Great interior design can be seriously compromised by appearance heating radiators. After all, most of them are not at all aesthetically pleasing. Therefore, apartment owners often have a question: how to cover it. There are many methods of camouflage. But before choosing one of them, you should carefully analyze how feasible such a decision is. After all, any errors in the installation of the structure can seriously reduce heat transfer.
Decor for radiators
Before you start going over best options To close, consider the alternative proposals presented by the designers:
- Using curtains. An ordinary curtain made of cotton fabric will cover the radiator perfectly. But this method can only be used if the battery is located in a niche. Blinds can be an excellent alternative to curtains.
- Painting. A radiator can become a real highlight of the interior. Of course, the painting method can only be used for modern aluminum products. Old cast iron ones, even if painted, will stand out against the general background. You can design the radiators in one color scheme that matches the overall tone of the design. The drawings look great. If you don't have artistic talent, it doesn't matter. You can always use stencils.
- Decoupage. This method will not require you to make major investments. All you need is PVA glue plus beautiful napkins. Cutting out original elements from the selected material, cover the surface of the radiator. A special one is applied on top of the decor in several layers.
If decorating radiators is not possible, then consider how to cover radiators. The photos posted in the article will allow you to get acquainted with some of the options offered by specialists.
Important Terms
When thinking about how to cover radiators, you need to consider several points:
- The air flow should circulate freely. This will ensure uniform heating of the room and protect windows from fogging.
- All adjustment parts must remain accessible for emergency repair work. To do this, you can create a removable structure or provide windows at the threaded connections.
Hinged screen
This is the simplest method. When planning how to close the radiator in a room, you can experiment with a hanging screen or use a regular grille. Such structures are most often made of metal.
This battery masking tool has a number of advantages:
- Hinged screen or the grille does not interfere with heat transfer at all. Air currents can circulate freely.
- The design is easy to install. The screen just needs to be hung on the battery.
- The grilles are completely safe, because their corners are usually rounded.
But, unfortunately, the hanging screen is not without its drawbacks. The most important disadvantage of such camouflage is the lack of aesthetics. In other words, the appearance of the screen is far from the concept of “beauty”. To remedy the situation, you can paint and paint the structure.
Glass screens
This is an excellent solution for those owners who are interested in how to beautifully close radiators. Fireproof thick glass will be an original option for modern interior. Such a screen is often decorated with stained glass patterns or photo printing.
Installing the structure is completely easy. It is secured using special screw holders that provide elastic gaskets to protect the glass surface. To fix the screen, it is enough to make just a couple of holes in the wall.
Glass screens can be purchased at design workshops. But the disadvantage of such camouflage is the high cost of the material.
Wooden frame
How to cover radiators? Wooden frames look great. They can become a harmonious addition to any interior. They will fit especially organically into a room furnished wooden furniture. The ideal solution there will be a frame that matches the headset in texture, shape and color. In this case, it will be one piece with all the furniture.
Masking a battery made of wood has significant advantage. Such a frame, depending on the design, can become an excellent rack, shelf, table, or stand for various utensils. At small sizes it can be equipped with an additional seat, such as a bench. In addition, using all your imagination, you can create a completely unique frame for the radiator.
However, wooden structures are not without their disadvantages. Impact high temperatures may have a detrimental effect on the shape of the frame. Wood can become deformed.
Built in furniture
This is very original solution. Heating radiators can be disguised with furniture. A chest of drawers or a small closet would look great. Such furniture is often made to order. But if you have at least basic woodworking skills, you can easily complete this design yourself.
In this case, you can use any other material. It can be plasterboard, MDF, laminate, chipboard or plywood.
Many owners are happy to use plastic to make the frame. It's simple cheap material, which can fit perfectly into the interior. But when planning plastic structures, it is necessary to take into account the following disadvantage of the material. When heated, some species are capable of releasing quite toxic fumes into the air.
How to cover radiators and pipes with plasterboard
But the most popular coating remains plasterboard. Installation of such material is simple and not labor-intensive. Drywall is affordable and does not cause any special problems in purchasing. But at the same time, it opens up wide opportunities for implementing the most daring design solutions.
So, let's look at how to cover a heating radiator with plasterboard. Designers offer some great ideas:
- Continuation of the window sill or false wall. But remember that for free air circulation it is necessary to provide several small windows. When choosing drywall for such purposes, be sure to choose heat resistant material. It should be noted that most varieties can withstand fairly high temperatures. The design is completely easy to complete. Initially, it is necessary to install metal guides. The drywall itself is attached to them. Be sure to provide windows into which original grilles are inserted.
- Making a fireplace. The appearance of the room will greatly benefit from such a piece of furniture. A false fireplace will fill the room with an extraordinary homely atmosphere and give it coziness. Moreover, the design can be made in any style.
Conclusion
When you are faced with the acute question of what to do with standard heating radiators and disguise boring batteries, be sure to analyze several solutions. Consider what options designers offer. And only then choose the method you like best. Perhaps your batteries would benefit greatly from an original paint job? Or, by creating a frame made of plasterboard, you can create a wonderful shelf for your favorite trinkets.
Before you start masking, you need to know a few important nuances:
- The first thing you need to understand is that with any method there will be heat loss.
- Convection air flows should not be blocked by anything; this is the only way to maintain uniform heating of the room, and the windows will not fog up.
- For various emergencies, it is worth considering in advance free access to threaded connections and the radiator - this could be a window or a removable structure, for example, a door with hinges.
- For repairs, the faucet, thermal head and other elements of the heating system must remain in good accessibility.
The best ways to beautifully hide radiators
There are several ways to hide batteries; in this section we will look at the most popular and effective ones.
It is by far the most practical and popular method; most often this design is made of metal and has its advantages:
- simple installation;
- heat exchange remains the same;
- can be made with rounded corners, which reduces the risk of injury.
Glass screens
A screen made of glass will become interesting and stylish solution, especially for those who choose minimalism or modern style in interior design. Photo printing or various patterns can be applied to the glass, but this method is not budget option. Installation is carried out on a screw holder, but you will have to drill holes in the wall. However, the heating radiator will be stylishly protected. This option will fit into any interior.
Box screens
Box screens are an excellent option for decorating radiators.
- They will help to completely hide the battery.
- The box can become a piece of furniture.
- Erans are easy to install and easy to care for.
- Protect from burns or other injuries.
The photo shows an original green wooden box in the children's interior.
Let’s not forget about the most popular way to hide batteries - simply hang them with opaque or translucent curtains. Using this method, over time you will even forget that there are pipes and a radiator behind the curtains. The main thing is to choose curtains that will look harmonious and not show everyone that there is something behind them.
Painting the walls in color
How to hide a heating radiator on the wall if other designs are “prohibited”. There is only one way to paint it the same color as the wall.
Wood frame
Wood will create coziness and warmth in the apartment, and the camouflage of the battery will be elegant and beautiful. This option is for those who are furnishing their home in an eco-style using natural materials. These ways to hide batteries can be used as a stand for home decor.
In the photo, ordinary wooden blocks stylishly hide the radiator in the kitchen.
Built in furniture
Another common way to cover a radiator is custom-made furniture or built-in furniture (shelves, cabinets, folding tables, seating).
Hide the radiator with furniture
Arrange furniture, such as an armchair or desk, so that it covers the battery. A cast iron radiator is not attractive to many, but pieces of furniture can hide it.
Replace with designer model
For those who do not want to invent anything, unique design methods hide batteries that already initially have a beautiful appearance and you simply don’t want to hide them.
Original ideas
There are many creative ideas, which can turn batteries into a decorative element:
- Forged products
- Painting and decoupage of batteries
In the photo using beautiful painting The battery has merged with the wall.
Hide with drywall
Separately, I would like to talk about how you can hide batteries using drywall. It is immediately worth noting that the material has its disadvantages, however plasterboard construction still very popular for renovations.
- The material is environmentally friendly and is not subject to combustion.
- You can find several varieties of this material on the market.
- This camouflage option is budget-friendly, and installation can be carried out in different ways, in a way that is convenient for you.
- Also, it is drywall that will allow the apartment owner to come up with any design, which will help not only close the pipes and radiator, but also make additional elements decor.
The downside is that drywall is afraid external influence, with careless actions, it is quite easy to break or pierce it. And if a breakdown or leak occurs, the entire finish will have to be replaced again, but this material is cheap.
Do-it-yourself installation of a plasterboard box
In order to close the battery, you need to measure it, and then buy metal profiles and other additional products.
- What materials are needed: plasterboard sheet 12 millimeters, metal profiles 27x28 and 60x27, self-tapping screws for plasterboard and metal, dowel-nails size 6x40, construction sickle, perforated corners.
- Tools: screwdriver, hammer drill, metal scissors, stationery knife, construction stapler, pencil, tape measure, building level.
Attention, for construction plasterboard box There is an important requirement: the window sill must extend beyond the radiator by at least 3 centimeters.
Work order:
Masking heating pipes
It doesn’t matter whether it’s an apartment or a house, a bedroom or a kitchen, I would like to have it everywhere good repair. Questions immediately arise: how to beautifully hide heating pipes and how can this be done with minimal costs And maximum efficiency? At the same time, the method of disguise should be truly invisible and unnoticeable, fitting into the room.
The pipe can be hidden inside the wall, or it can also be closed into the floor. Remember that the old heating system should not be hidden in this way; this option is possible after a complete update of all elements.
Box on frame
It is best made from wood, plastic or plasterboard. Do not place the heating pipes close together; there should be at least three centimeters between the box and the pipe.
Hide behind decor
Pipe decoration various options, for example, wrap it with jute rope. But remember that this reduces heat transfer. Many owners decorate pipes with flowers; this can be done using bamboo with leaves. Only imagination should work here, even old pipe may look completely different.
Painting to match the color of the walls
The easiest and most practical method is to paint the radiators or riser in the same color as the walls, but the heat generation will not be reduced.
In the photo in the kitchen interior, the pipes are painted to match the blue walls.
Hide under the floor plinth
It was a good invention floor plinth, in which you can easily hide batteries located horizontally and low to the floor.
Photos in the interior of the rooms
Kitchen
Kitchen is perfect room, in which all ways to hide batteries will become practical and convenient. If the room is small, then you can hide the battery using beautiful table top or make a folding table, which will fold out when convenient.
Factories of metal-plastic structures offer big choice beautiful large window sills that imitate stone, wood and other materials. A modern window sill does not break under weight, is not afraid of external factors, is easy to care for, wipe clean, is not afraid of scratches, and so on. You can hide any type of battery in this way, including cast iron.
In the photo they are used to disguise radiators wooden boxes.
Living room
If the radiator is in a niche, then wide window sill will help create a work area.
You can place souvenirs, vases or potted flowers on the constructed wooden box. You can also cover unsightly radiators in the living room with thick curtains.
The photo shows a modern living room. In order to hide the radiators mounted wooden structure, which also serves as a place for relaxation, storage and decoration.
Bedroom and children's room
In the interior of a bedroom and children's room, batteries can be used as another place to relax, a tabletop for decorative elements or workplace.
We hide heating radiators using wooden, glass or plastic screens.
On the picture
Hallway
For radiators in hallways, glass screens or wooden boxes are suitable. IN small room Covering the battery is only necessary from a practicality point of view. This could be a locker for storing shoes, or the battery will become a small coffee table where keys and other items will be stored. necessary elements.
Examples in different interior styles
Modern style
For modern style or high-tech and minimalist style, any material made of wood, glass (glass panels) or metal is suitable.
Classic style
Loft
In the loft style, old radiators and pipes are most often not covered; they are left on display or replaced with interesting design options.
Photo gallery
Below are photo examples of masking batteries in rooms for various functional purposes.
A radiator as an element of a heating system does not always meet the aesthetic expectations of the owners of a house or apartment. Many people want to decorate such structures, smoothing out their impact on the interior as a whole. However, before closing the battery, you need to carefully weigh the pros and cons, because it is wrong installed structure can significantly reduce heat transfer.
Decoration
The battery does not need to be closed. There are a few alternative ways hide radiators if they do not fit into the interior.
Painting
During repairs, it is enough to remove the old coating and repaint the surface. To do this, use special paint that is resistant to elevated temperatures. The color must be selected to match the interior of the room. True, this option is best used with modern aluminum batteries. Painted cast iron items will stand out a lot.
It is not necessary to make radiators monochromatic; they can be decorated with various designs. This is especially important to do in a children’s room or kitchen. If artistic skills are completely absent, you can use special stencils.
Curtain
You can cover the radiator using a cotton curtain. True, this option is only suitable for products installed in a niche. You can attach the curtain to the window sill using Velcro; the fabric should be matched to the wallpaper. As an alternative, blinds can be used.
Decoupage
Using ordinary napkins and PVA glue, you can also decorate a heating device. This is easy to do with your own hands; special skills and expensive materials are not required. It is enough to choose napkins to match, cut out the necessary elements and paste them over the radiator. You can apply a special heat-resistant varnish on top.
Screens
If decoration heating devices for some reason does not suit you, you can hide them under special grilles or perforated screens. Such devices are made from the most various materials, have a variety of shapes and designs.
When choosing a screen, it is worth remembering that the better the perforation, the more heat from the radiator will enter the room. Blind side and top bars seriously reduce battery efficiency.
Glass
Screens made of thick glass will successfully hide the heating device. You can purchase options with photo printing or entire glass paintings; such products look beautiful and very stylish. Glass screens only cover outside batteries. They are secured using screw holders with elastic protective pads.
Mounted
You can hide radiators using hanging grilles. Most often, such products are used for those located in a niche under the window sill. Anyone can also handle the installation - you just need to hang the structure on the heating device.
Wooden
Best suited for rooms with classic design. In addition, wood products can be used as a stand. However, there is also a drawback to such a screen. It lies in the short shelf life of the products. Alas, wood, regardless of quality, will sooner or later become deformed under the influence of high temperature and simply dry out.
What can you do yourself?
Now there are many opportunities to design screens for heating devices with your own hands. The easiest way is to cover the heating radiator with plasterboard. This universal option is suitable for any room, from the living room to the kitchen.
Required materials and tools
- pencil and tape measure;
- hammer drill and screwdriver;
- metal scissors and stationery knife;
- level, stapler, sandpaper;
- self-tapping screws;
- drywall, UD and CD profiles;
- lattice.
Frame
In order to cover the radiator with plasterboard, you need to make a frame. To do this, UD guide profiles are secured with self-tapping screws to the underside of the window sill, walls and floor. The front edge of the resulting frame is deepened by 13 mm so that after covering with plasterboard, the surface of the screen coincides with the wall.
Then the CD profiles are screwed vertically, and the distance between them should be slightly more sizes grates.
Sheathing
Using a knife, cut blanks from a plasterboard sheet required sizes. Then the drywall is screwed to the frame with self-tapping screws. The screw heads should not be deeply recessed, otherwise the sheet may tear and the structure will not be securely fastened. On last stage secure the decorative lattice.
Plasterboard structures fit perfectly into the interior, but significantly reduce the efficiency of the radiator. Small space for the flow of warm air impedes convection. Therefore, when choosing a screen or decorative design, you need to find a balance between aesthetics and minimal reduction in heat transfer from the radiator.
Any communications that have been laid or are located in plain sight have always been a problem. It can be very difficult to fit them into general interior premises. But a particularly common problem is how to properly close the heating radiator in a room. After all, an important condition must be maintained - nothing should be an obstacle to good heat transfer.
There are many ways to close heating radiators and still provide comfortable temperature regime.
If this is not possible, then screen creation options are perfect. Namely, the design of the radiator different ways, which allow you to hide it. Several options should be highlighted:
- Installation of a hanging screen.
- Creation of a wooden – removable element.
- The use of plasterboard slabs is for the box.
It should be noted that the last point is the most popular at the moment. At the same time, it cannot be considered the most ideal. The fact is that creating a solid box is a rather controversial decision. After all, in case of any breakdown or leakage, you will have to disassemble it completely, which is very inconvenient.
Therefore, the first thing you need to do is review heating system. Check the joints and connections, inspect the radiator for possible leaks or blockages. Only after such preventive work and replacement of damaged areas begin the direct installation of the structure that will cover the battery.
The design for hiding the radiator must meet the following parameters:
- Streams of warm air should not encounter obstacles on their path. This ensures uniform heating of the entire room.
- All threaded connections and air and water relief valves must be easily accessible.
Attention! Very often an option is allowed, which can be found in some apartments. It lies in the fact that heating radiators are completely hidden by gypsum boards. This is unacceptable.
Battery screen
This option is the simplest and most popular. Screens can have different appearances. Often there are structures made of metal. There are two types:
- Hangable. They are simply placed on the battery without any additional fastening. Therefore, with any contact they can fall.
- Built-in. They are inserted into specially prepared boxes made of wood or plasterboard. Very convenient option. In addition to those made from metal, there are plastic, wooden and HDF (high-density fiberboard).
Which option to choose depends on your specific situation.
Creating a gypsum plasterboard box for a built-in screen
This option is the most common. It is quite convenient to make a box while finishing the walls with plasterboard, then you can immediately create a frame for it that will be included in the overall structure.
Stage one: preparation
Before hiding the heating radiator, it must be prepared. It is very convenient when modern batteries are used, but with cast iron ones you will have to tinker.
- Using an iron brush, remove the old layer of paint.
- The surface is degreased.
- Check joints, nuts and seams. If necessary, tighten or change.
- The surface is painted with metal paints with a high temperature threshold.
Usually, through the holes in the structure covering the battery, it is still partially visible, so the finish of the device itself cannot be ignored Prepare the necessary tools:
- a hammer drill with a drill or an impact drill with drills;
- screwdriver, metal scissors or jigsaw;
- construction knife and level;
- sandpaper with a block;
- hacksaw;
- tassels;
- container and set of trowels;
- ruler (tape measure) and pencil.
You will need the following materials:
- Drywall boards.
- Perforated corner.
- Metallic profile.
- The mesh is serpyanka.
- Self-tapping screws and dowels.
- Primer.
- Putty.
On a note! Sewing a battery with plasterboard is not as easy as it seems. At least minimal experience with metal profile and gypsum boards.
Stage two: marking
Determine how the box will look - hanging in the air or standing on the floor:
- When the box is joined to the flooring, three main lines are immediately measured and marked - two side and the front.
- If it hangs, then remove the distance from the floor. Mark a line on the wall and check it for level.
Then markings are made on the walls. Do not forget that from the edge of the box being built to the edge of the radiator there must be at least ten centimeters.
The result is a rectangle that will mark the edges of the fastening of the future structure.
Stage three: creating a frame
Profile frame for the box For this, a metal profile is used. Installation technology:
- The profile guides are applied to the lines marked on the wall. They are pre-cut required height. Use a drill to drill several mounting holes. They do this so that marks remain on the wall.
- Holes are drilled according to these points into which dowels are inserted.
- The profile is placed at the fastening points and secured with screws.
- Thus, all parts of the metal frame are installed. Do not forget to fasten them with connecting elements.
Advice! Between the metal profile and the surface, provision should be made for laying special shock-absorbing material.
It should work metal carcass, which will be securely attached to the base. It would be better to immediately close the heating pipes - for greater convenience, they are considering a removable option.
Stage four: sheathing
The further process will be completely uncomplicated when compared with the work that has already been carried out.
The sequence is:
- To close the heating point in the room, mark it on a sheet of drywall in advance. Using a hacksaw ( electric jigsaw) cut it into the required elements. Small parts can be easily cut with a construction knife.
- The space for the screen is immediately calculated. He can be different sizes, most often they use 60*90 cm and 60*120 cm. It is better to measure the selected option according to internal frame. A couple of millimeters are removed from the obtained result.
- For greater convenience, each cut section is marked on the reverse side. Or they do it differently - they install them right away.
- The parts cover the necessary places. Self-tapping screws are used for this. They are screwed in increments of fifteen centimeters.
- The screws are screwed in flush with the surface.
Stage five: finishing
Begins The final stage finishing. It consists in treating the created box with putty. You need to close all the seams well. The process looks like this:
- The seams are slightly unstitched; a construction knife is suitable for this.
- The areas to be trimmed are primed.
- Perforated corners are placed on the corners.
- External seams are coated with the mixture and a sickle mesh is applied.
- A finishing layer of putty is applied to the surface.
The result is a design that has a “window” into which the screen is inserted. Thus, it is possible to close any heating radiator.
On a note! Very often it is possible to create a fairly large box that can be used to store unnecessary things.
If a wooden structure is more suitable for the room, then it can be made completely removable (shown in the photo below). Thus, it is possible to close the heating radiator and not have to carry out numerous works.
They do the following:
- The markings are removed. Take into account the places where pipes are supplied.
- A wooden box is made, which is immediately equipped with an external lathing.
- Corner hooks are installed along the outer perimeter, the hinged part of which is screwed to the wall.
Now all that remains is to put the box in its place. It will also be easy to remove.
Conclusion
To close any heating element, special screens are used, which you can make yourself. The main thing is to correctly calculate the size of the structure and construct the frame.
Electrical wiring, heating, water supply and drainage systems, hoods and ventilation can ruin the interior of an apartment or house if they are not hidden from view. During construction or carrying out overhaul It is worth planning the premises in advance where you can hide numerous pipes and radiators. There are many ways to hide a radiator. In this article we will examine each of them in detail.
How to hide a radiator and maintain its heat transfer level
When choosing creative options for disguising the heating system, you need to keep in mind that it should not only be stylish and fit into the overall design project, but also fully perform its original function - to heat the room. When considering ways to decorate a radiator, pay attention to the following points.
The task of any battery is to maintain the required temperature in the room using the following methods.
The first is infrared radiation, based on the transfer of heat directly to heated objects. If you get close to the battery, you will feel this thermal radiation.
The second is convection, the essence of which is to heat the room and move warm air up and cold air down. The air circulation promotes uniform heating of the room.
Therefore, it is important to consider that any way to hide batteries completely or partially blocks the possibilities full-fledged work heater. For example, a glass screen on a radiator prevents infrared radiation from acting, since glass prevents heat from penetrating beyond its boundaries. The fewer holes for air circulation there are on such a screen, the more noticeable the heat loss.
It is strictly not recommended to install airtight boxes without any gaps, because... they don't let you rise warm air. Therefore, in order for the radiator to preserve its original functions, decorate it better with panels With big amount holes, like a mesh with large cells.
The next thing you should pay attention to is maintaining access to the battery and pipes. At the most inopportune moment, they can leak (due to installation errors, manufacturing defects or other reasons). To quickly troubleshoot problems, you will need to carry out renovation work or even remove the radiator and replace it with a new one. Therefore, it is important that the screen is easy to remove.
Ideally, the battery cover should provide access to the radiator at any time without the use of special tools. It is recommended to at least install a “revision” (plastic door) that provides access to the junction of the pipe and the battery. Most often, problems arise in this place.
Thus, when choosing a radiator decor option, in order not to reduce its heat transfer, you need to keep in mind the following:
Warm and cold air should circulate freely in the room. The fewer barriers, the more evenly the room warms up.
It is necessary to ensure access to the radiator at any time. Make a special window or hinged door at the junction of the battery and the pipe.
All adjustment elements of the heating system must be freely accessible.
How to hide radiators in the interior, taking into account the design of the room
Many of us are unhappy with the way the batteries look in the apartment. Even a varied assortment of radiators of all shapes and colors does not solve this problem. Everyone uses their own methods to hide unsightly batteries.
It is worth noting that the screen (box, panel) not only allows you to disguise the radiator in the house, but also performs a protective function - it isolates dangerous hot objects with sharp corners from small children.
The problem of decorating heating appliances and pipes can be solved differently depending on at what stage (major or minor renovation of an apartment) it arises.
If global changes (redevelopment, major repairs, etc.) are planned in the room, then this is an excellent opportunity to replace old batteries. You can install more stylish ones, suitable for new interior heating appliances. In this case, you won’t even want to hide them, and the heating capabilities of the radiators will be used to the maximum. For design projects of apartments in classic victorian style heavy ones are ideal cast iron batteries with several sections.
If changing plumbing and pipes is not part of your plans, there is different ways how to hide a heating radiator in an apartment.
Painting
The lightest and budget method disguise the heating device - paint it to match the interior (wall, sofa or cabinet next to which it is located). To do this, you need to use a special paint that has high heat resistance. This method is suitable for rooms in which the batteries fit organically into the overall space.
Hinged screen
One of the most common ways to hide radiators in an apartment is a screen, panel or grille.
A screen is a simple, but at the same time not the most beautiful way to hide heating appliances in the house. It does not require special installation or installation. A hanging screen can be made at home. You just need to hang it on the radiator. The disadvantage of this method is that water pipes remain visible.
The hinged panel, performing a decorative function, maintains the radiator's operating efficiency at almost the same level. Most often, panels are made from light metal alloys, so they can emit ringing sounds, if you hit them. Such panels are inexpensive and easy to install.
The grilles meet safety requirements for families with small children - they have rounded edges.
Panels, screens and gratings are divided into two types: for one-sided and two-sided pipe connections.
Glass screens
One of the current trends in interior design is the use of glass screens to disguise radiators. They are made of durable fire-resistant material. Photo printing, stained glass drawings and other images can be applied to such screens. Typically, glass screens are made to order in special workshops. Their price differs significantly from the cost of conventional hanging panels and grilles. To install the screen, you need to make several holes in the wall near the radiator. Next, using screw holders with flexible rubberized gaskets, it is attached to the wall. If you have the appropriate tools (a hammer drill and a screwdriver), you can install such a screen yourself at home.
There are different ways to decorate the glass surface of the screen:
Photo printing. This is one of the most common techniques. You can use any images you like (your own photos or pictures found on the Internet) to print on glass.
Glass can be painted with acrylic or any other paints designed for working on glass. An excellent alternative to expensive stained glass. It’s quite affordable, and you can do everything yourself. You will only need special paints, which can be found in any art store.
An interesting effect can be obtained during sandblasting.
Original version is created using fusing. This is a technique for producing an image by sintering pieces of glass in an oven.
A screen made using cut glass. A painting is created by combining the edges into a single image.
You can decorate a glass screen at home. On plain glass Using rhinestones of different sizes and shades and special glue you can create a unique masterpiece, which will not only disguise the radiator, but will also become an independent element of interior decoration.
Decorative screens for radiators
Typically, batteries in a house or apartment are located under the window. In this case, unsightly water pipes can be hidden behind decorative panels or screens. This is one of the most popular and simplest ways to disguise heating devices. There are many options on how to do this.
The decoration of the screens can be very diverse: just a lattice, geometric or other patterns, carving, forging, etc.
Except decorative function the screens also have practical benefits: they reduce infrared radiation from radiators and even increase the efficiency of heating the room. The hidden radiator hidden behind such a screen does not need to be washed every week. It is enough to periodically wipe the dust from the very decorative panel.
If you place the radiator in a niche, and above it there is a spacious window sill, this space can be used as a work desk or a place for cooking.
Frame made of wooden blocks
Wooden frames masking radiators fit harmoniously into any interior. They will look very organic in an apartment with wooden parquet and furniture. These frames are very functional. Depending on their size, they are used as a rack, table, shelf, place for sitting and relaxing. Visual execution can be completely different. If you have been thinking for a long time about the question of how to hide a heating radiator with your own hands, make such a frame yourself.
Action plan to create wooden frame For hidden radiator heating:
Carefully measure the heating device.
Make wooden blocks of the appropriate size.
Assemble the frame from sawn blanks and check for strength.
Weave the base of the structure with a special tape or wooden slats.
Apply varnish to protect the surface of the frame from moisture.
Stretch fabric screen
A fabric or paper sheet is stretched over a wooden or metal frame, usually in one color scheme with a nearby wall. Then this design is installed in the same way as a regular screen.
A fireplace will add coziness to an apartment with any design.
Masking radiators with plasterboard
Sometimes there is no other option but to hide the heating radiator with plasterboard. This material makes it possible to produce the most non-standard designs. It must be taken into account that if a solid sheet of drywall is used to mask the battery, it is necessary to make holes in it to ensure air movement in the room.
Designers offer very original ways, how to hide heating radiators in a private house or apartment by fitting them into the interior: the batteries are made to order in the form of a decorative panel and mounted on the wall. Such a heating device will become an independent item interior decoration, maintaining its original functionality. It is not necessary to use the same bright options, in order to hide the heating radiator, as in the photo. You can order a more laconic model that will fit perfectly into your interior.
The kitchen design will be perfectly complemented by a minimalist radiator, made in the form of a metal board that can be hung on the wall. Using magnets, you can attach notes, a calendar, photographs and other information that you want to keep before your eyes to such a battery. This radiator is very easy to clean.
Plastic gratings
Inexpensive options for decorating heating devices that should only be used in non-residential premises. Low-quality plastic, when exposed to high temperatures, can release substances harmful to people. It is recommended to place such grilles in utility rooms (storage rooms, bathrooms, garages).
If you need to short time to hide the radiator, but you are not ready to spend too much money on it, you can sew a curtain, make a fence, or simply paint the heating device in an unusual way.
Now you know the best way to hide a radiator. And in order to install it, connect pipes to it, and in general, create a heating system, various plumbing materials are needed: pipes, fittings, tools, etc. You should only buy them from a trusted supplier. One of such suppliers is SantechStandard. By collaborating with SantekhStandard, you gain the following advantages:
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