About Room Partitions

Room partitions are often called "dividers" or "screens." They are used to divide interior space for privacy or work. There are some designed for outdoor use that will withstand the weather. Partitions are available in a number of styles for personal, educational, business, and commercial settings. You can obtain them produced from different materials and in various sizes, colors and price ranges. Room partitions take a large room and convert it into two (or more) smaller ones.

Function

Partitions break up bigger areas into smaller areas. Homeowners commonly use them for practicality and as interior decoration. Schools employ them in classrooms to create smaller learning spaces. Businesses utilize room partitions to create office cubicles, at trade shows and to make extra rooms. Partitions are used any time an area needs to be separated.

Types

The types of room partitions are accordion, folding panel and portable (movable, mobile). The accordion type is often supported by the ceiling, and it is similar to a long curtain. The folding panel partitions consist of three or more freestanding panels that can be folded. The portable ones come with wheels to allow them to be easily moved as needed.

Features

Room partitions are manufactured in an assortment of materials. These materials include wood, fabric, bamboo, rattan, leather, glass, metals, vinyl, and plastic. Each of these categories is further divided into many styles. Several of the room partitions can come with marker boards, chalkboards, pegboard, or white board surfaces for business or educational use.

Identification

The room partition styles include animal, animal print, Asian, Shoji, beach, nautical, fruit, floral, modern, natural elements, photo, screen, settings, scenery, and traditional. The prices range from hundreds to thousands of dollars. The widths vary from under 50 to more than 60 inches. The heights begin under 2 feet and can reach the ceiling. Some of the room partitions provide acoustically insulating foam.

Considerations

People use room partitions for many different reasons. If you are on a budget, the price will have to be considered. A homeowner will most likely not want a room partition with a chalkboard on it. The location and the decoration of the area should be considered as well. An interior partition will not last if placed outside, and you may not want to put a glass one around young children. Narrow your search by eliminating the features you do not need or want.

Resources

• Room Dividers, Office Partitions & Folding Screens
• Room Dividers, Shaji Screens & Partitions
• NexTag -- Compare Prices of Room Dividers & Partitions