1. July 2016 10:58
Here at UKAA we are able to deliver our radiators anywhere in the world using a standard pallet delivery service.
A standard pallet delivery is a curbside delivery with the cast iron radiators secured safely onto a pallet.
Unfortunately, the driver is not insured to take the cast iron radiators into your property.
At UKAA we are also able to offer a two man delivery service throughout the UK, this is ideal if you have steps leading to your property or no builders on site to take the radiators into your home.
Please do call the office prior to ordering your radiators and we will be able to quote a delivery price.
For more information on any of our cast iron radiators please call the office on 01543 222923 and we will be able to advise and help.
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30. June 2016 17:01
Here at UKAA we have a team on onsite joiners that are able to create by hand traditional metal and wooden tables.
The antique and natural copper topped tables are very popular at the moment with painted reclaimed timber bases.
Using traditional methods of construction each table is custom built to suit our customers particular requirements and needs.
For example, the table below has been designed to be used as an occasional dining table in a small London apartment and when not in use fits over a radiator to save space.
The below image is a bespoke natural copper topped table with a reclaimed timber painted base
For more information on our bespoke custom made tables please call the office on 01543 222923.
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27. June 2016 12:25
We have recently received this fantastic photograph from one of our happy customers.
Our customer purchased an original antique hymn board from UKAA that came complete with its original numbers.
As you can see this looks fantastic displayed in their home.
Pictured below is a reclaimed Church hymn board in our customers home.
For more information on any of our items we have for sale please call our friendly sales team on 01543 222923 and we will be happy to help.
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25. June 2016 11:12
Bleeding cast iron radiators is an important job to ensure you receive the maximum heat from your radiator. Lack of heat from radiators can be due to air bubbles trapped in the system. This can prevent hot water from circulating effectively and take longer for your radiators to warm up your home.
The best way to tell if your cast iron radiator needs bleeding is to feel if it’s cool at the top and warm at the bottom – if so, this means your radiator will probably have air trapped inside.
Bleeding cast iron radiators is a very simple and quick process.You will need to open a small valve (usually called an air vent, or bleed nipple) on your radiator to allow any trapped air to escape.
Please see our simple steps below to on how to bleed a cast iron traditional radiators.:
1.Turn off the central heating.
2.Find the cast iron radiator bleed valve this is usually located on the top of the radiator either on the left or right hand side. To use the cast iron radiator bleed valve, it can often be hand-operated or you may need to use a radiator bleed key.
3.The next step to bleeding cast iron radiators is to turn the bleed valve carefully (usually half a turn will work) and the air will start to escape from the radiator with a hissing sound.
4.When water starts to bubble out of the radiator, close the cast iron radiator bleed valve as quickly as possible.
5.Use a clean cloth to mop up any water, be very careful as the water can be hot.
6.Turn your central heating system back on.
7.After a couple of hours check your radiator to ensure the radiator is the same temperature all over and no more water has escaped.
See below a cast iron radiator bleed valve or air vent on a Carron cast iron column radiator
For any more information on how to bleed cast iron radiators, please contact us on 01543 222923 or email us at: info@ukaa.com.
Add to your collection from our wide range of cast iron radiators today.
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22. June 2016 15:40
At UKAA we are able to make by hand bespoke vintage style wooden tables in our Staffordshire based workshops.
Using reclaimed pine and oak we are able to create bespoke one off designs to suit your kitchen or dining room.
We use reclaimed Victorian wood flooring for our table tops and the bases are made from reclaimed timber.
The table bases can be painted in a colour and brand of your choice such as Farrow and Ball Lime White or Little Greene Bath Stone.
Pictured below is a bespoke vintage style table with a wood top and a reclaimed timber base.
If you need any help discussing your exact table needs please call the office on 01543 222923 or contact us during office hours via live chat.
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21. June 2016 16:59
UKAA are proud stockists of the From the Anvil Door furniture and period ironmongery.
All the traditional products in the range have been hand-forged by master craftsmen using old fashioned methods.
The classic designs are based on original reclaimed pieces and are perfect to use when restoring or repairing period properties.
From the Anvil have just increased the range available to include traditional finger plates, kick plates and pull handles.
These reproduction pieces are made by hand so no two pieces will be identical, each item will be unique.
We have a wide selection of different finishes available to suit any property from period to more modern contemporary homes.
Pictured below are the new finger plates, kick plates and pull handles.
For more information on any of our period door furniture we have for sale please call the team on 01543 222923.
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21. June 2016 11:11
At UKAA we have just delivered a Jack Wills inspired cast iron column radiator to one our customers.
This Carrron cast iron radiator has been traditionally painted in the Jack Wills colours for the bedroom of one of our customer's teenage children.
The Eton cast iron radiator is a Victorian inspired column radiator that has integral feet and a smooth curved top.
This design was originally used in hospitals and schools throughout the UK.
The 'Jack Wills' bespoke paint finish has given a modern twist to a traditional style radiator.
Pictured below is the painted Carron Eton Column Cast Iron Radiator.
For more information on any of our bespoke radiators or radiators to go please call the office on 01543 222923.
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17. June 2016 16:35
Here at UKAA we have a large selection of traditional reclaimed antique bird baths which are perfect for gardens and patios.
Made from a range of materials such as portland stone, wood, sandstone, limestone and terracotta. bird baths can be used as a feature as well as being practical.
These vintage style bird baths can be used as garden features as well as being functional.
Bird baths provide clean fresh drinking water all year round for birds to drink and bathe, which is essential for the health of the birds.
Here in Cannock Wood we have a range of birds that visit our reclaimed bird baths such as Swallows, Sparrows and Yellow Wagtails.
The image below is a selection of bird baths we have for sale at UKAA
For more information on our garden antiques please call the team on 01543 222923
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15. June 2016 10:09
At UKAA we always have for sale a large selection of old antique and retro chairs that we have reclaimed from Chapels, Churches and schools around the country.
We are able to paint any of our chairs we have in stock bespoke to order.
Our current stock includes traditional Victorian Church chairs, Wooden stacking chairs and vintage tubular steel chairs, the chairs are ideal to use with kitchen and dining tables.
All our reclaimed chairs go through our workshops where they are checked thoroughly prior to being advertised for sale.
The chairs look stunning in their original waxed finish which shows off the natural patina or you can go for a more modern look and we can paint the chairs in a colour of your choice.
We offer solid and distressed paint finishes, some of our customers have the chair seats left in there natural wood as a contrast to the painted frame.
Picture below are three painted chapel chairs with natural wooden seats
Image below is of a set of distressed painted vintage Church chairs
For more information on any of our church and chapel chairs or our painting service please call our friendly sales team on 01543 222923 or we are available during office hours on live chat.
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11. June 2016 13:08
Here at UKAA we have a team of onsite joiners that are able to create bespoke handmade wooden tables.
These custom built tables are made using reclaimed old scaffold boards and pine planks which are ideal for a rustic country kitchen look.
Made bespoke to order these plank top tables can be used as a kitchen table or in a dining room and are perfect for commercial use in restaurants, pubs and bistros.
The table bases are made using reclaimed timber and the base styles include turned, tapered or square leg as standard.
We have recently made X frame table bases and refectory style options as requested by our customers, the table bases can be painted in a bespoke colour of your choice such as Farrow and Ball or Dulux.
Pictured below is a made to measure wooden plank top table with a turned leg and a reclaimed pine bench
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For more information on any of our bespoke products please call the office on 01543 222923 or we are available via live chat during office hours.