We erase the boundaries of space: glass partitions in the apartment

An unthinkable number of Russians today are forced to live in apartments with an unsuccessful layout. Tiny kitchen, gloomy corridor, combined bathroom ... A familiar situation?

A few decades ago, it seemed insoluble. However, times have changed a lot. And now, any homeowner can independently solve the problem of organizing space using glass interior partitions.

These interior elements have long established themselves on the practical side. However, at first glass as an element of decor was used only for decoration of luxury premises: office buildings and places of cultural recreation. Using them in a modern design allows you to make the apartment stylish and original, to fill all the rooms with gentle sunlight. Glass is not as fragile as it seems at first glance. Thanks to the latest technologies used in its manufacture, you can not worry about the safety and reliability of glass structures.

Glass interior partitions are fixed and sliding.

The first option is used most often. In the manufacture of such partitions, tempered glass with a polished edge is used. The entire structure is mounted to the surfaces of the floor, walls and ceiling with the help of special fasteners. The artificial wall will be motionless, however, transparent doors can complement it.

Mobile designs do not require mounting to the ceiling and walls. When installing sliding glass partitions, clamping profiles are used, as well as special supports. Such designs are no less stable than their stationary counterparts.

10 undeniable advantages of glass partitions

1. The universal technical properties of glass allow it to be used in all rooms - even in excessively dry and wet. Mold and fungus will not settle on its surface. Partitions from this material are able to withstand any household loads.

2. They allow you to make adjustments to the layout of the apartment, without violating the law. It is possible for homeowners to break down a room into several functional areas without the necessary coordination in such cases.

3. The walls made of glass are very compact, which is very convenient when organizing small spaces.

4. In the manufacture of modern partitions, tempered glass or triplex is used, which makes them more reliable and durable. Such glass during deformation does not bring significant harm to people in the room, since it does not break into small fragments. This is especially important in conditions of large crowds.

5. Due to the fact that the weight of the glass is small, the load on the building envelope will be negligible.

6. The room takes on a stylish look and is transformed; there is an opportunity to realize design ideas of almost any complexity.

7. Due to the transparency of the walls, the room visually increases in volume - it becomes more spacious. Radiant light penetrates even the most remote and gloomy parts of the room, giving the interior sophistication and originality.

8. Special care for glass partitions is not required. To clean them, both wet and dry type of cleaning is suitable. In addition, swelling and scuffing do not form on the surface of such products.

9. The modular structures of transparent partitions have increased mobility, so that their installation and reinstallation does not take much time. You can change the configuration of the room very quickly.

1. Partitions made of glass limit the spread of unwanted odors between the kitchen area and the rest of the rooms.

In addition, the glass is perfectly tinted, subjected to photo printing and corrugation, allows you to apply all kinds of drawings using the sandblasting method and perform curly cropping. Glass partitions are excellently combined with many common finishing materials. Some types of partitions have enhanced soundproofing properties. However, glass structures also have disadvantages.

5 significant shortcomings of glass partitions

1. Fairly high cost makes this design element inaccessible to a significant part of homeowners;
2. Special transportation conditions are required, since glass remains a rather fragile material, despite special protection;
3. When installing sliding options for glass partitions, it is impossible to achieve complete tightness of the structure;
4. It is necessary to make measurements when installing glass partitions with maximum accuracy, since it will be impossible to adjust the tempered glass in case of miscalculation to the available dimensions.
5. The manufacture of such a design is only for professionals. And its installation requires certain knowledge and skills, in connection with which not everyone will be able to complete it independently.

The cost of manufacturing and installing a transparent partition will depend on the size of the product and its type. Matte coatings are much more expensive than ordinary glass.

The installation of glass partitions in an apartment is a rather complicated process, requiring specific knowledge and certain experience. In addition, the innovative technologies used in the construction of such structures are not without impressive costs. But, in spite of everything, the production of glass partitions is developing dynamically, the number of their fans is growing steadily. And, perhaps very soon, these technologies, having made another breakthrough, will become familiar to most of our compatriots.

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