Radiator too close to wall

[grommett]

I've recently had a bedroom completely dry-lined as the old lath and plaster was in a bad way. This involved fixing new plasterboard over the top and screwed to the studs. Now that I want to re-hang the radiator, I have realised the valves are too close to the wall as it is now some 12-15mm thicker. One valve/pipe has enough play but the other one is too rigid. Is it possible to get slimmer brackets for the radiator or will I have to chase them into the wall?

Cheers

 

[kevplumb]

Is it possible to get slimmer brackets for the radiator

at risk of sounding sarky

it depends what you have now

some brackets are 2 different stand offs depending how you hang them

 

[grommett]

The brackets do have different standoffs but it was already using the shorter ones.

 

[kevplumb]

get the stanley knife out

 

[Schmill]

Seriously? You would modify the WALL rather than adjusting the pipes so that they are in the correct positions?
Not saying it is right or wrong, just seemed like a strange way of doing things?

 

[Axel]

No, it is WRONG to modify the wall.

It is RIGHT to adjust the pipes, either above or below the floor; the latter method being more even right.

 

[Nige F]

Solid floor - adjust the pipes wood floor

 

[Axel]

Tough poo poo - excavate the concrete or rip up a £3k hardwood floor, whatever is necessary to get the right look.