Stylish anthracite towel rails for optimum performance and heated towels.
Choose From Our Collection Of Anthracite Towel Radiators
Anthracite bathroom radiators combine the deep, charcoal-grey finish of one of interior design’s most enduring contemporary colours with the practical heat output required to warm a bathroom and dry towels efficiently. The Stelrad range covers anthracite towel radiators, ladder radiators, vertical formats are all manufactured to the standards we have applied since the company was founded in 1936. Every model is built for British central heating systems and supplied online and through our nationwide network of merchants and installers.
Whether you are renovating a family bathroom, fitting an ensuite or specifying a cloakroom, you can browse the full anthracite range below, or read on for guidance on choosing the right size, format and valve set-up. For the parent collection covering all rooms, see our complete anthracite radiators range.
Why Choose An Anthracite Finish for Your Bathroom?
Anthracite has become the most requested non-white finish in UK bathrooms because it sits comfortably with the materials most often used in modern wet rooms: matte black brassware, brushed brass, natural stone, oak vanity units and large format porcelain tiles. Unlike a chrome or polished finish, anthracite does not show watermarks, limescale flecks or fingerprints as readily, which keeps it looking sharper between cleans.
The finish itself is a fine-textured powder coat applied over the steel body, cured at a temperature to create a durable, scratch-resistant surface. It works equally well as a feature against pale walls or as a tonal match in a darker scheme. Stelrad supplies anthracite as one of the standard colours within our wider colour radiator range, which means you can match a bathroom radiator to others fitted elsewhere in the home for a consistent look.
Types of Anthracite Bathroom Radiators
Three formats account for the majority of anthracite bathroom radiator installations, each suited to a different room layout and heating requirement.
Anthracite towel radiators and ladder rails
An anthracite towel radiator, often referred to as a ladder radiator, is the most popular choice for bathrooms and en-suites. The horizontal bars provide a place to hang warm towels while the radiator heats the room. Standard widths range from 400mm to 600mm, with heights typically between 800mm and 1,800mm. Browse the full range of Stelrad towel rail radiators to compare sizes and outputs.
Anthracite electric and dual fuel options
If your bathroom is on a heating circuit that is switched off in summer, a dual fuel towel rail lets you run the radiator on central heating during the winter and on a discreet electric element during warmer months. Anthracite electric radiators are also available for properties without wet central heating, or for bathrooms where running new pipework is not practical.
