How To Choose a Cast Iron Radiator

With so much choice available, it can be difficult to make a decision. Where do you start?

Size, Style, Colour

The size and use of the room you are placing your new cast iron radiator have the biggest impact on your decision. Use our heat calculator to determine how large your cast iron radiator needs to be.

Next up, style. Who would have thought there are so many styles of cast iron radiator available! Would you prefer a classic Column radiator or something more decorative and ornate? Don’t know your ‘Princess’ from your ‘Rococo’? Read our article dedicated to illustrating the different styles.

Once you’ve decided on size and style there are a plethora of colour options to beautifully finish your cast iron radiator to suit your home. Traditional or bold colour finishes can be achieved by opting for one of the complementary colours in our signature range. We also offer a colour match and search service using paint companies such as ‘Fenwick and Tilbrook’ and ‘Farrow & Ball’ . If you need a little more help choosing, read our article which discusses colour options.

Vintage Or New Radiators?

We are proud to offer both Vintage and new, reproduction cast iron radiators. Both options are made to your requirements to offer unrivalled style and use. How to decide between the two requires a little thought and consideration. As a guide, we’ve put together an article detailing the benefits of each to help you with this choice.

We have a gorgeous selection of antique radiators ready to take away from the showroom today that you can view in our Vintage section . You can even check the heat output of each style on our comprehensive price guides.

Decided to opt for new reproduction radiators? Our range of European made cast iron radiators are available in a selection of curated models.

Vintage

Sourced and then lovingly restored by us. These beautiful pieces bring a sense of individuality and uniqueness

Inviting the beauty, quality and patina of history into any setting: from period to contemporary homes, domestic to industrial.

Reproduction

If you yearn for the gorgeous feel and style of cast iron, but need the reassurance that a new product gives, maybe our reproduction radiators would suit you better.

We offer a select range of styles available from high quality, European manufacturers.

Renovation

If you have existing cast iron radiators that have seen better days, we offer a full professional renovation service.

This can range from repainting and pressure testing, to completely stripping down and rebuilding your cherished radiator.