Is it easy to move a radiator?

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arc3d
3 years ago
Because the pipework comes up through the floor it's an easy fix.

The problem however will be the holes left by the wall brackets.
HU-471069849
Original Author
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Thank you for your reply. I do have spare tiles. Is it an easy task to remove the 4 tiles that will be left with holes and replace with new? Is it worth the hassle? Do you agree that the rad is too close to the sink and should have been fitted more to the left, central to the door and sink?
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cannonja
3 years ago
You can buy pipe covers easy from any hardware store

Easy to move radiator, but I wouldn't move it now as it looks ok in the pictures

Just fit a door stop and it will prevent the door hitting the rad
HU-471069849
Original Author
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Thank you for your tips on a door stop and pipe covers. It just annoys me so much that there isn’t much room to stand in front of the sink as the rad is so close to it and when you turn to your left the rad is just there it should be much further to the left more behind the door. It looks so odd where it is. The first thing my partner noticed when he got home from work was how its too close to the sink. I’m so upset over it.
arc3d
3 years ago
Given that a typical bathroom lasts 10-15 years I would change it. I would hate to live with something that would annoy me like that. Every time you see it you will ask yourself why you didn't just change it when the work was being done.

If you do decide to move it make sure to test out the new location. Too far to the left and it will affect the opening of the door and too far to the right and you've not gained anything.

I do however think the space is a bit tight regardless of where you put it, why not get rid of it altogether and consider electric under floor heating instead? Your floor hasn't gone in yet so it's easy to fit. It's not expensive either but really makes a bathroom feel luxurious and gives it a much cleaner look.
Sarah L
3 years ago
I think the basin is too big for the space as it is tight up against the wall.
HU-471069849
Original Author
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
The basin actually looks lovely and I wanted it against the wall. It just looked best there. The problem was the guy put the rad on before putting in sink. if the sink had been fitted or at least placed there first it would have been obvious the rad needed to be about 6 inches to the left.

My concern now is, if I have the rad moved is it a easy to replace the 4 tiles that will have holes in?
arc3d
3 years ago
A professional tiler won't have too much trouble replacing the tiles. He will break out the existing ones. Clean up the wall behind and the grouting then put the new ones in.

He should be able to tuck in the one behind the sink if the sink is not too tight against the wall, otherwise the sink will have to be taken off first.

I wouldn't hesitate.
arc3d
3 years ago
Just be sure that the new location is exactly where you want it. Maybe put the original radiator cardboard box against the wall and then stand next to the sink to see how you like it.
HU-471069849
Original Author
3 years ago
Thank you. The sink would definitely have to be taken off as it’s too close to the tile. I’m so annoyed with how much chaos this is going to cause, if the guy had just put the sink in first this would not have happened.
arc3d
3 years ago
Mistakes will always be made.

Once it's finished you won't remember the headache you'll be glad you got it corrected.
HU-471069849
Original Author
3 years ago
Very True. I even hate how high it is above the floor and how much copper pipe is showing. There was no need for it to be that high. You would think a plumber would know exactly where to position a rad they probably fit them all the time
HU-471069849
Original Author
3 years ago
Oh my god hahahaha, that’s madness!
suesigngirl
3 years ago
Is it worth the hassle of moving this? Yes, because it will drive you mad if you don't. The plumber really ought to have looked at rad placement with the sink taken into consideration and it shows a lack of foresight on his part. The space behind the door is pretty much a dead space, whereas the area in front of the sink is needed to move around while using the sink, and those chrome rads get quite hot so you don't want it too close to where you are washing for that reason alone. I would want the rad to be placed centrally within the last full vertical row of tiles nearest the door, to give symmetry and stop it looking 'messy' and put a discreet doorstop on the floor if its needed. A good tiler will be able to change the tile and leave it looking perfect.
kathryng05
3 years ago
Is there enough space to remove the sink and replace it with a vanity unit with the sink in the middle of the unit? That will take the sink away from the wall and give you extra storage space.
User
3 years ago
We don’t have the luxury of space in an en-suite and the door hits the radiator. It looks absolutely fine in your photos, for the aggravation of the holes in tiles, potentially extra floor work, I wouldn’t bother. We bought a cute leather frog doorstop and sat it behind the door. No more issues. As for the pipes.
User
3 years ago
Oops, started the last comment and then hit send....as for the pipes, as others have suggested rad covers or chrome paint. The paint is easy but will potentially chip after a while.
Jonathan
3 years ago
Another vote here for moving the rad.
Plus it’s easier to do it now before the floor goes down
David Crossman
3 years ago
Moving the radiator will stop the door opening back against the wall. Place something the same depth as radiator, plus towels, on floor at the left hand edge of the proposed position and see how much it impedes the door opening.
Wumi
3 years ago
I would change it now or it will annoy you for the next however many years. Best to do it now before everything is finished. I think the height is fine, I'm assuming you're going to be handing towels and what not on this?

In my experience, if there is a level of finish that you want, you should communicate from the get-go (with diagrams and measurements if necessary!) with the builder/fitter as they are not necessarily 'designers'. Don't hesitate to direct them with measurements of positioning of things, heights and aesthetic finish details rather than leaving up the fitters to make those decisions.
spookyduderino
3 years ago
I would definitely move it now before your floors go in. You don't have to have copper pipes; my plumber asked me if I wanted chrome visible pipework to match the radiator before he installed it. It's more expensive, but you don't need very much of it.
K OB
3 years ago
If you moved the radiator towards the door and it did impede on the door opening, would it be an option to have the door opening outwards with a self-closing hinge?
HU-471069849
Original Author
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Thank you for all your comments.

Currently the door handle bangs on the edge of the radiator, where a towel will not be, however if it had been fitted more to the left central to the wall and sink, the handle would have gone through the bars and onto towels. i.e not affecting the opening at all. If I leave it I will def have to get a door stop.

I have spoken to my tiler and he does not recommend replacing the tiles as they‘re so delicate it would def cause the others around them to break. He chipped one very easily when he tiled the walls and said he would not want to do the replacement as it will cause carnage. He point blank said no he’s not going to do it.

I can easily get the rad moved to exactly where it should have gone in the first place and the two holes to the left will be disguised by the rad but the two to the right will be on show. if I was to have them filled in with the same grout already used would they stand out like a sore thumb ?? is there a way to disguise them??
arc3d
3 years ago
The lower one will be well below eye level so will go unoticed. The upper will definitely show.

Why not cover it with a towel ring or hook? You dont actaully have to use it and it would not look out of place.
Wumi
3 years ago
I would get a doorstop even after you move it.

For thee we holes, I’d also suggest some hand towel hooks. Doesn’t even have to be screwed in, could be the stick on ones to cover up the hole.
HU-471069849
Original Author
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Thank you that is a great idea but where the hole is i think it might be a bit of a random place to put a towel hook 🙁
Wumi
3 years ago
I'd personally aim to reuse the holes on the left side, so they become the holes on the right of the new position (does that make sense?) That way you only have to worry about covering 2 old holes (one on the bottom and one on top). The top one could definitely work as a hand towel holder for the sink.
Jan W
2 years ago
You can have matching chrome pipes coming up from the floor instead of the ‘ugly copper ones’. Just had done that in my house when I had new radiators fitted.
natashahall1
2 years ago
I agree with #Wumi. Pop a little tinted filler into the bottom hole and fit a hook in the top one. A long towel or lightweight dressing gown hung on it and it won't be seen.
A M
2 years ago
I doubt you would notice the holes if you filled then with grout. I removed handrails etc. from a bathroom fitted for a disabled person. I imagined it would look horrible where the holes had been. I filled them and tbh you hardly notice them. I was pleasantly surprised.
HU-471069849
Original Author
2 years ago
Magauran that makes me feel a little more confident as I have been advised by my plumber that i can get grout that colour matches the tiles and to just use that for the holes
CV Barny
2 years ago
I’d move it now too. I’d also ask another tiler for a quote in case yours just can’t be @rsed. Failing that filler in bottom hole and towel holder in top probably a good idea. We painted our copper pipes. Chose same colour as walls and they ‘disappear’.
HU-740921669
2 years ago
You can get some pipe covers to cover the copper pipes, search pipe covers, they are not expensive and do the job
PRO
Into interior design
2 years ago
Maybe try a door stop first. If it doesn’t work have you thought about changing the door way opening? It may cost less than moving the heated towel rail.

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