Today there are many different building and finishing materials that allow you to implement any design solutions. Increasingly, you can find glass walls, which are used not only as partitions indoors, but also as external structures.
Varieties
Glass walls can be external and internal. The outdoor version is suitable for decorating a veranda or living room. So you can contemplate a beautiful view of the urban landscape or forest, being in any part of the room, while the room will always be filled with natural light. Internal structures act as decorative partitions and are used to divide space into zones. They allow you to create a non-standard interior and visually enlarge the room. Glass walls are ideal for styles such as loft, hi-tech and country.
Partitions are one-piece or modular structures made of material with a matte or glossy surface, while adding lighting elements and patterns is possible. Also manufacturedsliding panels that can be easily hidden when needed.
Custom options
Special glass blocks are used to create wall structures. In shape, they are similar to ordinary bricks, and their connection is provided by an adhesive. The stores offer an extensive range of blocks in various shades and sizes, which makes it possible to complement the room in an original way.
Cans and bottles have found their use. With the help of such free material, many craftsmen create not just partitions, but real works of art.
Glass walls with water is another non-standard method that combines modern technological achievements and new fashion trends. The design can have a different shape and not only be filled with water - the liquid can move smoothly or pour out like a real waterfall. Lighting devices in the form of iridescent backlight enhance the effect.
Blocks
For those who consider completely transparent glass walls too radical a way of decorating, a partial addition of external and internal structures with small block inserts will do.
Benefits of using glass bricks:
- minimum operating costs;
- excellent sound insulation performance to reduce city street noise;
- blocks are made in various sizes and shapes, thanks to which you can select the optimal degree of illumination of the room;
- glass walls made of blocks can be used in any room, as you can hardly see anything through them.
Properties
Glass facade never goes unnoticed. It can be used for any room, it all depends on the desire and courage of the owners. This option is best suited for the veranda, it provides protection from various weather phenomena and at the same time unity with nature.
The modern material used for decoration has high strength characteristics and is made specifically for this type of work. The glass walls, the photos of which are presented above, become not only beautiful, but also reliable, since the probability of glass breaking is minimal, but even if this happens, it will not crumble into many fragments. Care consists only in periodic cleaning of stains and dirt, which does not require much effort.
There are various methods of finishing such structures: coating with a matte or tint composition, tinting, applying photo printing. Each of them is suitable for a different design and can become a highlight in the interior.
Features
The glass walls of the house have many positive aspects. They are optimally suited for people with allergies due to their environmental friendliness, the absence of mortar in the joints and the possibility of easy cleaning. Most often, the wall structure is made of several elements, despitethis, the panels have different sizes, their length can reach 350cm.
The main condition is the use of tempered glass, they are safe and comply with all established standards, so there is no doubt that there is no likelihood of cracks under mechanical stress. It is also worth noting the increased heat-resistant properties of the material.
In construction stores you can find any options, made in various shades, among which it will be easy to choose the one that you like. As noted above, tint coatings are applied to glass walls, partitions, which are very diverse and can be used as a leveling compound that hides minor surface defects.
