When an unsightly heating radiator spoils the interior, there are several ways to solve the problem: replace it with a designer or in-floor model, or simply cover it with a screen/box. The latter method provides several advantages:
In a children's room, the radiator should be covered with a nice grille with a large number of holes, for example, carved like in this photo
There are also disadvantages:
This option is one of the most popular due to its average price and beautiful appearance.
What is the difference between a box and a screen? The screen is designed for a battery located in a niche or under a window sill (pictured above), therefore, it covers only its front part. The box completely covers the radiator on the wall from all sides.
The screen, like the box panel, is made of perforated HDF sheet (high-density fiberboard 3 mm thick), but the box profiles are made of MDF. Both materials are quite strong, durable and non-toxic when heated.
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Price: from 1500 rubles for a finished model and from 2300 rubles for an individual order.
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Here is a small selection of photos of closed batteries.
Closed battery in the interior of a small kitchen in Khrushchev
How to cover a battery with drywall? Using this material, you can cover the radiator with a box or create a niche for it in a false wall.
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On the following photos can see finished interior kitchens with a closed radiator and a plasterboard box in the process of renovation.
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Visual instructions on how to cover the battery and pipes with a false plasterboard wall are presented in the video below.
And here is a video tutorial on how to cover a radiator with a box.
In the kitchen, the battery along with the window sill can be built into a set or bar counter, and in the living room, bedroom and hallway - into a bench, console or shelving unit.
This slider presents a selection of photos of closed radiators under the bench.
Sometimes, to hide a heating radiator, it is enough to rearrange the furniture and cover the device, say, with a sofa, armchair or console. In order not to disturb the air circulation, it is better to place the piece of furniture away from the radiator (at least 10 cm), it is also advisable that it stands on legs - this way convective flows will not be blocked.
This method of disguise is good for rented housing or when the problem of unsightly batteries needs to be solved at minimal cost. The advantages of the curtain are obvious: a piece of fabric is inexpensive, and the choice of colors is very large (you can change the “screens” according to your mood), while the battery always remains available for repair and inspection.
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Prices: from 3,000 rubles for the simplest models and from 10 thousand rubles for premium wooden screens.
Here are some photos of beautifully sealed batteries.
A glass screen is an excellent decorative solution, but from a thermal engineering point of view it is very controversial.
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Most often, rattan fabric refers to an artificial rattan mesh woven from cellulose-based fibers reinforced with nylon thread. Artificial rattan is very similar to natural rattan, but unlike it, it is more practical and can be painted in any color. Screens made from natural rattan have natural beauty and durability, but they cost twice as much, and they are much more difficult to find on sale.
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Prices: from 1,700 rubles (artificial rattan screen).
Rattan fabric (both artificial and natural) can be used to make a battery screen with your own hands. To do this, you need to assemble the box with the frame at the corners, attach the mesh to the inside of the frame, then install the box on the radiator using brackets.
The metal structure consists of a cover and a screen and is hung on top of the battery without fixation.
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Masking the radiator with curtains – great idea, approved by both heating engineers and decorators. The only problem is that it won’t be possible to hide the battery under the window behind a curtain without shading the room. Unless you hang very light tulle like in this photo.
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Before closing the radiator, you need to take into account several technical nuances:
At a minimum, for trouble-free maintenance, the following must remain in good accessibility: pipe connections, valves, thermal head and threaded connections.
How to cover radiators so that they fit perfectly into general design rooms and did not spoil their design? But with this calculation, of course, to avoid significant losses in the efficiency of radiators? This question arises quite often when completing renovations of an apartment or house. If the heating system is installed cast iron batteries old model, but there is no desire to change them, since they function perfectly, they can be disguised with decorative screens or grilles.
These devices, we repeat, must be made in such a way that they do not interfere with the flow of heat into the room. Therefore, if you plan to make them yourself, you need to carefully consider the design. In addition, such products can be ordered from a furniture workshop, taking measurements from the place where they are installed, or they can be immediately purchased ready-made in specialized stores.
It should be noted that you can choose a model of protective and decorative screen that will not only mask the unsightly appearance of cast iron products, but will even increase the circulation of warm air from the radiators towards the room.
To choose the right screen model, you need to understand the operating principle of heating radiators and some of the patterns of transfer of thermal energy into the room.
The heating radiator, heated by the coolant passing through it, releases heat into the room in two ways. The first is natural convection of heated air. The second is thermal infrared radiation that comes from the surfaces of the heating device.
Thus, the familiar MS-140 cast iron radiators heat the room with convection currents at low coolant temperatures, that is, when it is still not very cold outside. When the system is brought to a maximum heating temperature of 70 degrees and above, the heat entering the room occurs to a greater extent due to direct thermal radiation from the surfaces of the radiators.
In order to select or make a screen that will minimally reduce infrared radiation and will not slow down (and sometimes even improve or activate) the circulation of heated air, it is necessary to take into account some nuances:
An effective device that can be used to complement the screen design is an aerodynamic visor. This element, installed under the window sill at an angle, will direct the rising hot air towards the room, preventing it from accumulating under the plane of the window sill. Such a visor should run along the entire length of the radiator.
But that's not all. It is recommended to supplement the design with another device - a heat injector. These are two more guide plates curved towards the room along the entire length of the radiator, installed on top along the boundaries of the space between the battery and the decorative screen. This does not interfere with the operation of normal convection flow when the coolant temperatures in the heating system are low. But when the heat is high, it collects all the heat that accumulates between the radiator and the screen, and redirects it into the room with a powerful air flow, creating a kind of thermal curtain. The efficiency of the heat exchange device increases significantly, and thereby largely compensates for the losses arising due to existing obstacles to direct thermal radiation.
The diagram below shows a screen, complemented by an aerodynamic visor, mounted on a radiator, as well as the heated air flows emanating from it:
Thermal direct radiation is shown in the diagram with red dotted lines (item 3), ending with arrows. It is clearly visible that those of them that were initially directed towards the wall are reflected from the foil screen and redirected towards the room. They also heat up and decorative panel, which, in turn, also becomes a source of thermal radiation.
Blue arrows show the direction of cooled air (item 1) entering the radiator from below, which then heats up and rises upward, again heading into the room (brown arrows, item 2), which is facilitated by the aerodynamic visor and heat injector.
Decorative screens for heating radiators are divided according to two criteria - design features and material of manufacture. Before moving on to their consideration, it is necessary to note two more important factors that you need to pay attention to when choosing these products:
Decorative masking panels are divided according to the method of attaching them to radiators. Today there are box-type screens and wall-mounted products.
Quite often the masking box is turned into a continuation of the window sill or even into a desk or cabinet. However, as mentioned above, such designs significantly reduce the flow of heat into the room.
The first ones are used to disguise batteries installed in a niche or areas not covered by a window sill. These screen options are hung directly on the radiator sections.
Mounted screen models are installed on radiators installed in any way, that is, both in a niche or under a window sill, and on devices protruding from the wall.
If this option is planned to be used to disguise batteries recessed into the wall, then it is necessary to leave gaps in the upper and lower parts of the niche for the free circulation of heated air masses.
By the way, many people prefer solid facade screens for the reason that they best hide the “unflattering” appearance of the batteries. One can argue with this - a neat grille, especially one that has a certain “pattern”, even with a fairly large vacuum, attracts the eye, and the sections shining through it become almost invisible. But at the same time, the efficiency of direct thermal radiation is incomparably higher.
Both screens and grilles are made from different materials. To decide on the choice of products according to this criterion, it is necessary to consider their characteristic features. It is especially important to consider temperature regime, in which the heating system operates in winter, as well as the resistance of the material to thermal loads and its environmental friendliness.
Such grilles do not completely cover the radiators, allowing air flows to circulate freely throughout the room. The screens look quite neat and aesthetically pleasing. In addition, the product meets environmental standards, and the manufacturing material is resistant to high temperatures that may arise during operation, warms up well and itself becomes a source of thermal radiation.
The enamel coating is applied to the surfaces of metal gratings using the powder coating method. Therefore, the metal is not exposed to corrosion, and the “fresh” color is preserved for a long time without fading.
Metal versions of screens are produced both in a hinged version and in the form of boxes.
In addition, this type of screen will well protect the child from serious injuries if he accidentally falls near a cast iron battery.
The screens are easy to install at the site of operation and are durable. According to the design, the product can be selected to suit any interior style. If desired or if changed color range Interior metal grilles can be easily repainted in the desired shade.
Metal screen grilles have a relatively affordable price, despite their excellent characteristics.
It should be noted that panels can be manufactured to individual orders according to specific dimensions provided by the customer, as well as taking into account the specific configuration and location of radiators.
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decorative metal screen for radiators
PVC has lower thermal conductivity than metal, which is why it is combined with natural rattan, which conducts heat well.
Polyvinyl chloride is resistant to fairly high temperatures, can be easily cleaned of dust using a vacuum cleaner or wet cleaning. The material does not emit toxic fumes and will provide good protection against injury for a small child.
The screens have a fairly aesthetic appearance and can be matched to any interior design.
The cost of PVC products is more affordable than metal panels, but in terms of service life they are significantly inferior to the latter.
After tinting, wooden screens are covered with several layers of water-based varnish, or painted with special heat-resistant paints. The coating not only gives the products a noble appearance, but also protects the wood from a combination of moisture and elevated temperatures, that is, it preserves it from deformation.
If wooden screens are intended to be installed on radiators operating on the convection principle, then the top of the radiator must remain open. To do this, the panel installed horizontally on top should, like the front one, be lattice-based, since small slotted holes for a full-fledged process may not be enough to fully transfer heat from the radiator.
Wood is often combined with a mesh woven from thin rattan (rattan palm stems). This option transfers heat from radiators into the room much more efficiently than just a wooden grille. In such models, a rigid frame is made of wood, on which rattan weaving is stretched. This combination of materials gives the product a particularly aesthetic appearance. Rattan and wood, as well as those used for their decorative processing compositions are environmentally friendly materials that do not emit toxic fumes.
Sometimes MDF is used instead of wood to make frames, which is almost impossible to distinguish from natural material at first glance. However, you need to know that in the production of MDF they use adhesive compositions which may contain formaldehyde. When heated, fumes of this substance, which is toxic, will enter the premises. Therefore, it is not recommended to purchase this option for installation in residential premises, and even more so in bedrooms or children's rooms.
It is recommended to periodically clean wooden screens and screens combined with rattan using a vacuum cleaner.
A (conditional) disadvantage of wooden products can be considered their high cost, especially in cases where they are made to an exclusive order. In many ways, the price of such gratings will depend on the type of wood used and the complexity of the planned project.
Glass screens for radiators are made in the form of flat panels with drilled holes for fastenings. They are fixed only on the wall or on the wall and floor using racks, which themselves are also an element of the screen’s decor.
Glass screens completely cover the front part of the radiators, but the top and bottom of the heating device remain open, which allows convection air flows to circulate freely. Therefore, this type of panels will become ideal option for radiators operating on the principle of convection heating. But if they are used to cover conventional radiators, similar panels will very significantly inhibit direct thermal radiation.
Products made from glass have many advantages, which include following points:
- affordable cost - they have more low price, how wooden options screens and grilles;
— it is quite possible to install the panel yourself, since all the necessary fasteners for installation are included in the kit;
- decorativeness and variety of design of products - they can be matte, plain in various colors, with thematic and floral designs and photo collages;
— the ability to make an individual order for applying a specific drawing or photograph to a special film using thermal printing, which is then fixed on the panel;
— safety in operation and care of products;
— environmentally friendly materials;
- heat resistance.
But for safety reasons, it is hardly worth installing such glass screens in a nursery, where children can be very active. active games. The glass is unlikely to break, but the end sides of such a screen still pose an increased risk of serious injury.
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So, a lot when choosing screens depends on the type of radiators, the style of the interior, as well as the financial capabilities of the homeowner.
However, no matter which option is chosen, decorative screens will perfectly disguise the unsightly appearance of cast iron batteries of old models, protect them from dust and dirt, as well as grease deposits if the battery is installed in kitchen area. In addition, the panels will reduce the risk of injury to children who may accidentally hit themselves or get burned when the batteries become very hot.
The above information will be good help when purchasing decorative screens or grilles, since it highlighted all the main aspects that you need to pay attention to when choosing a product from a particular material.
We must assume that since a site visitor is reading this article, he will be interested in calculating required power heating radiator (number of sections - for collapsible models). Moreover, the final value also depends on the presence and type of decorative screen.
You may be interested in information about how it is produced
The required power of a heat exchange device installed in a room depends not only on the area of the room, but also on a number of other criteria. All this is taken into account in the calculator presented to the reader.
Below are some explanations on how to carry out the calculation.
Heating radiators cannot always serve as interior decoration. Therefore, they have to be hidden and decorated in every possible way. Let's try to figure out how to do this beautifully and correctly.
Decorating heating radiators is not as simple a task as it might seem at first glance. It is necessary not only to hide the unsightly radiator, but also to maintain a comfortable temperature in the room. Obviously, closed batteries provide much less heat, and access to them becomes difficult.
In order to properly close the radiators and not reduce heat transfer (or at least reduce it slightly), you need to understand how radiators heat the room and on what principle they work. And choose the decor so that it represents minimal interference when the batteries perform their functions.
Removable or attached screens that do not have solid fastenings are well suited for this. This is necessary so that the radiator can be accessed at any time. Such a need may arise unexpectedly, and if the battery is mounted into a wall, a plasterboard box, or covered with a screen “tightly” attached to the wall, the structure will have to be broken. It will not be possible to dismantle it without damage.
Another important criterion when choosing decor is how much it will affect heat transfer. Heating of the room occurs due to the release of infrared radiation (it heats objects) and convection (it directly heats the air).
Solid screens, devoid of gaps at the bottom and top, will become a serious obstacle for both the first and the second. The best option would be perforated, carved or lamella screens that do not cover the battery either from above or from below. Or closing slightly.
In order for the air to warm up evenly, it must be able to freely enter from the bottom of the battery, pass through it and exit from the top already warm. A tightly “sealed” radiator does not give it this opportunity, which is why the temperature drops. As for IR radiation, it simply cannot pass through a solid, impenetrable screen, which provides almost one hundred percent thermal insulation of the battery.
Recently, you can see that batteries are often covered with glass screens with photo printing. Of course, such a solution has high decorative properties, however, the temperature in a room equipped with such decor drops significantly.
The optimal solution for any interior would be a wooden perforated or carved screen. The main thing is that it has as little continuous surface as possible and as many holes as possible to allow air to circulate freely. In addition to the fact that wood fits harmoniously into almost any interior style, it is also necessary to highlight its environmental friendliness. When heated, it will not release any harmful substances. On the contrary, when exposed to heat, wood releases essential oils, which have a positive effect on human health (of course, we're talking about about natural wood).
To hide old heating batteries, it is not at all necessary to use expensive materials and designs. There are many budget-friendly ways to close unsightly radiators while maintaining high heat transfer rates and easy access to the system.
These methods include:
Of course, low cost is a significant advantage of the material, and for many it is decisive. However, we should not forget that its main function is to provide not only the aesthetic appeal of the heating system, but also warmth in the apartment. Therefore, you should not focus solely on price.
Good combination accessibility, aesthetics, environmental friendliness and ability to transmit heat have wooden structures. A simple lattice made of narrow slats, which are sold in any hardware store, can effectively hide radiators and will not interfere with their normal operation. In addition, such a solution will look natural in any interior. It is not for nothing that wood has been used since ancient times to decorate houses. Its unique natural aesthetics, the warmth and comfort that it brings to the home are still appreciated and in demand.
If, as a background for carved wood panel choosing a metal sheet - copper or aluminum - this decision will bring double benefits. The wood will take on a decorative function, and thanks to the metal, the temperature in the room will not only not decrease due to the closed radiator, but may even increase.
Currently, there are many ways to hide old cast iron radiators under the window. Screens from a wide variety of materials, niches, painting, mounting into the wall - options for every taste. But if decorating heating radiators in a living room, bedroom or nursery is quite simple - just choose a solution that will harmonize with the overall style of the interior - then in rooms with characteristic conditions (for example, in the kitchen, bathroom) this is more difficult to do.
For these rooms it is necessary to select a material that can withstand high humidity., and temperature changes, and possible exposure to steam and chemicals. And with all this it will be non-toxic. The best option would be to paint the radiators to match the walls or in a contrasting color. This method of decorating pipes is the most common in bathrooms.
As for the other rooms of the house, everything depends solely on the imagination and budget of the owners. But the basic requirements for radiator screens must be met in any case. After all, their main task is to hide unsightly heating elements without compromising heat transfer. Therefore, any screen must provide free air circulation and IR radiation. At least create minor obstacles to this.
The now popular glass screens, of course, are highly decorative, look great in the interior, but they significantly reduce heat transfer, which means they help lower the temperature in the room. This decor can be used if heating is carried out in some other way, for example, using heated floors.
Quite often you can find such a solution - radiators are mounted inside the wall, and a small window (or two) is left behind a grill for the passage of heat. Not only does the temperature in the room drop significantly in this case, but also access to the system becomes almost impossible - to do this you will have to break the wall in the literal sense of the word.
The same applies to boxes made of plasterboard, plywood, MDF, chipboard and other similar materials. Reduced heat transfer, difficult access to the system versus decorativeness. Everyone makes a choice for themselves.
Screens made of metal – copper or aluminum – are now gaining popularity. Such models not only will not lower, but may even increase the temperature in the room. Heated by the radiator, such screens themselves act as a battery and additionally heat the room.
If the room is covered with wallpaper, the heating elements can be decorated using leftovers. By cutting them into strips and gluing them onto radiators (with heat-resistant glue, of course), you can minimum costs get a wonderful decorative element that will harmoniously fit into the interior.
In a children's room, you can generally give free rein to your imagination, or you can involve the inhabitants of the room in the process. Children will happily take on the task of decorating their own home and will tell you how they would like to decorate the radiators. Favorite cartoons, fairy tales, your own imagination, in which the room is not a room at all, but a ship, a tank or a racing car. All this can be used when decorating radiators.
To decorate old heating radiators, you don’t have to spend a large number of funds, effort and time. You can simply paint them. Freshly painted batteries will look good in a modern interior, such as a loft, or in a classic or soft pastel room. The main thing is to choose the right color.
The same loft - industrial style, and its color scheme is appropriate. The most commonly used is black or White color. One of them can be used to color batteries. Elements painted in a contrasting color - black on white or white on a black background - will look especially impressive.
This is unlikely to be suitable for more prosaic, calm interiors - after all, it still emphasizes the heating system, highlights it, and does not hide it. In an industrial loft this is what you need. But, for example, in a classic interior this would be inappropriate. Here it is better to paint the batteries to match the walls so that they blend into the background.
Heating radiators can be decorated with paintings. Such elements will look good in a nursery and will emphasize the dynamic, active, unusual atmosphere inherent in this room.
In the bathroom, you can put the pipes in a plastic box. It would be irrational to use wood or metal in this room - the materials will quickly become unusable, and the design will have to be changed. And plastic can easily withstand the high humidity of this room. However, plastic is not suitable for the kitchen; here it is better to give preference to traditional materials.
The decor of a heating system implies not only the camouflage of its elements, but also the possibility of easy and quick access to any of its components. This is one of the most important criteria choices that need to be followed when choosing the design of radiators.
Another important factor is heat transfer. But here you can resort to a little trick. A foil foam insulator hung on the wall behind the radiator will reduce heat loss by twenty times.
But it must be attached to the wall, and not just put the battery. In this case, a distance of at least two to three centimeters should remain between it and the piece of insulator.
It is not advisable to cover the elements of the heating system with boxes, hide them in niches or mount them in walls. If another option is not possible, it is necessary to provide the box with a door to ensure the fastest and easiest access to the system at any time.
Modern industry produces heating radiators that are significantly different from Soviet models, which everyone is so eager to hide or change. These are not only strictly geometric white radiators. These can be models of almost any shape and size. Such batteries do not have to be hidden or covered; on the contrary, it is customary to put them on public display, hang them in the center of the wall and show them to guests as a bright, unusual accent.
Modern radiators are a spectacular decorative element that is attractive in itself. Even simple white models have their own aesthetics. They don't have to be hidden at all. They will cope perfectly with the role of discreet, but stylish elements decorations that also perform a practical function - they heat the room.
Decorating or hiding radiators in a room beautifully so that they are not a “fly in the ointment” and do not spoil the entire appearance of the room is not such a difficult task. Modern materials make it possible to solve this issue at minimal cost.
Vertical, horizontal, sectional, copper, cast iron - the modern market offers a wide variety of radiators for every taste.
A battery with a bright, cheerful color, such as yellow, will look good in a children's room - it has a positive effect on nervous system and the emotional state of a person.
New models, unusual for the eyes - vertical radiators. They are located vertically on the wall and can occupy the entire height from floor to ceiling. This element looks quite stylish and does an excellent job of maintaining a comfortable temperature in the room.
There are several options to disguise a heating radiator and make its decoration an exclusive part of the interior. It is also known that heating radiators emit infrared rays, which are harmful to human health, and the lining of the radiators dissipates these radiations.
That's why decorative finishing Heating batteries not only complement the interior, but also protect our health.
A variety of materials are used to decorate heating radiators:
Finishing with an MDF board with a laminate that imitates the structure of valuable tree species will enhance the stylish interior of your room. This finishing of heating radiators can also be used in offices, hotels, and country houses.
Advantages of finishing heating radiators with MDF board:
These characteristics of MDF material for finishing radiators were appreciated by numerous consumers.
Finishing with natural wood is always beautiful and noble. This one is environmentally friendly pure material can provide the widest selection of colors and structural patterns.
Wealthy clients most often order finishing of radiators together with mahogany furniture according to individual design solutions. Finishing heating radiators with wood has a beneficial effect on health.
After all, when heated, wood does not emit harmful fumes into the air. And there are tree species such as linden, Canadian cedar, oak, alder and others that emit medicinal aromas, beneficial to human health.
Decorating a heating radiator with wood can radically transform the interior of your room.
Finishing a heating radiator with metal sheets most often takes the form of a box, which is subsequently painted in a certain color.
This battery finish has a fairly low cost.
Finishing the battery with stamped stainless steel sheets is much more expensive. This finish looks more beautiful and elegant when a perforated sheet of metal with an original pattern of holes is used.
Installing this finish is very simple. In some cases, the stainless steel box is simply put on the radiator.
An original solution is to cover the radiators with a fabric whose color and pattern harmonizes with the curtains in the window opening. This type of decoration looks very beautiful.
You can hang fabric on the radiator using various curtain rods.
You can also decorate the battery in an original way with a wooden frame, inside of which strips of fabric are woven. TO wooden frame The strip frames are secured with a furniture stapler.
This trim can simply be put on the battery.
The coloring of the batteries should not only have protective properties, but also fit into the interior of the room.
To paint batteries, paints with the following characteristics are required:
The following paints have these properties:
All these paints withstand exposure well high temperature, are non-toxic, do not emit unpleasant odors after drying, and have a fairly long service life.
In specialized stores you can find screens for radiators, which are decorated with various designs.
These screens are made from high-quality sheet metal, onto which a pattern is applied using thermography using powder paint. This results in a convenient and beautiful product.
Such a battery does not fit into the interior of the room; it must be closed. This is easy to do with your own hands, using drywall for this purpose.
Before you begin, you need to determine the amount of materials you will need. To do this, you need to measure the battery.
The hardware store will offer you drywall for various purposes and coloring. It is advisable to choose a wall moisture resistant drywall since during heating operation condensation may appear on the casing.
You can choose the color of the drywall to your liking.
To complete this job, you will need the following tools and materials:
Let's start making the frame. It can be made from wooden beams or metal profiles.
Attention: you must be very careful when marking lines for attaching guide bars or profiles. The slightest inaccuracy will lead to the entire cladding becoming warped. Therefore, we must check the installation of all profiles using a level.
We determine the distance from the wall to the farthest point of the battery and add 3 cm to it. This will be the gap between the cladding and the battery.
At this distance from the wall, strictly parallel, we fix the lower guide for the profile or a beam for a wooden frame using dowels. We attach the upper guide from a 27 by 28 profile or a wooden beam to the window sill.
There are three options for mounting this guide:
After this, we install vertical jumpers from a 60 by 27 profile or wooden beam.
Please note: the top and bottom guides must be in the same vertical plane.
At the ends of the battery, using dowels, we attach strictly vertical guides from profile 27 vertically to the wall. Then, from profile 60, we install vertical jumpers at a distance of 50 cm from each other.
Please note: the outermost vertical jumpers must be in the same plane as the vertical guides that are attached to the wall along the edges of the battery.
After this, we install horizontal jumpers. It will be enough to mount 2 horizontal jumpers - one near the window sill, and the second below.
The vertical jumpers must be connected to the guides, which are fixed to the wall, using L-shaped profiles. The frame is ready.
From a sheet of drywall exactly to the dimensions of your frame, we cut out all the details of closing the battery.
Let's do ventilation holes, for good circulation of warm air. The holes can be made with an electric drill with a crown attachment.
Their diameter should not be made larger than 5 cm. Holes with a larger diameter will not look aesthetically pleasing.
After this, we install all the parts in their places and secure them with self-tapping screws. The screw heads must be sunk into the drywall to a depth of 1 mm.
Then, using putty, we process the joints and mask the screw heads. The finishing of the battery box can be done according to your taste - it can be painted white or to match the color of your interior, it can be pasted over self-adhesive film etc.
Advantages and disadvantages of using plasterboard in finishing radiators:
The disadvantages include:
Why do you still need finishing of heating radiators:
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