Fine/Line 30 3-3/4 in. Left-Hand End Cap for Baseboard Heaters in Nu White

A:  In the 80's and early 90's Slant fin 30 baseboard came in a color called Shell White. I would describe it as an almond or biscuit. In the later 90's taste changed and Slant Fin converted to Nu White. This color is more of a white and less of a biscuit. It is a powder coated somewhat matt finish, meant to receive paint. Some people wanting a more of a bright appliance white will paint it however many just leave it as is. I agree that some of the images make it look more almond than white due to the lighting. However it is white. If you want to give me a call I can take a fresh picture in sunlight and text it to you. Today there are only three producers of hydronic baseboard. Slant Fin, Mestek and Haydon. All three produce product that is the same basic white color. Chris 978 651 3301

A:  Depends - white is such a variable color. Ours were more white than almond colored, but they are not a bright pure white - more of a matte dull white. Our wall paint is a pure white, which contrasts with the baseboard heater. Visually, we don't notice this with everything else in the room. You could always paint yours to match.

A:  It's a little more off white/ivory color. Not bright white but there is other models that sell bright white.

A:  yes it is white, not eggshell or off white

A:  I'm not sure. Each run comes with a joint plate which could be used. Ours just run right up to the wall where they continue to the next room.

A:  Yes, but they are more expensive. I opted to get these and cut the openings myself with a snip to be sure I had enough clearance on all sides.

A:  Those are indeed end caps intended for where the pipe goes through the floor. You want the Wall Trim pieces if the pipe continue straight into another room. Slant/Fin  Fine/Line 30 4 in. Nu-White Right Wall Trim Slant/Fin  Fine/Line 30 4 in. Nu-White Left Wall Trim To turn 90* and go through the back wall, I don't see a part available on HD website. I had one in this scenario and cut the section or of the back. Can't say I would do it if I had more than two or three, but I don't believe I found an open back option when I searched for my project 3 years ago.

A:  they are for appearance mainly

A:  Yes. They are easy and fast to install. Gives the baseboard a finished appearance.

A:  The end caps are purely cosmetic. However, on a side note the baseboard enclosure is not simply cosmetic. If you just have exposed element the heat output will be greatly diminished because the enclosure forms a flew space that creates convection of air.

A:  Appearance only.

A:  I think they help in the event that if you need to drain the system. I put end caps on because there were valves there that make access easier.