price from 490 rubles
Installing screens on a radiator allows you to solve several problems at once. This, and providing an aesthetic appearance, and heat distribution, and protecting the battery from damage and pollution. The benefits of having such a screen will be tangible only if the installation of the radiator screens is carried out by professionals.
The Husband company accepts applications for the provision of various small household services in Moscow for an hour. Therefore, everyone who is looking for a master for installing screens on batteries should leave a request on the company's website. Professional craftsmen will quickly and for a moderate fee install screens on batteries in an apartment, private house and office space, while they undertake to do everything very carefully and provide a guarantee for their work.
How much does it cost to install screens for radiators?
Installation price from 490 rubles.The cost of installing protective and decorative screens depends on the type of construction, the location of the battery, the amount of work and the urgency of the order.
Work examples
Installation of decorative screens
Self-installation of decorative and protective screens by people who do not have sufficient knowledge and installation skills can damage the wall finish, screen structure and reduce the heat transfer of batteries. In addition, unprofessional installation can bring disharmony to the interior.Masters of the Husband company for an hour quickly and efficiently install decorative screens of various types of construction, namely:
- hinged;
- flat;
- with doors;
- with backlight etc.
When performing the installation of screens, the masters follow the necessary installation rules, which ensures the correct heat transfer and guarantees the reliability of installation.
In this case, there is always a gap between the battery and the floor, and the upper part of the radiator does not close.
As for the choice of installation method, then the masters must take into account the type of wall and its thickness, as well as the location of the battery and the design of the screen itself.
The professionalism and rich experience of the masters allows them to quickly and efficiently install screens from different materials. They carefully and without delay install screens on radiators made of metal, wood, plastic, etc.
The climate of our country does not allow us to refuse, and therefore from devices that one way or another need to fit into the interior, while maintaining their functionality. There are innovators and lovers of experiments who free the walls from heating, replacing them with a system. People of a conservative mindset or residents of apartment buildings choose the aesthetic and sometimes elegant appearance of modern equipment or install a decorative screen on a radiator. In today's material, selected by the editors of the site, we will talk about the varieties of decorative screens, give advice on their installation and operation.
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Why do you need a screen for a heating radiator
The design, which is installed on, performs the following functions:
- Protective. A heating battery is, first of all, a technical device and it has protruding sharp elements, taps, valves. In addition, sometimes batteries get quite hot and can cause thermal injury if accidentally touched. In a family with small children, such a screen on the radiator is necessary for safety;
- Decorative. Not in every interior, the radiator will look organic and natural, and it is not always possible to hide it behind long ones. In this case, the screen will be a real find. If you choose the right product or make it to order, you can emphasize the chosen style decision, while hiding the battery;
- . Cutouts and holes arranged in a special way, as well as the material of manufacture, affect the improvement of the convection of the radiator. So, a metal structure installed directly on the battery increases the heating area;
- Hygienic. The hard-to-reach cavities of the radiator design are a place of accumulation of dust, small debris, and pet hair. To remove contamination, you have to spend a lot of time and effort, use additional tools. The screen will solve this issue once and for all - it looks neat, in order to clean it, you need to perform simple manipulations, while the battery itself will be protected from contamination.
What are the grates for the heating battery made of?
There are different versions of protective screens. They can differ in the appearance of the structure, the material of manufacture, the method of fastening. For the manufacture of modern decorative screens for heating, the following materials are used:
- Aluminium, steel, bronze, copper;
- Valuable species of natural wood;
- and HDF panels;
- Tempered glass;
The screen material must meet certain requirements. So, if it is based on polymers, then when heated, no harmful substances should be released.
wood and metal
Decorative screens made of natural precious wood can often be found in interiors made in classical styles. They are tinted, painted, enamelled. 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 a craftsman turns into a work of art with carved fragments.
Important! Wood is sensitive to temperature changes and changes in humidity in the room, therefore, in order to manufacture a quality product with a long service life, it is necessary to carefully select raw materials that must be strong and elastic, properly dried and treated with protective compounds.
Metal is one of the common materials for the manufacture of radiator grilles, which has the following features:
- The color of the product is usually matched to the heater or interior;
- Modern products are diverse in appearance - these can be expensive forged gratings with numerous decorative details or laconic perforated hanging screens;
- The metal has excellent thermal conductivity and increases the heat transfer area several times;
- It is easy to remove dirt from a metal surface with a damp sponge or by removing it altogether to wash it in;
- The material has an unlimited service life with proper care;
- The metal is not deformed by temperature changes.
Some models are quite heavy.
Plastic and glass
Glass products look light and elegant. They can be completely glass or combined with other materials. They are noticeably more expensive, but they also look presentable and stylish. The front side of such a screen is decorated in all possible ways - by applying an image, tinting, the glass can be transparent or matte. The most durable and safe are those products that are with a glass thickness of 8 mm.
Plastic screens must be made of durable and harmless PVC. When heated, it does not emit toxic substances and does not deform. Therefore, it is necessary during the purchase process to make sure that the seller has a quality certificate for the offered product. Plastic has properties that allow you to make models of non-standard shapes and colors. In addition, the PVC surface can imitate many finishing materials, while the cost of products is several times lower. It is easy to look after plastic, it is not afraid of moisture, mechanical influences. However, it must be washed without the use of abrasive cleaners so as not to scratch the glossy surface.
MDF and HDF
Budget models include radiators made of and HDF boards that imitate the natural pattern of natural wood. They have an aesthetic appearance, are not subject to deformation during temperature changes and are not afraid of moisture. Products differ in shape and shades, they can contrast or match the color scheme of the interior. Often MDF and HDF boards are used as the basis for wooden products, reducing their cost.
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In the article, we will consider what an MDF board is, how and where it is used. Sheet size and thickness standards, approximate cost and the secrets of proper installation of wall panels.
Types of radiator grilles for a heating battery
There are several types of designs of radiator grilles and methods and fastenings. For example, the shape of light thin-walled screens allows you to fix them by putting them on top of the radiator. Massive wood structures are fixed to the floor and walls, and access to the equipment becomes possible thanks to the device of opening hinged or sliding gratings.
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Leading Engineer for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning LLC "GK Spetsstroy"
Ask a Question"In a child's room, the radiator screen must be rigidly fixed to the wall so that the child cannot move or remove it."
Flat and hinged decorative screens for batteries
If the heating is located in a niche that was originally provided for by the design features of the room or created using drywall, then flat decorative screens or “facades” are used. To do this, bars are fixed along the perimeter of the niche, and the screen itself is already mounted to them. This category includes glass models, which are mounted on pins embedded in the wall.
Hinged models without a cover are used as a screen for an accordion-type cast-iron battery. If it is necessary to hide the protruding part of the battery, then use a screen with a top cover.
Grid-box for heating battery
The grate-box makes it difficult for air to circulate, so it is not the best choice in terms of heating. It covers the radiator from all sides. Outwardly, such a model may resemble a chest of drawers or a locker. Can be attached or fixed to the wall.
Features of fastening decorative radiator grilles
Fastening decorative screens should provide easy and quick access to communications and equipment. This is due to the fact that periodically the battery must be cleaned of contamination and maintenance, and the possibility of emergency situations cannot be ruled out. In the latter case, it is especially important that the screen can be removed "in one motion". In this regard, attachment and hinged structures are most convenient, but with flat ones and those that are rigidly fixed to the wall, difficulties may arise. To facilitate the process of removing the box will allow the locking method of fastening it with the help of strips, one of which is installed on the box, and the second on the wall. You can use magnets and metal plates to attach flat screens or hooks and loops.
In the table below, we show the sequence of actions when attaching a hinged metal screen.
| Illustration | Description |
 | To order a product with the correct parameters, it is necessary to responsibly approach sizing. |
 | Using a tape measure, it is necessary to measure the geometric parameters of the heating battery. |
 | We measure the length, height, which will correspond to the height of the screen, and the width of the radiator - from the wall to its edge. |
 | After the screen is made or purchased in a store, you can proceed to install it. Using the level, we apply the markup - the line on which they will be located. |
 | Using a tape measure, mark the place for fasteners. |
 | With a pencil on the line, mark the places for. |
 | We drill holes. |
 | We immerse dowels in the holes. |
 | We screw in the screws. |
 | The distance between the screw head and the wall should be 1-2 mm. |
 | We hang the screen on the screws. |
 | Installation completed. |
The video will tell you how to install a flat screen:
The nuances of making a screen for a heating battery with your own hands
You can make your own screen. Below we will talk about the quick and easy installation of a drywall box for a flat screen.
| Illustration | Description |
 | Before proceeding with the installation of the box, it is necessary to cut rails from the guide profile 27 × 28, corresponding in length to the dimensions of the future structure. |
 | Side guides are fixed on the wall. |
 | Holes are drilled in the bottom plate. |
 | On the one hand, the bar is inserted into the profile. |
 | Make marks with a pencil at the holes on the floor. |
 | Drill holes |
 | The installation of the frame takes place under strict control of its parameters using the building level. |
 | Drywall is fixed on top. |
 | The excess is cut off using a construction knife. |
 | Mount the side. |
 | Mount drywall, closing the battery. |
 | It remains to make a hole and fix the decorative grille. |
Where to buy metal and other types of screens for a heating battery - price overview
An important role in choosing a screen for a battery is given to its cost - sometimes it is crucial. Prices for these products range from 230 to 8000 and above, depending on the material of manufacture. The table shows the average cost for some types of decorative screens.
| Production material | Variety | Dimensions (height x width x depth, cm) | Average cost (as of April 2018), RUB |
| Sheet metal | 27 x 29 x 15 | 230 | |
| Sheet metal | 44 x 39 x 15 | 250 | |
| Sheet metal | Hinged screen for cast iron battery | 61 x 49 x 15 | 280 |
| Sheet metal | Hinged screen for steel radiator | 53 x 49 x 10 | 350 |
| 70 x 70 x 10 | 1400 | ||
| Screen - box | 60 x 60 x 10 | 2200 | |
| Glass | 60 x 150 x 10 | 8500 | |
| Hinged (one sidewall) | 60 x 40 x 15 | 1800 | |
| Powder coated metal | Hinged (one sidewall) | 70 x 60 x 15 | 2000 |
| Powder coated metal | Hinged (two walls) | 60 x 40 x 15 | 2350 |
| Powder coated metal | Hinged (two walls) | 70 x 60 x 15 | 2500 |
| natural wood | Attached | 60 x 150 x 15 | 6000 |
Article
Screens for radiators are a modern solution to the problem of obsolete heating elements that do not fit well into the interior. With relative cheapness and ease of installation, the screen eliminates the need to replace the radiator and supply pipes.
The screen for the battery is hung either on special brackets or directly on the elements of the heating system, which makes installation possible even without special skills and permits within 15-20 minutes.
Screens for batteries are metal products that visually cover outwardly not very pleasant-looking radiators for heating, most of which are decorative nets for transmitting heat.
Screens for batteries are very relevant during renovation, as they are able to give the room a finished look.
Probably, many will agree that beautiful curtains or stylish blinds do not look at all with "Soviet"-style batteries, even if they are painted. In addition, the shape of previously manufactured batteries today does not look so aesthetically pleasing. Screens on radiators will help solve the problem.
They will hide the unsightly appearance of the pipe. In addition to decorative functions, battery screens perform several protective functions. Everyone knows how quickly dust settles on the battery. Installed in the apartment screens on radiators serve as an excellent obstacle to the "ubiquitous" dust.
But not only this function ensures the demand for our products. Batteries of an outdated design quite often cause injuries. This circumstance must be taken into account if children live in the apartment. Due to the absence of sharp points in the design, these products are absolutely safe.
The perforated screen is more environmentally friendly. It looks much sleeker than its metal brother. You can make patterns at the request of the client, which will increase the cost of the goods, and, consequently, your profit. To make a radiator, we need a wooden plank, plywood or chipboard, a sheet of perforated chipboard, a saw or a jigsaw, self-tapping screws, paint, varnish, foil. Most likely, you have the tools, and the materials are easy to buy at the construction market or stores like OBI.
To begin with, it is worth building two square profiles according to the size of the battery with an allowance of 5-7 cm on the sides, and on the underside to the floor. After that, the top, them and the sides of the profiles are sheathed with plywood, plasterboard or chipboard around the perimeter, leaving the back and front sides open.
Then we put a sheet of foil behind the battery, put on the screen and connect the whole structure. Foil is needed to better reflect heat. If the pipes approach the radiator from the side, you will need to cut a hole to put on the screen.
Another option is not to make side walls and put the screen on top. The choice is at the discretion of the customer. After that, all you have to do is cut out a decorative perforated chipboard grill to size and attach it to the screen from the front side. Next, the screen can be painted or varnished to give the desired shade.
First you need to soak the rattan cloth in warm water in the bathroom or in a large basin for about two hours, so that the cloth is easier to pull on the wooden frame, since it is very hard and fragile at the same time when dry.
Assemble the wooden frame. To do this, you need ordinary wooden slats about 2x3cm. (photo attached). Stretch the canvas over the frame and secure it with small nails or a furniture stapler and leave to dry.
Then the platbands are connected to each other at a right angle, with the same furniture stapler. When the individual parts of the screen are ready, it is necessary to fasten the frame to the frame from the casing with screws from the inside.
Naturally, before work, you carefully measure the size of the hole in the wall in front of the battery. So that subsequently the frame enters exactly into the opening. By the way, if a designer is sleeping in you, then the platbands can be painted using the craquelure technique, or you can choose the platbands not in the color of the walls, but, for example, in the color of the plinth, this is someone who has enough imagination for what, it looks just gorgeous!
The result of the work done is attached for viewing.
Agree, heating radiators, even if they have a modern design, no designer can name a detail that works to create an attractive interior. Especially if the owners of the house are not innovators and prefer the proven old option - cast iron radiators. Since the best place to install heating appliances in a room is a niche under the window, i.e. one of the most noticeable places in the room, then the question of how to hide the radiators, while ensuring maximum heat transfer from them, becomes quite relevant.
Decorative screens for radiators and materials for their manufacture
Decorative screens for radiators carry not only an aesthetic load, but also serve as a means of protection against injuries, especially for rooms intended for children's games and sports. In the conditions of an apartment or house, they are rather used for a decorative purpose, however, they can prevent a burn from occurring in a small child who accidentally touches them.
In addition, decorative screens work to increase the heat transfer of heating devices. Covering bulky batteries from view, the screens give the room an elegant and complete look.
If we talk about the design, then the screens can be:
- hinged, box-shaped and covering the heater from all sides,
- flat, covering only the front of the battery,
- without lid or with lid.
Screens can be made from:
- metal or glass
- plastic, HDF or MDF,
- natural wood.
metal screens
Metal structures began to be used more than a century ago; for their manufacture, a metal sheet painted with a powder method is used. The cost of such a product is low and fully justifies its rather primitive appearance. More expensive and attractive models of screens are made of stainless steel, which is decorated with an intricate perforated pattern.
The positive properties of metal decorative screens are:
- high heat dissipation
- ease of care, to clean the surface you just need to rinse it under running water,
- reliable protection of the radiator from dust and pollution,
- ease of installation and dismantling,
- the ability to retain color and shape during operation.
A metal battery screen will look best in an interior designed in Hi-tech or Techno style.
wood models
wooden lattice for the decoration of heating radiators can be attributed to the classic version, the wood material is characterized by not very high heat transfer, so wooden grilles for heating radiators should be made in accordance with the recommendations of engineers, the most diverse material can be used for their manufacture. The use of precious woods and a variety of modern paints and varnishes allows you to turn the grate into a real work of art, worthy of decorating a fairly sophisticated interior.
When ordering a grille, you can choose the material and design option that matches the overall style of the room.
The most stylish wood material today is rattan(dried and cleaned in a certain way, the stems of the Calamus creeper, which are distinguished by a three-layer structure). In the process of steam treatment, the stems become elastic, which allows them to be given their original shape. Further, during the drying process, the material acquires rigidity and a very high resistance to deforming loads.
One of its important advantages is its environmental friendliness. In addition, rattan screens:
- have a highly aesthetic appearance,
- are able to decorate the interior, go well with other furnishings made of wood,
- provide relatively good heat dissipation,
- easy to install.
Common disadvantages of wooden screens include:
- quite high cost
- propensity to change geometric parameters,
- the need for quality care with the use of special tools.
glass screens
They are used for their manufacture stained glass 8 mm thick. Glass models are used in interiors decorated with particular sophistication and serve as an exclusive element of decor, emphasizing the elegance of the design. The glass used in their manufacture is laminated, it is almost impossible to break it. The glass surface can be cleaned with any detergent.
A more budget option is acrylic glass, it has a greater thickness, but its specific gravity is lower. An attractive point is the ability to choose a shade from a fairly wide range of colors.
Designers do not refuse to use such a variety of modern material as triplex, which is a laminated glass connected by a polymer composition.
Since glass is a material suitable for photo printing, a wide variety of patterns are often applied to refine its surface, matching the theme of the room design.
Also, hand-painted stained-glass screens are often used with silicate paints, followed by firing in a kiln.
In the manufacture of screens for radiators, other, more complex stained-glass window techniques can also be used:
- fusing,
- tiffany,
- milled,
- faceted,
- film,
- jellied.
Some of the benefits of glass screens include:
- high aesthetics,
- safety,
- maintaining a decorative appearance over a long period of operation,
- the possibility of creating a custom-made unique model specifically for your interior.
Flaws:
- the need for a more careful attitude during operation and removal of contaminants, the creation of a barrier to the movement of thermal air masses,
- quite high cost.
budget option - plastic decorative panel for the radiator
Plastic today is a widespread material, its use in everyday life often determines the cheapness of plastic products. But it is impossible to forget that certain factors can cause the release of toxic substances from this material. In addition, at high temperatures, the plastic surface tends to change its geometry. Plastic decorative panels for radiators do not differ in a particular variety of shades.
Among the advantages of plastic products can be noted:
- light weight,
- low cost.
When choosing plastic models, it should be borne in mind that the panels will not last long; during operation, you will have to systematically ventilate the room in which they are installed.
hardboard box screens
Pressed materials such as HDF and MDF are often used to make boxes, but an insert made of wood or plastic materials should serve as a screen. The solid surface of a hardboard box with small holes is not recommended: it will be a serious obstacle to normal heat transfer.
Boxes made of hardboard practically do not deform from the effects of temperature, and the screen inserts in them can be periodically changed. Since the structure is quite massive, you will need to pay attention to the correct installation - otherwise it may retain heat. coming from the battery. A certain difficulty will be caused by the process of cleaning the radiator itself from dust.
The design of the screen should be chosen depending on how and where the heaters are placed:
It is convenient to hide the batteries installed in a niche with flat structures or those that are superimposed on the batteries, in which case the recess is closed together with the radiators placed in it.
If the batteries are installed under the window sill and overlap it from above, then it will be enough to use pads without a cover, attach them to the window sill.
Batteries protruding beyond the surface of the window sill will require the use of decorative casings with a lid.
If the heaters are installed just near the wall, then it is best to hide them with an attached box.
A well-chosen material will hide the batteries and become an attractive element that decorates the interior.
How to install decorative screens
Depending on the design of decorative panels, the option of their installation depends.
Hinged screens have a design that does not require any auxiliary fastening. They are hung on radiators, the curved shape of the upper part prevents them from sliding down. This option is especially convenient for the small dimensions of the screen; it will be just as easy to remove it as it is to install it.
For screens that look like a box, holes will be required to attach them to the wall. The task will be to transfer the attachment points to the wall and align them strictly horizontally. The easiest way to do this is to use a level. Further, holes are drilled at the marked points and fasteners are installed, a box will be hung on them.
If it is planned to install the box on the floor, then legs must be present in its design, the upper part of the box should be equipped with hooks located on the sides - with their help, the box will be attached to the radiator. This option is especially popular with consumers due to the ease of installation of the structure.
How to make a screen for a heating radiator with your own hands
Although there are quite a lot of materials from which screens are made, in reality, working with them at home is not very successful. For example, the idea of making a plastic model should definitely be abandoned. High-quality plastic has a relatively high cost, its thermal conductivity is far from ideal, at home it is not so easy to make a plastic product look attractive enough, at least it will be more difficult than processing metal. In addition, it is possible that from exposure to high temperatures, the plastic will begin to lose shape and become stained.
The cost of metal is quite affordable, such material conducts heat quite well. But working with metal requires certain skills and abilities; to obtain a decorative product, you will have to use professional tools.
Wood has an attractive appearance and is relatively easy to process, but its thermal conductivity does not allow the screens to be blank, most often the screens are made in the form of a lattice with large cells.
Wooden screens made according to the rules can be safely called quite effective.
How to make a beautiful wooden lattice can be seen in the video:
You can also find recommendations for making a drywall screen. Although this material, like wood, has low thermal conductivity, but calculations and practical studies show that with the correct execution of the screen itself and its installation, it is possible to increase the efficiency of heating radiators.
Drywall preparation will be as follows:
- processing the sheet with a special needle roller for drywall,
- double impregnation of both sides of the sheet with an aqueous solution of PVA glue - this will significantly increase the thermal conductivity of the material, in addition, after such impregnation, drywall will not dry out, it will be easy to evenly cover it with paint.
It will be very easy to cut processed sheets, and after sanding and painting, the product will have a very decent appearance.
To obtain sufficient heat transfer, it will be necessary to introduce some useful elements into the created structure:
- warm air injector,
- aerodynamic canopy.
For their manufacture, you will need tin, galvanized iron, in extreme cases, you can use cardboard, but it will need to be pasted over with foil, you can use the one that is used for baking foods in the oven. You will need to create a visor for both cast-iron radiators and modern steel models. The absence of a visor will lead to the formation of an air cushion that can stop the convection process. A foil-covered visor will re-reflect some of the infrared radiation outward. If we take into account the duration of the heating period, then the savings of a couple of kopecks every minute as a result of the season will turn out to be a considerable amount.
Installing an injector will help suck in warm air from the front side of the radiator. While the heaters are slightly warmed up, the injector practically does not work, but as their temperature increases, the thrust will increase.
Another important measure that is desirable to perform is to install a reflective screen behind the battery, it is desirable that its surface be shiny, i.e. foil. But foil alone will not be enough, it is advisable to sheathe a mat made of padding polyester or other fibrous material on both sides with foil. Calculations show that the infrared beam aimed at the wall will weaken by about forty times. Naturally, this will contribute to an even greater increase in the temperature of the radiator, and therefore to an increase in convection, which will result in an increase in the temperature in the room.
