Bubble Column: Types, Advantages and Disadvantages

Many modern designers gradually began to abandon the division of functional areas with the help of blind partitions or capital walls. Today, these designs were replaced by stylish and elegant bubble columns. They not only allow you to separate two different zones, but also contribute to creating a truly magical atmosphere.

What are similar designs?

Air bubble column is a hollow container, having a cylindrical or rectangular shape and mounted on a special base. To fill it up, water or other transparent liquid is usually used. Air bubbles are fed by a reliable and silent compressor installed in the base of the structure. Their size, shape and speed of movement depends on the personal preferences of the owner.

What is a bubble column made of?

To produce such structures, transparent, waterproof and durable materials are used. This can be polycarbonate, plain or acrylic glass. Each of them has its advantages and disadvantages.

The most popular is the bubble column made of acrylic glass. On the surface of this smooth material, there are practically no joints visible. Transparent acrylic glass does not deteriorate under the influence of ultraviolet rays. It is good that there are no scratches left on it. In addition, products made of acrylic glass retain their original appearance for a long time. This high-strength refractory material is able to withstand high water pressure. To significant disadvantages of acrylic glass can be considered relatively large weight and instability to the effects of alcohols and other aggressive chemicals.

No less popular is the bubble column of polycarbonate. The life of such products is about 15 years. The main advantages of structures made of this material can be considered easy maintenance, fire safety, flexibility and comparative ease. However, over time, such products become cloudy and fade. Sometimes they start to leak.

Varieties of similar structures

Modern manufacturers produce several types of such products. The most popular of them are:

• Single bubble columns used to impart dynamics to small interior zones. To create a beautiful and smooth play of light, high constructions are often used, which rest against the ceiling.
• Bubble multicolumns, which are transparent tubes of small diameter, located inside the central tube. Such products have an excellent light effect and a huge number of bubbles moving up the thin tubes.
• Constructions with hinged elements. Such columns are used as structural furniture elements, decorative shelves or a support for pots.

All these products are located on special platforms, differing not only in size and shape, but also in the quality of the materials used. They can be plastic or soft, square or semicircular. The height of the platform varies from 25 to 40 centimeters.

Bubble column as an element of the interior

Such designs can be not only an independent decoration, but also a constituent part of the design composition. They are often combined with shelves, furniture, racks, racks and apertures. To date, many options for the use of such structures have been developed. In this case, everything depends on the wishes of the customer and on the features of the premises in which the bubble columns will be installed. The price for similar products varies from 5800 to 7000 rubles. If necessary, the design can be programmed for an automatic smooth change of colors.