How to close the battery

To mask bulky and low -oriented heating sources - batteries, radiators and convectors - various decorative screens, fences and lattices are used in modern interior design. In this article we will talk about the advantages, intricacies of choice and features of the most popular protective structures.

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Functions of decorative screens

Camouflage structures for radiators perform a number of certain functions:

Decorative. Using a masking screen suitable in style, you can not only hide visual defects and flaws of elements of the heating system, but also emphasize the individuality of the interior and give the room a complete integral appearance.
Protective. For residents of apartments that do not access the temperature of heating, decorative grilles for radiators are a real find. A well -chosen design will reliably protect babies and adults from random burns and bruises.
Hygienic. Thanks to decorative constructions, the level of battery dust is significantly reduced (this is especially true for old -style radiators, which differ in an inconvenient form for washing). As a rule, the bulk of the dust settles on the surface of the screen and is easily eliminated in the process of wet cleaning.

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Types of decorative screens

Depending on the constructive performance, decorative screens are divided into cobble screens and screens-shaft facades. The former allow you to hide wall radiators and external heating pipes, the latter are ideal for masking batteries located in the niche walls or under the windowsill. Depending on the material of manufacture, the screens are metal, glass, wooden, plastic and even fabric. Next, we will consider the features of each of them.

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Metal screens

Distinctive advantages of metal products: budget value, high heat transfer, durability, ease of installation and dismantling. In addition, perforated metal screens are quite simple in terms of operation, since they perfectly tolerate frequent wet cleaning and do not require special care.

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Glass screens

Decorative screens made of stained glass or hot glass with a processed edge give the room an exquisite and elegant appearance. The process of installing glass panels takes a minimum of time, and the cost of such products directly depends on the design performance. The most relevant are film and flooded stained -glass windows.

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Wooden screens

Wooden screens are a real classic of the genre. A masking structure of this type is a lattice shield made of natural wood, dried in natural conditions and covered with protective impregnation. The main advantage of such products is absolute environmental friendliness and high heat transfer. As for the design neighborhood, they are best in harmony with wooden and rattan furniture.

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Fabric screens

A radiator mask canvas, selected in accordance with the main color scheme of the room, will become a stylish addition to the modern interior. The screen made of loose textiles is easily and quickly pulled on a pre -installed frame and is also quickly removed for washing or cleaning.

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Plastic screens

Decorative screens made of plastic are a budget alternative to the above "relatives". It is important to understand that under the influence of high temperature, low -quality material can be deformed and released toxic substances. Therefore, installing plastic products is unacceptable in children's rooms and bedrooms.

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The trim of the radiator with drywall

In the presence of minimal repair and construction skills, hide the radiator and heating pipes from prying eyes using a home-made gypsum plasterboard structure. Based on the features of the layout of the room and personal preferences, a neat box, a sliding partition or false industry can be built from the GCL. When working with drywall, consider the following recommendations of specialists:

for homemade assembly and installation of a camouflage structure, it is better to use moisture -resistant GKL - from ordinary they differ in green in the color of sheets and blue labeling;
in the continuous casing of the battery, in addition to decorative ventilation grilles, there should be special buttock openings for free access to the heating source, compounds, filters, meters, etc.;
for the installation of a frame crate, you can use both a standard metal profile and wooden rails that remained after repair.