The partition is an irreplaceable element of space zoning, due to which you can easily divide the territory of any room, making the room cozy and functional. Our article is dedicated to this important, although not mandatory, interior details - read carefully and you will learn everything about partitions.
A non-capital wall that does not have bearing capacity is called a partition. Its creation is a significant stage in the redevelopment of an apartment. Of course, when choosing a place and determining the dimensions of the additional wall, you are guided by your own taste and wishes, but do not forget about the laws of changing the usable area of the dwelling. According to the rules established by the state, the possibilities of work related to the "reform" of floors are strictly regulated. Read the relevant documentation (Housing Code and current SNiP) and get the approval of special services that control such processes in your city.
Types of internal partitions
All partitions can be reasonably divided into:
- interroom
- interroom
Of course, the interior partitions will differ in less strength and thickness - from 10 cm (for interroom partitions, decent thickness parameters start from 20 cm). Often they do not even require good heat and sound insulation, serving as a decorative means of zoning the territory.
However, the most notable classification is based on the difference in materials from which the partition is made. Each of the foundations is presented General requirements- strength, incombustibility, good heat and sound insulation qualities. Today, many materials correspond to such conditions, both traditional (wood, brick) and not always familiar to the average consumer (glass blocks, drywall). Consider the pros and cons of all kinds internal partitions distributed according to the "material" criterion.
Wooden partitions
Structurally, such a wall is a frame made of a veneered profile or solid wood, provided with a certain filler. As a rule, for the construction of a partition, round timber is used (a tree sawn and cleaned of branches, divided across into pieces of the required dimensions) or wooden plates - for inter-apartment floors. Interior partitions are assembled from frame structures.
Advantages: natural decorative texture; environmental friendliness of the material; ease of processing (carving, sawing); strength; the possibility of making partitions different forms and configurations.
Disadvantages: significant weight, requiring a rigid base; low indicators of moisture resistance; a tendency to decay; low level of sound insulation.
Brick partitions
Additional floors made of bricks are optimal for stone, cinder-concrete and, of course, brick buildings - in other cases, this option is unlikely to be successful. The significant mass of the brick partition will certainly oblige you to equip a stable foundation.
As building material usually white or red brick is used, which can be full or hollow. It is logical that you will need solid brick if you create a wall designed to hold objects of a serious mass.
Advantages: strength; the possibility of easy arrangement of niches or arches; the ability to withstand heavy objects suspended from the ceiling; incombustibility and environmental friendliness of the material.
Disadvantages: restrictions on use; technological difficulties in the production of masonry; the duration of the construction process; the need to plaster the surface before further finishing (wallpapering, tiling).
Cast (monolithic) partitions
The installation of monolithic partitions is a very long and laborious process. The creation technology provides for the construction of a formwork with a reinforcing cage, into which concrete is poured. As a casting material, not only concrete is usually used, but sawdust concrete, slag concrete, expanded clay concrete or gypsum concrete. The thickness of the partition varies from 5 to 15 cm.
Advantages: the best indicators of strength (in comparison with other types of partitions); high degree fire safety.
Disadvantages: the severity of the partition, which allows it to be installed only in concrete, stone or brick buildings on a reliable base (on a bearing plate); laboriousness of construction; the need for additional processing for finishing.
Partition cabinet
An indispensable tool for delimiting rooms with different functions (living room and kitchen), which allows you to increase the functionality of the space and increase its usable area. Due to the built-in shelves, the territory is freed up, which with a light heart can be given for any need. Installation features determine the location of the shelves - as a rule, in order to enhance soundproofing, the “blank” wall is directed to one side, and the cabinet doors are turned to the other.
Advantages: economical and functional use of room space; ease of installation; decorativeness.
Disadvantages: low level of sound insulation; conventionality of separation (the cabinet rarely completely covers the openings, ensuring the visibility of the room).
Screen partition
The length of the screen-partition is selected in accordance with the dimensions of the room equipped with it. The design combines several screens (usually 4-5 sheets of plywood or fiberboard) and half-screens, which play the role of transformer wall sashes. The elements are fixed by means of iron hinges. The main advantage of the screen, of course, lies in the ability to quickly assemble it, giving access to the entire room, or rearrange it to a more suitable place.
Advantages: mobility, compactness, decorativeness.
Disadvantages: practically zero level soundproofing; conventionality of the division of space.
Tongue-and-groove slabs (PGP)
An interesting and fairly easy-to-install building material that, in addition to zoning space, can provide a room good quality heat and sound insulation. The wall is assembled from rectangular gypsum boards, the presence of which docking (groove) and support (ridge) surface allows during installation to do with the "dry" (solutionless) assembly method.
Advantages: environmental safety; ease of installation; the possibility of purchasing boards with increased moisture resistance (hydrophobic products); no need for leveling and plastering (the finished wall can be immediately papered or covered with paint); high level of sound and heat insulation; weak flammability.
Disadvantages: the need for thorough waterproofing and finishing; insufficient strength in comparison with brick or block structures.
Plasterboard partition
One of the most popular finishing materials- drywall - successfully used in the field of creating interior partitions. with the laying of insulation between them, which is most often mineral wool... The thickness of the partition, respectively, is in direct proportion to the thickness of the frame struts. Please note that the calculation of the size of the racks is dictated by the potential load that you wish to hang on the finished wall in the future.
Advantages: good level of sound and heat insulation; the possibility of carrying out hidden electrical wiring; perfectly flat surface of the finished wall, suitable for almost any type of finish; fire resistance of the material; high speed of installation.
Disadvantages: low level of moisture resistance (with the exception of specially protected green products); the impossibility of attaching heavy objects to a single-layer plasterboard floor.
Partitions made of concrete blocks
Such ceilings are erected from lightweight (cellular concrete), which is made by mixing cement paste with special additives. Concrete blocks(usually 10 cm thick) are installed using the standard masonry method, creating a flat and smooth surface.
Advantages: lightness and fire resistance of the material; good heat and sound insulation characteristics; moisture resistance; ease of processing (blocks are easy to cut, saw, etc.) and quick installation; structural strength.
Disadvantages: technological complexity of installation; laboriousness of plastering a "dusty" concrete surface (the need to create several layers of primer).
Partitions from glass blocks
They will allow you to easily assemble a high-quality wall with good insulating performance, while having considerable decorative effect. Translucent glass "bricks" will allow you to get rid of the feeling of enclosed space and provide an elegant and decorative solution zoning of the room.
Advantages: high level of sound and heat insulation; no need for additional finishing; manifold colors; an increase in the amount of light in the room; material strength; moisture resistance.
Disadvantages: impossibility of laying pipes or electrical wiring inside transparent glass blocks; the impossibility of drilling glass blocks (accordingly, paintings and shelves will have to be hung on other walls).
To divide the common space of a large room or to redevelop an entire apartment, many homeowners dismantle old and erect new partitions. When planning such alterations of the living space, it must be remembered that only partitions that do not perform a load-bearing function can be installed and demolished. Alterations related to the reconstruction of the main walls can be made only according to a thoroughly developed and comprehensively calculated architectural project approved by the relevant organization. This is due to the fact that the supporting structure of the house has a precisely calculated structure that should not be weakened or overloaded. And it is impossible to determine the possibility of dismantling or installing a capital wall on your own, without the appropriate knowledge and skills.
A logical conclusion suggests itself - the structures dividing the space, installed in the premises of multi-storey buildings, should be as light as possible. Therefore, the owners often have the question of what is better to make partitions in the apartment, so that they become functional, have a neat look that fits into the overall interior and do not create an unacceptably high load on the overall structure of the house.
The first step is to decide which partition is planned to be built, and for what purpose it will be installed. The point is that the dividing structures can be different types and have a different purpose.
For example, partitions can be divided into two categories - stationary and movable. In turn, designs can be subdivided into solid or decorative. To understand in what cases this or that option is installed, it is necessary to consider what they are.
Stationary partitions
Stationary partitions can be solid or only conditionally divide a room into several zones.
- Stationary solid partition installed in cases where it is necessary to completely fence off one of the areas of the apartment area, turning it into a separate full-fledged room or into a utility room. Most often, such a reconstruction is carried out when one of the premises of the apartment has large area and there are not enough separate rooms for all family members.
In addition, this approach very often has to be resorted to when arranging an apartment in a new building. It is no secret that in recent years, the practice of renting out residential buildings with apartments consisting of a bathroom, kitchen area and one or two spacious empty areas... At the same time, in the process of finishing work, the future apartment owners themselves determine how many rooms they will need, and then independently, or by attracting builders, one large room is divided by continuous stationary partitions. This type of enclosing structures is able to provide a separate room, so to speak, confidentiality, the necessary level of sound and thermal insulation.
- Stationary decorative partitions. This design option is chosen in cases where one room needs to be divided into separate zones. For example, in one of them, place sleeping place, and in the other - to install a desktop or equip the play part of the room for the child.
This option is often chosen for a children's room, since the separation different actions the child latently teaches him to order.
However, sometimes such a division of a large room is also used for a one-room apartment, when it is simply necessary to separate the sleeping area from the one that will be considered. They are also used to separate the kitchen from the dining room and in other similar cases.
Decorative partitions, as a rule, do not have a solid surface. They are usually made, for example, in the form of racks with numerous shelves of different heights and widths.
Movable partitions
Movable enclosing structures can also either completely overlap part of the room, or hide only a certain part of the room from prying eyes.
- Movable solid partitions... Such structures are most often not lined up, but installed ready-made, since certain mechanisms must be used to move them. Sliding partitions are installed like compartment doors, therefore, if necessary, one or two of their parts can be moved. Thus, there will be a unification of space - this is why movable partitions are convenient.
The disadvantage of these structures can be called the fact that they do not provide any serious sound insulation of the enclosed space. So, if one of the family members decides to listen to music behind such a partition, then it will be heard throughout the apartment.
Sometimes movable partitions are installed instead of the wall dividing the room and the loggia (in the opening instead of the removed window-door block). Due to the fact that this section of the wall is not load-bearing, it is often dismantled, wishing to increase the usable area.
With this application, the sliding partition, when closed in the summer heat, will help keep the room cool. In winter, it will create an additional layer between the wide window of the loggia and interior, preventing cooled air from entering the room without hindrance. In addition, the loggia can be used as a completely separate room, for example, if you need to retire for work or leisure. Or, with one movement of your hand, combine it with a large room, significantly expanding it. Usually, the partitions that cover the window, especially in those cases when it is the only one in the room, is made of glass, using a transparent or frosted material for this.
Another option for movable partitions is a folding design - "accordion". It can either overlap a too wide interior opening, or divide the room into two rooms, or into two zones.
This type of construction is unable to provide complete sound and heat insulation, but it can perfectly hide a sleeping place or, for example, kitchen area, which is combined with the dining room () by a wide opening. In part, this design can be attributed to the decorative options for movable partitions.
- Movable decorative partitions. This category includes lightweight structures that perform the function of only visual overlap of the space, without providing the zones with any sound insulation at all.
Such partitions can be located from ceiling to floor or not reach the ceiling surface.
Lightweight movable structures can be made in the form of an "accordion" or open and close like a blind. The latter are especially relevant in one-room apartment, since they can be completely moved to one side if necessary to unite the space.
Movable decorative partitions include their portable version - screens, which today have practically gone out of design fashion. Although, judging by the comments on the forums, many are quite acutely aware of the lack of this item in the interior.
The advantage of the screen is its extremely high "mobility". That is, it can, if desired, be moved to any place in the apartment or room, and if there is no need for it, you can simply fold it and put it against the wall, hiding it behind curtains, or put it in a closet. It is clear that in order to install the screen, no plans, projects, drawings, assembly instructions, etc. are required at all. It is usually lightweight, moving it to the right time and place is the simplest task.
Screen, by by and large, it would be even more correct to refer to pieces of furniture. This accessory most often consists of frame frames connected to each other furniture hinges... Any available material can be fixed to the frame - it can be plywood, fabric, panels woven from bamboo straw, and much more that will fit well into the intended interior.
Further in this In this article, we will consider only stationary partitions. Those readers who are more interested in sliding structures can be recommended to go to other publications of our portal.
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Materials for the construction of stationary partitions
If it is decided to build a stationary version of the partition in the apartment, then you will have to decide what to build it from.
In cases where, for some reason, it is necessary to replace the old partition with a new one, it is often possible to use the same material from which the first one was erected. In older houses, brick was most often used for this purpose. However, it is quite possible to replace it with modern designs - the main thing is that the materials used for this purpose do not exceed the weight used earlier.
If the partition will be mounted in a place where it has never been, then it is recommended to legalize such a rework in advance. That is, obtain permission from the relevant organizations, which will assess the possibilities of the construction of the house and the ability of the floors to withstand additional walls made of one or another material.
So, in order to determine the choice of material for installing the partition, it is worth considering different options.
Brick partition
If you have received permission to build a brick partition, then you should know some information about technical features of this material, as well as its advantages and disadvantages.
For the laying of partitions, solid bricks and voids can be used. It is quite obvious that for internal partitioning structures it is best to use a hollow version, since it has less weight, higher thermal insulation and sound insulation qualities. So, the density of solid bricks is 1600 ÷ 1900 kg / m³, and the material with internal voids is 1200 ÷ 1500 kg / m³
TO merits partitions built of bricks can be safely attributed to the following material qualities:
- High enough soundproofing ability of brickwork. So, such partitions, built of red solid bricks, faced with a plaster layer on both sides, have the following sound insulation index:
- Laying in two bricks, 530 mm thick, taking into account the plaster layer - 60 dB. Very good, however, such a thickness is categorically not suitable for partitions in apartment buildings... The fact is that it will give too high an additional load on the supporting structures of the building.
- Masonry in one brick thickness (including plaster) 260 ÷ 270 mm - 54 dB. A wall of this thickness can be allowed in rooms on the lower floors of an apartment building.
- Half-brick masonry, having a thickness of 130 ÷ 150mm with plaster - 48 dB. It - most favorable and the most often used option for the construction of interior partitions.
Sound insulation index is considered normal for walls, which is 50 ÷ 52 dB.
- Brick is an environmentally friendly material, as it is made from natural raw materials. In the process of its production, no toxic substances are used, and the masonry will never release into environment harmful fumes.
- Brick is resistant to moisture, so it is used without any restrictions to create partitions in bathrooms, showers, etc.
- There is no doubt about the strength and durability of a properly executed brickwork.
TO disadvantages bricks as a material for the construction of internal partitions include the following features:
- Considerable the weight of the material creates a high load on supporting structure at home. So, square meter half-brick masonry, made of solid bricks, weighing 3.3 ÷ 4.3 kg, is 95.7 ÷ 124.7 kg, since 29 items are required for laying one square meter. One hollow brick has a weight of about 2.5 kg. This means that 1 m² of masonry will give an additional load of 72.5 kg on average.
- In connection with small size brick, work on the construction of the partition takes quite a lot of time.
- Good skills in masonry technology are required. Only at first sight it seems that laying a brick is easy, however, this work requires a certain skill, otherwise, the wall will turn out to be crooked. If there is no experience of a bricklayer, then you will have to invite a qualified master, and his work is not cheap - this means that you will have to "fork out" for additional costs. Judging by the advertisements of masters offering their services, the cost of work for one "square" is approximately comparable to the price of a brick that will be used for laying such an area.
- After the completion of the laying, as a rule, follow plastering work... And they, in turn, not only take a lot of time, given the drying out of the solution, but also add dirt to the room. Alternatively, plaster the surface with high quality result is also very difficult task available to a master finisher with considerable experience.
- Do not forget that the plastered surface also requires decorative finishing - this is also a fairly large amount of work and considerable funds.
- It should also take into account the need for a large amount of materials for the manufacture of masonry mortar, which will have to be purchased, delivered to the house and raised to the floor. . As a guideline, laying 1 m² of a partition in a half-brick will require at least about 10 kg of cement and 30 kg of sand.
Having studied all the details of building a brick wall, you should immediately assess your strength and financial capabilities. And also think about the fact that maybe it makes sense to dwell on another material that is less difficult for self-assembly.
Partition made of foam concrete blocks
Foam concrete and aerated concrete are materials that are similar to each other, from which blocks are made for construction as external walls and internal partitions. To understand what they are, you need to study their characteristics.
This material is obtained by mixing cement, sand and a foaming agent with the addition of water. Due to the foaming agent, closed air bubbles are formed in the structure of the solution, which increase the volume of the material by almost five times, giving it a cellular gas-filled structure.
Foam concrete has good performance characteristics, which are quite suitable for the construction of partitions. Therefore, such material is very widespread in new buildings, when the total area of the apartment is divided into separate rooms.
Foam concrete blocks can be characterized by the following indicators.
- Strength... The foamed solution, hardening at natural temperatures, gains the required design strength after about 28 days. During operation, the strength indicators increase. So, if after 28 days after manufacture it is 1.0, then after a year it is already 1.5, and after five years - 1.8 MPa.
- Thermal insulation qualities... The thermal conductivity of low-density foam blocks (those used for partitions) is only 0.10-0.16 W / m2 × ° WITH... Therefore, in rooms separated by such partitions, both warmth in winter and coolness in summer will be equally well preserved.
- Air permeability... Foam concrete is a "breathing" material, therefore, the air in the rooms does not stagnate. This means that there will be no stagnation of moisture in the material, and foci of mold will not form on the walls.
- Soundproofing... If it is necessary for this indicator to be as high as possible, a material of lower density should be chosen for the partition. In such blocks, a more pronounced porous air-filled structure that is and good insulation, and effective sound insulation... Therefore, for partitions, foam blocks of the D 400 ÷ 600 brand are most often chosen.
According to SNiP requirements, the sound insulation index for fencing structures should be 52-60 dB. However, foam blocks are a little short of this value, since their sound insulation index is 40 dB at a thickness of 200 mm, 42 dB at 250 mm, and 45 dB at 300 mm. So the brick has higher soundproofing qualities.
- Frost resistance... This parameter is not particularly important for internal partitions, but a few words must also be said about it. Foam blocks are resistant to temperature extremes, and their frost resistance is F35 - F70. The digital indicator indicates the number of full freeze and thaw cycles that the material can withstand without breaking internal structure blocks and without losing their performance.
- Material shrinkage... Foam concrete masonry practically does not shrink, or rather, it is no more than 2.5 ÷ 3 mm per square meter. This, of course, applies to the material that has gained brand strength. That's why Finishing work on the surfaces of the partition, you can start almost immediately after the construction of the wall.
- Foam blocks do not contain toxic substances, so they can be called an environmentally friendly material.
- Processing of foam blocks. The material is easily cut with a conventional hacksaw. Therefore, to fit the blocks when the need arises, you do not need special tools or equipment, no special skills are needed.
- Material weight and dimensions... Foam blocks can have different sizes, however, the following are considered the most popular for partitions - length 600 mm, height 300 mm, thickness from 100 to 200 mm. In terms of mass, this is a significant gain in comparison even with hollow bricks (on average, almost 2.5 times).
Weight of one block standard sizes, depending on the brand of foam concrete
(the brand in this case is the indicator of the density of the material, kg / m³)
There are many other standards for the production of foam concrete blocks. The dimensions in length and height may be different, but there is no point in making the thickness for partitions more than 150, a maximum of 200 mm. This is an unnecessary weighting of the structure, and unjustified expenditure of material resources and physical forces, and an uneconomical attitude to the usable area of the resulting rooms.
- Moisture absorption... Due to the fact that the blocks are quite hygroscopic, that is, they absorb moisture well, their weight, which is indicated in the table, corresponds to 75% of air humidity. So, moisture absorption foam concrete accounts for up to 14% of the total mass, while brick has an indicator of 12%. As you can see, the difference is not particularly significant, especially since the partitions will still be faced decorative trim, which will become a protective layer from the direct ingress of water on the surface.
- Price for foam blocks... The cost of a cubic meter of this material is 2 ÷ 2.5 times lower than for a brick.
Due to their size and relatively low weight, foam blocks are convenient both in transportation and in laying. It is quite understandable - instead of several bricks that need to be adjusted to each other, one block is laid, which significantly speeds up the work. In addition, the brick is laid out on the mortar, with the thickness of the joints in no way less than 5 mm. Installation of aerated concrete partitions is usually carried out on special adhesives which are used very sparingly. And the thickness of the seam in this case almost never exceeds 2.5 ÷ 3 mm, and sometimes even less.
So, having familiarized yourself with the main characteristics of foam concrete, you can come to the conclusion that a partition erected from it will cost less than brick version... And due to the fact that the blocks have quite large dimensions with a small mass and usually very accurate "geometry", of which it is quite possible to try to fold the partition yourself.
How many blocks or bricks are needed for the partition?
If the option of a partition made of bricks or gas silicate blocks is chosen, then you can immediately calculate the required amount of material. To do this, we suggest using the online calculator below.
A few clarifications on how to work with it:
- The first step is to indicate the dimensions of the partition - its length and height.
- Doorways are often arranged in the partition, where masonry, of course, is not done. So you can specify the number of such openings and their sizes - their area will be subtracted from the total.
- Next, a choice is made - gas silicate blocks or brick. According to the selection, required fields to indicate the size of the material, and for bricks - also the type of masonry - in half a brick or in a brick.
- For gas silicate blocks, the seam thickness, due to its insignificance in comparison with the size of the blocks themselves, is not taken into account. For a brick, calculations will be carried out taking into account the seam thickness of 5 mm.
- The erection of the partition can be carried out almost without waste. However, a little headroom never hurts. In the last input field, you can specify which material reserve to include in the calculation.
- The total value will be shown in pieces. Accordingly, based on the chosen direction of calculation - blocks or bricks.
At the same time, the partition should not look like a main wall made of brick or concrete. This can be a structure made of plasterboard, glass, a regular bookcase, and so on.
What are the partitions for zoning a room
Interior partitions do not perform load-bearing functions. Their main purpose is to form the interior space of the apartment (dividing it into separate rooms and other premises). In addition, partitions serve as sound and heat insulation.
Types of interior partitions
Depending on the design features, all partitions can be divided into two types:
Solid partitions;
... partitions frame type.
Solid interior partitions
One-piece interior partitions can be erected from gypsum concrete slabs and blocks, as well as laid out of bricks (the width of such an interior partition is half a brick) or made of wooden lumber. In the construction of frame-type interior partitions, there is a frame, the internal space in which is filled with some material (filler).
Frame-type interior partitions
The construction of frame-type interior partitions begins with the installation of the frame. As materials for the construction of the frame of such a partition, a steel or aluminum profile, a profile made of polymeric materials (in particular, PVC), and a wooden bar are used. Plasterboard or polymer sheets are used to fill the frame space. Plywood sheets, ordinary or euro lining, as well as other materials available on the market can also be used as filler.
The choice of materials for the construction of interior partitions
Gypsum concrete and brick interior partitions have significant strength, which allows you to further fix hinged furniture or other heavy objects on such a partition. However, their construction and subsequent finishing require significant labor costs. If the partition is planned to separate a room with high humidity (for example, a bathroom or shower room), then the use of materials that do not have a sufficient degree of moisture resistance is impractical. So, in this case, it is undesirable to use drywall. The highest environmental requirements are met by wooden interior partitions. The tree is easy to process and has sufficient strength, and after finishing the whole room takes on a very attractive appearance. However, its disadvantage is its low fire resistance.
Which partition is suitable: transparent or not
Partitions are divided into two types: impervious to light and transparent. The transparent partitions are mainly made of glass. Wood, plywood, aluminum, fiberboard, MDF and PVC are used as materials that do not transmit light, opaque partitions.
Most of all, of course, stationary partitions are popular: frame, frameless and modular. Transformable ones are also used: sliding or folding. There are also furniture and mobile ones (for example, screens). When deciding to install a stationary partition, especially a frameless one, you should think carefully about everything. Since, during installation, and, subsequently, during its dismantling, it will be necessary to violate the integrity of the coatings on the floor, walls and on the ceiling. A frame partition, provides for the manufacture of a structure in the form of a frame, on which the material of the partition itself will be mounted, for example, drywall.
Such large-scale and serious decisions will not be forced to make - transformable room dividers. As mentioned, they can be foldable or sliding. Their convenience is that such a partition can be pushed or folded if not needed.
Furniture items can also serve as zoning space in the room. This can be a wardrobe or a shelving unit. And it is not necessary that this furniture be from floor to ceiling. Well, and, probably, the most convenient is mobile partition... It can be both pieces of furniture (racks on wheels) and other items adapted to this purpose.
Partition for zoning a room - a screen
The simplest and most commonly used type of partitions is a screen. In construction, the screen is used as a mobile partition.
Office at home using a partition
Partitions for an office can be both opaque and translucent, installed not up to the ceiling. They can be made of a frame made of aluminum or plastic. The filler material is mounted in the frame - glass, solid wood or aluminum sheets.
For zoning an office space or creating separate workplaces, blind partitions are installed up to the ceiling. They are made with increased sound insulation.
Materials for the installation of interior partitions
The main advantages of interior partitions are quick and easy installation, they can be done even in one day. Alternatively, you can order a ready-made partition and hire specialists who will quickly and efficiently install it. You can install the finished product yourself.
Brick partitions
The traditional and most common material, as it always remains a popular and high-quality type of building material. In the interior small room a brick partition will create the appearance of a heavy, oppressive curtain wall, so they are usually installed in large and spacious rooms.
Glass partitions for room zoning
Natural and irreplaceable type of material, which is equipped with high quality and aesthetic properties.
Room partitions made of wood or plasterboard
This view material will suit any interior, and will create a special appeal of the room. The partitions separating the rooms are made in the form of solid structures made of wood or plasterboard. Such structures are very lightweight, they can be installed anywhere. In addition, sliding doors in the form of a sliding wardrobe can be mounted in such partitions. It is also possible to make sliding partitions themselves.
3d ceramic tiles for zoning
Wrought iron partitions for rooms
Metal products for partitions are made in the form of forging, solid decorative sheets or in the form of brick cladding of partitions. But a canvas made of metal is more like a screen and serves as a decoration element in the interior.
When choosing this method of dividing the space of a room, it is difficult to determine the place of installation of such a partition. If the living room has two windows, then you can get by by installing a small jumper between them so that the light correctly illuminates the fenced off space. And for a room with one window, you can install a partition that could be bypassed from both sides. And the light from the window would be distributed equally to the enclosed space and to the rest of the room.
The frame of such a partition can be made of wooden beam or special metal profile... Reliable fastening of the frame to the floor, ceiling and, if necessary, to the wall is important. Since drywall is a fragile material, the frame must have horizontal and vertical crossbars. And if you approach work creatively, making niches and lighting in the partition, then such a partition will create additional convenience.
Room zoning - wardrobe, shelving
Undoubtedly, many have a closet that does not quite fit in the place allotted to it in the room, or even stands completely uncomfortable. So he can become that very partition in the living room. It just needs to be rearranged as needed. And the best option in this case would be a pass-through rack without back wall... By installing it as a partition, it will be possible not to disturb the illumination of the room as a whole. And the installation of a partition from a modular rack, which can be rebuilt from time to time into the desired shape, will be an interesting and creative solution.
Partitions for zoning a room - photo
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Construction of different types of office partitions
Modern office space does not always have standard layout, offices of employees delimited by blank walls and different departments. At the same time, the actual needs of customer service require the most competent and comfortable planning of office space. Its convenience for employees, as well as the speed and functionality of service for visitors, depends on this.
The construction of stationary partitions allows you to plan the office space the way each client needs, taking into account the peculiarities of his field of activity and the needs of the office layout.
It is modern, reasonably inexpensive and quick way demarcation of space and placement in it of the required number of personnel and working equipment.
Rice. 1. The types of office partitions are diverse
There are various types of office partitions to achieve the desired functionality and appearance. Moreover, each of the types deserves attention, being very convenient for placement in the offices of banks, trade and industrial companies, travel agencies, dental clinics, beauty salons, large shopping centers and other office premises. The most commonly used systems are stationary.
The construction of a stationary partition is a set of modules, each fragment of which is a canvas fixed to the frame. Fixing the system to ceilings and walls is carried out using fasteners.
The options for stationary partitions and their design features are presented in the following table:
| Partition type | Design features | ||
| Transparent |
Stationary transparent partitions are glass walls. They divide the room into separate offices, delimiting work areas and providing sound insulation. Transparent partitions are strong and stable, yet they allow a lot of light to pass through and provide visual control of the room. The design of partitions can provide for the absence of a frame (fasteners are located directly on the glass) or be a system of load-bearing metal profiles filled with light-transmitting material. Frames of office partitions can include steel, aluminum, wood, plastic, MDF profile. |
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| Deaf (combined) |
Deaf, or combined office partitions are installed with the aim of a good visual separation of the office space, unlike transparent ones, they almost do not open an outside view inside the separated area. These partitions provide excellent sound insulation. In the construction of blind partitions, single or double filling can be used, and they can also be completely opaque or have combined panels with transparent inserts. |
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| With blinds | This type of partitions combines the advantages of the two previous types. The design of such partitions consists of glass sheets and blinds mounted in them. This allows you to adjust the degree of transparency of the separated area, to obtain the effect of transparent or dull partitions within a few seconds, and also provides noise and heat insulation of the room. |
More details about the design of various stationary partitions can be found in the section .
| Types of office partitions | Soundproofing level | ||
| Transparent |
Partitions create a level of sound insulation sufficient for an office, but they let in increased noise. The noise level depends on the thickness of the glass partitions. |
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| Deaf (combined) |
These baffles are the best at isolating sound. Thanks to the thickness of their filler and the possibility of inserting additional sound-insulating layers, they perfectly protect the room. For the best sound insulation it is worth using double-filled blind partitions. |
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| With blinds | The level of sound insulation is similar to transparent partitions and depends on the thickness of the glass filler. |
You can get acquainted with various types of stationary partitions for the office using the following menu. Also, using its links, you can select and study office sliding partitions, transformable and mobile systems:
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Types of filling for office partitions
Glass is used to fill transparent office partitions. In this case, it is possible to enclose any version of the material in the frame structure:
- plain glass 6-12mm thick;
- acrylic glass;
- polycarbonate;
- triplex;
- strained glass.
Rice. 2. Transparent views of office partitions allow you to save
visual integrity of the workspace
The choice depends on the financial capabilities and the required glass strength.
Triplex - glass that provides virtually indestructible glass partitions, but this requirement is sometimes too expensive for the office, the same applies to durable tempered glass... The best choice for office partitions is to use polycarbonate or acrylic glass, which have good strength and reasonable price.
If you want to study in more detail the characteristics of filling for office partitions, you can familiarize yourself with other .
For blind partitions in the office, it is possible to use the following materials:
| Types of filling | Characteristic | ||
| MDF or chipboard | These are wood shavings panels covered with veneer, laminate, melamine foil or fabric. appearance, good ones performance characteristics, an eco-friendly wooden base. | ||
| Pvc | Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) panels for filling the structures of office partitions are well suited, since they are very light, are not afraid of moisture and have a pleasant appearance. | ||
| Steel sheet | Steel sheets provide the thinness and strength of the partitions, and the “hot” enamel applied to their surface makes them attractive enough for the office. | ||
| Drywall | Plasterboard panels, which are based on gypsum, have good characteristics sound and heat insulation, and the cladding vinyl coated will give them aesthetics. However, such panels may not be resistant to strong impacts on the surface. | ||
| Gypsolamine | it modern version plasterboard panels lined with plastic or thin metal sheet. Well suited for office partitions. |
For office partitions with blinds, the following types are used:
- vertical;
- horizontal;
- roll;
- protective;
- pleated.
Rice. 3. Any office partition can be upgraded
one type of blinds
Also, blinds can be external, located inside the room - on top of the glass partitions, or interframe - built into a double-glazed window.
The materials for the blinds are selected depending on the interior design. For expensive offices, wooden and fabric textures with artistic elements are suitable, more economical options- bamboo, straw linen fabric, as well as synthetic varieties of fabric textures and metal.
Weight and dimensions of different types of office partitions
The transparent office partitions are of unlimited width and the maximum height is 6m. Depending on the types of structures and the wishes of customers, we can choose different sizes... But, as a rule, separate canvases of partitions are made with a width of 1-1.5 m. The weight of glass partitions will depend on the thickness and type of glass chosen, as well as on the weight of the frame structure or its absence.
- Deaf office partitions can be up to 10 meters wide. Moreover, the width of each module is within 1-2 meters. Maximum height can reach from 3 to 6 meters. The weight of this type of office partitions depends on the weight of the frame and construction fillers, dimensions and number of canvases.
- Office partitions with shutters have dimensions depending on the width and height of the opening, the number of sections and the type of glass. The minimum horizontal dimensions of the blinds are 250mm, the vertical dimensions are 100mm, and the standard width of the lamellas is 16mm and 25mm. The weight of this structure depends on the frame and fillers, the material of the blinds and other elements.
Selecting a profile for office partitions
The profile is used to create wireframe views of office partitions. For all-glass (frameless) structures, no profile is required.
We offer office partitions with a profile from the following materials:
- wood and MDF;
- PVC;
- steel;
- aluminum.
Rice. 4. Most types of office partitions are made in a metal frame.
You can find out more information about this material in the section .
Let's take a quick look at the advantages of the main frame materials using the table:
| Frame material | Benefits (briefly) | ||
| Aluminum profiles | They are lightweight and durable, very quickly assembled and can be supplied with any filler. | ||
| Pvc | Plastic profile lightweight and has a wide range of shades, affordable. | ||
| Wood and MDF | Environmentally friendly materials of profiles. Any configuration of profiles for partitions can be cut from them and provide high structural strength. | ||
| Steel | The profiles have all the advantages of metal, they are reliable and strong, durable. |
Hardware for stationary office partitions
- Transparent partitions
For stationary glass partitions use decorative elements and fasteners that fix the external filling and have a beautiful appearance - overlays and clamps. For doors, appropriate locks and handles, roller systems, synchronizers and door closers, seals are selected. These elements of fittings should have a discreet design, minimally standing out on the canvas of transparent partitions, and should also be combined with the general style of the interior.
- Deaf partitions
For blind partitions, the fittings are matched to the filler. Her design features are similar to the components of glass partitions. Their choice should be determined permissible loads, sizes, design and content of such office systems and their additional elements.
- Partitions with blinds
In this case, the fittings are selected like glass partitions, but depending on the selected blinds, special fasteners and holders are used for their installation.
Rice. 5. All types of front fittings for office partitions have
discreet, austere design
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Consider the main manufacturers of hardware for stationary office partitions:
| SIEGENIA AUBI (Germany) | These are fittings from a German manufacturer that offers high quality and reliable products with excellent performance. | ||
| AGB (Italy) | Italian fittings of decent quality, which is confirmed by European and Russian certificates. | ||
| GU (Germany) | A well-known manufacturer of German fittings also provides a good choice multifunctional elements excellent fittings for office partitions different types. | ||
| WINKHAUS (Germany) | Another manufacturer from Germany offering aesthetically pleasing fittings that are comfortable and practical to use. | ||
| ROTO (Germany) | The fittings of this brand are distinguished by their stylish design, high resistance to corrosion, as well as the presence of a device that protects against burglary. | ||
| GEZE (Germany) | The elements of the fittings of this manufacturer are distinguished by their reliability and high quality. |
Advantages and disadvantages of various types of office partitions
| Types of office partitions | Dignity | disadvantages | ||
| Deaf (combined) | High sound insulation, privacy, the ability to install in any desired location, the ability to choose from various fillers and their decor. | Depending on the material, it is necessary to maintain a stable temperature and humidity regime; the weight and dimensions of the structure should be taken into account when organizing partitions. | ||
| Transparent | Light transmission, lightness, stylish design, visual expansion of space. | Relative fragility of the filler, lack of confidentiality. | ||
| With blinds | Sound insulation, the ability to adjust the degree of transparency and light transmission of the room, stylish design, elevated level comfort. | Increased cost relative to the first two types. |
Rice. 6. Variety of types of office partitions with their multifunctionality
in itself is a dignity the presence of additional sound insulation;
In our studio, an order of magnitude lower than that of competing organizations, while maintaining high level quality of service.
The minimum production time for various types of office partitions is 7 days. The duration of the order depends on the complexity and volume of work for each specific project.
Make your office comfortable and modern with our fixed partitions!
The staff of our studio will help you to qualitatively plan the location of partitions in your office, conveniently place your employees and create the necessary zones and premises. They will advise on what types of office partitions are best to choose, and what materials will be more appropriate in your work interior.
We will create a comfortable business atmosphere in your office, provide the proper level and style of the premises. We work for your convenience!
After all, they can fulfill different function, based overall design housing.
They are made from a variety of materials. They are used for zoning rooms, supports in a storage system, equipping video zones, or even simply performing a decorative function.
We suggest that you familiarize yourself with the photo of the interior partitions presented in this article.
To some extent, the interior partition can be called the same wall, but in a simpler and lighter design. The main task of this design is to divide the space, that is, to zone it. They can be deaf, combined, transparent.
Stationary partitions - an alternative to the wall
There are interior partitions made of plasterboard, as well as brick, stone, foam concrete, wooden, glass blocks. They help not only zone the space, but also isolate sound.
In addition, they are endowed with excellent moisture-resistant properties, are strong enough and will last a long time. You can even attach devices like shelves, hangers, TVs, etc. to them.
Partitions, which are called screens, are some kind of support with material attached to them like a screen. Based on how complex such a structure is, as well as on the material used, they are installed independently, or with the help of specialists.
In general, similar options strong enough, but drawers with shelves still cannot be attached to them. Their advantage is the inability to completely isolate the light between rooms.
Interior partitions in an apartment in the form of shelving have gained considerable popularity today. They are open, combined, from the floor or at a distance from it.
It all depends on how exactly the furniture is located in the installation area of the partition. The rack can be double-sided, blind on one side. Such structures are strong and durable.
A fireplace construction is one of the interesting construction methods. The air duct of the hearth is located in the septal cavity, for which it will have a considerable internal space.
The advantage of this fireplace design - inside the partition - is the ability to observe the flame from any part of the room. At the same time, the designs are endowed with a drawback. Indeed, to install a fireplace in a high-rise building, you must obtain the appropriate permits.
There may be partitions representing a complex of storage systems along with work surfaces and household appliances... For example, see the following photos of partitions.
Swivel partitions, sliding
Sliding interior partitions are a functional element for home interiors. Such designs allow you to be walls and doors at the same time. Regardless of the way they are opened, the main task still remains to zone the space.
With the help of glass sliding partitions, functional areas are effectively fenced off. For example, if the living room is combined with the bedroom, the seating area is separated by such a partition just fine!
The same goes for working area, dining room, nursery, if it is combined with the hall. Thanks to such partitions, additional sound insulation is created in the room, and they serve a lot. Well, you will have to think about how to make an interior partition of such a plan, since it will be rather difficult to make and install it yourself.
Options will look great sliding partitions, working on the principle of horizontal blinds, especially if they are made of wood, combined with the basic interior design.
Vertical pivoting options for partitions help create different levels of closure in functional area... Such options are often supplied with an electric drive, as well as a remote control unit.
And the most in a simple way installing partitions for zoning or separating parts of rooms from each other are the simplest textile curtains that can now be bought in any design.
See our photos and get inspired by ideas!
Photos of interior partitions in the interior
