Thursday, November 7, 2013

Using Etched Glass Booth Partitions In Design

By Katrina Wheeler


Luminous etched glass booth partitions provide lovely charm to restaurants; sleekness to offices and beauty to bathrooms. Of course, a main feature of these delicate or elegant dividers is their material. Contemporary or made to look scratched or old, these patterns, hand blown or machine made offer a high-quality style to any room and between tables or desks they provide some privacy.

Certain specific challenges must be met before purchasing dividers for your dining room. Interior code and safety requirements must be met throughout the entire space. Selecting begins with understanding the construction of the space, measurements and material. This means how and when it will be installed, what it is made of and what the glass will sit on. The fragile elements are installed last.

They are usually designed to be set on top of two separate seating units. These are next to each other and are divided for privacy purposes. Restaurants may have these items where their dining room is combined into a single row of booths for many diners. Decorative elements are then added for basic aesthetics.

Owners focused on this kind of design have numerous viable options to think about and choose from. There are a large selection of possible designs and options to match the needs of the dining room space. Making the right choice is not usually that difficult. The etchings can lend elegance to the room.

Check into the portfolio of any company you are hiring. Products they sell, such as edge hardware, the styles of etching, beveling and sanding are important. Ask for quotes. Any work completed should be part of your review. They must be able to handle the job you intend. Similarities are likely, and there will be differences between companies, too. One is the scope of work. Some companies won't take small jobs. Some won't handle a large space. It is important to have an experienced crew installing these pieces.

There is a lot of information on line, but you can also call contractors and get recommendations. See designs and get recommendations from clients about how the company performed. This process helps make sure that the owner knows the space and the product before picking an installer. It is also essential to have correct dimensions for all parts of the space and the shop drawings for the booths. To look good design detailing is critical. Heights, floor levels, changes in height, width of booths, height of piece from floor, channel into which it will sit, all need to be known. Save time and expense by doing it professionally.

Consider how any relevant motif will work with the rest of the decor. Wall coverings, furniture, lighting, mood all will be affected by the divider's appearance. Design for the type of experience you want. Dining rooms are often where restaurant logos and sayings are most at home. A private office might do well to have an etched logo included. Creative solutions and patterns abound and custom designs are no hassle.

The durability, thickness, and safety properties of the plate used are also essential. These factors, based on the thickness, edge, depth, amount of support, prevent easy breakage from abuse and use. There are specific building codes for interiors which dictate what material should be used where and how large it can be, unobstructed.

Finally, the purchase of etched glass booth partitions should be simple and assisted by a good designer or company staff. They should be affordable. It's wise to get quotes, know your materials, ask questions and look at examples before making a purchase or putting everything into someone else's hands.




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