Are you losing productivity in your workspace because of a poor layout? Businesses in many different sectors often deal with inefficient layouts and workflows which can hurt the bottom line. Whether it’s a noisy office or a disorganized warehouse, partition walls are a quick fix for getting everything in the right place. They allow you to optimize your space in a variety of ways, create privacy, reduce noise, and more. In this article, we’ll cover the different types of partition walls available for commercial uses, see some of the ways they can be customized, and more.
1. Office Partition Walls
Office partitions are made to create private and quiet workspaces. They can be customized in various ways, including options for soundproofing, different colors, styles, and materials. This is especially true if you choose modular partitions.
At Allied Modular, our options include custom doors, glass panels, and wood finishes. They can also come with practical features like built-in electrical outlets and data ports, lighting systems, HVAC compatibility, and many other upgrades to make sure your space is fully functional.
2. Full Glass Partition Walls
Some businesses, whether for offices or industrial uses, may want or require greater visibility. For an open and modern look, many choose glass partitions. A sense of transparency can go a long way, encouraging communication while still maintaining some boundaries. These partitions are also known for their aesthetic appeal and style. At Allied Modular, we offer these walls with frosted glass, clear glass, and many other customization choices.
3. Retail Partition Walls
If you’re in retail, partition walls can add significant value to your space. With retail partition walls, you can set up showrooms, create special customer service areas, and more. The best part about them is their flexibility, which means you can keep reusing and adapting them to showcase your products in different ways.
Further, these partitions can include integrated lighting and technology systems, making them fully functional upon delivery.
4. Tall Wall Partitions
Tall wall partitions are designed to (you guessed it) fit areas with high ceilings in commercial spaces, particularly in warehouses or industrial environments. At Allied Modular, our walls can even reach up to 40 feet. Many of our customers use these to divide storage areas from production lines, or create administrative zones/space within large warehouses.
Though they are much taller than other partitions, this doesn’t mean they are not also easy to install and reconfigure. One of the biggest benefits of these walls is that you can readjust your layout as business needs change.
5. Temporary Partition Walls
Another popular type of partition is temporary walls. For quick and non-permanent solutions, such walls are great because they can be installed quickly and then removed without a trace when necessary. These are typically used for events, businesses under renovation, or any place that needs to change layouts frequently.
At Allied Modular, our temporary walls are lightweight, easy to move, and have a wide variety of customization choices.
The Bottom Line
Whether you’re looking to create private office space, separate a warehouse into distinct zones, or showcase your products in retail, partition walls are a great way to section off and improve commercial spaces. Given the many customization options available for businesses, walls can be more or less bespoke, optimizing for aesthetics, soundproofing, and more. By selecting the right type of partition walls for your business, you can create an organized, efficient, and productive environment for workers and customers alike.
Looking to add partition walls to your space? Reach out to the experts at Allied Modular and get a free quote on new dividers today.
FAQs About the Types of Partition Walls
1. Can modular partitions include built-in electrical components?
Yes, absolutely. At Allied Modular, our partitions are customized to include electrical outlets, switches, data jacks, and more.
2. What is the best type of partition for temporary use?
In a sense, all the types of partition walls listed above can be “temporary” because they can be moved with ease. In general though, walls with demountable systems are your best bet, if you’re looking to make them as temporary as possible.
3. How long does it take to install full height partition walls?
Full height partitions can be installed quickly, often in just a few days, which greatly minimizes disruption to your business.
