The skirting board that heats your home.

Yes. ThermaSkirt connects into your existing central heating pipework in the same way as a radiator. Your plumber (or you, if you DIY) removes the old radiators and connects ThermaSkirt to the same flow and return pipes.

Yes. It's built for low-temperature systems. The large surface area means it keeps around 48% of its output at dT20, nearly double what a typical radiator manages, so you don’t need oversized panels on your walls.

Yes. Because ThermaSkirt behaves like a radiator from the control side, it works with every major smart thermostat including Hive, Nest, Tado and Drayton Wiser, as well as standard programmers. Each length comes with a small on-board TRV for room-by-room control, and you can swap those for smart TRVs if you want app-based zoning of individual rooms.

A typical room works out at £500 to £1,000 depending on size and heat demand, which puts ThermaSkirt in a similar bracket to mid-to-high-end designer radiators. The quickest way to get an accurate number for your home is to upload a floorplan or sketch via our quote form. We’ll come back with a room-by-room breakdown, heat loss calculation and a firm price, all free and with no obligation.

ThermaSkirt comes pre-finished in a tough double epoxy powder coat. Standard colours are Cricket White (RAL 9010) and Vintage Ivory (RAL 1013). Carbon Black (RAL 9011) and Anthracite Grey (RAL 7016) are available to order, and any other RAL colour can be matched for a surcharge. It can also be repainted with standard radiator paint if you redecorate.

A typical room can be completed in half a day by a qualified installer, or a day by most DIYers. A full house install usually takes 2 to 3 days depending on the number of rooms.

Yes. ThermaSkirt connects to 10mm, 15mm or 16mm pipe. On microbore (10mm) the limit is around 15m per feed, which covers most rooms comfortably.

Yes. ThermaSkirt runs at the same flow temperatures as a standard radiator, so the surface gets warm but without the large, scalding-hot panel you get with a conventional radiator, and on a heat pump running at 35 to 45°C the surface is barely more than pleasantly warm. Because it sits at floor level rather than sticking out from the wall, it also removes the sharp corners and edges that make radiators a hazard. RoSPA data shows radiators are responsible for the majority of impact injuries in under-5s and over-65s, and ThermaSkirt eliminates that risk. It’s routinely specified in schools, care homes and hospitals.

No. Because ThermaSkirt’s pipework runs horizontally (like underfloor heating), air doesn’t collect in it the way it does in vertical radiators. A bleed point is included at the end of each run for commissioning, and after that there's nothing to do.

Yes. Unlike radiators, ThermaSkirt is designed to have furniture placed directly against it. Sofas, beds and wardrobes can sit flush against the wall. Radiant heat still creates an even thermal envelope regardless of furniture position.

No. Many homeowners start with one room, or phase the installation room-by-room. ThermaSkirt coexists with existing radiators and towel rails on the same system.

ThermaSkirt uses aluminium, so the central heating water must be correctly inhibited and kept at a pH between 6.8 and 8.3, which is the same range recommended for most modern boiler systems. Base-exchanged softened water isn’t suitable. Your installer will handle this as part of normal commissioning, and we supply full guidance.