Custom Radiator Covers by Boston's Sandcastle

After creating our own makeshift radiator covers for years, we're starting to toy with the idea of having radiator covers made to order. A couple months ago, we received our Daily Candy email which profiled Sandcastle, a Boston-based company that makes custom radiator covers. Have you tried Sandcastle or do you have any other radiator cover companies to recommend?...

It seems that the bulk of Sandcastle's business is geared towards retail stores, but they also serve residential customers. The style of the covers shown here don't especially resonate with us, but it sounds like you could dream up your own design and Sandcastle would bring it to life. For more information check out their website here. And here's the link to the Daily Candy post.

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I love the look of exposed radiators.

posted by sarahisaghost on March 5th 2009 at 1:29pm
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some good sources I found in Domino (RIP)
http://www.bostonwood.com/radiator_covers/1radiatorcovers.htm

www.patterncut.com- they will laser-cut any design and size then all you do is screw or nail into mdf radiator cover.

Also, taking a parsons console table moving it over and drape a white fabric or any fabric you like. Then you have an addition surface display space to place a lamp or or other items.

posted by LoriSF on March 5th 2009 at 1:40pm
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So many radiators are works of art themselves. I don't think they need covering up.

posted by tailfin on March 5th 2009 at 1:48pm
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I agree about radiators...but once kids are crawling/walking.....

posted by cweingarten on March 5th 2009 at 1:59pm
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Years ago, I had a fabulous experience with the Wooden Radiator Cabinet Company.

http://www.woodenradiatorcabinet.com/

posted by leepert on March 5th 2009 at 2:31pm
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i like my radiators naked, but a shelf with a lip that rests just on the top 2 inches or so looks nice too.

posted by brooklynsmall on March 5th 2009 at 2:31pm
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I have no problems with the vintage look of radiators and I certainly wouldn't want to dim the heat that they radiate. I have no problems with lines, pipes, cables, microwaves etc. They are part of our daily lives and deserve the recognition that they fulfill a function in our civilization. Should we start covering air ducts, speakers, TV screens are we ashamed of our own advancements? How fartsy can we get??

posted by click212 on March 5th 2009 at 5:51pm
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I think that for some, a radiator cover may be more about functionality than artsiness. Although many radiators are lovely to look at, they can usurp valuable wall space in an awkward way. So being able to get a shelf in that space thanks to a radiator cover may be just what some people need. And with that said, I love Bostonwood (which was mentioned above) for making not only plain radiator covers, but also whole bookshelves and cabinets built in above! And the staff is really friendly and knowledgeable, by the way. If you're looking for a functional radiator cover, definitely check this store out.

posted by piccadillous on March 6th 2009 at 1:23pm
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I'm in favor of covering radiators, though we haven't done this yet. Every once in a while my husband or I will bump into one and get a little burn, so covering would really protect us. I am hesitant to make covers for the radiators in our rental apartment though- in my mind it's an investment- how much do these things usually cost?

posted by EHG on March 12th 2009 at 11:41pm
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we had a really positive with fichman furniture earlier this year. you can get a quote instantly online, and it is pretty easy to order online. www.fichman.com

posted by drrich on October 20th 2009 at 11:45pm
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