heat riser

01-03-2009, 03:30 PM	#1
jgk22 Newbie   Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 3	heat riser I'm redoing the bathroom in a fairly old apartment building. The bathroom is heated with a riser that is rusty and has been painted many times. Any ideas on how to improve the look of the riser? Thanks.

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01-04-2009, 08:21 AM	#2
Bob Mariani Remodeling Contractor   Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 3,590	heat riser build a nice cabinet around it. Search for post surrounds.. simple kits made to cover basement posts. Sand it down paint with heat resistant paint. Just some ideas.

01-04-2009, 10:55 AM	#3
jgk22 Newbie   Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 3	heat riser Thanks - I didn't know about the kits. I'll check it out. Be well, Janine

01-04-2009, 11:37 AM	#4
Bob Mariani Remodeling Contractor   Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 3,590	heat riser One pre built cover: http://www.woodworkingbydesign.net/ Diy had this: http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/hi_bas...447516,00.html Or try this. http://rrmambo.vox.com/library/post/...ent-stuff.html

01-04-2009, 11:51 AM	#5
jgk22 Newbie   Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 3	heat riser Thanks!