Trads Easter Colouring Giveaway!

We feel in the giving mood this Easter, so we're giving away a FREE colouring download to keep the kids entertained!

Instructions:

1. Click the picture above or follow THIS LINK
2. Print Off to A4 size (preferably white paper or card)
3. Supervise if necessary
4. Enjoy

Happy Easter!

The Trads Team

What Colour can I Have my Radiator?

Simply put: Any…

A paint revolution is happening! Gone are the days of the standard white radiators placed in every hallway and bedroom. The sky is no longer the limit when choosing what colour or finish you want your radiator to be!

Here at Trads, we have been thinking outside the box when it comes to decorating Carron’s superb range of classic and contemporary cast iron radiators, and have been hard at work to develop and expand the range and choice that is available.

At last count we had over 4,000 colours in our colour bank! We even offer a free colour matching service so simply tell us your choice of colour.

As well as constantly increasing the amount of paint colours on offer, we have been working on some new specialised metallic finishes and even iridescent or polychromatic finishes. We can also offer the highly sought after ’Antiqued’ option.

We hand assemble, rigorously test each radiators for a period exceeding 24 hours, and hand paint every radiator, deploying a unique ‘double painted method’ to ensure the highest quality of finish is attained.

So join the painted radiator revolution and paint the town whatever colour you like!

Focus on: Some of the More Unusual Radiator Finishes Trads can Offer

We believe that whatever graces your home should be a reflection of your personality, what you love and what makes ‘you’ you.

Here at Trads we can offer painted radiators in pretty much any colour imaginable, last count had our colour bank at over 4,000 colours! What’s more, our colour matching service is tailored to allow you to be the master of your radiators…

…But, what if you want something a bit special?

What if you want your radiators to really stand out from the crowd or fit a specific décor?
Never fear, the Trads team can produce some specialised finishes fit for even the most discerning palette!

Along with our much sought after Hand Burnished finish, we have been working on some new specialised metallic, iridescent and polychromatic finishes that really sparkle and catch the light in a most playful way.

The dedicated techniques Trads’ craftsmen use can beautifully highlight the intricate casting details and patterns or can be used to create a focal point of a room/space.

In order to maintain their wonderful looks and effect, we use high quality lacquers and protectants, ensuring your radiators are looking their best year after year.

Choosing Radiators’ Wall Stays

In addition to supplying sections that have legs cast with them, we can offer additional ways to support your Trads cast iron radiator/s - using Wall Stays.

These are used as additional means of support, by firmly attaching your radiator to a solid wall.

Wall stays help prevent any accidental damage to your wall, radiators and pipework by simply securing the radiators from movement, being knocked or nudged out of line. 

As with our radiators, we have finishes available that mean we can provide the ideal fit for your choice of décor and/or to match the style of your radiator/s. Choose from finishes including steel, chrome or brass.

Need any further advice? Let us know and one of the friendly team will contact you personally!

How To Bleed Your Radiators

High fuel costs and falling external temperatures can quickly place a drain on household finances, especially when the central heating system is not working efficiently.

Radiators that feel cooler at the top than the bottom and those emitting a banging noise are tell tale signs that you've got air trapped in your system, however it only requires a simple, DIY response to put things right. 

Bleeding radiators, including our cast iron radiator range, involves opening a small valve on the radiator to release air. Here, we walk you through the simple steps to resolve the problem. 

1.     Start by turning off your central heating. 

2.     Locate the bleed valve at the top of the radiator on either the right or left side. This might be brass and hand operated on modern cast iron radiators or need a screwdriver/radiator key on modern steel units. 

3.     Open the bleed valve until water starts to bubble out. Having an old tea towel to cover the open valve will stop dirty water spraying on to your walls or dripping out on to your flooring. This water may be very hot, so be careful to avoid scalding.

4.     With a tea towel ready in one hand, use the other hand to turn the bleed valve about a half turn anticlockwise to open it. When the water starts rushing out, quickly place the tea towel over the hole from where the air is escaping. 

5.     As soon as water starts escaping, close the bleed valve as quickly as possible. 

6.     Topping up the central heating system may be necessary, as bleeding radiators can cause some loss of pressure within the central heating system. 

7.     There should be a pressure gauge for the system near to your boiler. For most domestic hot water heating systems this should read between 1.5 and 2 bar. If the pressure reading is below this level, open the valve that lets water into your central heating system until the gauge returns to the desired pressure level.

8.     Simply turn your heating back on for a warmer more efficient home.