Today’s DRS review is looking at the luxurious Bisque Arteplano, a vibrant take on the simplest flat radiator design possible. With designs which are 100% completely unique to each and every customer, the Arteplano is an exciting prospect for the design-minded individual.
Hit the jump to find all about this Aluminium work of art…
AT A GLANCE
- Made from Aluminium, and then completed with a gorgeous Brass or Copper exterior
- Each model is finished with a completely individual etching
- Available in a small selection of vertical and horizontal sizes to suit several design arrangements
- Extremely well made, requiring artistic excellence and engineering proficiency to create each model
- High-end price range
- Reasonable heat output for its size and the flat panel design
- Breath-taking appearance
LET’S TAKE A CLOSER LOOK
Bisque take great pride in all of their work, but the Bisque Arteplano is a radiator which they quite rightly make a lot of noise about across their website, brochure and other publications. Each time one is made, not only do Bisque go through all of the normal processes associated with manufacturing from Aluminium, but also have their patination artists work magic on the final product to create a completely distinctive design. No two Arteplano radiators are the same.
Juxtaposing one another wonderfully, the Brass and Copper tones catch your eye and capture your imagination instantly and get your creative juices flowing. These radiators are not just features; they become a huge part of the theme of your decoration, enhancing your décor, your lifestyle and your outlook.
SUPERB MATERIALS
The Artelpano’s hidden engine at the rear circulates hot water throughout its design and provides ample warmth despite a flat panel design which wouldn’t normally produce as much heat as a tubular alternative.
It will not be able to heat an enormous space, but due to the aluminium used for the rear side of the radiator it is able to very efficiently convect heat into the surrounding air very quickly, a much more capably than similar steel alternatives.
HANDY SIZING
The Arteplano is available in three vertical and three horizontal sizes. The height remains the same each time, while the widths change as below;
Vertical
- 1813mm x 305mm – HJ-180-30
- 1813mm x 453mm – HJ-180-45
- 1813mm x 601mm – HJ-180-60
Horizontal
- 601mm x 1013mm – VJ-56-100
- 601mm x 1213mm – VJ-56-120
- 601mm x 1413m – VJ-56-140
While there aren’t many sizes available for the Arteplano, it is intended to be a work of art that you shape your room around and take tremendous pride in. Vertical models will typically have a grander affect, but the horizontal sizes can be used in interesting ways to make them stand out from the rest.
VERDICT
At DRS we believe that the Arteplano achieves exactly what Bisque set out to do in creating a magnificent feast of colour for the eyes, and while it may not be particularly flexible or be able to heat huge spaces, that was never the intention.
The price point is high in the etched Copper and Brass finishes, but other finishes are available such as Brushed Aluminium and a selection of RAL colours, though the etched variations are the main attraction. Due to the amount of work and the nature of this individual design, we at DRS believe it to be worth the high-end price tag to stimulate any luxury household’s interior.
Take a look at the Arteplano online by clicking here, or if you would prefer you can see the Arteplano here at our wonderful Designer Radiator Showroom in Lancashire, 3 minutes away from the M6 exit at Charnock Richard services!
Part of what makes a Designer Radiator look simply breath-taking is the fact that no part of it looks amiss. All of our radiators make for absolutely stunning features, boasting sleek shapes, dazzling finishes and unique textures, but without the right shape of valve they might not look as wonderful as they should.
To avoid having a distracting valve, and to make sure that you can fit the radiator without a problem, here’s quick and easy to understand guide on the 3 valve shapes!
THE VALVES
So what are the 3 shapes of valves? There are;
- Angled valves
- Corner valves (sometimes called ‘double-angled’ valves)
- Straight valves (sometimes called ‘in-line’ valves)
Each valve has their best use, and both Angled and Corner valves can be used in two ways…
Your pipework will almost always fall under one of two categories; it will approach your radiator from below/from the floor, or it will come outwards from the wall.
Likewise your radiator will either have valve connections on the underside of the radiator, or on the side of the radiator, so depending on the combination of these you can use valves very well or very badly. Here’s a quick guide to help you make the most of your arrangement.
THE DOS
If you have pipes which will be coming up from the floor and the radiator has connections on the side, you will need to use Angled Valves for the best finish;
If on the other hand the radiator actually has connection points underneath, then Straight Valves will be better;
For pipework which comes out from the wall however, no matter where you connect on the radiator corner valves will look the neatest;
THE DON’TS
Here’s why you don’t want to ignore our advice!
If you put the wrong valves with you radiator’s connections, even though they will fit the radiator, you end up with the heads of the valves pointing away from the wall and looking out of place, and potentially costing you space where you might not have it.
This is without mentioning that the angled valves in these examples is the perfect foothold for any young, aspiring climbers you might have in the house!
We hope this helps, but if you have any questions at all please just let us know by getting in touch via email at sales@designerradiatorshowroom.co.uk or reach us on our helpline on 01257 452879
