Many people find themselves in need of a room divider at one time or another. They are reluctant to use stand alone folding screens because they are too easy to over turn yet they want something that will fold up and leave the opening free of any obstacles. This is when they decide that accordion room dividers are just what the doctor ordered! Their next dilemma is which ones to buy. There are a large number of these dividers that are perfect for residential use that folds neatly up against one wall leaving the opening clear to walk through without tripping on a track or frame.
Some of these dividers are made of vinyl with a design imprinted in the vinyl. That makes them a decoration as well as a functional divider. Some are freestanding while others hang from a track attached to the ceiling. They come in different sizes that are designed to fit a variety of widths. For instance you can purchase some that will fit openings from 3' to 6' in width or from 6' to 10'. That means if you have an opening that is 5.75' wide, you can purchase the smaller of the two listed and it will fit the opening perfectly. For areas that are larger than retailers offer, you can purchase two and allow them to lock in the middle.
Many ideas come to mind when you think about accordion room dividers. For instance they are perfect to split up the open space of a basement or garage because they offer sound absorbing qualities that prevent either side from being disturbed. These are dividers that are double sided and have pillows of air between the two sides to absorb sounds. These are more appropriate for garage or commercial use because of the cost and materials they are made of. They also make a good replacement for extra wide openings where you want to prevent cold or hot air from escaping. For instance it is cheaper to heat a small room than one large one. Therefore using accordion room dividers to block off half of a large room will save you money on utility bills.
Screenflex is a brand of accordion room dividers that use single, freestanding frames. Each frame is covered with either a heavy fabric or vinyl. These can be connected to create a long barrier to span the entire width of a room. When you are finished with the barrier, simply fold them up into one another and store them. These are perfect for events where you want to divider booths or desks such as a science fair, wedding reception or flea market. They are contemporary in style with a modern solution to space control. They are available at many local retailers with competitive prices. Remember that some accordion room dividers require precise dimensions while others only require general ones. If you are purchasing a stationary divider, you will need precise dimensions. Mobile or freestanding systems do not require precise dimensions.