Heating radiators do not always fit harmoniously into the interior of the room, especially for old cast iron batteries. Even modern heating devices having aesthetic look look separately in a room stylized under classic or country. To hide the radiator, disturbing the design of the room, use decorative lattices or screens.
By purchasing such a design, do not forget that the main function of the batteries is the heating of the room and the lattice on the radiators should not be an obstacle for normal heat exchange. A wide selection of similar products is available on sale, to select the correct lattice, it is necessary to understand the principle of operation of heating radiators.
Requirements for lattices and screens
The principle of operation of radiators is based on the convection movement of air flow and infrared thermal radiation. Convection flows are formed when air contacts with the radiator and are directed upwards, and the heat radiation proceeds perpendicular to the heated surface of the battery and heats the space in front of them. At the same time, 60% of thermal energy falls on radiation, and 40% on the natural movement of convection flows.
Choosing grilles on radiators, you need to pay attention to the following points:
- The decorative design should provide free circulation of warm air and the passage of direct thermal radiation from the radiator. For this, the product should have a front panel with openings at least 50% of the total area, and not closed the upper horizontal surface.
- The dark inner surface of the lattice on the radiator provides better heat absorption and its transfer. The color of the outer surface does not affect the efficiency of heating, it is selected depending on the design of the room.
- Convection flows of warm air, created by the radiator, pull the dust particles, which will inevitably lead to the accumulation of dirt on the surface of the grille. The decor material should be easily cleaned, including with the use of detergents.
- In addition to decorative purposes, the grille performs both a protective function, closing the corners and edges of heating batteries. This is especially true if there are small children in the house. The product should not have sharp speakers that can serve as a source of danger.
Many buyers make typical mistakes, paying attention primarily to the appearance of the grille for the radiator. For example, a solid panel with fine holes at the bottom and at the top will not be able to provide free circulation of warm air, despite the fact that it will be toned from the inside in a dark color. For heating the room, a large amount of heat will be required, which will result in an increase in the cost of the energy carrier.
Not the best option will be a wooden grille of the heating radiator in the form of a box with open-panel openings on the front panel, but the closing device from all sides. It will pass only thermal radiation and prevent convection flows overlapping cold air from the window. In the interior, the wooden design looks good, besides, you can put flowers on the upper surface, but, in terms of efficiency, it leaves much to be desired.
The optimal variant of the grid on the heating radiator will be the design with a sufficient area located in the upper part to the direction of heated air upwards, which will provide cutting off the cold streams from the window opening.
The effectiveness of heating will help increase the aerodynamic visor installed under the windowsill. It is a narrow metal or cardboard strip that prevents the accumulation of warm air from the top of the battery. Another successful addition is a thermal injector in the form of two directed blades on top of the grid. The fact is that in the interval between the screen and the radiator, part of the heated air accumulates. The thermal injector collects the accumulated air and directs it with a powerful flow toward the room.
Design features of lattices
The determining parameters when choosing a lattice design are the size of the radiator and its position in the wall opening. Basic batteries are located in a niche under the window, the upper part of which the windowsill serves.
There are several basic structures for decorating radiators:
- The grille for the radiator in the form of a box completely closes not only the battery, but also the heating pipes supplied to it.
- Hinged lattices with a lid are used to decorate radiators protruding from under the windowsill or located on a flat wall.
- Hinged grids without a lid are intended for batteries, the top of which is completely hidden by the windowsill.
- Flat screens are used to close the heating devices recessed in niche.
Choosing grilles on radiators with a lid, it should be borne in mind that for normal convection, their upper part should perform from under the windowsill for 2/3 of its depth.
Metal lattices
Such lattices are a perforated metal sheet, with holes in the form of any pattern. Metal has excellent heat transfer, and it looks elegantly in any interior. There are varieties with a metal frame, inside which the grid is stretched with cells of various shapes and magnitude. In addition to the externally, simple models are made with a coating lattice that imitates various textures of wood and combined panels in which other materials are used, other than metal.
The paintwork on metal grids is applied by powder spraying method, which does not fade and reliably protects the metal from corrosion and small mechanical damage in the form of scratches. In the event of a change in the design of the room, the grille can be repainted.
Metal products are easily mounted, have an affordable price and a wide selection of models. They are deservedly being popular with both owners of country houses and apartments. Make an independent metal grid for the radiator will be problematic - it is better to purchase a ready-made product. You can order a panel for individual sizes, if standard products are not suitable due to the exclusive form of the radiator or its unusual installation site.
Lattices from PVC
The grilles on polyvinyl chloride radiators can be made entirely of PVC or have a steel frame. By thermal conductivity, this material is much inferior to the metal, so most of the heat radiation will be overlapped, which will, accordingly, lead to an increase in the cost of heating.
PVC is well withstanding high temperatures and does not distinguish toxic substances, the exception is only cheap types of plastic. The lattices retain aesthetic appearance long enough and can have a variety of shape and color, imitating natural materials. The screens from polyvinyl chloride refer to the budget category - compared with products from other materials from the price of the lowest. The disadvantage of plastic panels is their low strength, which must be taken into account when installing in the children's room.
Wooden lattices
Wood - natural material that creates special comfort. That is why wooden lattices on radiators are very popular. In addition, the tree is environmentally friendly material and will never harm residents at home. A qualitatively treated and toned tree is harmoniously fits into any design of the room, since grilles can be performed in a variety of architectural styles. The cost of such products is high enough, especially if they are made to order, taking into account the individual wishes of the customer.
The material uses various wood species, which is the determining factor in the value of the lattice. To reduce the susceptibility of the tree to the temperature drops, the finished products are covered with varnish in several layers.
Cheaper alternative to lattices made entirely of wood are screens with a wooden frame and insert from MDF. Warm plates have good thermal conductivity and calmly transfer fluctuations in temperature. A wide range of colors and cut patterns allows you to choose a grille from MDF to any interior of the room.
Glass screens
Glass is considered fragile material, but in this case it is not at all. For the manufacture of screens, tempered high-strength glass with a thickness of 6-8 mm is used, to damage which even specifically problematic.
Usually, the glass screen looks like a solid panel fixed on the wall. It completely covers the radiator in front, preventing thermal radiation. The space for the free movement of convection flows remains from above and below.
Glass can be transparent, translucent or matte diverse shades. It is also possible to apply under the order of drawings and photographs by the method of thermal printing, which allows you to enter a glass screen on the radiator in any interior of the house.
Wooden lattices are widely used in various interior solutions- as lattices on batteries, pergole for garden structures, arbors, with a device for decorative fences, furniture manufacturing. We offer several typical types of decorative lattices from beech and oak for various purposes.
Lattices on battery
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Currently, decorative screens for heating radiators firmly occupied their place in the design of modern interiors. We specialize in the manufacture of both ready-made screens "turnkey" batteries and on the sale of components for the manufacture of screens, namely radiator lattices and framing profiles from an array of beech and oak. In order to determine the width of a wooden grid, you need to measure the height of the desired screen. It should be borne in mind that part of this distance will be closed or by frame bar, or in good items, i.e. if the floor is from the floor to the windowsill, for example, is 800 mm, then taking into account the width of the framework of 55 mm, it is quite enough to be a radiator lattice by 700 mm. The decorative lattices offered by us are easily cut into the required size using the usual jig. As a standard frame (and the cheapest option), we offer to use a frame bar in which the decorative lattice is attached using nails or thin strip. |
To close the battery screens from the sides and at the top, we use the furniture shield (oak and beech) thick. 18 mm. Alternative (cheaper) material, you can use a furniture shield from needles or plywood .
Garden pergolas
We make pergolas of various sizes and sections of a bar of beech and oak. Pergola - Wooden grids used in the manufacture of arbors, garden and summer constructions.
This page contains basic types, sizes and prices of decorative wooden lattices that we produce and which can be purchased from a warehouse in Moscow. You can learn about the cost of making screens in the Services section - Manufacture of Screens
With a one-time purchase of more than 10 wooden lattices, there are discounts from 5%. Wholesale prices for decorative wooden grilles We send on request.
| Decorative lattices -Photo | Description of decorative lattices | Dimensions | Price beech |
Price oak |
| 1. Decorative minor. It can be used to make curvilinear screens, arches, etc. | Length 2000mm, width 400, 500, 600, 700, 800mm. Cell 7x7mm, 6x6mm bar. | 1650 | 1750 | |
| 2. Radiator grille decorative. | Length 2000 and 2500mm, width 400, 500, 600, 700, 800mm. Cell 14x14mm, 12x9mm bar. | 1550 | 1700 | |
| 3.Diatoric lattice decorative straight line. | Length 2000mm, width 400, 500, 600, 700, 800mm. Cell 14x14mm, 12x9mm bar. | 1800 | 2000 | |
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4. Children's wooden grid | Length 2000mm, width 400, 500, 600, 700, 800mm. Cell 10x10mm, Bar 10x5 mm. | 1700 | 1900 |
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This lattice can be used not only for making screens for radiators, but also as decorative fences |
Length 2000mm, width 400, 500, 600, 700, 800mm. Cell 20x20mm, bar 20x5 mm. | 1500 | 1750 |
| 6. Decorative, wooden, single and double-sided | Length 1000mm, width 800mm. Cell 12x16mm, Bar 20x15mm. It can gain in any size both in length and in width. | 1800 | 2100 | |
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9. Rubber. It is made under the order from MDF, veneered plywood. More information about the types and ornaments of slit threads can be viewed. |
Maximum size 2000x1000 | 8500 | |
| Frame bar | 57x23mm | 170 | 230 | |
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Finished frame for heating radiator screen.
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Pergolas for oak args (are available) |
Dimensions: Length 2 and 2.5 m, width 900 mm Bar 25 * 20 mm, cell 110 * 110 mm and 80 * 80 mm |
1850 | |
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Pergolas are wooden lattices used for the manufacture of arbors, garden structures. This type of pergol is made only from oak. (Can be enlarged in a new window) |
Bar 20 * 5 mm; Cell 40 * 40 and 60 * 60 mm |
1600 | |
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Sizes: Length 2 and 2.5 m, width 400; 500; 600; 700; 800; 900 mm. Bar 12 * 10 mm; |
1500 | 1600 | |
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Pergolas Arbors, Garden Pergola |
Sizes: Length 2 and 2.5 m, width 400; 500; 600; 700; 800; 900 mm. Bar 12 * 10 mm; Cell 40 * 40 mm |
1400 | 1500 |
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The use of wooden radiator gratings is not actually limited to screens for heating batteries. They look perfectly as decorative wooden fences for cafes, bars, restaurants, in the manufacture of furniture, as various carpentry products made of wood, decorative interior elements. Very original and beautifully looks like interroom articles made of wood using a small decorative lattice, (because it is very well light). The same grid can also be used as the quality of door and window slopes and doors for doors.
Water heating radiators, being part of engineering communications, are usually not considered as an interior decoration, although designers are definitely working on it. But since in the modern house and the interior, and the optimal practical characteristics of all elements of life are paid to increased attention, such a nuance, as lattices for heating radiators, also acquires a certain importance.
The installation of convection lattices or screens on heating batteries combines several functions, decorative and practical. Therefore, a properly selected lattice on the heating battery is its material, design, coating, technical parameters, convenience of fasteners and cost - have an important meaning.
Decorative lattice for the heating battery - main functions:
Regarding the stylistic moments of choice, the fencing of heating radiators has many trivial and non-trivial variants of structures, the use of materials, coatings and specific characteristics, which affects the functional side of the question - convenience and practicality in operation and price.
Decorative lattices from various materials
Depending on the material used, protection on heating batteries today is presented in such formats:
Plastic decorative lattices
Decorative lattices for plastic, or lattices made of PVC, the most widely used method of decorating and protecting the heating batteries. PVC lattices have a number of indisputable advantages. Initially, it is, of course, a huge selection of forms, a variety of textures of slots of convection holes, plastic colors, and universal gradation of the size of the size.
The second indisputable advantage is plastic lattice, this is certainly the price. If you need an inexpensive lattice on the heating battery, the price of the PVC lattice will be minimal in this case. When the choice is made, plastic decorative lattices on the heating batteries can be used in almost any economic or construction store, as well as in the interior boutique - depending on the stylistic preferences.
The material from which plastic lattices are manufactured is similar in its parameters with what is used for the production of windows.
It is not a combustible, and under the observance of technologies, it is able to withstand temperatures up to 95 ° C without structural changes, so even at the maximum heat load of the heating system, the decorative grille will not lose its parametric form.
PVC lattices do not require painting and easily clean with conventional detergents. But when choosing such a lattice, you should pay attention to the color of the product to be the color of the material, and did not constitute a coating, or film.
If you plan to purchase a protective screen for a radiator into a nursery, or any sport-oriented room, it makes sense to take into account the fact that the strength characteristics of such products are sufficiently low, and it is possible to then choose a metal or wooden screen. In a situation where the question arises - how do their hands it is to close the heating batteries, plastic lattices are the least troublesome option.
Decorative grilles for heating radiators wooden
Wooden lattices and boxes for decorating and protecting heating radiators have the longest tradition in this area of \u200b\u200beconomic application, and naturally accumulated quite extensive experience in the design features of such products, and in their use as elements of the interior - up to the use of them, as part of the furniture in room. Such non-trivial solutions are particularly indispensable when heating radiators in the classic interior are required.
But in the modern stylish interior, such details are never superfluous, especially if a good architect has worked with space, or a designer. The tree has attractive aesthetic and environmental properties, which allow you to turn a practical household element in the decoration, and sometimes even a work of art. Such stylish natural details of the interior always create a certain cozy atmosphere indoors.
The material provides a designer with tremendous freedom to implement creative ideas, right up to sizes with unique threads, or all sorts of inserts and lining. The plasticity and fuel of the wood always inspired artists. Wooden lattices should be made from hardwood hardwood, because when heated, any conifer breeds begin to highlight the resin, dispel, crack, and the product may lose its original shape and appearance.
Usually used wood woods as: Beech, ash, oak, though, in the presence of funds, more exotic versions are possible. The price of such wood materials is large enough, therefore the cost of products is usually higher than on other types of protective screens. In the case of the choice of the wooden version of the lattice on the heating radiators to buy or order it in production, or in a specialized cabin.
Decorative lattices for heating radiators from MDF
In contrast from the fiberboard, or chipboard, the adhesive basis of which can be distinguished toxins when exposed to high temperatures, MDF is not so subject to thermal effect, and can be used as elements of protective lattices. MDF plates covered with a special film under the tree or painted, used in combination with wood, which sometimes significantly reduces the cost of production of wooden structures, and creates the possibility of factory machining - perforations and threads on materials with high quality and speed.
The protective screens from the MDF have increased characteristics of strength, moisture resistance, resistance to temperature effects.
In production there is a large number of different patterns of drawings, on which perforation and processing is performed, of which the customer can easily choose the form and convection characteristics of the product to their taste. Close this screen - quite aesthetic and inexpensive solution.
Hardened Glass Protective Screens
Glass decorative protective screens have a specific type and invoice, so their use is most often in demand in the design interiors when the stylistics involves specific accents and decisions. Such a screen is a trauma-safe stove of tempered glass, which is almost impossible to break down, fastened with special fittings (usually decorative). The surface of the plate can be matte, glossy colored, engraved, fastened with a special film with drawings or photographs.
Decorative metal screens
The most universal, common and practical lattice variant on heating radiators to buy which is possible in a specialized store, or order is a metal screen. It is usually a leaf of perforated steel or aluminum, the front surface of which is painted in any color in demand (better, if it is powder painting), and the reverse side is covered with black or dark brown paint to improve the convection properties of the product.
The advantages of such decoration are obvious: High thermal conductivity, wear resistance and shock resistance, low price and simplicity in the installation, no deformation, the ability to quickly replace. When buying such a grid for heating radiators, dimensions are calculated very simply - it is enough to add a couple of centimeters to the length and height of the radiator. So, if you have a question - how to close the heating battery in the room, this is a simple and very economical solution.
As you know, not in every home or apartment installed, having an elegant look. Unfortunately, some of the heating radiators of the old type can significantly complicate the efforts of the owners to withstand the room in some particular style. Demands can come decorative lattices or screens.
Similar decorative lattices on heating radiators, if they are chosen with the mind, should not disturb the harmony of the updated room design. On the contrary, they can become an excellent addition to the overall design and an effective camouflage for old batteries of the unsightly species.
Decorative lattices or screens can be made independently, picking material and suitable to the curtains and wallpaper. It is possible to order an exclusive sample in the workshop, and as the easiest option - to purchase ready-made screens in the economic or furniture salon (store).
To choose correctly or make yourself a lattice, you must not forget about the main thing about the functional purpose of the radiator itself. Set for heating rooms, and the grille should not become an interference for an effective heat exchange in the room. Many housing owners refuse to install these decorative elements because of the fear of the fact that they will delay heat, and heating will be "in a penny".
Common sense in such arguments, of course, is. However, it must be said that it is possible to choose or make such a grid that will mask the battery perfectly, and at the same time, not what It will not close, but on the contrary, its configuration and layout of the parts will even strengthen the flow of heat into the room.
To purchase the right lattice, it is necessary to deal with the principle of the operation of the heating radiator and some patterns of thermophysics.
The principle of the functioning of the radiator and the requirements for the screen ( grid)
How does the standard heating radiator work?
When heated, the battery transmits heat into the room in two ways: with the streams of heated air - this is called the convention process, as well as through direct thermal radiation in the infrared range.
These two ways of transmission of thermal energy can vary by priority and efficacy depending on the ratio of the temperature of the coolant and room room, on the design of a specific and external factors - the presence of interference, etc.
For example, cast-iron batteries in not very strong cold heated the room for the most part through the Convention. But with the release of the heating system to the maximum, when the coolant heats up to 70 degrees and more, then the room is warm mainly due to infrared radiation.
Modern work on the same principle, but they have a property to be more flexible under the influence of external factors. For example, if the heat enters the room with difficulty (this may occur if the batteries are closed with dense curtains), then the heat flows in the battery move closer to the external front planes of the sections. In this case, the radiator goes to work in heat emissible mode.
In any case, that the operation of the radiator is the most efficient, it is necessary to ensure both capabilities of heat exchange. For example, it is necessary to install grilles that do not have an upper horizontal panel to converter radiators. This is necessary for free circulation of heated air.
If the screen is installed, it must be submitted to such that will provide free circulation of heated air flow and the passage of direct infrared radiation. Such conditions can only be performed in caseIf there will be quite large holes on the front panel of the screen (at least 50% of the total area) and free space above the radiator - for convection flows.
In addition, there are other conditions that must be performed to achieve the most effective heat exchange.
Combination of physics and design
To the selected grill or the screen do not interfere with the radiator function in the correct way, you need to provide for a couple more points.
The material of the external cladding should have good thermal conductivity so that infrared radiation remains in a closed space, but effectively passed into the room.
The inner part of the lattice or screen should be painted in a dark color. It provides good heat absorption and its further transmission. The outer side can have any shade, one that is better suitable for interior design - this does not affect the effectiveness of heating, but the inner part is recommended to cover dark brown or black paint.
Video: Decorative screens for heating batteries
Prices for popular models of heating radiators
Radiators heating
Heat-reflecting wall shielding
Heat transfer can significantly reduce the fact that a lot of thermal energy goes to absolutely unnecessary Heating in elegne walls in places of fastening to them heating batteries. In order to direct the heat toward the room, the reflective screen is fixed on the wall behind the radiator. This auxiliary element is usually made from a rolled foamed insulation with a mandatory foil surface. The shiny side of the screen is attached towards the room - this is the "mirror" will effectively redirect the heat outgoing from the battery towards the room.
Sometimes the foam is fixed before installing the wall, also having a reflective layer, and only after that the battery is mounted. This option will help maintain heat and save considerable funds at the energy consumption.
Effectively working grille
To not be mistaken when choosing or when making a lattice or screen, you need to consider some points.
- A very unsuccessful version of the screen is a solid panel, which has top and bottom or over the entire surface of very small holes.
Unsuccessful option - small holes will limit the convection stream They will not be able to provide the necessary circulation of heated air masses, even if the inner surface of the lattice is covered with black paint. In this case, you will have to spend a large amount of fuel for heating the rooms, which means there will be high costs.
- Another, already acceptable, but still not a very effective lattice option is a wide frame made of wood, which closes the battery around and has a lattice with a front side of the ridges located far from each other.
Wooden grille - the thing is good, if it is not closed with a solid shelf This option gives good heat transfer only one side - Direct infrared radiation, but does not create a heat curtain and does not overlap the flow of cold air, which comes from the window.
In designer terms, such a model looks good, as the tree is suitable for any interior. In addition, the upper part of the frame can be accommodated for the placement of indoor plants. However, given the insufficient circulation of warm air - this is not the best lattice option.
- The optimal version of the screen in all respects will be a grid, which will simultaneously direct warm air up, thereby blocking the path with cold streams from the window, which means that the grid should be on top, or directional slots.
In addition, a very successful structure in which an aerodynamic visor is provided. It is especially convenient if the radiator hides under the Okanov. Made from a narrow metal strip or even dense cardboard, it will not give the SK to apply the heated air from the top of the radiator, will redirect it towards the room.
Another very effective complement design is the so-called thermal injector. A lot of warm air is collected in the space between the front wall of the screen and the radiator itself. If you set two directed blades, they will collect these accumulated warm masses and guide towards the room with a powerful stream. It is completely unnoticed when the radiator works barely, at low temperatures. But as soon as a strong heating of the coolant begins, on the full "winter" mode, the effect of such an injector is impressive - the flux of hot air becomes very tangible.
The figure shows a grille screen that practically fully satisfies all the following requirements:
The scheme of the "perfect" lattice with additional improvements - From the outer wall, the heating radiator is fenced with a thermal insulation layer with a foil coating (A).
- The aerodynamic visor (b) is installed on top of the wall and before the cutting area of \u200b\u200bthe window sill.
- The two blades of the upper front part form a thermal injector (B).
- Front screen panel is a lattice design (g) with large cells.
Cold air (blue arrows, pos. 1) penetrates below, heats up, rises up, not stuck under the Okanov because of the visor installed, sent to the room (brown arrows, pos. 2).
At high heating temperatures, an injector joins, bringing its weighty lept into the process of creating a directed hot convection stream.
Direct thermal radiation is shown by dotted red arrows. The rays of it, directed back, are reflected from the "mirror" of the foil insulation and are redirected to the front part.
Here the rays of thermal energy or freely pass through the holes of the lattice in the room, or absorbed by the lattice material (as we remember, it should be from the inside painted in black color). If the material has good heat capacity and heat transfer (for example, metal), the grille itself becomes a source of heat radiation, not only without reducing the heating effect of the room, but even exaggerating it.
Types of lattices
Decorative lattices for radiators are divided into several groups, based on the varieties of design and on the manufacturer's materials.
By the way, there are two more important requirements for lattices and screens that should not be overlooked:
- Any always create powerful air convection streams. This means that on the path to the battery, the cold air, moving along the surface of the floor, carries the particles of dust and dirt (no matter how clean the house is clean, this is still not avoided). So, on the ribs of the grid or on the surface of the screen, it will be necessary to accumulate dirt over time. Conclusion - the surface should be hygienic, easy to succumb to cleaning, including, if necessary, and using detergents.
- In addition to the decorative function, the grille or the screen also perform a protective mission - cover the sharp corners and ribs of radiators, reducing the likelihood of random injuries (especially if there are children in the house or apartment). It means that the material must be strong enough so that the grille itself does not become a source of danger, and the design is desirable without sharp corners and protruding parts.
Basic lattice designs
Separating screens and lattices according to the features of the structure, you can select the following main types of their varieties:
- The grille box is used in cases where it is necessary to close not only the ugly look of the radiator, but also the pipes supposed to it.
- Hinged lattices having an upper lid. They are used to mask batteries that are not closed on top of the windowsill and are not recessed in the niche wall.
Hinged lattices - very simple in the installation - Hinged grids without a lid are installed on the batteries that are installed in the wall niche or under the UKR.
- Flat screens or grids are intended for radiators, fixed in the wall niche or even simply on the wall surface.
Varieties on manufacturing material
Lattices and screens are made from various materials, and to choose the one that is suitable for design and characteristics for a specific room, you need to consider each of them. It is very important to take into account the heating temperature of the batteries in the winter, the stability of the material to thermal differences and its environmental friendliness.
- Metal grid
The metal grille is often a panel made of perforated metal sheet with various mosaic patterns from the holes. Such a screen has a good heat transfer, it is accurate and elegant on design.
Also, this type of decorative grilles can be attributed to the screen in the form of a grid with cells of different shapes and sizes.
In addition to simple modest lattice variants, metal panels are manufactured, which are covered with a thermogram that imitating the texture of various wood species. Also, it is also impossible not to say about the combined screens, in which other materials are also applied together with the metal.
The painting on the metal panels is often applied using the method of powder spraying, which retains the metal from the rust lesion and from small "injuries" in the form of random scratches, and the coating is from fading.
Metal decorative elements are easy to install and disassemble. Thanks to a variety, they can be selected for almost any interior. They have pretty prices available, and therefore such lattices are very popular among owners of both their own homes and urban apartments. It must be said that the metal version of the lattice is quite possible to repaint if there is a need for this, for example, if any designer changes in the interior occur.
It will be quite difficult to make such a lattice yourself, and it is unlikely that it will be neat. Therefore, if it is decided to apply the metallic elements of the interior, masking batteries, it is better to buy them in the ready-made form. The table for example shows the average for metal lattices made of a sheet of 1 mm thick (for better heat transfer):
| 400 × 600. | 800 |
| 400 × 900. | 1000 |
| 400 × 1200. | 1200 |
| 400 × 1400. | 1400 |
| 400 × 2000. | 1900 |
| 600 × 600. | 960 |
| 600 × 900. | 1200 |
| 600 × 1200. | 1400 |
| 600 × 1400. | 1500 |
| 600 × 2000. | 2000 |
| 750 × 600. | 1000 |
| 750 × 900. | 1300 |
| 750 × 1200. | 1500 |
| 750 × 1400. | 1600 |
| 750 × 2000. | 2000 |
| 900 × 900. | 1800 |
| 900 × 1200. | 1950 |
| 900 × 1350. | 2000 |
| 900 × 2000. | 2300 |
Lattices and individual orders are manufactured, since in some cases these sizes do not suit for radiators of exclusive forms, configurations or location.
- Lattices from PVC
Lattices and screens from PVC are made or completely from this material, or on a metal basis, or using for insertion into a frame of natural or artificial rattan. Screens decorated for different materials - it can be a tree of different breeds, a slice of a stone or metallic. The thermal conductivity in these panels is much lower than that of metal or wooden lattices, so they will overlap most of the heat transmitted by infrared radiation, which means it will be necessary to spend more fuel for heating at home, which will further cost.
From the discharge of the most affordable - PVC lattices PVC is a sufficient heat-resistant material and serves a long time. It does not highlight with heating toxic substances for humans. Screens and lattices are always, so far, new, have aesthetic look and can be executed in different forms and colors.
Lattices and screens made from PVC have a more affordable price than products made from other materials. The picture of approximate prices for these products is as follows:
- Lattices of wood
Wooden lattices will bring the atmosphere of special comfort to the house, so many prefer this natural material. Well-processed and toned wood fits perfectly into any interior, as grilles can be made in any architectural style.
Wooden lattices - usually strict and monumental, fit well in any interior It should be noted that the screens and lattices made of wood have a fairly high price, especially if they are exclusive - made to order as the author's work.
The lattices are made from different wood, and the price of them is largely formed. For example and comparison - medium prices for wooden lattice screens.
| Approximate price for m²: ash - 1050 rubles, BUK -1200 rubles, oak - 1350 rubles | |||||||||
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| Oak | Beech | Oak | Beech | Oak | Beech | Oak | Beech | Ash | |
| 600 mm | 1053 | 936 | 1296 | 1152 | 1620 | 1440 | 2025 | 1800 | 1575 |
| 700 mm | 1229 | 1092 | 1512 | 1344 | 1890 | 1680 | 2363 | 2100 | 1838 |
| 750 mm | 1317 | 1170 | 1620 | 1440 | 2025 | 1800 | 2532 | 2250 | - |
| 800 mm | 1404 | 1248 | 1728 | 1536 | 2160 | 1920 | 2700 | 2400 | - |
| 900 mm | 1580 | 1404 | 1944 | 1728 | 2430 | 2160 | 3038 | 2700 | - |
| 950 mm | 1668 | 1482 | 2052 | 1824 | 2565 | 2280 | 3207 | 2850 | - |
The finished parts for the lattices are necessarily coated with several layers of water based lacquer. This coating will reduce the effects of temperature drops on wood.
It is impossible to install wooden lattices on batteries operating on the converter principle, since the design of the screens from this material assumes that the upper panel will almost completely close, except for small holes that will not be enough to enter the room of all heat given by the radiator.
Many prefer rattan lattices stretched on a frame made of wood. They have a fairly aesthetic appearance and good thermal conductivity, as well as these materials are environmentally friendly and will never harm residents of the houses in any way.
Instead of rattan, panels from MDF are installed in the frame. In this warfather A plate having a small thickness is quite possible to cut pictures that give the lattices a kind of attractive look and allow heat to freely enter the room.
More affordable option - Figure MDF grids Drawings cut on MDF plates, quite a lot, and all of them by-himself Attractive. But despite this, it is still worth choosing a panel having a grid with large holes.
Variants of MDF lattice patterns - a lot The MDF grille installed in a wooden frame can perfectly replace a wooden grid, but it will cost such a screen much smaller. A decorative screen made from MDF is able to withstand more significant mechanical loads compared to natural wood. Material has a good thermal conductivity and perfectly withstands the temperature differences. These lattices are easy to mount and remove, if necessary.
Coloring, which can have screens made from MDF, are quite varied. This table shows only some of them.
The estimated level of prices for grilles from MDF is as follows:
| Lattice size in mm (height × width) | Approximate price in rubles per unit |
|---|---|
| 400 × 600. | 1020 |
| 400 × 900. | 1220 |
| 400 × 1200. | 1420 |
| 400 × 1500. | 1620 |
| 600 × 600. | 1015 |
| 600 × 900. | 1270 |
| 600 × 1200. | 1565 |
| 600 × 1500. | 1900 |
| Lattices made to order and having non-standard sizes (price per m²) | 2755 |
- Glass screens for heating radiators
Perhaps some people have such screens causing concerns, but they are completely groundless. For manufacture applied super-tempered High strength glass thickness from 6 to 8 mm, to smash which even if desired it will be very difficult.
Typically, such screens are a flat panel, reinforced on the wall using Racks and fully closing heating radiators. From above and below, there is necessarily space for a free convection stream. The transfer of thermal directional radiation in this case is significantly limited.
Advantages of such glass screens:
- Relatively low, compared, for example, with wood, price.
- Easy installation - it will be able to spend anyone on his own.
- High decorative qualities - in addition to transparent, translucent or matte glasses of different shades, you can purchase or order screens with the thermal printing methods or photographs - for any selected interior style.
- Such screens, repeat, are safe, easy to leave, have a good heat resistance.
Now that the reader received the necessary information, it may more invalibly approach the choice of protective decorative screens or lattices necessary for the interior. They will help hide non-psychiatric radiators, protect against various pollution, save parents from constant anxiety for kids who can get injured or burn if the heating devices will stand open. Doubt should not be lattices or screens for batteries, especially old structures made of cast iron, are simply necessary. Moreover, in modern stores, a fairly wide range of these products is available on sale, which means it is possible to choose those that are optimally suitable in all parameters.
Prices for Radiators Screens
Screens for radiators
Video: variety of screens and lattices for heating radiators
Heating batteries mounted long ago, do not differ attractive appearance. The modern design of such aggregates will help to exclude the problem of the inesttic form of the radiator.
The importance of the element
The grille is needed to give sophistication to the interior, but the screen on the battery should not reduce the heat transfer. It is believed that even the most openwork and thin radiator lattice still reduces the amount of thermal energy transmitted by the radiator. It is unlikely that beautifully decorated, but the cold room will be comfortable, so the choice of a decorative lattice variant is an important aspect.
The main method of heating from the radiator lies in the fact that the heat should move from below, and then along the radiator go up. According to this principle, most of the heating systems work, so the selected radiator decor should not interfere with classical circulation.
If the screens are perfectly selected and correctly mounted, they will not only provide a good appearance room, but also guide warmth according to the necessary directions. Therefore, lattices of radiators sometimes contribute to the best effectiveness of heating elements.
The importance of the element consists also in that he plays the role of protection against too heated radiators.. Touching hot devices is unsafe for young children - this is a positive argument in favor of using the decors of this kind.
Cast iron radiators are often inappropriate in the rooms. The screen for the cast-iron battery is most often applied. The method of replacing old cast iron heating devices to beautiful modern options is considered the most difficult. The task is largely simplified using a shielding device or a protective box.
Firms manufacturing screens, many. The number of diverse elements is also multi-hair. Many people are trying to make exclusive handicrafts on their own.
In handicraft devices, the manufacturability of the process is not taken into account, so products are often converted to an obstacle to the passage of warm air.
The unsuccessful option will contribute to the accumulation of air inside - as a result, the heat will return to the heating system.
In addition, the handicraft is unlikely to be made of optimal material, while dozens of varieties of factory products differ not only by the form, but also the material of the manufacture, which will ensure good conditions for a particular room.
The craftsmen are trying to reduce heat loss with the help of a heat transfer film. It is recommended to glue on the front of the screen inside the panels.
To summarize the importance of installing screens to radiators with the following items:
- hide radiators that spoil the design of the room;
- play the role of an additional decorative element, so it is important to choose the appropriate materials;
- are the protection of the batteries from the garbage from entering them, so it is necessary to provide accurate screen sizes;
- are protection for children from burns and injuries, especially if cast iron batteries.
Design
Screen design is an important factor. But that the selected option does not reduce the functions of the radiator battery, some conditions should be taken into account:
- the facing basis should well carry out warmth;
- infrared rays should not remain in a closed space, but effectively go into the room;
- the inner surface of the structure should be dark, since the absorption of heat, as well as the recovery of heat in this case, will be the best;
- the outdoor color does not affect the quality of heat recoil - you can choose a shade that is most suitable for the interior of the room;
- the high-quality redirection of heat inside will contribute to a special screen with a foil.
This auxiliary part includes a foamed insulation. Such an element eliminates the heating of the outer wall at the points of the radiator mounting. Without redirecting heat transfer heat transfer decreasessome structures are very significant. Heat-reflecting overlays are advisable to place on the wall, behind the battery. Decorative grilles are mounted before the battery.
From the point of view of efficiency and design, the unsuccessful option will be a solid panel with small ventilation holes from below and from above.
Small openings of such mounted casing will limit the flow of convection flows. In case of installation of this protection, heat loss will increase, and therefore, spending on the heating of the carrier for heating the room.
The protective frame "Harmoshka" will be acceptable, but also not a very spectacular option.. Although it is made of wide lamellae, but on top and sides closed with wide shelves. Good heat transfer will be only on the one hand - direct infrared rays will not contribute to the overlap of the cold, which comes from the window.
From a designer point of view, the model looks aesthetic if it is made of wood. The upper part of the shelf is convenient for room colors. But the lattice variant is no better due to poorly organized flux of warm air.
The optimal radiator screen is the one that simultaneously directs the warmth up and spread it into the holes at the edges. As a result, the cold from the window will blocked, and the flows passing through the directed slots will heat the room.
Sometimes the variants of radiator grids complement the design in the form of a visor. It is convenient when the radiator is under the windowsill. A narrow steel strip or version of the MDF will not allow to accumulate heat and redirect it inside.
Another spectacular improvement is an injection thermal device. It helps redirect heat accumulating between the installed decor and the device. The effect of the device is especially noticeable when the instruments work in winter mode.
The perfect grill with elements includes the following improvements:
- thermal insulation of foil fixed from the inside;
- special visor from above;
- special devices installed on the sides;
- carved grilles with a major perforation in the form of the front panel.
Designer properties of screens and lattices are associated with structural features.
You can select some types:
- Ku. It is used in the case when you need to close, except the radiator, also pipes.
- Hinged screen with top visor. Perfectly disguises the battery over which there is no windowsill if the radiators are not recessed in a niche.
- Hinged unclosed screen Need for radiators that are installed in the wall or are under the window.
- Flat grilleswe need for radiators that are inside the niches or are simply mounted in the wall.
Flat separate options on the legs will decorate the radiator located under the windowsill. They are usually made in the same style with the interior. The appearance as a result is similar to the usual shirma.
Hinged options mounted on protruding batteries typically include two surfaces that are located on top and with the front of the battery. At the same time, the lateral parts of the radiator remain free. The outer carved part of the mounted lid is usually the same as in the first version, it is selected for the overall design of the room. The upper part is quite commonly used as a countertop.
The box is the imitation of the couch. An additional surface is a convenient option for accommodating various decorative trifles. Often such boxes are performed to imitate the fireplace.
It is interesting to look for removable collapsible screens. Such designs will ensure the best access to the battery in the event of an accident. Also under the battery will be more convenient to clean. If she is in a private house, then for the summer it is necessary to drain the water from it, and to the winter season again fill in the liquid. The drainage of the carrier is easier to produce if the screen design is collapsible.
The design of the grids and screens depends largely on the basics used.
To choose the most suitable view of the decor and quality, you need to deal with more details in the features of products, since the temperature of heating and stability of materials to constant heat is different. Sometimes users pay attention to the environmental safety of species.
Materials
The lattices on the cast-iron battery are performed from different materials. The most popular options are inexpensive metal devices. Usually, thin sheet steel is used for their manufacture, on which the paint is applied. Operating time is closely related to the quality of color.
The duration of the service life is distinguished by the products on which the powder enamel is applied.This kind of color does not suffer from the impact of constant heat, does not change the color from being near the hot battery. From the point of view of physics, this product has a positive effect on heating.
Metal grille is quickly heated, then gives it warmth. With the existence of a good perforation, this device will not affect the decrease in heat.
Significant beauty have forged lattices. Such elements are characterized by a significant openwork, so they usually make a contrast background barrier.
So that the air circulation remains normal, metal sheets with fine perforation are chosen for the background design.
Forged elements, of course, beautiful, but are quite expensive, so many household owners consider the option of wooden grids and screens. Wood beautiful and mainly refers to the basics of the premium class. The product is plastic, allows you to implement various stylistics and forms of devices.
However, choosing a wooden box, many forget about perforation, which is also needed from the side of the products. In these options it is missing. Radiator, closed with side parts, deprit the heat room, and thanks to the properties of wood, it is well accumulated inside the box.
MDF and XDF panels are laminated sheets that are considered safe in use, so they are often used in children's and bedrooms. The foundations are compressed fibrous parts of wood. During the release of fibers, a natural binder part is used, called lignin.
MDF material is good and long-known to consumers with its high-quality characteristics. The XDF panels differ in pressing method. Increased pressure used on the lines makes the sheets thinner, but tight and homogeneous. HDF is better than MDF holds the form. Thin sheets of HDF practically do not hold heat from the batteries, so they are considered the best option.
Plastic screen is most often used in plumbing purposes or in the kitchen. PVC products are hygienic, suitable for frequent washing.
If the slaves are inclined, then the qualities of the heating devices is an addition not worsen. At the same time, in vain, many users are afraid to put plastic screens due to excessive overheating.
In the manufacture of modern screens, heat-resistant plastic is used, which does not react to heat up to 80 degrees. Lose in quality when installing plastic screens, heating devices can only if the plastic screen has a lid and side solid walls.
Glass screens appeared on sale not so long ago. They are beautiful outwardly, but ineffective, in terms of physics. Usually, special tempered glass is used in the production of glass panels. Screens are performed by matte, with a pattern applied to the surface. There are white options that are often used in plumbing rooms if the plastic option is not suitable for some reason.
Recently, on sale appeared radiator grilles from such exotic bases like bamboo and rattan. These items are suitable for designer designs - rarely used in the usual interiors.
Frequent option can be called combined screens. For example, a wooden frame is manufactured, on which the decorative part is then attached. Wovers, fixing to such frames, most often and are rathana or bamboo. Even with such frames, meshs from MDF or HDF are sometimes fixed, plastic parts are often used.
Because of the huge number of products, it is difficult to figure out which sizes in a particular type of optimal.
Dimensions
Metal lattices are most simple in the mounting. A variety of models allows you to choose the appropriate option for any interior.
For self-making metal lattices are complex. Purchase a suitable option to the existing battery is easy - product dimensions are usually standard. The market offers a wide variety of options that differ in both the dimensions and cost.
The following dimensions prevail (indicated in millimeters): 400x600, 400x900, 400x1200, 400x1400, 400x200, 600x600, 600x900, 600x1200, 600x1400, 600x2000, 750x600, 750x900, 750x1200, 750x1400, 750x200, 900x900, 900x200, 9001300, 900x200, 9001300, 900x2000.
For some interior designs, products are manufactured by individual measurements, for example, when you need a panel, sliding the windowsill. If an exclusive battery or its location allows you to install a standard design, it looks interesting.
PVC products are completely from this basis or on a metal frame. For the price and those and other options are more affordable than completely metallic lattices. The standard options offered by the markets have the following overall values \u200b\u200b(indicated in millimeters): 600x300, 600x600, 600x900, 600x1200, 600x1500.
Special comfort and comfort Apartment will add wooden products for radiators. The architectural style of such elements is different - it largely depends on the type of wood used in the product. Standard dimensions in height and length are such (indicated in millimeters): 600x1300, 700x1300, 750x1300, 800x1300, 900x1300, 950x1300.
Ready-made factory products are coated with several layers of varnish, but even in such a processing, the lattice is often afraid of temperature differences. Not all kinds of lattice batteries are suitable. Sometimes the best option will be screens that consist of a wooden frame with a carved MDF panel stretched on it. Such products look very attractive, but at the price even cheaper wooden analogues. The heat transfer is comparable to metal products.
Manufacturers offer a choice of many variants of patterns. It is best to choose lattices with ornaments in which large openings are observed.
The price of lattice from MDF, stretched on a wooden frame, much cheaper than the cost of a fully wooden product. The dimensional range is as follows (indicated in millimeters): 400x600, 400x900, 400x1200, 400x1500, 600x600, 600x900, 600x1200, 600x1500.
Glass panels are usually flat screens that are attached to the wall using anchor bolts. But these screens are not suitable for all types of panels.
Another negative quality of glass screens is a limited choice of standard colors, although custom-made products are distinguished by a variety of decors. By the cost of glass options are cheaper than wooden analogues. Approximate approximate dimensions are similar to wood products.
In care, glass products are easier, but the wooden panels are more convenient to install the wooden panels.
How to install?
Any work related to the installation of devices requires the preparation of the necessary tools: roulettes, hammer, drill, ruler and pencil.
Connecting details may also be needed:
- brass fasteners;
- schupovoid nails;
- ordinary nails;
- special corners;
- dowel;
- special glue.
The classic radiator grille looks like a trilateral box with legs in its lower part. All items are fastened according to the scheme that the manufacturer usually provides together with its products. According to the scheme it is more convenient to fasten the products and then hang the finished version on the battery.
Connection Corners will give it more hardness. You can use simple joinery glue.
The mounting elements for mounted design are installed in the wall - usually enough two holes in which a dowel-nail is inserted. Screws are needed for bonding sidewalls, which are often not supplied with the necessary holes under the pipe. If necessary, they can be measured with a ruler and place a pencil. Cut holes are more convenient than the electric bison. But in the absence of an electric tool, you can use the usual hacksaw.
In a dowel, pinned on the wall, insert anchor bolts or special hook attachments. The screen with the box is more convenient to mount on the hooks.
The front panel is attached to nails of a small size. Sometimes to improve the appearance in the structure of the structure there is a frame framing, which is fixed on top of the frame with glue. Sometimes homemade screens are covered with wallpaper, suitable main.
An excellent solution is considered a removable screen fixed on the battery.. Thus, the radiator will be easier to clean if necessary, as well as more convenient to reach the valves that can be adjusted. Before drilling holes for the suspensions on the screen, it is better to mark their place location of the pencil - only after determining the exact location location, you need to hang the screen to a permanent place and screw the retention screws.
It is worth considering that the heat-reflecting screen, which is behind the radiator, must correspond to the exact size of the box or the outer screen, which is hanging in front of the battery.
The heat-reflecting substrate is fixed with glue to the wall of the foil outward. In the works associated with the installation of the screen, other tips and recommendations may be useful.
For example, the simplest variant of the radiator lattice can be made independently. For this purpose, a chipboard is useful, which can be painted and closed. For the screen itself, a sheet mesh is needed. For its manufacture, you need to measure both sides of the heating device, after which it is added to the resulting height of about 5 cm, and about 10 cm to the width. The front frame can be cut from the prepared sheet of chipboard.
For the construction of the sidewall, you need to measure the depth of the radiator and add about three centimeters to the resulting distance. The height of the design must also be taken into account, taking into account the intake. The upper part must correspond to the measurement of the depth of the bottom.
Cutting parts should be done only after performing all measurements. Prepared parts are easily connected by furniture nails or joinery glue. The facade from the grid should be similar in size with the frame.
Understanding MDF faces can be decorated with a plastic profile. As a sidewall screen, in some cases, ordinary bars are suitable - For them, no additional fasteners will be required. For the frameless screen, the anchor collet is better fit.
It is even easier to install the screen performed on special legs. With further operation, such a design will not seem reliable. However, make this option will be faster, and the costs of its embodiment will be required small.
In view of the fact that the design on the legs will not affect the circulating inside the air structure, this option is often recommended for installation in rooms with an insufficiently heated carrier in batteries.
Properly mounted foil material behind the radiator will definitely increase the heat transfer. To decorate the device in a nursery or bedroom, it is better to use grilles from the natural base. For example, it is worth considering wooden options or options from MDF. A good solution will be an independent production of design from old furniture.
It is important to understand that the main types of batteries emit two versions of warmth:
- radiant;
- convective.
The first option belongs to the form of direct infrared rays. The carriers with a low temperature give the zero indicator of this energy. However, at the temperature of the batteries, over 60 degrees, the value of radiant energy cannot be discounted - it is this part of the heat that is lost during the installation of radiator lattices.
Converter component on-screen grilles also worsen. However, the correct selection of the decor is able to reduce the loss to zero.
If the selected item is unsuccessful, the heat masses will remain inside, and the heating of the room will deteriorate.
Great looks Alternative way to decorating batteries - decoration of paints: On the radiators you can apply a drawing with the help of oil watercolor. To create an image of a 3D-detail patterns are applied not only to the radiator itself, but also on the wall.
As a result of the creation of such a work of art, the facial part of the radiator battery (for example, cast iron) and verticals are conventionally represented by one plane.
The selected variant of the radiator grille should be not only beautiful and reliable, but also convenient for parsing. Repair or replacement of the heating device should not be complicated by installing the radiator grid. Interestingly, radiator protection looks when it is in harmony with a common view of the interior - on the background of the general situation, this design should not be allocated.
When choosing a plastic decor, it should be taken into account its toxicity - in such a room it is important to ensure constant access of fresh air.
Decorative screen is undesirable to clutch furnitureSince in this case not only heat exchange mode will be disturbed, but also the beauty of the decor will remain unnoticed. The screen, in particular its facade, must necessarily have perforation - Holes will provide the best air circulation mode.
Installing the lattice implies compliance with some norms. For example, the allowable minimum distance from the radiator should be 3 cm. In width, add 10 cm to be added, and in height - about five. Thus, the grill for a standard radiator (80 and 200 cm long) will have dimensions of 85x220 cm. If side parts are provided, their width should not be less than 30-40 cm.
From the presented products with standard parameters, a suitable option can be considered a metal product 900x2000 mm or a wooden analogue with identical dimensions, but with the price is slightly higher.