In the description of some pieces of furniture there are many incomprehensible words. For example, lamellas. What is it, what are they made of and how are they used? This term is found in construction (the so-called whetstones cut from mineral wool plates), when assembling furniture and creating interior items.
Word interpretation
If we consider what lamels are, then we can understand that these are strips of some material. In the furniture industry, wood is used for their manufacture. Similar products have a few more names. For example, latoflex, gnoots or armor.
These bent-glued products have an arched profile. As a rule, they are used in the assembly of sofas and beds with an orthopedic base. In addition, lamellas refer to strips that make up window curtains - blinds.
Material
In the manufacture of furniture, valuable wood species are used. For example, oak or beech. Also use birch veneer. According to GOST 99-96, a veneer layer from six to eight millimeters will be required per latoflex blank. Beech is particularly durable and hard. In addition, it has wonderful decorative characteristics. Therefore, beech lamellas adorn beds and sofas.
Furniture with orthopedic base
Where else are lamellas used? That this frame in modern sofas and beds, many know. The described elements allow you to make the rest truly comfortable. Long wooden dies, between which there should be a distance of four centimeters, complement the berth, do not allow the mattress to bend, support the spine in an optimal position and ensure a healthy sleep. It is recommended to purchase cots with lamellas for children.
Such furniture has a lot of advantages. The frame facilitates the care of the mattress, provides air, protects against dust and the so-called greenhouse effect. In this case, it is necessary to consider what material it is made of, what its quality is. For example, it is known about the lamella that this is a bent-glued arcuate product. But if the dies were made from the remains of wood and joints are visible, then it is better not to take them. They can break quickly, especially if your children like to jump on the bed.
Blinds and their types
The most common meaning of the word "lamella" is a plate made of metal, plastic or wood. Many of these elements, arranged vertically or horizontally, consist of curtains. Their name from the French language (blinds) can be translated as "jealousy." This is due to the cunning structure. It is believed that husbands and lovers came up with them to spy on their beloved, because through such curtains you can see what is happening on the street, while the one who is in the room is hidden from view. When the blinds are closed, their constituent strips form a continuous web. Vertical models are made of lamellas of two basic sizes. The European is one hundred twenty-seven millimeters wide, and the American is eighty-nine wide.
Material for blinds
In the manufacture of such popular and fashionable curtains, different materials are used. Since curtains and drapes were used in our country for a long time, fabric blinds were widely used . They are made using materials that are produced in Belgium, France, Spain, England, USA, China. It is best to choose products from European manufacturers and more dense fabrics. Such blinds will retain their presentation for longer, moreover, they are affordable. But they have their drawbacks: they need to be removed and washed from time to time, since the fabric attracts dust. In addition, matter burns out in the sun.
If made of plastic or aluminum lamellas, the blinds will be very convenient and functional. Care for them is minimal. These materials are resistant to dirt and grease. They are very easy to wash. But with a gust of wind, the aluminum plates will rattle.
Very popular curtains made of wooden lamellas. For their manufacture, cork wood is used, as well as linden and bamboo. In this case, the plates are interconnected using threads, and each element is varnished.
Blinds in the interior
The wealth of materials and forms of blinds allows you to decorate any interior. We can say about lamellas that this is a great way to bring unusual lighting to the design of the room. If the plates have a relief pattern, have an unusual shape, then with the curtains closed, shadows of interesting shapes will fill the room.
Partitions are made of lamellas for interior decoration, they are used to highlight residential areas in the room. To completely darken the room, blinds with lightproof plates are suitable. At offices use models from plastic or aluminum. They keep their shape, resistant to temperature extremes and pollution. In addition, they will create the necessary business atmosphere. In the interior of the apartment, curtains made of fabric plates or wood will be appropriate. There are unusual multi-texture blinds. They are made of several materials. For example, fabric, plastic and metal are used.