When designing your home, colour has transformed radiators from something that was once overlooked, into a unique design feature. Our range of coloured radiators offers you a huge range of choice when it comes to choosing the design and style of your radiator that offer a more contemporary heating solution for your home.
While traditional white radiators are a standard option for most homes, sometimes the freedom to choose another colour is preferred. With Stelrad’s huge array of designer radiators that come in a wide variety of colours, the creative possibilities endless. Times are changing and home owners are becoming more adventurous with on-trend aesthetics for the home.
White is associated with a “pure and clean” look, often bring a sense of serenity and balance to an interior. However, picking the right shade of white radiator. There are numerous shades of white radiator we offer here at Stelrad. You can choose from ivory, pearl, cream etc.
RAL is a European wide colour matching system, and one we use at Stelrad to identify different colour ranges of our radiators. All our Stelrad radiators are available in white as a standard with 60% gloss finish. The RAL 9010 colour radiator is an off-white hue, also known as “pure white”.
Less harsh than the bright, somewhat clinical white (9016), but less creamy than the RAL 9001 colour, the RAL 9010 colour offers you slightly warmer tone of white that ties seamlessly into modern interiors, balancing out colours around it, while maintaining a light and bright space. Neutral colours, such as off-whites and creams, can be the perfect base for many living areas where relaxation, comfort and converse are central to enjoying this space in the home. Using a palette of soothing neutrals and abundant texture, the RAL 9010 colour offers a modern off-white hue that allows you to create a space which exudes timeless elegance.
RAL 9010 Colour FAQs
How do I clean a RAL 9010 white radiator?
Cleaning white and cream radiators such as the RAL 9010 colour, keeps it looking good but also maintains its heating efficiency. A build-up of dust can trap heat, making radiators less efficient. To free your radiator of dust, hoover around most of it, including underneath along the skirting board. Then, you will need to use a radiator brush to push any dust out of grilles or convector fins, depending on the radiator style you have.
To clean the body of your radiator, use warm soapy water, a home-made solution of vinegar water, or a store-bought radiator cleaner. Do not use an abrasive cleaner as this could damage the colour too. Wipe clean with your chosen cleaning method and for any hard-to-reach areas, you can use a toothbrush. Once cleaned, use a dry microfibre cloth to buff the surface. You’re RAL 9010 colour radiator will be left looking as good as new.
There are too many shades of white to choose from – RAL 9010, RAL 9001, RAL 9016: where lies the difference?
Many people mistake the RAL 9010 for the brightest white, as its named “pure white”, when in fact, it’s more of an eggshell off-white. It’s mainly popular for being a bit warmer than the actual brightest white available (9016). The RAL 9010 colour is slightly darker and could even be considered a very light beige. RAL 9016 is more of a clinical white and a bit more cold-toned. The 9001 is probably the creamiest shade of white available in comparison to the former two.
For proper colour representation, you should use a colour fan. That way, you can rest assured you’ll have the exact shade of white you intended to have. If you have any questions, just get in touch.
