The screen on the radiator: the selection criteria, models, recommendations

The climate of our country does not allow to give up heatingAnd, therefore, from the instrument, which somehow need to fit into the interior, while retaining their functionality. There are innovators and amateur experiments which are free from the wall radiators heating, replacing them with a system underfloor heating. People are conservative mindset or residents of apartment buildings are choosing aesthetic and sometimes elegant appearance of modern equipment or install a decorative screen on battery heating. In today's material chosen edited HouseChief.ru, you will learn about the types of decorative screens, give advice on their installation and operation.

Why do I need a screen for radiator

The design, which is installed on RadiatorIt performs the following functions:

1. Protective. radiator - is primarily a technical instrument and it has a sharp protruding elements, valves, valves. In addition, the battery sometimes quite heated and accidental contact can cause thermal injury. In a family with young children a screen on the heat sink is required for safety;
2. Decorative. Not every radiator interior will look organic and natural, and it is not always possible to hide for long curtains. In this case, the screen will be a real boon. If you choose the right product or make it into an order, it is possible to emphasize the selected style decision, hiding the tubes and the battery;
3. Thermal conductivity. Placed in a special way cutouts and holes, as well as manufacturing material effect on improving the convection heat sink. Thus, the metal structure mounted directly to the battery and increases the heating area;
4. Hygienic. Difficult cavity radiator design - a place accumulation of dust, fine dust, pet hair. To remove impurities have to spend a lot of time and energy to use additional devices. The screen will solve this issue once and for all - it looks neat, so clean it is necessary to perform simple manipulations, while the battery itself will be protected from contamination.

What makes grating on radiator

There are different versions of protective screens. They can vary the appearance of the design, construction material, the method of fastening. For the manufacture of modern decorative screens for radiators heating using the following materials:

1. Aluminum, steel, bronze, copper;
2. Valuable species of natural wood;
3. MDF and HDF panel;
4. Tempered glass;
5. PVC.

screen material must meet certain requirements. Thus, if it is based polymers are contained, then the heating must not occur emission of harmful substances.

Wood and metal

Decorative screens made of natural wood of valuable breeds are more often found in the interior, designed in the classical style. Their toned, stained, coated with enamel. For such products are characterized by reliability, durability and aesthetic appearance. Natural wood is universal, it is organically combined with many finishing materials. It is plastic, and in the hands of craftsmen into a work of art carved fragments.

Important! Wood is sensitive to temperature changes and change in humidity, so for high-quality products with a long service life, it is necessary to carefully select raw materials, which must be strong and flexible, properly dried and treated with protective compositions.

Metal - this is one of the most common materials manufacturing radiator grilles, with the following features:

1. Product color is usually chosen by the heater or the interior;
2. Modern products are diverse in appearance - it can be expensive wrought-iron lattice with numerous decorative details or concise hinged screens with perforation;
3. Metal has excellent thermal conductivity and several times the heat recovery area;
4. With metal surface easily remove contamination with a wet sponge or completely removing it, to wash in bathroom;
5. The material has an unlimited service life with proper care;
6. The metal does not deform when the temperature drops.

Some models have a fairly significant weight.

Plastic and glass

Glassware look easy and elegant. They can be a life full of glass or combined with other materials. they are significantly more expensive, but look presentable and stylish. The front side of such a screen is decorated in all possible ways - applying image toning, the glass can be transparent or opaque. The most durable and safe those products which are triplex glass with a thickness of 8 mm.

Plastic screens should be made of durable and harmless PVC. When heated it does not emit toxic substances and does not deform. Therefore it is necessary in the process of buying to make sure that the seller has in stock a quality certificate for the proposed product. Plastic has properties that allow the model to produce irregular shapes and colors. Also PVC may mimic many of the surface finishing materials, while the cost of manufacturing times lower. For plastic easy to care for, he is not afraid of moisture, mechanical impacts. However, it is necessary to wash it without using abrasive cleaning products, so as not to scratch the glossy surface.

MDF and HDF

radiators can be attributed to the budget models of MDF and HDF slabs, mimic natural pattern of natural wood. They have an aesthetic appearance, are not subject to deformation during temperature drops, and not afraid of moisture. Products are different shapes and colors, they can contrast or match the colors of the interior. Often, MDF and HDF boards used as the basis for wooden products, the cost more affordable for them.

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Types radiator grilles on the radiator

There are several types of structures and methods of radiator grilles and fittings. For example, a form of lung thin-walled screen allows you to record them, putting on top of the radiator. The massive construction of the timber is fixed to the floor and walls, and the access to the hardware device is made possible by opening hinged or sliding lattices.

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Sergei Kharitonov

Lead engineer for heating, ventilation and air conditioning "GK" Spetsstroy "

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"The children's room radiator screen must be rigidly fixed to the wall, so that the child could not move it or remove."

Flat and mounted decorative screens for batteries

If radiator Heating is located in a recess which initially provided the design of the room or created using the gypsum board, then the use flat decorative screens or "facades". To do this, the perimeter secured niche bars, and to them already mounted screen itself. This category includes glass model, fixing is carried out on embedded in the wall studs.

As the screen on a cast-iron battery, type "accordion" is used mounted models without the lid. If you want to hide protruding from under windowsill of the battery, use a screen with a top cover.

Lattice-box for radiators

Lattice-box hampers air circulation, so it is not the best choice in terms of heating. She closes the radiator from all sides. Externally, such a model may resemble a chest of drawers or cupboard. May be attachable or fixed to the wall.

Features mounting decorative radiator grilles

Mounting decorative screens should provide easy and quick access to utilities and equipment. This is due to the fact that the battery must be periodically cleaned of dirt and perform maintenance, so it is impossible to exclude the possibility of accidents. In the latter case it is particularly important that the screen can be removed "in one motion." In this regard, the most convenient ladders and hinged design, but with a flat and those that are rigidly fixed to the wall, it can be difficult. Facilitate the removal of the box will allow locking method of fastening with brackets, one of which is mounted on the box and the other on the wall. It is possible to use magnets and metal plates for attaching the flat screens, or hooks and loops.

In the table below we show the sequence of actions when mounting the attachment of the metallic screen.

Illustration	Description
	To order a product with the correct parameters you need a responsible approach to the size removal.
	With the roulette necessary to measure the geometrical parameters of radiators.
	Measure the length, the height of which corresponds to the screen height and width of the radiator - from wall to its edge.
	Once the screen is made or purchased at the store, you are ready to install it. With the help of level plot the layout - line, which will be located fasteners.
	With the roulette denote the place for fastening.
	Pencil line marks the spot for screws.
	Drill holes.
	Immerse in the hole plugs.
	Screwing screws.
	The distance between the screw cap and the wall should be 1-2 mm.
	Hang the screen on the screws.
	Installation performed.

To learn how to set flat screen, tell the video:

Screen production of nuances for heating their own hands battery

The screen can produce on their own. Below you will learn about quick and easy installation of gypsum boxes for flat screen.

Illustration	Description
	Before you begin the installation of the box, you need to cut out of the guide rail profile 27h28, the length corresponding to the dimensions of the future construction.
	The side rails are fixed on the wall.
	The bottom bracket drilled hole.
	On one side of the bar is inserted in the profile.
	Make pencil marks in the ground holes on the floor.
	drill holes
	frame installation takes place under the strict control of its parameters with the help of a spirit level.
	Top fix drywall.
	Surplus cut, using a construction knife.
	Mount the side.
	Mount plasterboard, closing the battery.
	It remains to make a hole and fix the grille.

Where to buy metal and other types of screens on the radiator - price review

An important role in the selection screen for the battery is given its price - sometimes it is crucial. The prices of these products range from 230 to 8,000 and higher depending on the manufacturing material. The table shows the average cost of some types of decorative screens.

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Grilles on radiators - photo ideas

Solving technical issues, we should not forget about the aesthetic component - it is necessary to select a model so that it is organically fit into the existing interior and became his adornment. Photo screens on radiators, for which the price can be quite affordable, showcase decorative effect even from simple models.

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