Glass partitions, glass partitions in the apartment, glass interior partitions

Unfortunately, to date, many people are forced to live in apartments with a very uncomfortable layout: a small kitchen, a poorly lit corridor, a combined bathroom. The situation is familiar to many. Literally a couple of decades ago, the solution to this problem seemed not real. But time and modern technologies do not stand still. Today, a person who has such a dwelling can personally solve the problematic question concerning the arrangement of living space - with the help of interior glass partitions.

Partitions made of glass in a modern interior

These fragments of the interior have long received positive characteristics and recommendations from a practical point of view. Initially, glass fragments of decor were used to decorate luxury rooms: in places intended for mass cultural entertainment and office facilities. The use of glass in modern, improved design makes it possible to make a stylish, original apartment filled with soft sunlight from the living space. According to many, glass is particularly fragile, but such a statement is erroneous. Modern technologies used in its production make it as reliable and absolutely safe as possible. So the strength of the glass structure should not be worried.

Glass partitions and their varieties

There are several types of interior glass partitions.

Fixed- they are used in most cases. Make fixed partitions of tempered glass with a polished edge. Fastening of the construction is made to the walls, floor and ceiling with the help of special fittings for fastening. This type of partition provides a relatively high level of sound insulation. The fixed wall will be fixed, but if desired, it can be decorated with a transparent door.

Installation mobile structures Do not require fasteners to the walls and ceiling. Installation of mobile glass walls will require the use of clamping profiles and special supports. Mobile structures are characterized by the same stability and reliability as stationary ones. Their advantage is especially noticeable in the event that you often have to change the configuration of the room.

Transformable   Variants depending on the type of construction can be divided into:

• sliding, equipped with a system of rollers, allowing longitudinal movement of interconnected sections,
• folding, in the creation of which the principle of the accordion is used - in order to completely open the partition it is enough to simply pull its outer fabric,
• sliding walls - can be installed in any desired place in the room, moving the canvases of this design will have to be separately.

Materials used in the construction of glass partitions

The name itself indicates that glass is used as a material for the production of transparent structures, but not quite usual. It differs from the window with greater thickness and higher optical qualities. Often, preference is given to hardened   material.

If the partition is installed in children's institutions, hospitals, nurseries, then resort to using triplex, the distinctive property of which is the decay upon impact on small pieces with smooth edges. A cheaper solution is to use a reinforcing film, which increases the reliability of the structure and gives the effect of toning.

In addition, as a material for partitions can be used:

• float   - thermopolized, extremely transparent material, smooth, with excellent aesthetic qualities,
• opaque   - glass, allowing to pass most of the light radiation, but well limiting visibility, a cheaper option - gluing a film with a matte effect,
• toned for production, in mass, colorful glass of different shades,
• mollified   glass - tempered, bent,
• optovite   - It is usually used when necessary to create a full-wall partition of a large area, perfectly transparent, characterized by high cost.

To create special effects, designers sometimes use textured and mirror glass or acrylic   glass.

Accessories for glass partitions

Most often, when installing transparent elements of the partitions, terminal profiles made of anodized aluminum are used. Fastening of blind partitions consisting of well-fitted glass fragments is performed along the perimeter. If the area of ​​glass panels is large enough, then they resort:

• to the installation of additional stiffeners - pylons,
• to the additional fastening of the fragments of the partition with each other.

Installation of glass partitions can also be done with fittings and point fixing clips. When installing, in the partition of the pendulum door, you will need to install special fittings.

The positive qualities of glass walls

Advanced material production makes it possible to use it both in wet rooms and in dry ones. On the surface of the structure, the formation of fungus and mold is excluded. Glass partitions easily withstand household loads of any kind.

Glass partitions in the room make it possible to adjust the layout of the housing, without violating the current legislation. The owners of apartments have options for dividing the premises into functional areas without signing the permission provided for in similar cases. Glass structures are very compact and as a result are convenient for dividing a small living space.

In the production of partitions, triplex and glass glass are used, which in turn helps to achieve maximum durability and reliability. Glass of this kind after deformation does not cause tangible harm to the tenants, because it does not break up into small pieces. This fact is especially significant in rooms where a large number of people can be found. The weight of the glass is not large, so the load on the adjacent structures is negligible.

Divided into functional zones by means of a glass wall, the room acquires a special style and individualism, its owners get the opportunity to embody the various complexity of design ideas. Regularity: transparent walls visually increase the volume of the room, in other words, space is added. Through such walls, the sun's rays will freely penetrate into the most distant and poorly lit corners of the room, adding to the interior of refinement and originality.

Particular care glass partitions do not require. Cleaning their surface can be both wet and dry in the usual way. In addition, on surfaces of this kind, there is no abrasion or swelling. The device of a transparent partition design is mobile, therefore its movement or installation does not require a lot of time. If you want, you can change the layout of the room quickly enough.

Glass partitions in the apartment delay the distribution of unwanted aromas throughout the room, for example, between the kitchen area and other rooms. In addition to all the above listed positive characteristics, this type of glass can be rendered with toning, photo printing, various ornaments and drawings with a sandblasting method, subjected to corrugation, and figured pruning.

Partitions of glass are perfectly combined with most modern building and finishing materials. There is also such kind of partitions which is famous for its high soundproofing properties.

The main drawbacks of glass partitions

1. In addition to positive moments, glass partitions have some disadvantages, which create an obstacle to popularization of this convenient element of modeling space in an apartment or a private house:
2. The high cost of goods of this kind makes this piece of design affordable to not all homeowners.
3. Transportation requires special conditions, because the glass is easily breakable material, despite the protection features.
4. Installing a sliding version of the partitions made of glass will not achieve maximum tightness of the structure.
5. Measurements before the installation of the partition must necessarily be made by a specialist, because in the case of a poor performance of this work, it will be practically impossible to make a fit.
6. The glass wall needs to be ordered only in the manufacturing company having positive characteristics and experience in providing services in this area.
7. Installation of the structure should be entrusted to an experienced and knowledgeable specialist. Self-installation can lead to irreparable and disastrous consequences.
8. The cost of production and installation of a transparent wall depends on the dimensions and types of the product. The wall with matte coating will cost the customer an order of magnitude more expensive than a similar version of ordinary glass.

Zoning with glass partitions in a living room is a laborious process and requires certain skills, knowledge and experience. In addition, modern technology, successfully used in the creation of such structures, will cost an impressive amount. But despite all the pros and cons, the production of glass partitions is actively developing, and the number of fans of this kind of decor is growing. It is possible that in the near future, these technologies will make another breakthrough and become available for more owners of living quarters.