ᐅ What solutions have you implemented in the area behind the radiators?

Hello,

we are planning a heating system renovation in our older house, which we bought as a used property. The previous owners wallpapered behind the old radiators, so today it is no longer possible to access that area without completely removing each radiator. Now I would like to take the opportunity to install a long-lasting solution behind the radiators.

How have you dealt with this issue?

After all, wallpapering probably happens more often than replacing radiators.

If I have posted in the wrong forum, please feel free to move this.

Thank you very much in advance and best regards

We also have wallpaper on ours.
I don’t personally like it that much, but it’s not something you can easily change.
Since you’re already removing all the radiators, maybe oil-based paint would be a good option. There is also special radiator paint available.
For better insulation, aluminum foil might help, but I’m not exactly sure how it affects heat transfer. It shouldn’t catch fire, though.
Since the heat is then radiated, the radiator might actually heat more efficiently.

Marie

Usually, wallpaper is installed behind the radiator. However, oil-based paint is also a good alternative and lasts longer than wallpaper. This oil-based paint is also available in radiator colors.

I have an oil panel behind the radiators, and it is the same size as the radiator. It is also easy to clean.

For us, it is also a standard wallpaper that looks anything but attractive.

The problem is that it is difficult to reach there, so it’s better to remove the radiator...