Building a partition wall

Sometimes a big living room or kitchen-dinning area is a wasted space. By putting a wall up , the space can be divided and you can create a second room/ bedroom, office area.

carpenters building wood structure partition wall

Sound proofing the wall is very important, its always better to use acoustic insulation rather than cheap standard insulation.

sound proofing a partition wall acoustic

A good way to save on time and cost is to use a tape and joint system , rather than plastering – skimming the wall.The wall can also be easily removed if needed.
tape and joint plasterboard

If part of the room will get less natural light by building a partition wall, a good compromise is to have a window installed into the wall, and if you want a bit of privacy, you can use obscure/sand blasted glass.

partition wall window natural light

The final result is two medium sized rooms.The skirting board, door, architrave and painting needs to be matched to the existing decorum.

partition wall