Bathroom Radiators

A plumbed bathroom radiator connects directly to your central heating pipework and operates via hot water circulated from your household boiler or heat pump.

An electric bathroom radiator operates independently from central heating using an internal thermal heating element wired into a fused spur. Electric models provide the distinct advantage of warming towels and heating bathrooms during summer months when your primary central heating system is switched off.

For a small toilet, cloakroom, or compact en-suite, a slim vertical radiator with a width between 300mm and 500mm provides optimal heating without consuming valuable circulation space.

• Vertical Placement: Tall, narrow vertical ladder rails utilise ceiling height to warm multiple towels while leaving floor space clear.
• Heat Clearance: Ensure at least 100mm clearance beneath the radiator and around sanitaryware to allow uninterrupted convective airflow.

To calculate the required British Thermal Units (BTU) for your bathroom, multiply the room's volume in cubic metres (length x width x height) by a heating factor based on insulation and window area.

Bathrooms typically require a higher BTU factor (approximately 90 watts or 300 BTU per cubic metre) than living areas to account for ventilation extraction and warm towel drying.

Solid stainless steel and heavy-gauge brass radiators offer superior corrosion resistance and longevity compared to  mild steel radiators, which are vulnerable to internal rusting in humid bathroom environments.

• Durability: Stainless steel and brass do not flake, rust, or corrode from the inside out.
• Surface Resilience: LUSSO uses advanced Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) coatings on brushed gold and dark finishes, delivering a scratch-resistant lustre that withstands daily moisture.

A floor standing towel radiator mounts securely to the floor, making it ideal for bathrooms with lightweight walls that cannot support the deadweight of heavy, wall-hung units filled with water.

Floor-mounted designs, such as those available in the LUSSO Brook and Blenheim collections, also introduce striking elegance, offering multi-bar storage that is perfectly proportioned beside freestanding bathtubs.

The type of radiator valves required depends on where your central heating pipework emerges from the wall or floor.

• Angled Valves: Required when heating pipes emerge from the wall to connect to the bottom or sides of the radiator.
• Straight Valves: Required when heating pipework comes up directly through the floorboards into the bottom of the radiator.
• Matching Finishes: LUSSO offers precision-engineered valves in brushed gold, matte black, chrome, and polished nickel to coordinate with your radiator.

Clean your bathroom radiator using warm water, a mild pH-neutral soap, and a soft microfibre cloth while the unit is completely cool. After cleaning, dry the surface thoroughly with a clean cloth to prevent limescale deposits.

• Products to Avoid: Never use bleach, aggressive descalers, abrasive pads, or solvent cleaners, as harsh chemicals can strip protective PVD finishes.
• Bleeding Hydronic Units: Bleed central heating radiators annually using a standard radiator key to release trapped air and maintain even heat distribution.

All LUSSO bathroom radiators, electric towel warmers, and precision-engineered radiator valves are backed by a comprehensive 15-year guarantee. This warranty covers structural integrity, material quality, and heating performance, reflecting our strict commitment to state-of-the-art manufacturing.