Whether you plan on buying the new Victorian radiator to replace your old cast iron radiator, or you just want to restore your old radiator to make it look Victorian, there are many companies now that specializes on this kind of job. You can also browse the internet because it can be a good place to start looking and they even have pictures of their product in their website.
Even if these Victorian radiators date back from the 1830s, they can still blend well with the modern designs we have now. All you need to take care of is the size of the valves, which is usually fifteen to twenty-two millimeters, and its position. The sectional design is really very pleasing to the eye that is why many people opt for these Victorian radiators to put in their homes. Plus, they have been a popular interior design trend in the past.
Old cast iron radiators come in a wide array of shapes and sizes that could easily fit in the awkward places in your room. The circular radiators, meanwhile, are already decorated and can be used as an ornament for your home. Despite this, there are still people who want to restore their old radiators like the old cast iron and circular radiators and make them look more elegant with the Victorian look.
To bring that new look to your radiators, experts will first remove any old fittings, and then flush it out before it will be sandblasted to the cast iron. Compatible reducing bushes are then fitted along with the chosen valves. A pressure test is done, the seals on the bleeds and gaskets checked, and then it will be ready for the painting. Usually, the restoration companies have their own preset colors, like black, bronze and cream. But you can also ask them to paint with a color that you like, provided that an additional payment is asked.
Some critics say that reproducing your radiators will make your radiator lose that elegance and quality of the original radiators. But it is still up to you if you really want a reproduction or not. You can choose designs like decorative vines, lions, dragons or cherubs, and those with intricate daisy designs, depending on your tastes and preferences.
There are so many varieties of designs to choose from, from neo-classics to princess, art deco to duchess, anything that you will pick and rest assured, it will be applied to your radiator.