Screens for heating batteries is an indispensable element of the interior, without which it is impossible to give the room completed. Without the use of such lattices, the room will look unattractive, and therefore it is necessary to purchase and install this decorative element.
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Decorative screens for heating batteries are presented in the construction market in a wide range. Popular protective devices are made of inexpensive materials. For example, perfectly fit into the interior of any room the screens from the MDF. But we do not stop your choice, we recommend you to familiarize yourself with the models, screens design, designed not only to protect the heating batteries in the rooms. You can also choose the appropriate option for cafes, restaurants, hotels, etc.
What are the screens?
Give a tribute to fashion or understand the significance of this small detail of the interior? Everyone must decide on, we will look at several options that will help us choose a suitable screen for heating batteries.
Grate assignment:
- Improve the aesthetics of the room. Arrange accents and hide the non-primary batteries located in a prominent place.
- Protect people from burns. This is especially true in children's institutions, cafes, restaurants, for families with young children.
- The installation of the screen will make it easier to care, especially if the indoors are installed radiators of the old sample. They are very difficult to wash, because the dust is clogged into narrow grids.
Protective screens for batteries. Views
For radiators of heating "Soviet" sample or new models, it is worth choosing a protective screen. It will hide the boring monotonous aluminum white radiators, and also successfully fit into any interior of the room.
When we make repairs in the room, we try to think through everything to the smallest details. We select material coverage of walls, ceilings and floor in one color scheme. After completion of the repair, it is also necessary to solve a complex task, because it is necessary to choose furniture, curtains, lighting devices. In the interior everything should be harmonized. How do you have to regret when heating radiators, even modern, striking. If you immediately think about this moment during the repair process, you can order an exclusive product that will be suitable for the design of the room. But, on this it is possible to stop, because not everyone can afford to pay expensive exclusive heating radiators. There is a way out - you can purchase special protective devices for heating batteries that will be harmonized with the interior of the room.
So, we came to understand that protective devices for heating radiators should be beautiful. But this is not enough. The heating season in Russia lasts at least 6 months, or even more. It is clear that all this time the screen will be in close contact with the stream of air. So, he must have protective properties.
Screens can be made of materials:
- plastic;
- of stainless steel;
- tree;
- glass;
- MDF.
Plastic screen
Plastic screens on the battery have a low price and a small weight. On this positive properties of fixtures end. By purchasing such a screen, there is a chance to buy a protective device made from low-quality materials. When heating plastic can highlight harmful pairs, and if the radiators are too hot, they even melt.
Advantages of plastic panels:
- ease;
- low cost;
- suitable for household premises, hospitals, offices.
Disadvantages:
- selects toxins when heated;
- quickly wear out;
- looks cheaply;
- due to the release of room toxins, it is necessary to constantly ventilate.
Metal for Screen
Metal screens for batteries were invented in the 19th century. The first models were made of thin sheet steel. The main advantage of such lining is an inexpensive cost. Among the minuses should be noted primitive.
An interesting option that looks good and harmonizes with the interior of the room is a stainless steel grid with holes.
Among the advantages of metal protective lattices can be allocated:
- good heat transfer;
- ease of care;
- air circulation improves and the room is heated quickly and evenly;
- reliably protected from pollution;
- just take off;
- easy to wash;
- do not change color and shape.
The lack of one is only suitable for the design of the room, made in the style of "techno" or "hai tech".
Tree for screen
Wooden screens for batteries - a classic version of the protection of heating radiators. Possess good heat transfer. In the manufacture of lattices made of wood, various species of wood can be used, and the ability to cover the product with the product with the necessary shade of varnish or paint will make it possible to make an individual screen. The main advantage of such lattices is that they are suitable for any style of the interior.
Popular grilles this year for heating radiators - from rathang wood. This is the dried tropical liana stem, treated with steam. As a result of treatment, the stems are dried and subsequently not exposed to strain. The material consists of several layers, elastic, so can take any form. The main advantage of such a material is lightness and safety for a person.
Advantages of wooden lattices for radiators:
- aesthetics;
- environmentally friendly material;
- high heat transfer;
- harmonize with interior and furniture made of wood.
Of the shortcomings it is worth noting the high cost of products. It is necessary to carefully care for wooden lattices and take into account that the tree is a soft material, so it can deform with time.
Glass for Screen
Glass screens for batteries are made of hardened or stained glass. The thickness is in the range of 8 mm. Such screens are used to design exquisite interiors. The glass is not mechanically exposed, that is, it cannot be damaged, as it is placed in a protective film. It also protects glass structures from cracks and shocks. Corners have a rounded form, which allows you to install screens even in the children's room.
Clean glass screens for heating radiators can be liquid detergent. If you want to buy protection for glass batteries, but you can not afford it because of the high cost, pay attention to budget models made from acrylic glass. Such screens will be slightly thicker. You can choose a matte or translucent surface. Acrylic glass is represented in a wide color range, which allows you to choose a shade suitable for the interior of the room.
Another kind of glass screens for heating radiators is a triplex system. These are multi-layered screens made of several layers of thin glass, bonded with polymeric materials. Common name - stained panel.
There are such varieties of glass stained-glass screens:
- With photo printing - the main advantage of glass screens. Thanks to this opportunity, a beautiful pattern, landscape, city panorama, or image of animals and even close people appears on the site of an unsightbed heating radiator. It all depends on your imagination.
- The pattern with silicate paints - the artist inflicts the selected pattern, which is then burned in the oven at high temperature. As a result, the coating resistance will be very high.
- Processing glass surface of a jet of sand with air, plus adding paints. It turns out an exclusive pattern called "sandblasting".
- Fusing, when dozens of small glass fragments are laid out on the glass surface, forming a specific drawing. Then they are baked in the furnace at high temperature. As a result, interesting patterns are obtained.
- Tiffany is a method that won the hearts of many art lovers. The glass surface is processed with glass cutter, then the copper film is laid out in the drawing. Elements are assembled by the solder (copper with tin). As a result, a chic pattern is obtained. The cost of such a glass screen is very high.
- Mollarming technology is the formation of glass hot. With this technique, any form can be achieved.
- Matching or etching a glass surface - a drawing or pattern is applied to the surface and is scratched with a special sharp tool.
- FACE METHOD - Fitted glass fragments are impregnated with glue and glued into a metal frame. Rhinestones are used for decor, and artificial stone. As a result of painstaking operation, glass screens for batteries will be very durable, the temperature fluctuations are not terrible.
- Film stained glass window. In the process of manufacture uses lead film. Such a glass surface looks very beautiful, but has a high cost.
Pluses of glass gratings:
- ease;
- big choice;
- exclusivity.
Of the disadvantages allocate the high cost of the product, the need for careful care. In addition, glass screens prevent normal air circulation between the heating battery and the window, as a result of which condensate appears.
Screen from MDF.
Coffins from MDF (pressed sawdust). Not deformed under the influence of hot air and high humidity. A box is built from the MDF sheet, and the facial part is made of wood or plastic. If the grille from the MDF is solid, the normal heat exchange will be disturbed. It is better to choose a design with holes.
What are the advantages of MDF lattices:
- not deformed;
- insert can be replaced with another;
- low price;
- ease of installation;
- easy service.
Minuses:
- if the insert does not comply with the requirements described above, the heat will remain inside;
- after installing the MDF box, the radiator is impossible to wash.
Hinged Battery Screens
When choosing a lock for a cast-iron battery, you must pay attention to the design.
Types of grilles:
- flat, for radiators located in niche;
- box when you need to hide the battery together with communications in the box;
- hinged screens without a cover for heating devices under the windowsill, for protruding radiators - mounted structures with a lid.
Hinged lattices are very popular among owners of country houses and apartments. Batteries lattices reduce the harmful effects of infrared radiation, and also do not prevent normal air flow circulation.
It turns out that the screen for heating radiators is a kind of border, which divides 2 air flow (cold and hot) and improves circulation. In addition, the hinged lattice protects against burns, abrasion and shock, especially if small children grow in the family. They prevent the accumulation of dust in those places of radiator, to which it is difficult to get to to wash the battery qualitatively. To clean the screen itself and the screen itself, you must unscrew it and rinse under the jet of warm water. You can use liquid detergent. Painting screens for heating batteries do not need, since they are covered with a special heat-resistant paint.
How to set the screen
Each will cope with the installation of the protective web. You need to carefully read the instructions and sort out the fastener. Some models of screens simply hang on the screws like a mirror, and some are "put on" on special clamps. In any case, it is necessary to make markup in advance on the wall under fasteners. There are also such models that do not need to be specifically fixed. They sit on the radiator itself, due to its curved form.
Convenient and practical lattices are mounted. To mount the installation, you will need only a few seconds. It makes it easier to care because at any time you can remove the protection to wash it.
Hinged screens are durable and aesthetic and, probably, so they are always in demand.
As we know, the grille performs 2 functions: protective and aesthetic. Speech that screens contribute to efficient heat exchange and improve the heating of the room, can not be. But we can independently affect this process and improve heat exchange by setting a reflective element into the gap between the radiator and the wall. If you have enough space, you can attach foil foil or glue on glue. Then it will be possible to talk about improving heat exchange not only in residential premises.
