfect, thanks Carol. A very friendly and efficient service. Mr NF, London, via email

......so thanks for a great service from looking at the website to delivery - I will be back to order more in the future. Mrs S.P. - Wiltshire

Just to say the cover is now fitted and looks fab! Dimensions and cut outs absolutely spot on. Will be in touch as we decorate more of the house. Thanks for a brilliant job. Ms HT, Herts, via email

Just a quick word of thanks for the great service provided..the radiator cover looks 'just the part' in our hall Mr KM, Surrey.

...you have made the hatch on the left not the right as requested.....(we're only human) Just to let you know the new side panel arrived today - hatch fine! Mr K.A. Scotland

Sturdy bit of kit - assembled in jig time. Thanks for the speed of service and help in resolving the problem. Now where did i put those paint brushes ????? Mr K.A. Scotland

Just a quick mail to confirm everything is now in order (and constructed), Thanks for sorting out the problem so quickly. Covers look great. Mr AB via email

thank you for your assistance and advice during the purchase of our radiator cover..the quality and appearance of the finished product is superb..... Mr AW, Beds

.....it goes without saying we are delighted and would not hesitate to recommend your company...thank you once again Mr AW, Beds

Just to say we have received our radiator cover and we are really pleased with it. It looks stunning. Mrs L.H., Notts

The rad cover is excellent. The construction is spot on, the finish (after 2 coats of light Oak varnish, then sanding and a top coat of clear Satin) is perfect and the instructions were clear. And you got it delivered quickly which saved me a lot of hassle from Mrs H. It is fitted and couldn't be better. Mr GH, Bolton

Just a quick note to thank you both for your great support concerning the purchase of one of your covers. Even I managed to assemble it with no difficulty and as you can see from the picture it is successfully painted and installed.... Mr TS - Sussex

I want to thank Amber Radiator Covers for my lovely new 'made-to-measure' cover for my radiator in the kitchen. Your website was very easy to use and the cover fits beautifully.... Mrs N.B., Kent

...With the simple instructions it took me just over an hour to fit together and fix to he wall and I am so pleased with it that I am now thinking about another cover for my lounge radiator. Mrs N.B., Kent

......thanks again for excellent service and a great product Mr J.W. Warks

Just a line to say I received your made to measure cover which was very big in size nearly 8' but it fitted like a glove it was simple to put together and it looks great thanks a lot for a good job Mr VH, Essex

.....thank you for your excellent service and prompt delivery of my radiator cover which I am very pleased with. I have already recommended you.......it is good to know that your service can be relied upon. Ms KL via email

The cover is lovely and I hope to order some more soon. Thanks for a great service. Ms CL, Bucks

.....we have in mind a similar item for our lounge so plan to be in touch again..... Mr TS - Sussex - via email

Just to let you know, cover arrived today, fits well, looks very good Mr JM, Leics

I just wanted to thank you for your prompt and excellent service. My radiator cover is now painted, assembled, fitted and in use - and is an excellent addition to my lounge.... Mrs E.N. Bristol

Our radiator cover arrived by van on Thursday at about 11.00 hours. It is now fitted up perfectly and looks great. Thank you for your service. Mr K.H., Scotland

...many thanks for delivering the cover so quickly. My wife is over the moon with the cover...it is much better quality than the ones we have bought previously. Mr DDL via email

Just wanted to let you know that the large radiator cover arrived and is in perfect condition. I have attached a couple of pictures to see how lovely they look. Ms SC,Essex

.....I'm really pleased with the quality and service - I'd have no hesitation in ordering from you again and would be happy to recommend you to anyone wanting a cover.... Mrs E.N. Bristol

Thank you so much for the black new england radiator cover. It really is top quality and even better than we ever imagined.... Ms JW via email

...Thank you for all your help in sorting it out and I will gladly start recommending you to all our colleagues and friends! Mr

..........thank you for all your help and for the best customer service I have experienced in a long time....I would definitely recommend you to my friends and family.. Ms SC, Essex

Thanks so much for all your help with this cover. Its now assembled and installed and we are over the moon with it; it really looks fantastic.......... Mrs L.H. (Surrey)

........we are both agreed your service and products are unsurpassed. We'll definitely be recommending you to anyone who wants a cover. Mrs L.H. (Surrey)

The radiator cover arrived as specified and on time. It is now installed, painted and looks fantastic and has transformed the room. You have been tremendous to deal with... Ms P-H via email

.......they look very good....I just wanna tell you that I am very happy with your work....... Mr RH, London.

......I was a bit worried since you built them based on my measurements, there was no one to blame if they didn't fit. But luckily they are perfect. Thank You mr RH, London.

This is just a quick note to say that the radiator cover has been delivered, is now fitted to the wall, and looks fabulous!..It is exactly what we wanted. Mr GBS, Berks

I received my radiator cover today and I'm delighted! From start to finish your company has been a pleasure to deal with, very professional and competent...... Mrs LG, Perthshire, via email

..........Your product arrived before expected and the quality and finish are excellent. Thank you for a wonderful service, i's lovely to know that companies such as yourselves still exist!... Mrs LG, Perthshire, via email

.....I have already recommended you to my friends and I will definitely order again. Thanks again. MJ Leicester

Just wanted to say that we are delighted with the radiator cover having assembled it this afternoon - it looks perfect in our dining room so Thank You. Ms BW via email

Just a short email to say how pleased I am with the radiator cover, very well made and it fits perfectly. Many thanks Mr JP via email

Just to let you know that the radiator cover has arrived and I am delighted with it. Thank you for your prompt and efficient ordering and delivery services...... Mrs MB via email

Thank you for the radiator cover, I am absolutely delighted with it. It makes our entrance hall look just as it should. Mr MB via email

.... your customer service has been top class and the product is simply wonderful. Look forward to ordering from you again. Ms JW via email

...........the last one you made was so good and we would obviously like them all to match......... Ms LAM via email

Original comments available to view at our office......

Wanted to let you know that we are really pleased with the radiator covers, they look really good so well done. Mr RB via email

We received the radiator cover yesterday, we are really happy with it. Thanks again for the great communication. Ms ND via email

Hello... Thank you all so very much for a wonderfully constructed piece of furniture....the radiator cover and bookshelves enhance the room completely... Mrs AM via email

Just to say we received the radiator cover and it is perfect. Many thanks Ms JL via email

I just wanted to say thank you for the fantastic radiator covers and amazing service. The covers look great and I am blatantly recommending you to everyone. Thanks again Ms LW via email

Thank you for the prompt delivery of the two radiator covers. Thanks for a great service....you'll be recommended and I'll be using your service again...... Mr MD via email

......it is always a gamble when you pick a company from the web but we would highly recommend you to others and hope to use you again. Ms P-H via email

Hi I wanted to drop you a note to thank you for the three radiator covers....they look perfect....Thank you once again for your professional service. Mrs VL via email

I am very pleased with my radiator cover it looks great, it was easy to order, assemble and paint......Thanks a lot Ms MJ via email

...we were terrible customers in relation to dimensions however you all had infinite patience and valued advice at every step of the way....you are all superstars. Mrs AM via email

Just to let you know that the radiator cover you made is a perfect fit! It was always going to be difficult to fit it into the space available, but you did it. Thank you for an excellent job Mr ASJ via email

Hi wanted to let you know...we are all impressed with the great quality of the covers.....They look fantastic thanks for excellent service you provided Mrs KD via email

I received my radiator cover this morning....thanks for being so understanding with my ordering, we will be using you service again. Ms AR via email

Hi once again thank you for excellent service. From the moment I ordered my radiator cover to the time it arrived I was very impressed with all contact I had with you... Ms KO via email

.....this is my second cover I will be ordering more. (and she did - another 3!) Ms KO via email

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Thanks so much for your helpful, professional and generally wonderful service......We'll be sure to recommend you....The radiator cabinets look fantastic. Mrs JW via email

Thank you for the two radiator covers. The time you took to make sure the measurements etc were correct means the finished pieces look wonderful in our rooms. Thanks again Mrs EA via email

Thanks; the covers are of a very high standard and quality, we are very pleased with them........ nursery school Lancashire

I am pleased with my radiator cover, it looks great. It was easy to order, assemble and paint..... MJ Leicester

There was no problem with the ordering the covers....they fitted together without any problems, I will be ordering again MC Leeds

Thanks for a great service.....you'll be recommended and I'll be using your service again. Cover looks great. MD Devon

Once again thank you very much for your quick professional service. It was a pleasure to deal with such an efficient company. SVL Essex

Thank you for your excellent service and prompt delivery of my radiator cover. KMcl Glasgow

...our nursery would be happy to recommend you to other nursery schools and companies........ nursery school Lancashire

...thank you all at Amber for your assistance and advice during the purchase of our radiator cover.....the quality and appearance of the finished product is superb, it goes without saying we are delighted and would not hesitate to recomend your company Mr A.W. Beds.

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News & Customer Feedback

8/2/2013 - Amber Ebay Store

Here at Amber Radiator Covers we have had an eBay store for some years where we sell all our various grille panels in smaller sizes for replacing your damaged panel or if you simply want to change the design.

we also offer some basic made to measure radiator covers with some grille choices including our new 'Bancroft' slatted modern design.

Take A Look Here

5/19/2013 - The Great Yorkshire Show

Amber Radiator Covers has a confirmed place at the Great yorkshire Show this year, 9th - 11th july stand number 494 please feel free to call in and meet the team.
Lets hope the summer weather makes an appearance.

To Keep up to date click here

4/2/2013 - Amber on Face book!!

Amber Radiator Covers has now joined Facebook and added some of our design features & installation pictures for you to take a look at.

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1/28/2013 - New Grille Design

here at Amber Radiator Covers we have been developing a new grille design called the 'Bancroft' to look modern and fresh, this new design is not an option in the radiator cover made to measure section at the moment however if you want the new design on a radiator cover then please contact us via email or call 01274684000 monday to friday 8:30am to 4:30 pm

the design was originally made as per the picture shown horizontal however this can also be made in vertical bars if required, we will try and get a picture as soon as possible.
we can also manufacture the 'Bancroft' grille in oak veneer horizontal or vertical please call for more information or a price.

the bars are approximately 45mm or 2 inch wide and a small 9mm gap.

Our Bancroft grille suits the 'New England' modern design however it will look equally nice on our other designs of Old England 'classic' and the Studley 'traditional its all a personal choice!! give it a try !!

View the design close up here

1/1/2013 - Assembly description

The images show the 4 main parts that come in the package with our radiator covers, the front panel and grille are fully assembled the side panels and the top shelf come separate and are secured together using screws provided, this is a very simply operation and comes with fully detailed instructions for each stage of the process.

there is a copy of the assembly instructions in the item below on this page.

12/22/2012 - Part assembled radiator covers-assembly instructions

How to assemble your Amber Radiator Cover

Thank you for purchasing your Radiator Cover from Amber.
Follow these simple steps to assemble and fit it.

Step 1 - Check your pack contains the following
(Covers with more than one grille panel may contain more items).

A- Front panel including grille
B- Left side panel
C- Right side panel
D- Cover top shelf
FIXINGS
30mm screws x 16 (minimum) – Steps 2 & 4
16mm screws x 8 – Step 3
40mm right angle brackets x 2 – Step 3
2 (minimum) wall fixings brackets– Step 4
Wall plugs (drill size 5.5mm) x 4 (min) – Step 4

Before commencing assembly check your Cover will fit over the radiator and in the space available around the radiator. If you need to paint it, we find it’s a good idea to paint the sections before assembly – refer to the painting section below.

Step 2
Stand panels A & B up on a flat level surface (an assistant is helpful). Line up the back edge of the front panel (A) with a pencil line* on the inside of side panel (B), so that the side panel projects forward of the front panel (make sure the side panel has the decorative edge facing to the front). Taking care to keep the side at a right angle to the front, screw side panel (B) to front (A) by placing the 30mm screws in the pre-drilled recesses in the front panel and screwing through, making sure not to over tighten the screws. (Tip; If the two panels are not tight up against each other, do not try to tighten further, simply reverse the screw out, ensure the panels are tight up to each other and then re-tighten the screw). Repeat for side panel (C).
*pencil lines at between 23 and 28mm on New & Old England;
36mm on Studley (where the front edge of the lower feet and skirting will be level with the front edge of the side panel).

Step 3
For additional strength, attach the 2 right angle brackets (one on either side) to the front (A) & side panels (B & C) about a third of the way up the side panel, using the 16mm screws.

Place the top shelf centrally on the front/side panel assembly and line up the back edge of the top shelf (D) with the back edge of the assembly and fix in place with the 30mm screws through the pre-drilled recesses in the side panels (and also those in the front panel where present). (Tip; You may find it easier to do this by placing the top shelf on the floor face down, careful not to scratch it, and inverting the side/front panel assembly on to it).

Step 4
The cover can be left freestanding, but for extra stability and especially with larger covers we recommend fixing it to the wall. The wall fixing that is provided allows the cover to be easily removed from the wall for decorating, cleaning or access to the radiator valves.
Make sure there are no concealed pipes or electrical cables in the wall before you start drilling.

Place your Radiator Cover centrally over the radiator and against the wall. Mark with a pencil where the top edge of the cover touches the wall in the vicinity of the grooves in the underside of the shelf.
Remove the cover and mark another line 18mm below them (ie the thickness of the top shelf). Place the brackets against the wall with the shoulder of the bracket just below the lower line. Using the wall plugs and screws supplied, drill and plug the wall and then screw the fixing brackets to the wall. (Tip; To start with just fix the brackets with 1 screw in the centre of the vertical slot). Trial fit the radiator cover by lifting over the brackets and lowering it down so the tops of the brackets engage in the grooves. (If your walls are uneven you may need to put some packing behind the brackets to provide clearance). Check the brackets fit well by looking through the top vents and ensuring the bottom is resting on the floor (except wall mounted covers). If necessary the brackets can be adjusted up or down using the adjustment available in the vertical slot before marking the wall in the horizontal slots to drill & plug for the 2nd screw in each bracket.

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If your cover is not already fully finished by Amber, the following may be helpful
As with all woodwork and painting, we recommend that you wear a facemask and work in a well-ventilated area.
Very little preparation is required but you may wish to have a final smooth over with very fine sand paper just to make sure. Wipe up surface dust with a soft slightly damp cloth.

• If your cover is untreated, use at least 2 coats of primer. White acrylic (water based) primer can be used for sealing the surface of the MDF. Always lightly sand surfaces with fine sandpaper (no rougher than 180 grade) between coats
• Best results are obtained using a mini (100mm) roller with gloss type (smooth surface) foam roller but you prefer to use a small paintbrush for the tight corners.
• If your cover is already primed and undercoated, apply 2 coats of your chosen top colour. Always apply the first coat thinly and sand with fine sandpaper between coats. Water based emulsion, satin, eggshell and gloss paint are ideal.
• It is more convenient to remove the grille and paint the main part of the cover (and also to paint a board grille) hence the grille may have been fitted temporarily (if so the remainder of the fixings will be in the fixings pack). If not already marked, mark the position of the grille before removal as it will have been positioned symmetrically.
• Wooden Grille panels can be painted with a lightly loaded roller, but don’t press too hard on the grille. Alternatively use a brush with light rapid strokes. We recommend you paint only the surface and don’t try to paint the edges of the holes. Alternatively try a can of suitable spray paint being careful to avoid excessive build up of paint.
• A convincing wood effect can be achieved by applying two or 3 coats of coloured varnish directly onto untreated mdf with a brush ensuring the final strokes are light and along the length of the panel. A mini roller can be used to get a good even colour which can be very effective but this will not produce a grain effect, or a mottled effect can be achieved by dabbing the surface with scrunched paper. If unsure about your desired finish, try out some test patches first on the inside of your Cover.

9/4/2012 - NEW paint/Coating System at Amber

here at amber we have upgraded our painting/coating system which provides a more robust and anti scratch resistance and also provides a waxy feel to the paint finish.

This also makes for a more water resistant finish so wiping your radiator cover with a damp cloth or furniture polish will not effect the paint finish.

Our new system and paints used provide a better gloss finish as before our water based paint would not provide a high enough seen for this.

we can also source a full range of manufacturers colour matches including all Farrow & Ball colours, dulux, crown etc etc simply email or call us with the paint code or name and we will let you know if we can match for you.

View our finishes and designs !!

4/23/2012 - Radiator covers in real wood veneers

we are having high volumes of calls for veneer radiator covers and cabinets, we do and have been manufacturing radiator covers in many veneer finishes for many years however we are in the process of developing a new website which will incorporate all veneer boards and finishes stains and varnishes in all our ranges of radiator covers and cabinets.

"New England" Modern design

"Old England" Classic design

"studley" Traditional Design

we also have three veneer grille designs G1 large cross and G6 Small diamond and flour de lys, these veneer grilles are only an option in oak veneer? they can however be stained darker to look like mahogany etc or you can choose from any of our metal grille selections silver or gold anodised aluminium or the hand made brass or chrome.

please give us a call or an email if you require information on our veneered radiator covers and we will be happy to help or post out any sample stains etc.

also see the "gallery" section for many of the radiator covers and cabinets we have manufactured and installed.

View the designs in detail !!

2/22/2012 - Finishes available

We can now supply flat packed made-to-measure radiator covers in a variety of materials and finishes. See made-to measure section for costs.

UNTREATED MDF; if a board grille is chosen this will normally come with a satin white grille.

PRIMER and undercoat. 2 coats of white primer undercoat are applied ready for you to add your topcoats.
Our new coating system now gives a really good primer coat finish which in most cases has proved good enough for a final satin white finish. If a board grille is chosen it will be pre-finished in satin white.

FULLY FINISHED - in one of our colours; Choose Satin White, Satin Antique White (cream) Gloss White or Satin Black.

For a finish in a colour of your choice enter the colour name or reference number and manufacturer into the 'comments' section at the checkout section at the end of the process (it's probably best to email us first to ensure we can do it). We will have the paint colour/finish made up from our paint manufacturer in a paint compatible with our equipment. Occasionally this may not be possible but we can normally come up with a solution. The paint cost will be £20 per litre extra which we will confirm back via email. 1 litre will usually be sufficient for 1 rad cover depending on size.

VENEERED; The choice of veneer (Light Oak, Beech, Pine or Sapele - similar to mahogany) can't be ordered through the website, nor the finish (it can be left untreated for you to finish or we can finish in natural oil, clear varnish, coloured varnish or stain & varnish).

We have a selection of G1 large cross or G6 small diamond matching veneered board grilles (the alternative being metal ones).

Before ordering a veneered cover, email us with your requirements and we will let you know if we can do it and at what cost. There is cost indication at the start of the made-to-measure section to give you an idea.
PLEASE NOTE - only the 2 flat surfaces of the veneered board are veneered ie the EDGES are not veneered so the mdf core is exposed. For light oak, beech and pine the colour is similar and in practice the finished product looks fine. For the sapele veneer, or where a coloured varnish or stain is required, the edges are finished to match the main surfaces as close as possible. If in doubt we can send a small sample.

12/30/2008 - Stained Glass Illuminated radiator covers

Something a little different; we can supply custom made frosted or smoked glass fronted radiator covers with or without backlighting. If you need something really special our local artisan can supply a stained glass front to your design. Pictured is a miniature beech veneered and varnished New England rad cover with a backlit glass front panel with the Amber logo in stained smoked glass.
(we don't sell Christmas teddies though). A unique feature to make any room special - great for clubs, restaurants, corporate branding etc.
Prices on application.

10/27/2008 - Thermostat Hatch - Silver Pillar

In order to access the thermostatic valve we have two options. The first one is to have a simple u shaped cut out, this is available as an online option for £5. The other option is to have a hatch door as shown in the photograph which is discrete and stylish and costs £15.

The hatch shown is on a satin black cover with brushed silver 'pillar' handle.

Unless otherwise requested, the default option for the handle is wood but if you prefer the silver pillar or victorian brass, just ask for that in 'special instructions' - no price difference.

there are also pictures of these in the gallery section

10/24/2008 - Small Victorian Brass Hatch handle

This tiny Victorian style brass handle suits the proportions of the hatch perfectly

10/23/2008 - Wooden hatch handle

This beech wood hatch handle is ideal for covers which will be stained or painted. If we are painting your cover the handle will be in the same colour.
We will use the wooden handle unless either the silver or brass alternative is specified in the 'comments/special instructions' section at the checkout stage

Grilles

Made to Measure - Part Assembled, Flat packed

Made to Measure - Fully Assembled and/or Installed

Ready Made - Part Assembled, Flat Packed