13. April 2016 15:22

Cast Iron Cathedral Floor Grilles and Church Heating Grilles

At UKAA we have in stock a variety of reclaimed antique cast iron Church floor grilles and Cathedral floor grilles, we have both original reclaimed grilles and new cast iron floor grilles available.

Also referred to as heating grates these floor grilles are very versatile and have many uses, they originally would have been used to cover heating pipes and are fitted in to the floor of a Church or a Cathedral to allow the hot air to circulate.

We have just received this fantastic image from one of our happy customer's, they have purchased some antique cast iron floor grilles from us earlier on in the year. 

They have used the heating grilles inlaid into the steps as an air brick, as you can see they look fantastic.

Pictured below are the antique cast iron Cathedral floor grilles.

Original reclaimed and new cast iron cathedral and Church floor grilles and heating covers or vents, used in church over heating pipes 

For more information on any of our items for sale please call our friendly sales team on 01543 222923 where we will be able to help.

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 12. April 2016 13:37

Bespoke Wooden Plank Top Tables

At UKAA we have a team of skilled joiners onsite which are able to create bespoke handmade wooden tables to suit our customers individual requirements and needs. 

Pine plank topped tables are very popular and are fantastic to use as a focal point in a kitchen or as a traditional dining table.

The table tops are made use reclaimed pine planks to create a rustic farmhouse look.

Wooden topped tables are ideal to use in either a residential or commercial environment and we frequently supply pubs, cafes and restaurants. 

The images below are of wooden plank top tables made from reclaimed timber. 

Bespoke reclaimed wooden topped tables made by hand from reclaimed plank and scaffold boards to suit requirements, bespoke bases painted in Farrow and Ball 

With our bespoke wooden plank top tables we can tailor the base to suit your individual requirements or style.

As standard we are able to make the table with a turned, tapered or square leg base. Or if you are able to draw your design we can make it for you.

During the make up process the tops are waxed and there are a range of wax finishes to chose from including Jacobean or stripped pine. 

The bases can be painted in a colour of your choice such as Little Greene or Farrow and Ball and we will give you the rest of the paint for future touch up. 

We are also able to make bespoke settles with storage and benches from reclaimed timber to suit any table style and designed.

Picture below are two of bespoke table orders ready to be delivered. 

Made to measure bespoke tables using reclaimed scaffold boards and pine planks for the table tops, bespoke bases to suit kitchen or dining room with bases

 

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 9. April 2016 14:25

Valves for Cast Iron Radiators

At UKAA we offer a fantastic selection of radiator valves which can be used with any cast iron radiators including new and traditional reclaimed Victorian radiators.

The radiator valves are available in manual and thermostatic options in a range of styles and finishes to suit the modern home or a period property. 

We offer angled, corner and straight radiator valves in a selection of finishes such as chrome, antique brass, pewter, antique copper, black nickle, brass, satin nickle and old English brass which can be used with any pipe work formation e.g. if the pipes come from the floor or the wall.

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Our most popular radiator valves for cast iron radiators are the thermostatic valves. A thermostatic radiator valve (TRV) is a self regulating valve that is fitted to the radiator to control the temperature of the room by changing the flow of the hot water that enters the radiator.

The image below is of Danielle with selection of our thermostatic radiator valves for cast iron radiators.

thermostatic radiator valves to be used with cast iron radiators both new and original reclaimed Victorian cast iron radiator, range of finishes and styles.

Manual radiator valves have no thermostatic control, the temperature of the radiator is controlled by the central heating system and will be off or on only.

Pictured below are a variety of our manual radiator valves for traditional and new cast iron radiators.

manual valves for cast iron reproduction and old cast iron radiators, used with Victorian cast iron radiators in different colours and styles for period home

For any information on our radiator valves please contact the office on 01543 222923 and we will be able to help and advise or contact the team via live chat during office hours. 

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 5. April 2016 16:34

Ex Royal Mail Post Boxes

At UKAA we fully refurbish in house our ex Royal Mail Original Post Boxes, they are then advertised for sale on our website. 

The boxes are sympathetically refurbished to keep as much of their original character as possible. 

The steps below are of the main stages of refurbishment of an Edward VII Original Royal Mail Post Box, the box is Circa 1901 and we have tried to keep as many original features as possible, such as the original lock, cage and keys.

The image below is of a Royal Mail Post Box ready for restoration.

Original reclaimed Royal Mail Edward the 7th Post box fully refurbished, original Chubb lock and key and cage sympathetically refurbished with character

Step 1, We initially use the grinder with a wire brush tool to remove any loose paint or rust on the outside of the Royal Mail Post Box while keeping as much character and original paint as possible. The inside of the box is then cleaned. 

Pictured below is of the Royal Mail Post Box once all the loose original paint has been removed.

Step 2, The outside of the post box is painted in a coat of red oxide primer and then receives a coat of red undercoat.

Pictured below is of a primed and undercoated Edward VII Royal Mail Post Box.

Reclaimed original Royal Mail Post box used by the Post Office Edward 7th box in its original condition complete with Chubb lock and key painted in red.

 Step 3, We remove the cage from the post box and then the inside is coated in a suitable metal primer and then a top coat is applied, we have used Farrow and Ball Lamp Room Grey in a gloss finish.

The image below is of the inside of the Royal Mail Post Box once we have undercoated and applied a top coat.

Inside of an original reclaimed Royal Mail Edward the seventh post box, painted in red oxide primer and a red undercoat showing cage and original lock.

Step 4, The cage and the collection box are sprayed in silver paint and then refitted on to the post box, the lock is fully refurbished by our local Locksmith. 

Pictured below is of the inside of the original Edward the 7th post box once the cage and lock have been fully refurbished and fitted.

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Step 5, The outside of the box receives a minimum of four coats of a good quality Post Office Red paint and the lettering is highlighted in gold, we have then fitted the post boxes original collection plate.

The picture below is of the fully refurbished Edward the 7th Post Box ready for sale.

Reclaimed original post box refurbished at UKAA original lock key and collection plate with Chubb lock VII ER Edward 7th box painted in Post Office Red.

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 4. April 2016 16:25

Cast Iron Radiator Air Vents and Bleed Valves

At UKAA we have just taken delivery of our new radiator air vents for our cast iron radiators. 

These air vents or bleed valves are ideal to use with our Carron cast iron radiators,they can also be used with all traditional original reclaimed Victorian radiators and new cast iron radiators. 

These are the traditional Victorian style air vents which compliment our full range of cast iron radiators.

The air vents are a standard 1/8 of an inch BSP and are available in either polished brass or chrome.

The image below is of Danielle with our cast iron radiator display holding the new style air vents.

New air vents or bleed valves to be used with reclaimed Victorian style cast iron radiators and the new Carron cast iron radiators with 1/8 inch BSP

The below image is of the new traditional brass air vent in a Carron Dragonfly cast iron radiator, the radiator has been painted in antiqued french grey.

Traditional brass air vents or bleed nipples for Victorian reclaimed cast iron radiators and new reproduction Carron cast iron radiators, in brass or chrome

The image below is a close up view of the new traditional brass and chrome air vents.

Traditional air vent for antique cast iron reclaimed radiators and for new Carron cast iron radiators in brass or chrome with 1/8'' BSP.

The image below is of a standard radiator bleed key which you can use with our traditional air vents. 

Standard radiator bleed key for traditional cast iron Victorian radiators and new Carron radiators in the style of antique Victorian radiators and air vents.

For more information on any of our cast iron radiators we have for sale please call the team on 01543 222923 and we will be able to advise. 

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 2. April 2016 16:10

Manual and Thermostatic Radiator Valves for Traditional Cast Iron Radiators

At UKAA we are always on the look out for new radiator valves and accessories and have just taken delivery of our latest products. 

Our radiator valves are suitable to be used with traditional Victorian style cast iron radiators and towel rails and we offer a range of valve options to suit any pipe work e.g. with pipe work coming from the wall or floor. There are both manual and thermostatic options available. 

The new stock includes the Milan straight radiator valves in both the antique copper and the satin nickel finish, the corner Faringdon valves in a range of finishes (Available in both a thermostatic and manual options), the antique copper Abbey throttle valve, the straight chrome Westminster and the Gothic black nickel radiator valves. 

The below image is of Danielle with a selection of our latest radiator valves and air vents. 

Thermostatic and manual radiator valves suitable for traditional new Victorian style and old cast iron radiators and towel rails on chrome, nickel and brass

The image below is of the Milan straight manual radiator valves in antique copper, the Milan valves are also available in chrome or satin nickel and are suitable for 1/2'' BSP and 15mm pipework.

Milan straight manual radiator valves in antique copper, satin nickel or chrome ideal to use on new and reclaimed antique Victorian style cast iron radiators

The image below is of the thermostatic Faringdon Corner radiator valves in antique brass, these radiator valves are also available in a manual option and are suitable for 15mm pipework. The faringdon radiator valves are available in antique copper, chrome, antique brass, brass, satin nickel, old English brass and pewter. 

Faringdon Corner thermostatic radiator valve in antique brass available in manual ideal for reclaimed cast iron radiators with feet and new Carron radiators

Pictured below are the manual Abbey throttle valves in Pewter, these manual valves are also available in antique brass, antique copper and old English brass.

Manual Abbey throttle radiator valves in pewter ideal for old reclaimed antique Victorian radiators and new Carron cast iron radiators.

 Pictured below are the straight manual Westminster radiator valves in Chrome.

 Chrome straight manual Westminster radiator valves in chrome used with original Victorian reclaimed cast iron radiators and new cast iron radiators by Carron.

For more information on any of our cast iron radiator valves we have for sale please call the office on 01543 222923 and we will be able to advise and help, or email the team at [email protected]

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 1. April 2016 12:36

Traditional Victorian Cast Iron Baths at UKAA

UKAA offer a large range of new traditional Victorian style cast iron enamel baths that are ideal for a period property or a antique twist in a more modern bathroom. 

Our range includes single slipper, double slipper, roll top and the traditional high slipper cast iron baths, the baths have been made from original antique moulds so they have the look and feel of a Victorian bath but with a clean fresh enamel..

Each bath will be painted in a colour your choice using brands such as Farrow and Ball or Little Greene, also we have a range of standard finishes available to chose from.

The baths are ideal to use in conjunction with traditional Carron cast iron radiators and towel rails which is shown in some of the images below. 

The image below is of the Beaulieu single high slipper cast iron bath with tap holes. The feet are available in white or chrome.

 Traditional Victorian cast iron single slipper roll top baths with clean enamel inside and a painted exterior with antique style ball and claw feet.

 The Lille cast iron single slipper bath below has been painted in Farrow and Ball Saxon Green with white feet.

New Lille Victorian traditional cast iron and enamel single slipper bath without tap holes with ball and claw feet for the period bathroom in an antique style

 We have pictured the large Banburgh bath below with tap holes and has also  been pictured with the Carron Deco radiator in the hand burnished finish.

 Large new double high slipper cast iron traditional roll top bath with chrome or white feet for a period bathroom or modern property with new enamel

 Below we have pictured the Ashby Double Ended Roll Top painted in Farrow and Ball Lulworth Blue.

Double ended Ashby Victorian style roll top cast iron bath with clean new enamel interior and claw feet with or without tap holes, antique traditional design

 The image below is a close up image of the feet on the Cartmel Cast Iron roll Top Bath.

Traditional cast iron ball and claw feet on a new cast iron enamel roll top bath with a painted exterior and a white enamel interior, Victorian style roll top.

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We are also able to offer bath wastes and a selection of free standing taps which have been designed to compliment any of our baths we have for sale. Our free standing taps are available in a range of heights and come in either chrome or copper. 

The image below is of the Lyon Cast Iron Bath with the QSS024 chrome freestanding taps and standpipes.

Traditional Victorian copper or chrome free standing bathroom taps to use with free standing antique cast iron roll top baths or slipper baths with feet

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For more information on any of our cast iron baths or Carron radiators please call the team on 01543 222923 or email [email protected], we are also available on live chat during office hours. 

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 30. March 2016 13:32

Bespoke and Made to Measure Reclaimed Victorian Floorboard Topped Tables at UKAA

UKAA are able to make bespoke handmade tables with wooden tops that are made using Victorian reclaimed pine floorboards, these are all  handmade on site by our team of skilled joiners. 

The tables are made by hand to suit your individual needs and requirements and can be designed to suit any room. The tables are ideal to use in either a residential or commercial environment and we regularly supply pubs and restaurants with bespoke tables. 

We are able to make the table tops using any of our reclaimed Victorian floorboards that we currently have available which include square edge boards and tongue and groove in a range of widths.

The table pictured below has been made using reclaimed tongue and groove floorboards.

Made to measure traditional style scrub top tongue and groove table made from reclaimed Victorian floorboards with a tapered leg base handmade to your sizes

Each table top is sanded and waxed by hand during the make up process and there are a variety of wax finishes to choose from including lime, Jacobean and stripped pine. 

As standard we can make the table with either a square, turned or a tapered leg base.

We can make something a little more unusual such as a refectory style or X frame base, or if you draw your table design we will make it!

The image below is of an X Frame table with a Victorian Floorboard top.

bespoke handmade chunky X frame table with a reclaimed Victorian floorboard waxed top British made here in our workshops to your sizes available for delivery

The image below is of a hand made Victorian floorboard top table with a bespoke bench to suit. They have been painted in Farrow and Ball Teresa's Green.

bespoke hand made to your size Victorian floorboard top table with a  rustic bespoke bench and Church chairs painted in a solid Farrow and Ball Teresa's Green.

For more information on our bespoke Victorian board tables or any of our bespoke products please call the team on 01543 222923 or email [email protected].

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 29. March 2016 17:55

Traditional Carron Cast Iron Radiators at UKAA

At UKAA we are proud to offer the full range of traditional bespoke Carron Cast Iron radiators which are available to view online or at our showroom in Cannock Wood.

The radiators come in a broad range of styles such as the classic Victorian, The Eton, Duchess and the more ornate designs such as the Carron Dragonfly and the Thistle.

We are able to offer bespoke radiators in a choice of finishes and designs and we also carry a large stock radiators to go in a primer finish which are ready to be delivered.

The image below is of Viv with a selection of our stock radiators, these radiators are available to be delivered on a next day service or you are most welcome to come over to collect.

For more information on any of our Carron radiators, valves or accessories please call the office on 01543 222923.

 Traditional Carron bespoke cast iron radiators for sale at UKAA including the Victorian, duchess and daisy range in selection of finishes. Valves and accessories also available

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 26. March 2016 14:35

Carron Cast Iron Fireplaces, Inserts and Surrounds at UKAA

At UKAA we are proud stockists of the full range of Carron Cast Iron traditional fireplaces and Surrounds. 

Carron provide a large range of fireplaces to suit any home and includes combinations, inserts, fire baskets and surrounds. There is also a large selection of both ceramic and cast iron tiles available that are designed to be used with the fireplaces (They are also suitable to use with antique items).

The fireplaces have been made from original mould's so have the look and feel of an original Victorian item but are available in a broad selection of designs and sizes. They are also in stock ready to be delivered.

The image below is of the very popular large Victorian insert (A smaller version is also available which is ideal for Victorian Terrance Properties or placement in a bedroom) and comes in both the traditional matt black and the full polished finish (As pictured). The traditional Victorian fruit and urn design is very intricate and is offset with a beautifully sunken archway.

 

Carron cast iron fire surrounds, baskets, combinations and fireplaces for sale at UKAA, made from original Victorian moulds so have the look of a reclaimed item 

 

Carron offer both wooden and cast iron fireplace surrounds, the surround pictured below is of the Corbel which is available in a range of finishes such as the waxed solid oak (Pictured), waxed solid pine and unwaxed oak. The surround also comes in two different width fittings and is ideal to use with one of the Carron cast iron fireplace inserts. 

 

Reclaimed and reproduction fireplaces and fires surrounds, made from Carron moulds and are cast iron, wooden oak or pine surrounds also available.

 

For more information on any of our products that we have for sale please don't hesitate to contact the office on 01543 222923 or email [email protected]

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