Partition: Classification, Advantages and Disadvantages, Applications

Partition (room divider) is a panel made from materials such as plastic, wood, glass, plaster, fabric, bamboo, concrete, brick, metal, stone, or simply a piece of furniture (like a shelf or curtain), used to partition areas within an interior space.

Boarding houses are the most popular places to make room dividers because they save space and are easy to install.

Types of partitions divided by material are:

• Plastic partition
• Wooden partition
• Glass partition
• Plaster partition
• Fabric partition
• Bamboo partition
• Concrete partition
• Brick partition
• Metal partition
• Natural stone partition

Types of room dividers are categorized based on their design as follows:

• CNC partition
• Fixed partition
• Mobile partition
• Folding partition
• Sliding partition
• Screen partition

There are many types of partitions produced according to specific features such as:

• Soundproof partition
• Antibacterial partition
• Fireproof partition
• Load-bearing partition

Using partitions is a smart way to save space in a home. In addition to dividing spaces, they offer advantages such as reducing noise, serving as decorative focal points, blocking light, controlling air conditioning drafts, enhancing privacy, and providing high flexibility. However, they do not provide sound insulation and structural support like a solid wall would.

People often make partitions for areas such as: living room, kitchen, bedroom, altar room, toilet, eatery, restaurant, hotel.

Classification of partitions

On the market, partitions are classified in 3 ways:

• Classification by material
• Classified by design
• Classification by features

Classification by material

Types of materials used to make partitions are: plastic, wood, glass, plaster, fabric, bamboo, concrete, brick, metal, stone.

• Plastic partition

Plastic partitions are room partitions made of PVC, Acrylic (PMMA, mica), Polycarbonate (PC) or composite plastic (plastic mixed with wood powder) designed in a variety of sizes and patterns.

Hard PVC partitions create privacy

Soft PVC partition curtains for cold rooms

Partition made of wood-plastic slats (wood-plastic composite)

Acrylic plastic partition (Mica plastic)

Polycarbonate plastic partition

PVC imitation wood partitions create accents

Hard PVC partition panels

Wooden imitation plastic slats serve as partitions

The living room partition is made of wood-imitation plastic slats

• Wooden partition

Wooden partitions are room partitions made of natural wood (Oak wood, Rubber wood, Red Oak wood) or industrial wood (HDF, MDF). They are installed in large panels or processed into many different designs, bringing a warm and intimate beauty to the living space.

Room dividers are made of wooden slats

CNC wooden partitions

Industrial wood partitions

Wooden room dividers create decorative accents

• Glass partition

Glass partitions are partitions made of tempered glass or double-layer safety glass with a thickness of 5 - 21mm. This type of wall is built on a frame made of shaped aluminum bars (aluminum profile bars), high-quality steel or stainless steel. Using glass as a partition helps us have a wider field of view, creating a spacious feeling for the space and bringing a modern style.

Aluminum glass partitions are easy to install

Double-layer safety laminated glass makes beautiful partitions

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

Glass partitions help divide space without blocking vision

• Plaster partition

Plasterboard partitions are room dividers made of plasterboard and a load-bearing metal frame. During construction, the plaster panels are assembled on the skeleton, then covered with a layer of water-resistant paint.

Solid drywall on metal frame

Using white plasterboard for walls creates a sophisticated and modern beauty

Plasterboard is often used to divide living room space

Plaster room dividers are easy to coordinate with furniture

• Fabric partition

Fabric partitions are room dividers made of MDF boards/glass panels/soft rubber panels covered with felt on the surface, or simply fabric screens commonly found in clinics (fabric panels are fixed). on aluminum frame), fabric curtain panels.

Felt fabric mobile partitions are easy to install

Hospitals often use fabric curtains to divide areas

Felt fabric mobile partitions are easy to install

• Bamboo partition

Bamboo partitions are room dividers made of bamboo or bamboo, creating a rustic, close-to-nature feeling for the space and making a strong impression on the viewer. Not to mention bamboo is very durable. They are often applied to restaurants and businesses to create highlights.

The simple, rustic beauty of bamboo walls creates a highlight for the living room

Bamboo is woven into walls dividing space

Bamboo room dividers make decorative miniatures in the house

Elegant bamboo room dividers

• Concrete partition

Concrete partitions are space dividing partitions covered with lightweight concrete panels (light cement panels). The inside of the panel is reinforced with steel mesh so the structure is guaranteed even if the length is up to 6m. There are 3 types of lightweight concrete panels for walls:

• EPS lightweight concrete panels.
• CLC (cellular lightweight concrete) lightweight concrete panel.
• Autoclaved Aerated Concrete panels (Autoclaved Aerated Concrete).

Using lightweight concrete panels as partitions helps prevent fire up to 240 minutes and noise protection up to 43dB. The panels are light in weight, only ⅓ of hollow bricks and ⅕ of regular concrete panels, helping to significantly shorten construction time.

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

Room dividers made of lightweight concrete panels are simple but impressive

Room dividers made of lightweight cement panels are suitable for simple and modern styles

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

• Brick partition

This partition is usually made from ventilation bricks or translucent bricks.

• Ventilated tiles (wind cotton tiles, wind cotton tiles, ventilation tiles) are tiles made of cement or terracotta, with a hollow design to catch wind and light. Ventilated brick partitions are often used to create a feeling of airiness and spaciousness for the space.

Wind encaustic tiles make impressive partitions

Ventilation bricks make beautiful partitions

Ventilation tiles have a hollow design to make the space bright and airy

Walls made of wind cotton tiles have high ventilation

• Translucent bricks (light-transmitting glass bricks) are bricks made of glass, transparent so light can easily pass through. Translucent glass tile partitions are often used to make the space brighter and more spacious. In addition, this type of tile has the ability to reduce heat from the environment by up to 52%, resisting heat better than regular glass.

Translucent brick wall divides the area in the bathroom

Partitions made of beautiful glass tiles

The living room and bedroom partitions are made of glass tiles

Walls are made of glass bricks for a bright space

• Metal partition

This is a space dividing wall made of metal, stainless steel or aluminum. They are highly sturdy, easy to clean, and do not rot like wood or are damaged by water. The product can be placed in many different areas such as: living room, bedroom,... bringing a luxurious and modern feeling.

Steel partitions help divide the living room and stairs

Luxurious CNC metal partition

Gold-plated aluminum partitions create a highlight for the hotel lobby

• Natural stone partition

Using natural stone to cover the TV wall and living room partition helps the house become more luxurious. In addition to using natural marble, we can use stone paintings, translucent stones or imitation stone plastic panels instead. Currently on the market, symmetrical stone patterns are very popular as partitions.

The TV wall uses impressive translucent stone

Stone-grained PVC panels as room dividers replace real natural stone

Symmetrical stone paintings create a highlight for the space

Natural stone paneled partitions make the space more luxurious

Classified by design

Common partition designs are:

• CNC walls
• Fixed wall
• Mobile wall
• Folding partition
• Sliding partition
• Screen wall

• CNC partition

CNC partitions are walls processed using a CNC Computerized Numerical Control machine (roughly translated: computer numerical control). Because it is programmed by computer before being put into the automatic cutting machine, this type of wall has sophisticated patterns and high precision. It is made from many different materials such as wood, plastic, plaster, glass or iron.

CNC metal partition

CNC plastic partitions

CNC technology helps partitions have many sophisticated and precise patterns

CNC wooden partitions

• Fixed partition

Fixed partitions are partitions that are fixed to the wall or floor and cannot be moved.

Fixed wooden partitions

Fixed glass partitions

Fixed aluminum and glass partitions

Fixed wood imitation plastic partitions

• Mobile partition

Mobile partitions are a type of partition that can be easily moved, changed position and folded (stowed).

The mobile partition can be folded to both sides

Mobile partitions have rotating shafts

Mobile plastic partitions help expand space when needed

Portable wood-imitation plastic partitions can easily be folded to one side

• Folding partition

Folding partitions (folding partitions) are a type of mobile partition that can be easily folded/stowed when not in use. It is divided into two types: folding on rails or rolling on the floor.

Folding plastic imitation wood partitions

Folding wooden partitions

Folding plastic partitions

Folding plastic partitions

• Sliding partition

Sliding partitions (sliding door partitions) are a type of partition that can slide on rails to move to one or both sides. Hanging rails are made from stainless steel or aluminum, arranged from 1 to 2 rails depending on the area.

Sliding partitions are suitable for halls

Use plastic partitions with sliding grooves to divide large spaces

Glass partitions have sliding rails to one side

• Screen partition

This is a type of mobile partition, usually made up of 3 to 4 vertical rectangular wall panels, connected together by hinges. Each wall panel is fixed by a sturdy base, helping them stand firmly and move easily. The screen can be folded away when not in use, providing flexibility in dividing space and creating privacy.

Elegant bamboo screen, suitable for rustic style

Wooden screens are made from solid wood or industrial wood, bringing a classic beauty

Aluminum frame plastic screen partitions are often used for corporate offices

Classification by features

The special features of partitions are: soundproofing, antibacterial, fireproof, and load-bearing.

• Soundproof partition

This is a specially designed partition to prevent sound from passing through. It is often used to create a quiet environment in recording studios, meeting rooms, bedrooms or any space where quiet is needed. There are many types of materials that can make soundproof walls such as wood, plastic, glass and plaster.

• Antibacterial partition

This is a specially designed partition to prevent the penetration and growth of bacteria and mold. In a medical setting, infection control is a top priority. Using antibacterial partitions (antibacterial panels) contributes to protecting the health of patients and medical staff.

Antibacterial Panel is made up of 3 layers:

• 2 layers of corrugated iron: Made from galvanized or stainless steel corrugated iron, which protects the inner foam core layer. The thickness of the corrugated iron layer is usually from 0.35 to 0.6 mm, the surface can be flat or corrugated, and the colors are diverse.
• 1 layer of foam: Located between 2 layers of corrugated iron, has the effect of soundproofing, heat insulation, fireproofing and antibacterial. The foam layer is usually made from EPS, PU, ​​XPS, PIR,... with a thickness of 40 to 200 mm, each type has its own outstanding characteristics.

• Fireproof partition

This is a partition made of fireproof material, capable of preventing or slowing the spread of fire in case of fire. Based on the structural material, fireproof partitions are divided into types: fireproof plasterboard walls, fireproof panel walls, fireproof glass walls, etc. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages, suitable for each purpose of use. This is a fire-resistant partition constructed from materials that prevent or slow down the spread of fire in case of a fire incident. Based on their construction materials, fire-resistant partitions are classified into types such as fire-resistant gypsum board partitions, fire-resistant panel partitions, fire-resistant glass partitions, etc. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages, suitable for specific purposes.

• Load-bearing partition

Load-bearing partitions are walls made from load-bearing cemboard panels, this is a construction material made from Portland cement, super-fine sand, natural cellulose fibers and lime powder.

Advantages of room dividers

The advantages of room dividers are:

• Noise reduction
• Creating decorative focal points
• Shield the light
• Prevent air conditioning
• Create privacy
• Highly flexible

Noise reduction

Some types of partition panels have the ability to absorb and reduce noise, creating a quiet and private environment for each area. This is especially useful for apartments, where noise from other rooms can be a nuisance.

Creating decorative focal points

Partitions come in many different styles, colors and materials, making it easy for us to choose a product that matches the design style of the room. Beautiful partitions will create decorative highlights, making the space more lively and impressive.

Shield the light

Partitions can be used to block light from windows, creating a private and comfortable space. This is especially useful for bedrooms or work areas that require concentration.

Prevent air conditioning

Using high-tight partition curtains can prevent air-conditioned air from spreading throughout the room, helping to save energy and create a cool, comfortable environment for each area.

Create privacy

Partitions create privacy for each area, helping you comfortably work, study or rest without being affected by noise, light or looks from other areas.

Highly flexible

Partitions are easy to install and dismantle, convenient for moving or changing layouts.

Disadvantages of partition

Limited soundproofing ability

Most partitions often have poor sound insulation. This can cause inconvenience if you need a quiet space to work or rest.

Durability and bearing capacity are not high

Compared to solid walls, room dividers have a low bearing capacity. This can cause problems if there is a strong impact.

Application of partition

Guest partitions

A living room partition is a type of partition used to divide the living room space into separate areas, such as a seating area, dining area or work area. They separate the living room from the stairs and kitchen.

Partition between living room and bedroom

The living room partition is made of plastic wooden slats

The living room partition is made of wood-imitation plastic slats

Partition between living room and kitchen

Kitchen partition

A kitchen partition is a type of partition used to divide the kitchen space and other areas in the house, such as the living room, dining room or hallway.

Partitions help block the view towards the kitchen

CNC metal kitchen and living room partitions

Partition between kitchen and dining room

Partition between kitchen and living room

Bedroom partition

A bedroom partition is a type of partition used to divide the bedroom space into separate areas, such as the sleeping area, work area or dressing area.

Partitions for bedrooms and dressing rooms

Partition between bedroom and living room

Partition between bedroom and living room

Partition between bedroom and office

The altar room partition

The altar room partition (altar partition) is the wall that divides the worship space from the surrounding area. It not only creates distinction and solemnity for the place of worship but also shows the respect of children and grandchildren towards their ancestors.

Sophisticated CNC altar room walls - Photo source: livspace.com

Covering the back wall of the altar with plastic wood - Photo source: Pinterest

Plastic wall for worship room - Photo source: Pinterest

Beautiful wall decoration model for worship room - Source: 3dzip.org

Toilet partition

A toilet partition is a type of partition used to divide the toilet space into separate areas, such as the shower area, toilet area and lavatory area.

Partitions create privacy for shared bathrooms

Partition divides the bathing and dressing areas

The partition divides the bathtub and sink area

The partition keeps water from spreading all over the bathroom

Partition walls for eateries, restaurants, hotels

Partitions can be used to divide space in food service and accommodation businesses. Facility owners can choose the type of partition that suits their design style and usage needs.

Partition divides the dining hall and waiting area at the hotel

Using partitions helps save costs for sleeping in restaurants

Mobile partitions help expand restaurant space when needed

Folding partitions help owners of eateries, restaurants, and hotels be more flexible in welcoming guests

Office partition

Office partitions are a type of partition used to divide a company office into separate areas, such as individual work areas, group meeting areas or reception areas.

Partitions create privacy when working

Soundproof meeting room partitions

Private office partitions make it easier to concentrate

Office partitions and company hallways

Frequently asked questions about partition

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?

Yes, partition can affect the feng shui of a house because they can influence the flow of energy within the space. When positioned correctly, dividers can enhance the vitality and attract prosperity to the home.

The difference between wood-imitation plastic partitions and wooden partitions

Wood grain is the most popular partition model today. Using imitation wood plastic or natural wood as partitions creates a cozy feeling for the space.

The difference between movable partitions and fixed partitions

There are various materials used for partition, which can either be fixed in place or easily movable and foldable. Using partitions helps delineate activity areas, provide privacy, and enhance the aesthetic appeal of a space. Kosmos Vietnam is a warehouse specializing in sourcing new interior and exterior decoration materials. We are ready to provide advice and information on materials for our customers through our hotline 0981.53.50.59.