Making a tiled mantlepiece to go over a heater...

[KateJ]

OK - is this a mad idea? I have to plan a tiny studio room in a flat. I have a standard sized storage/convector heater (I m wide 700mm high) and it's taking up vital space in the room.

Could I build a mantel structure around it and tile it - would a tiled 'shelf' over it be able to cope with the heat and be safe?

I'm thinking a trad stone(granite/marble) mantel piece type thing would be safe but could this also? Thinking pink firesafe plasterboard etc.

P.S. Mr Fish.... still very concious that photos are required... xxxx

 

[Andy Allen]

You need to find a hobby Kate.!!
Maybe fishing..

Anyway to answer your question I'm sure your not supposed to cover those kind of heaters with anything, it could be a fire hazard.

 

[One Day]

Please don't.
Just don't.

 

[KateJ]

Hmmm . OK.

 

[WetSaw]

I'd be changing storage heaters for something far more efficient and aesthetically pleasing.

 

[KateJ]

For my house yes certainly but for a rental - this one was £85. Yes it does work.xx

 

[WetSaw]

I love the "for a rental" phrase. I never understand why people think it's perfectly good enough for a tenant but you'd not have it in your own home, and yes I do have a property I let and I'm also a tenant!

 

[KateJ]

I did check out heaters - well over 1k. They could have that if they don't mind another £100 a month rent. You are probably a great tenant but you have to assume a tenant will disrespect your stuff so I dare not buy top of the range in case they break my heart. They'll have a great bathroom and kitchen will fab tiles though!!

 

[WetSaw]

I'm sure there would have been other options but at the end of the day it's your house and your disrespectful tenants.
I have the opposite view, if a place is nice people tend to look after it not saying that your place won't be nice when it's finished...

 

[KateJ]

I agree - it will be a nice as I can get it but don't want to spend a fortune on a heater. There will be various tenants over the next 20 years - lets hope they are all good ones!