There are many strange words in the description of some pieces of furniture. For example, lamellas. What is it, what are they made of and how are they used? This term is found in construction (the so-called bars cut from mineral wool slabs), when assembling furniture and creating interior items.
Interpretation of the word
If we consider what lamellas are, we can understand that these are strips of any material. In furniture production, wood is used for their manufacture. Similar products have several other names. For example, latoflex, gnicks or lats.
These bent-glued products have an arcuate profile. As a rule, they are used in the assembly of sofas and beds with an orthopedic base. In addition, slats are called strips that make up window curtains - blinds.
Material
Precious woods are used in the manufacture of furniture. For example, oak or beech. Birch veneer is also used. According to GOST 99-96, one latoflex blank will require a layer of veneer from six to eight millimeters. Beech is particularly durable and hard. In addition, it has wonderful decorative characteristics. Therefore, lamellas made of beech decoratebeds and sofas.
Furniture with orthopedic base
Where else are lamellas used? Many people know that this is a frame in modern sofas and beds. The described elements allow you to make your stay truly comfortable. Long wooden dies, between which there should be a distance of four centimeters, complement the sleeping place, do not allow the mattress to sag, support the spine in an optimal position and ensure he althy sleep. It is recommended to purchase cots with slats for children as well.
This furniture has a lot of advantages. The frame facilitates the care of the mattress, provides air supply, protects against dust and the so-called greenhouse effect. In this case, it is necessary to take into account what material it is made of, what is its quality. For example, it is known about the lamella that it is a bent-glued arcuate product. But if the dies were made from the remains of wood and the joints are visible, then it is better not to take them. They can break quickly, especially if your kids love to jump on the bed.
Blinds and their types
The most common meaning of the word "lamels" is plates made of metal, plastic or wood. Curtains consist of many such elements, located vertically or horizontally. Their name from French (blinds) can be translated as "jealousy". This is due to the cunning structure. It is believed that they were invented by husbands and lovers to spy on their beloved, because through such curtains you can see what is happening on the street, while the one who is inindoors, out of sight. When the blinds are closed, their constituent strips form a continuous canvas. Vertical models are made of lamellas of two main sizes. The width of the European one is one hundred twenty-seven millimeters, and the American one is eighty-nine.
Blind material
In the manufacture of such popular and fashionable curtains, different materials are used. Since curtains and curtains have been used in our country for a long time, fabric blinds have become widespread. They are made using materials that are produced in Belgium, France, Spain, England, USA, China. It is best to choose products from European manufacturers and denser fabrics. Such blinds will keep their marketable appearance longer, besides, they are affordable. But they have their drawbacks: they need to be removed and washed from time to time, since the fabric attracts dust. In addition, matter burns out in the sun.
If the slats are made of plastic or aluminum, the blinds will be very comfortable and functional. They require minimal maintenance. These materials are resistant to dirt and grease. They are very easy to wash. But when the wind blows, the aluminum plates will rattle.
Curtains made of wooden slats are very popular. For their manufacture, cork wood is used, as well as linden and bamboo. In this case, the plates are interconnected using threads, and each element is varnished.
Blinds in the interior
The richness of materials and forms of blinds allowsdecorate any interior. We can say about the slats that this is a great way to bring unusual lighting into the design of the room. If the plates have a relief pattern, have an unusual shape, then when the curtains are closed, the room will be filled with shadows of interesting outlines.
Partitions are made from slats for interior decoration, they are used to highlight residential areas in the room. To completely darken the room, blinds with opaque plates are suitable. In offices, models made of plastic or aluminum are used. They keep their shape, resistant to temperature changes and pollution. In addition, they will create the necessary business atmosphere. Curtains made of fabric plates or wood will be appropriate in the interior of the apartment. There are unusual multiimpressive blinds. They are made from several materials. For example, fabric, plastic and metal are used.
