This is a way to cover damaged or ugly hot water baseboards. They come in a range of styles and sizes and slip easily over any baseboard heating system. They may be made out of steel or wood.
Some houses are heated with hot water running through pipes along the baseboard. The baseboard covers protect these pipes and the people or furniture that may come in contact.
Some heating systems use hot water pipes along the baseboard of rooms in the home. These pipes are then hidden behind painted metal baseboard covers for safety and appearance purposes.
