Properly designed apartment design is characterized by a harmonious combination of all interior details, starting with wallpaper and furniture, ending with such small things as lamps and curtains. The décor of the radiators is of no less importance. Of course, if they are hidden behind a sofa or a closet, you can leave them in their original form, but what if the batteries are on the front wall and spoil the overall appearance? In this case, you can use decorative grilles on the radiators, which fit into any design of the apartment. What are the features of the choice of gratings? About this below.
Main advantages
Decorative grating on the battery is a simple way of decorating the niches of radiators or the heating elements themselves. With its help, you can easily mask the elements of the heating system and give the interior finish of the room a finished look.
Main advantages of radiator pads:
- prevent dust from getting on the battery;
- unlike the screens do not violate the air circulation;
- provide the necessary level of safety for children and adults;
- easy to install and dismantle;
- beautifully complement the composition of the room;
- mask the batteries and radiators.
Types of decorative panels
Modern manufacturers offer a wide range of decorative nets, which differ in design and material used. Depending on these indicators, we will make a conditional classification of radiator grids:
- Curtain shields made of wood . They are able to create an atmosphere of coziness and warmth in the apartment. As raw materials, oak, beech, cherry or ash wood can be used. The range also includes budget options from MDF. Wooden products do not emit harmful substances into the air, do not interfere with air convection and have a high thermal conductivity. They are often used to decorate children's rooms, living rooms and bedrooms. The only drawback of screens from wood is the high price.
- Plastic decorative grilles on battery heating . Manufactured from polyvinyl chloride (the same material is used for plastic windows). Such panels do not deform when heated, do not emit harmful fumes. Their shortcomings are fragility, low thermal conductivity. A heated plastic panel can be burned, so it is not suitable for a children's room.
- Metal decorative grid on the grille . Can be made of aluminum or steel. Popular patterns - cutting, woven mesh, carved ornaments. The design is not deformed under the influence of moisture, has an increased thermal conductivity, can withstand any operational loads, up to strong impacts. In addition, the price of the metal model is much lower than the wooden model. The only negative is the susceptibility to corrosion.
- Articles made of glass . Stained or tempered glass is used for production. Any drawing is applied to the surface of the screen, after which it becomes the original protective element for the radiator. The main drawback of glass construction is that it is quite fragile and requires careful care.
On what to stop?
When choosing a grille for a radiator, you need to determine your priorities correctly. If you are an exclusive designer and environmentally friendly, then it's better to choose a wooden decorative cover on the grille. It has a luxurious appearance and perfectly fits into the design in the style of country or classic . Products that are made by weaving are also very nice. They bend well and accept any curvilinear form.
If it is important for you that the lattice has served as long as possible, then it is worthwhile to dwell on the model of metal. It has the longest service life, provided that you will periodically tint it with anti-corrosion paint.
Those who are looking for a budget option, of course, will approach the plastic model.
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