How To Measure and Install Custom Baseboard Heater Covers

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How To Measure and Install Custom Baseboard Heater Covers

Replacing the covers of your baseboard heaters may seem like an intimidating task, but it’s actually very simple. Usually, the whole process will only take a few minutes and won’t require any tools. If you’re preparing to install your own heater covers, read this guide on how to measure and install custom baseboard heater covers.

Measuring for a Baseboard Heater Cover

The beauty of custom baseboard heater covers is that they allow you to get a custom fit that’s perfect for your heater. Here’s how to measure your baseboard heaters.

Step 1

Measure your heater vertically from the floor to the top of its wall plate.

Step 2

Measure vertically from the bottom of the finned tube heating element to the top of the wall plate.

Step 3

Measure horizontally from the back of the wall to the front of the heating element.

Step 4

Determine whether your heater cover is still present, or will need to be installed with new brackets. You may need brackets if your heater’s wall backplate has been removed.

Step 5

Measure the length of your baseboard heaters. If your heater is straight and along a wall, this process will be easy. Simply measure the length of the heater unit with its ends attached, then subtract ½ inch. If your heater has corners, the process is a bit more complicated. On L-shaped, U-shaped, and Z-shaped heaters, measure each leg, subtracting 3 inches from each leg for every inside corner (no need to subtract length for outside corners). See manufacturer detailed instructions for exact details on all measuring.

Installing a Baseboard Heater Cover

Installing a baseboard heater cover is just as easy as measuring for one. Here are the quick, simple steps for installation.

Step 1

Remove the endcaps from both sides of your baseboard heater.

Step 2

Pull the front plate off your baseboard heater. If you need to use brackets, install those in their proper place on the wall.

Step 3

Snap the replacement baseboard heater cover into place over your baseboard heater, then complete installation.

Once you know how to measure and install custom baseboard heater covers, it’s as easy as that! Take the hassle out of baseboard cover installation with our EZ Snap™ Covers replacement baseboard radiator covers. At your request, we’re happy to provide custom cut to size baseboard heater covers that will fit seamlessly over your baseboard heaters.

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How to measure baseboard heaters:

Step 1
HOW TO MEASURE

Always measure left to right, and twice for accuracy

Floor to top of Fintube | EZ Snap™ Baseboard Heater Covers

Step 1: Floor to top of Wall plate

Measure the height from the floor to the top of the metal wall plate.

Follow our guide for baseboard heater cover measurement:

Any baseboard larger than 7 3/8" (188 mm) will be compatible with our standard cover.

Any measurement greater than 9 3/8" (238 mm) will fit our tall cover.

Fin Tube Height | EZ Snap™ Baseboard Heater Covers

Step 2: Bottom of Fintube to Top of Wall Plate

Measure from the bottom of the finned tube heating element to the top of the metal wall plate,

A measurement of 5 1/2" to 6 3/4" (140 mm – 172 mm) will fit our standard cover.

A measurement of 7 1/2" to 8 3/4" (191 mm – 222 mm) will fit our tall cover.

Depth | Measure | EZ Snap™ Baseboard Heater Cover

Step 3: Back Wall to Front of Fintube

Measure the distance from the wall or the metal wall plate attached to the wall, to the outside of the finned tube heating element.

Any measurement of less than 3 1/8" (76 mm) inches from the wall will fit our

standard cover.

Any measurement of less than 3 1/8" (76 mm) inches from the wall will fit our tall cover.

Step 2
DETERMINE IF BRACKETS ARE NECESSARY

Always measure left to right, and twice for accuracy

Wall Widget

EZ Snap™ Wall Widgets are used when your old or existing wall back plate has been removed or if you have to hang your new cover 1 inch or higher to bring them up to a height that will fit our installation guidelines. Just measure your overall desired height, subtract 1", drill a hole, preferably in a stud and attach it to the wall with the included screw.

Floor Fidgets

EZ Snap™ Floor Fidgets easily raise your new covers ¾ inch to compensate for any ¾ inch floor (wood, tile, or other) that has been installed any time since your baseboard heater was originally installed. May be used for any reason when the overall height has been shortened and the total height is less than 7-½ inches for standard height or 9-½ inches for the TALL height EZ Snap™ BaseBoard Covers. Just use the self-tapping screws to secure them to the top of your existing wallplate.

Wall Contraptions

EZ Snap™ Wall Contraptions are used when your wall back plate has been completely removed. EZ Snap™ Wall Contraptions receives your EZ Snap™ BaseBoard Cover and keeps your aluminum fin tube from sagging. These completely replace your wall back plate. To install, slide up from the bottom and make sure the top is at your desired height. Screw to the wall, then bend the front finger up to hold the fin tube in place.