Top 10 popular room dividers 2026

A room divider is a structure used to divide an interior space into separate areas. It can be made from a variety of materials and comes in a variety of styles and sizes.

According to Kosmos's synthesis from search engines, there are currently 10 popular types of room dividers on the market made from a variety of materials, each with its own advantages suitable for each specific space and purpose, including:

1. Wood imitation plastic
2. The wood
3. Glasses
4. Plaster
5. Aluminum sheet
6. EPS Lightweight Concrete
7. Cemboard cement board
8. Ventilation bricks
9. Metal
10. Panel.

“The wood-like plastic partition has a decorative layer about 0.16mm thick, simulating 70-80% of the beauty of real wood, contributing to increasing aesthetics and creating impressive highlights for the interior space.” according to Dr. James Wilson, Department of Materials Science at MIT (2024).

Wooden imitation plastic partitions

Wooden imitation plastic partitions are partitions whose main component is plastic and covered with a decorative layer of imitation wood grain on the surface with the main function of dividing space reasonably while still ensuring the aesthetics of the project, overcoming the disadvantages of wood such as being susceptible to termites and mold.

Dark oak yellow imitation wood plastic partition

Orange yellow wood imitation plastic partition

One of the quality brands of 2-sided wood-plastic partitions is Galawood. Galawood 40-sided plastic partitions are made from virgin PVC (60%), stone powder (2%) and additives. Therefore, Galawood 7-sided wood-plastic partitions have XNUMX outstanding characteristics of plastic and stone powder such as:

1. Waterproof, good termite resistance
2. Fast, clean construction, low dust and noise
3. Effective space division, saving area
4. Can be disassembled and moved flexibly without affecting the structure.
5. Good fire resistance, safe for user's health
6. Diverse designs and colors, suitable for many styles
7. Long life from 15 - 20 years.

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Wooden partition

Wooden partitions are made from natural wood (such as White Oak with high hardness 1360 lbf, Walnut 1010 lbf, Pine 690 lbf,...) or industrial wood (such as HDF, MDF). They bring a luxurious, warm beauty to the space. However, wooden partitions are quite expensive, require complicated construction processes and need regular maintenance to avoid warping and termites.

Industrial wood partitions

Wooden room dividers create decorative accents

Glass partition

According to reputable sources that Kosmos has compiled, tempered glass partitions have a thickness of 8 - 21mm, are processed at a temperature of 500 - 700℃ and cooled suddenly, creating a durability 4 - 5 times higher than normal glass.

Aluminum glass partition helps bring a wide view, airy feeling to the space and modern style. However, glass walls are easy to collect dust, fingerprints and have a relatively high price.

Aluminum glass partitions are easy to install

Tempered glass partitions are durable and create a luxurious feeling for the space

Gypsum room partition

Drywall It is composed of a metal frame and gypsum board assembled on the outside, then coated with a waterproof layer. The advantage of gypsum wall is light weight (only 1/7 - 1/10 compared to brick wall), quick construction, and flexible design.

Gypsum is a material that is susceptible to mold and yellowing if exposed to water frequently. Therefore, customers using gypsum need to carefully treat it against moisture and water to ensure the quality of the project.

Plasterboard is often used to divide living room space

Using white plasterboard for walls creates a sophisticated and modern beauty

Aluminum panel room divider

Aluminum wall has 7 layers:

1. Surface protection film
2. Decorative paint
3. Aluminum layer thickness 0.06 – 0.5mm
4. Special adhesive layer
5. Fire-resistant Polyethylene plastic core
6. Aluminum back layer
7. Priming

Aluminum walls are lightweight, corrosion resistant, and waterproof. They are easy to clean and can be flexibly applied to many complex designs, with a lifespan of 15-20 years. However, aluminum walls are quite expensive.

EPS lightweight concrete partition wall

EPS lightweight concrete walls are precast from a mixture of concrete and EPS foam particles, weighing only 50% of normal concrete. Advantages of EPS walls:

• Fast construction, saving 30 - 50% of time
• Good soundproofing and heat insulation
• Effective fire protection
• Save labor and maintenance costs
• However, EPS walls have lower mechanical strength than traditional concrete, not suitable for heavy load-bearing structures.

Concrete partitions can be fireproof, noise-proof and have high strength.

Making room dividers with lightweight concrete panels helps shorten construction time compared to brick walls

Cemboard cement panel room partition

Cemboard cement wall is a precast cement panel with light weight, only about 30kg/panel (size 1200x2400mm). The thickness of the panel is from 4 - 10mm depending on the location of use indoors or outdoors. Cemboard wall has the following 4 outstanding advantages:

1. High impact resistance
2. Fireproof, moisture resistant
3. Easy to install, high hardness
4. Lifespan up to 50 years

Room divider made of ventilation bricks

Ventilation bricks are usually square in shape with unique decorative motifs such as flowers, leaves, diagonal lines, dots, etc. Common sizes are 20x20cm and 30x30cm. Currently, there are 2 types of ventilation bricks commonly used: cement bricks and terracotta bricks. Ventilation brick walls bring a classic, airy beauty to the space. However, they are quite easy to collect dust and difficult to clean.

Wind encaustic tiles make impressive partitions

Walls made of wind cotton tiles have high ventilation

Metal room dividers

According to many reputable sources about metal materials that Kosmos has researched, metal partitions are made from stainless steel, steel or aluminum alloy with a common thickness of 0.8 - 1.5mm.

The material is durable, resistant to strong impacts, and does not corrode or rust. The wall surface is easy to clean and maintain. Metal walls bring a luxurious, modern look to the space. However, their price is quite expensive.

Steel partitions help divide the living room and stairs

Luxurious CNC metal partition

Panel Room Partition

Panel walls are made of 2 layers of galvanized iron or aluminum alloy on 2 sides, inside is an insulation layer of PU, EPS, glass wool. Panel panels for partitions have a common width of 1150mm, thickness of 50 - 150mm, weight of about 8 - 14kg/m². The advantages of Panel walls are good sound insulation, heat insulation and fire resistance. They are installed quickly and have high aesthetics. However, the cost of Panel room partitions is also relatively expensive.

Frequently Asked Questions About Room Dividers

4 ways to choose the right room partition?

Determine intended use and functional requirements

Room dividers have 4 different uses such as:

1. Soundproof and heatproof partition
2. Antibacterial partition
3. Fireproof partition
4. Load bearing partition.

Depending on actual needs, it is necessary to clearly define the purpose of using the partition to make the most suitable choice. In addition, users can also base on 7 spaces of use to choose the type of partition that suits them:

1. Guest partitions
2. Kitchen partition
3. Bedroom partition
4. The altar room partition
5. Toilet partition
6. Office partition
7. Partitions in restaurants, hotels, etc.

Design to suit your style

There are six common types of room divider designs: CNC dividers, fixed dividers, movable dividers, folding dividers, sliding dividers, and... screen partitionIn particular, screens are suitable for spaces that require flexible division, easy movement, where permanent construction is not desired, or where light shielding is needed for living areas, bedrooms, or prayer rooms.

Depending on the general design style of the space such as classic, modern or minimalist, users need to consider choosing a wall with a compatible design to create harmony and enhance aesthetics. Specifically:

1. Classic style: Prioritize CNC walls with elaborate patterns, carved wooden screens, or glass walls with wooden frames.
2. Modern style: Choose tempered glass walls, aluminum glass sliding walls, neat folding partitions, or simple patterned CNC walls.
3. Minimalist style: Flat fixed partitions, solid color sliding partitions, or simple shelf partitions are suitable options.

Consider your budget and installation costs

The prices of different types of partitions vary quite a bit. For example, the price of wood-plastic partition materials is about 200.000 - 1.300.000 VND/m², while glass partitions cost up to 500.000 - 3.000.000 VND/m². Therefore, you need to make a detailed estimate and balance your finances before deciding.

Choose a reputable supplier

To ensure product quality and standard installation services, you should carefully research and choose reputable partition suppliers with many years of experience in the market.

If you are planning to choose Galawood 2-sided wood-plastic partitions, Kosmos Vietnam is a reliable choice. Kosmos wood-plastic partition products are not only aesthetic but also durable, easy to clean and maintain, making your living and working space more luxurious and modern.

Galawood imitation wood plastic partitions distributed by Kosmos also come in a variety of colors (white, light oak yellow, dark oak yellow, orange yellow) and many lengths (3000mm, 3500mm) for users to choose from.

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What is the difference between wood-plastic partitions and wooden partitions?

Wood-like plastic partitions and natural wood partitions both have a warm, intimate beauty. However, they have the following basic differences:

What is the difference between movable partition and fixed partition?

Mobile partitions and fixed partitions both have the same function of dividing space but differ in the following main points:

• Portability: Mobile walls can be disassembled and moved flexibly without affecting the structure. Meanwhile, fixed walls are firmly installed and difficult to move.
• Performance: Movable walls are suitable for temporary division, flexible to change according to needs. Fixed walls are suitable for long-term separation, ensuring privacy,...

Do partition require a building permit?

Partitioning areas and installing room dividers that do not affect the structural integrity (such as false walls, plastic partitions, or semi-permanent dividers) do not require a building permit.

Do partition affect feng shui?

According to Feng Shui, if partitions are properly arranged, they will help regulate the air field, bringing luck and fortune to the homeowner. On the contrary, partitions placed in the wrong position can obstruct the flow of energy, leading to bad luck.

How many types of plastic partitions are there?

There are many ways to classify plastic partition, Specifically:

• According to material, there are 4 types of plastic partitions: PVC plastic partitions, Acrylic plastic partitions, Polycarbonate plastic partitions, Composite plastic partitions.
• According to design, there are 4 types of plastic partitions: folding partitions, mobile partitions, CNC plastic partitions, and fixed partitions.

If you still have questions about room dividers or are looking for beautiful partition materials, please contact Kosmos immediately at Phone: 0932 067 388 for your advice.