Decorative grilles for heating radiators: main varieties and

In this article we will look at what kind of grids (screens) for decorating batteries can be purchased on the market and what is the instruction for their use. In addition, we will talk about the materials from which these products, and how they can be assembled by hand.

The subject of the article is of considerable interest, since the traditional battery does not quite fit into the interior of the room and needs something that could serve as a kind of shelter. Such an element can be a decorative grille on a heating radiator.

If desired, these accessories can be purchased at plumbing stores where heating batteries are sold. However, if there is a desire to equip a house without extra expenses, you can make these panels with your own hands.

Reasons for applying

What advantages does the use of screens guarantee and are they necessary when decorating heating batteries?

Decorative grille is recommended for installation for the following reasons:

• By installing this decor element, it is possible to hide the radiators.
• Some screens themselves look very good, and therefore can serve as a full decoration of the room.
• A well-made grille protects the radiator from dust and dirt.
• The use of a special decorative element ensures safety, as these grilles prevent the likelihood of burns.

Once we have decided on the main reasons for installing protective shields, consider the main varieties.

Choosing decorative screens

Instructions for choosing a decorative screen are simple - just make sure that the product meets the parameters of your radiators and suits you from an aesthetic point of view.

Speaking about the types of accessories presented in specialized stores, we note the following modifications:

• Flat decorative screens are perforated panel without sidewalls.. Such products are the best solution to close the radiators located in the wall niche.
• Accessories of hinged type without sidewalls and the top cover - This is essentially the same flat panel, but equipped with special hook hooks. Such modifications are used when you want to hide the batteries, strongly recessed beyond the sill line.
• Accessories of hinged type without sidewalls with the top cover used if the heating radiator is not covered or partially covered by the sill plane.
• Screen with top lid and sidewalls, made in the form of a perforated box - This is the best solution if it is necessary to completely conceal the radiator.

Choosing such accessories, you must take into account the size, otherwise there will be problems with the installation. The fact is that in these modifications under the pipeline there are special slots that should coincide with the configuration of the battery.

Important: Depending on the configuration, the screens are hung on the radiator or fixed on the wall. Accessories mounted type it is advisable to purchase for sectional type batteries, whereas for decorating monolithic structures it is recommended to use devices with the possibility of mounting on the wall.

In accordance with the type of production material used in the manufacture of decorative screens, the following modifications are distinguished:

• Modifications made of metal are made from sheet steel no more than a millimeter thick. The finished product is painted with heat-resistant enamels or powder paints. Metal products are distinguished by their durability and relatively low price. And, most importantly, a smooth enamel surface is easy to clean when cleaning, which is not the case with wooden counterparts.

• Tree for the production of decorative screens is often used, as it guarantees the most attractive look. As a rule, protective lattices of wood are made by hand, since the instrument requires the simplest. For greater attractiveness, the finished product is impregnated with wood stain, varnished or simply painted.
• Decorative grilles for heating radiators from MDF are presented on the market with industrially manufactured products that imitate the texture of wood, and therefore can be matched to the tone of furniture, baseboards or floor.

Important: Unlike natural wood, products from MDF are not afraid of fumes and temperature drops. Therefore, these accessories will last a long time without the need for refurbishment.

• Plastic grids are a budget solution that did not find particular demand among domestic buyers. Despite the fact that the price of such products is relatively low, plastic under the influence of heat is deformed.

• Glass screens are extremely rare and are not very popular. The fact is that the high price and biased opinion about the low strength of glass scares the domestic buyer. Meanwhile, decorative screens made of hardened frosted heat-resistant glass not only look great, but also differ in strength and durability.

Recommendations for self-production

Making a decorative screen with your own hands is easy. To do this, you need to know how you want to see the finished product, decide on the dimensions and choose the right material.

For the manufacture of a protective lattice it is advisable to use those materials that are easy to process. For example, using sheet three-layer plywood you can make an excellent screen for decorating heating batteries for the home.

It is enough to saw off a piece of plywood of a suitable size, draw some patterns on it and make appropriate cuts along the contour. Then plywood blank can be coated with stain or painted.

Conclusion

Now that we know what a decorative screen is and how to make it, it remains to acquire the required materials and get to work. It is enough to show imagination and the grille you have made will be no worse than what you can buy in a store.

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