Ventilation grilles for doors

When there is not enough fresh air in the house, it can negatively affect the health of all households. All rooms must be constantly ventilated, because otherwise a large amount of carbon dioxide accumulates in the rooms, while oxygen is needed for normal life. In addition to carbon dioxide, toxins from household chemicals and finishing materials can be released into indoor air, which can also adversely affect health.

Ventilation of the air is also very important in the bathroom, where, with insufficient access to fresh air, fungi and mold often appear, their development is also facilitated by the humid environment of the room. Damp can accumulate in walls, doors and furniture, causing them to deteriorate. To avoid all these problems, it is enough to install a special ventilation grill on the door. Today, there are a large number of doors on sale in which a grill or ventilation in the form of rings is already installed. But in cases where a door without ventilation has already been purchased, to ensure air circulation, you can buy and install a grate yourself.

Ventilation grilles are available on the market in a wide variety of models. They differ in shape, purpose, appearance, size and cost. The ventilation grilles also differ in the method and place of installation, depending on this, the grilles are divided into the following models:

• Transferring;
• Internal;
• Outdoor.

Transfer grids are used for doors. They can be made from aluminum, plastic, wood, steel and some other materials.

• Plastic ventilation grilles very resistant to corrosion. Another advantage is the most affordable cost. However, this material also has a drawback: when exposed to direct sunlight, it begins to lose its original presentation, and after a while it may even gradually deteriorate. But if you plan to install plastic grilles on the interior doors inside the building, such problems will not arise.

• Transfer gridsmade of wood are suitable for indoor use. Their main advantages are environmental friendliness and safety for health, they have a stylish and attractive appearance, fit perfectly into the interior of the room. Among the disadvantages of wooden models, one can single out the high cost, as well as the need for special care for wooden products.

• One of the advantages of aluminum grilles is that they are very light, do not suffer from sun exposure, but their cost is slightly higher than plastic products.

For installation on entrance doors, there are models with protective mosquito nets that will prevent mosquitoes and other insects from entering the house. Ventilation grilles practically do not allow light to pass through and make it impossible to see through them a person who is on the other side of the door.

For an overview of the front door grill, see the following video.

The design of the ventilation grill usually consists of two parts - external and internal. The inner frame is mounted on one side of the door in the ventilation hole, there are lamps on it. Overflow models of lattices often have V-shaped lamps (corner shape).This shape provides a smooth flow of air, but at the same time limits the view. The outer frame serves only as a decorative function. It is mounted on the back of the door, masking the ventilation hole.

The shape of the grates can be round, square or rectangular. Products of a rectangular shape are in the greatest demand among buyers.

Rectangular ventilation grilles can be used for kitchen doors, as well as for bathroom or toilet doors. The use of such grilles ensures the correct circulation of air flows in the rooms. The second option for using rectangular grilles is installation in window sills. This will allow the air heated from the battery to be evenly distributed throughout the room.

Most often, rectangular models are made of high-strength plastic. There are options that are supplemented with mosquito nets, as well as a special damper that will control the movement of air. An excellent option would be to install a grill equipped with a built-in fan. This model will provide the best air ventilation. The designs and colors of the products on sale are simply endless. You can easily find a suitable option for your door in appearance.

Round grilles are designed in the same way as rectangular ones. Most often they are mounted on the door to the bathroom.

Their other purpose is installation in cabinet doors, this is necessary in cases where moisture and mold accumulate inside the furniture. Some models of round ventilation grilles can also be supplemented with a mosquito net, movable flaps and a built-in fan.

The size of the ventilation grill is selected based on the size of the door. Most often, the interior door has a width of 70-80 cm, and the door to the bathroom is 60-70 cm. Based on these dimensions, door ventilation grilles are made no more than 60 cm wide. They can be installed in the door leaf, whose thickness is 25-50 mm... You can find the right product in the store in the following size range. It is difficult to find larger grilles on sale, most likely, they will need to be ordered if necessary.

• Width - from 10 to 60 cm;
• Height - from 10 to 25 cm.

The average diameter of a round grille is 15-20 cm. Models with a diameter of less than 10 cm are usually installed in a row along the lower edge of the door in a number of pieces.

Installation of the ventilation grill in the door leaf will not be difficult and you can easily do it yourself.

To install the grille, do the following:

• Determine the appropriate product size for a specific door;
• Make a hole in the door leaf of the required size and install the grille.

Very few tools are required to get the job done. Prepare a ruler and pencil, jigsaw, screwdriver or glue in advance.

The work is best done in the following sequence:

• Measure with a ruler the exact parameters of the purchased lattice;
• Mark on the door where the grill will be installed. Please note that the length and width of the hole for the grill should be 1-2 mm larger than the grille dimensions;
• In the corners of the markings on the door leaf, make 4 holes using a round drill;
• Using a jigsaw (for wooden doors) or special tools (for doors made of other materials), it is necessary to cut a hole according to the markings on the door;
• Attach the grate to the two sides of the hole. Secure them with glue or self-tapping screws. The mounting option is indicated in the instructions for the product.

Summing up, we can say with confidence that thanks to the installation of vents, you will not only restore the necessary air circulation in the premises of the apartment, but also get a stylish and original decorative element that will give the interior a more modern look.