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Partition in the living room-bedroom with their own hands

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In any city apartment space is important, butstandard layouts do not always make this possible. The way out is the combination of 2 separate rooms in a common room. The most common use is the combination of the kitchen with a living room or a living room with a bedroom. Partition of glass blocksPicture 1. Glass blocks are an excellent material for the construction of the partition, because they perfectly pass light. If in the first case two spaces perfectly unite, then between the living room and the bedroom it is recommended to put at least a small, best translucent septum. She usually only separates the sleeping place from the common room, creating a charming corner for sleeping. An excellent option for zoning space is the use of glass blocks. This is a three-dimensional tile of various shapes and sizes, it is made of glass. Glass blocks are perfectly combined with other finishing materials. If desired, you can combine blocks of different colors, with or without a picture. Their main advantage is that they miss the light, but it does not see anything through the blocks, except that they are blurred silhouettes. For a combined space between the living room and the bedroom is the best option.

Technology of stacking partitions from glass blocks

Make a septum of glass blocks wrongcomplicated. It is only necessary to decide which format will be used and how exactly the bedroom will be partitioned off from the main living room space. The wall can be an ordinary straight line, from floor to ceiling or not reaching full height. Original looks are undulating partitions, walls with shelves, combined options. Layout of glass blocks. After the septum model is selected, it is necessary to prepare:

  • selected glass blocks;
  • metallic profile;
  • adhesive for blocks;
  • a container for mixing glue;
  • trowel;
  • reinforcing bars;
  • building level;
  • ruler, plumb line, a simple pencil.

The process of partitioning:

  • To the ceiling and walls are attached special guiding profiles, they will act as the basis.
  • A base is prepared on the floor surface, i.e. the base of concrete, on which the first row will be laid.
  • Bricks made of glass are fixed with a solution,they are usually connected by means of a convenient and convenient locksmith. The solution is applied not only to the upper, but also to the side faces. Each row is horizontally sealed by reinforcing bars, which fit into special grooves.
  • In some cases, reinforcement of vertical seams is also required, a metal rod is used for this.
  • To dry the solution you need about a coupledays, after which grouting is performed. All mortar from the surface of the glass is cleaned immediately with a damp sponge, since then it will be difficult to do, the surface will be damaged.
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    Types of blocks

    Figure 2. Varieties of decorative glass blocks. A partition of glass blocks can acquire a variety of features. Manufacturers offer a variety of options for this material, which makes it possible to create almost any partitions with your own hands. All glass blocks, which can be purchased today, are conditionally divided thus:

  • Blocks can be transparent and opaque,matt, have a glossy surface. For a partition in the living room and bedroom it is best to take translucent blocks that will provide lighting in the room, but at the same time people will not be seen through them. An example is shown in Fig.
  • All interior glass units can be dividedon colorless with a smooth and rippled (undulating) surface, transparent, colored, blocks with patterns. The choice of material in this case depends on the interior features and the requirements imposed on the partitions.
  • Most often for the construction of interior interiorPartitions are used material with parameters 240 * 240 (115) * 80 mm and 190 * 190 (90) * 80 mm. In addition, half blocks are used, a material that can have a different thickness, weight.
  • All glass blocks are separated according to the material, fromwhich they are made. More often this foam glass, i.e. products made of cellular (foamed) glass. They have a high level of strength, excellent thermal insulation. Plastic plastic blocks, i. E. tiles from glass, which have a frame in the form of a plastic matrix, frames, cages. They are simply mounted, their weight is usually less than that of the others.
  • In the wall are often mounted glass blocks of variouscolor palette. It is best to purchase glass, painted in mass, it is made from non-ferrous raw materials. There are varieties with a special color coating, films that are glued to the surface. Their cost is lower, but the longevity of the coating is several times smaller. In color, glass blocks are divided into transparent, colored, with ornament.
  • For the partition behind which the bed will stand,It is best to use smooth or polished tiles, the transparency of which is 85%. The objects behind them will be visible, but their outlines become blurred, distorted. Excellent fit and matte bricks, which let about 50% of the light. Polished to gloss glossy products can be used as a framing element in combination with others. Good for bedrooms fit relief blocks, which can be light-scattering, light-guiding or transparent. They are transparent, but it is almost impossible to look after them.
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    Creative ideas

    On sale you can find special products withinsertions. With such a partition, any living room and bedroom will look unusual. Under the glass can be placed flowers, ships, seashells, butterflies, coins, as in Fig. Also popular are the products inside which pictures are inserted. Tools for stacking glass blocks. With the help of such blocks create unusual stained-glass windows, they look original and stylish. But the price of such bricks is decent. Convenient and special blocks with recesses for the shelves. The use of such a partition will save space, as the enclosing wall is very functional. On the shelves you can store your favorite books, put vases, pots of flowers. To make an unusual and elegant partition with your own hands, you can use not only the usual rectangular and square bricks, but also other shapes. For example, glass blocks in the form of a triangle, wave, circle, diamond, hexahedron or L-shaped. The partition between the living room and the bedroom can be different, but the most decorative and stylish is considered an option using glass blocks. Such a wall will excellently pass light, but do not interfere with rest. In addition, glass bricks are an excellent interior solution, their installation can be done with their own hands.

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