Glass partitions in the apartment: a photo of the best design solutions

The lack of natural light - one of the problems of modern apartments. Her solution is to redevelopment Demolition Interior curtain walls. zoned space and make the room more light and airy, you can use different designs of glass. Overview HouseChief.ru editors will tell you what is needed, where used, and what are the glass partitions in the apartment, and photos and illustrations help to choose the most suitable option.

The need for glass partitions

Glass partitions began to use in apartments with since the brittle material could be made more robust and secure. To increase the strength characteristics managed by increasing the thickness and hardening. Also other materials are used to create a transparent interior designs.

glass design can perform a decorative and practical function. Most often they are used for zoning of space in the studio apartment, and for separating the workstations in the office. Due to the large selection of different kinds of glass partitions, interior designers were ample opportunities for realization of interesting and original solutions.

Advantages and disadvantages of interior glass constructions

The use of glass partitions between rooms in modern apartments has its obvious advantages:

As with everything in this world, have glass partitions has its drawbacks. Their little, but still they are:

Features interior partitions made of glass

There are several types of glass interior partitions, each of which has its own characteristics of operation, assembly and manufacturing. glass wall can be fixed and mobile. Also divided by partition structure (solid and wireframe) and the material. Consider the different types of glass structures and analyze their features.

Fixed glass partitions

Glass construction with a rigid fixture designed to replace conventional interior wall. This is a good solution for offices and premises, in which there is a lack of natural light. In the premises of companies transparent walls allow to identify the workers and clerks place at the same time not to create the impression of great hive with a large number of cells. Each employee has his own place, and while maintaining the integrity of the space.

The apartments are stationary glass partitions are often installed in bathrooms with toilets to separate bathroom or shower from the rest of the room. Due to the construction of transparency, even a small room will look more spacious. Stationary partitions are arranged from floor to ceiling and have a rigid attachment. Provide for the installation of glass walls in the apartment must be still at the planning stage repairs, And the installation carried out after finishing work. To take care of such partitions is easy and simple.

Frame glass partitions

Designers love to use sliding glass partitions, doors while creating interiors. This solution allows the use of the space each time in different ways and is an ideal option for studio apartments and small-sized housing. Thanks to mobile glass partitions can perform zoning and separated, for example, the kitchen from the living room.

Mobile construction glass may be:

• sliding (compartment). The main drawback of such a solution - a low level of sound insulation;
• radius;
• swing;
• folding glass partitions. The difference lies in the point of fixation of the web.

When you select a partition type should take into account that the moving structures are more expensive than stationary.

Types of interior partitions of the type of material

Constructions of interior transparent partitions largely depend on the type of glass (silicon, organic, fiber-reinforced, glass). As material influences the way of mounting and the appearance of the partition.

Construction of a silicon glass

Interior walls may be made of transparent, frosted, tinted or patterned glass. The construct may be a single sheet or by using coupling profiles. For massive and tall walls using solid tempered glass with a thickness of 6-19 mm. The disadvantage of this glass is its high cost.

Also different high strength laminated glass: duplex and triplex. This glass material coated with a special film. The technology is such that the transparency of the laminated glass is not reduced, and in case of battlefield material does not fly apart, but only covered with cracks. Average, toughened glass and duplex are ideally suited for internal room dividers.

The transparent walls of plexiglass

Transparent interior partitions for homes, apartments or office can be made of organic glass and acrylic or polycarbonate sheet. These materials have low thermal conductivity, excellent light transmission capability and lower weight in comparison to conventional glasses, are more impact resistant and relatively inexpensive. Moreover, such materials can be bent, making design or desired bend radius.

Plexiglas has several disadvantages: scratched easily, which reduces the light transmission, and low melting point (250-300 ° C). But this can be easily avoided, if not installed near heaters and stick thin solid film. Organic glass in a thickness of 2-50 mm, and sheet dimensions - 2050 × 3050 mm.

Full length or decorative partitions of glass blocks

To create a stationary transparent partitions using glass blocks or stekloprofilit, differing appearance and production technology. glass blocks for walls are not completely transparent, which makes it a good material for decorating bathrooms and walls facilities in public places, because only silhouettes can see through them - even if there is a great artificial lighting.

Glass blocks may be of different shape, size and color. This type of wall material is laid in the same way as a conventional brick: In a checkerboard pattern or seam in a seam. The wall of the glass bricks has good thermal conductivity, since each "brick" is inside the air cushion. Laying is performed using a special adhesive for glass and ceramics. The thickness of the glass block ranges from 75 to 100 mm, and weight - 2,5-4,3 kg.

Design of glass partitions

Standard glass for transparent structures can be handled in several ways. Ground dull surface, reducing its transparency, produce a mirror coating, applied to all kinds of drawings by sandblasting. For the manufacture of partitions using color or fluted glass, and also can be used various combinations of material. But this is possible only in the decoration of the factory.

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In home decoration glass partitions is possible only in one way - decorative film. Film label - a fairly simple procedure that only need to be taken to prevent the occurrence of air bubbles. Thanks to this method of decoration can get the desired color, texture, and transparency.

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The use of glass partitions for space in the room zoning

Glass partitions can be not only the art object, the original element of the interior, but also a great solution for Zoning space in lofts, studio apartments and offices. Consider how you can distinguish between different zones in residential areas.

Glass partitions in the living room interior

Even a small living room separated from the kitchen, hallway or bedroom by a fixed or sliding walls of glass, will visually look more spacious, light and open. There is one more interesting solution - separate the glass structure loggia from the apartment. There you can make a great place for a holiday or small winter garden.

Kitchen baffle glass

Most people when re-planning apartment dismiss the possibility of combining kitchen with living room, fearing that smells of food is prepared will be distributed throughout the room. Installing the hermetically sealed glass partition allows you to deal with this problem. Such a method of zoning visually expand the space thanks to good light transmission material.

Arrangement of a transparent partition in the bedroom

In a small apartment or a studio is not always possible to separate the sleeping area from the rest of the room. The optimal solution would be the installation of a mobile structure made of glass. To make the sleeping area more privacy, you can mount a toned, fluted, frosted glass partition, or close it to the sleep period curtains.

Glass construction hallway zoning

hallwayPerhaps the most dimly lit rooms in the apartment. Interior walls of glass allow to remedy this situation and make the hall more spacious and light. This may be a sliding structure or wall of glass blocks.

Bathroom furnishings

Glass constructions in combination bathroom - great for zoning space and provide privacy during the hygiene procedures. partition of glass in the bathroom easy to clean, Dries quickly, and it does not form mold. Everything for designs using glass blocks, frosted, colored or fluted glass. So it is possible to provide some privacy, since only a vague silhouette can be seen through the material.

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Nuances of the installation of glass partitions

We have already discussed, which are glass partitions for an apartment, house or office. Each type has its own nuances construction assembly and installation. Consider how to install the most basic kinds of glass partitions.

Installation of glass partitions: inpatient accommodation

Stationary structures may be of glass blocks, tselnolistovye and sectioned. Consider the case of erecting walls of glass blocks in steps.

Illustration	Description of the action
	Produced marking boundaries on the floor, walls and ceiling. On the supporting surface must be glued PVC sealing tape, which will increase the sound insulation. You also need to mark the site of attachment of a metal or glass fiber reinforcement and make holes
	Special adhesive is applied to the floor and wall layer 25-30 mm thick. On the adhesive plaster is laid glass bricks, starting from the wall, and operate the clutch in the same way as a conventional brick. Between the glass blocks installed special plastic "crosses" to designate and keeping the same thickness of the seam. Bathrooms walls of glass block is mounted on a silicone sealant
	Every 2-3 glass block number are tied metal or fiberglass reinforcement from 3 mm thick
	In the process of laying it is necessary to periodically check the horizontal and vertical level erected partitions
	After the solution "grabbed" plastic "crosses" are extracted, and rubbing seams and are stripped
	The ends are faced with decorative plastic plates
	arrange decorative backlight via LED-tape, wipe the septum by grouting residues and enjoy the result

Recommendation! If the glass blocks are covered with special factory with a protective film, it is necessary to remove it only after being overwritten by connecting joints. This will protect the glass from scratches, dirt and accidental damage.

Assembling structures of a sliding window

The simplest design of the interior sliding window is set according to the following algorithm.

1. First, you need to make measurements, check the evenness of the walls, ceiling and floor. If necessary, the surfaces are removed and laid warps required utilities.
2. Develop design design project.
3. Prepare materials, hardware and tools.
4. Mark the floor, walls and ceiling with a plumb and level building.
5. Next on the floor and ceiling mounted guiding profiles for partitions made of glass.
6. Of special profile collected framework structure (for a single sheet of glass or multisection) and mounted roller mechanisms.
7. Further operate assembling prefabricated sections septum to guide and test the system.
8. If necessary, install additional hardware and perform the decoration of walls.

Attention! Because the glass - fragile and heavy stuff, all work on the assembly and installation of interior partitions is recommended together with a partner. This is necessary for security reasons.

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Review of prices on the sliding doors glass partitions in the apartment

The table below shows the average prices for the main types of interior walls of glass. construction cost and its installation can vary depending on the region, accessories, thickness and type of glass, as well as from the manufacturer.

Type glass partition	Picture	The average cost, rub. / M2 (as at September 2018)
Prefab		7 000
"On the spot"		6 150
telescopic		10 500
for zoning		2 000
sliding		2 500
"Harmonic"		10 000
For kitchen		10 000

A few words in conclusion

Glass interior walls - although expensive, but the original and the best solution for small Apartments and studios can fill the room with natural light and make it more spacious and freer. Similar constructions are built lighter and faster than conventional internal Perestenko. Do not worry about security, because modern glass material is durable and long-lasting. We are looking forward to your comments about this article in the comments.