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[Escrape]

I want to install solid pine 25mm thick floating shelves above my gas central heated radiators. Is there a suggested gap between shelf and radiator to prevent any warping or distortion of the wood. The shelves will be painted white satinwood.

[stoneyboy]

Escrape,
They will probably warp no matter how far you site them above the radiator.
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[Escrape]

Thanks Stonyboy. What about the shelves they sell in B&Q. They are all made of Pine. Or should I use 25mm thick MDF. Ta for help.

[stoneyboy]

Escrape,
MDF should be far more stable than pine, I would suggest three point fixing to minimise bowing. B&Q shelves - try one you can always take it back if it does warp.
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[Escrape]

Thanks Stoneyboy. Much appreciated.

[Rob81]

[b]
I got my radiator shelf from here if you Google "saveonheat.co.uk" [/b] :D