With the development of technology, new elements and designs appear to improve the quality of life modern man, including in the area of rest and sleep. Such structural elements how the bed slats firmly fit into our daily life. Today it is almost impossible to imagine the furniture market without them. This article will tell you what lamellas are, why they are needed, and their pros and cons.
What are bed slats
The slats in the bed are structural elements of the slatted base on which the mattress is placed. Represent wooden slats(see photo below) installed across the base at a certain distance from each other. In order to create an elastic base during installation, they must have a C-shape, slightly curved upward.
Photo: Bed with slats (slat base) What are they needed for
In the overall design, the slats have many useful functions:
- create natural ventilation for the mattress due to the presence of gaps between them;
- needed to reduce the load on the bed frame. Evenly distribute the weight of the mattress under itself, thereby extending the life of the bed;
- thanks to curved shape, create a light springing effect and increase the anatomical effect of the mattress, complementing its orthopedic properties;
There are also special orthopedic lamellas that allow you to adjust the rigidity of the base at various points by selecting optimal characteristics rigidity according to the physiological characteristics of the sleeper. However high price they are not yet able to make this invention a mass product.
Photo: Orthopedic base for a slatted bed What are lamellas made of?
These structural elements can be made of wood as well as metal.
Wooden
Wooden bed slats are made from birch, linden, ash, maple, and beech. The most common and inexpensive are birch. They are light in weight and handle loads well. The most durable are beech.
Metal
They are much less common than the previous option. They differ in that they do not change their hardness throughout the entire service life. They do not bend under the mattress, but they have significant weight and can also make squeaks.
If the metal slats have an anti-corrosion coating, then the bed can be used in any humidity and temperature conditions.
It is also important that fewer crossbars made of metal are required than wooden ones. Cast welded bases do not require a special central guide. Metal slats are often used in beds with a lifting mechanism due to their significant weight.
Which bed slats are better?
Metal slats will definitely last for decades and do not require such careful attitude like wood. However, beds with such bases have significant weight and are rare. Wooden ones are much easier to handle, and if necessary, a failed element can be easily replaced.
Sizes of bed slats
There are two types of lamellas in width: narrow and wide.
- Narrow ones (30-40 mm) must be placed in two rows, with each sleeping place having a separate base. This type of lamella arrangement is suitable for mattresses with independent springs.
- Wide slats (50-70 mm) are arranged in one row, unlike narrow ones, and are most often used in single or single beds. Wide slats suitable for use with springless mattresses, as well as with Bonnell spring models.
The most acceptable thickness of the slats is 8-10 mm. The length of the slats may vary depending on the width of the bed.
Distance between bed slats
There must be a distance of 4-7 cm between the slats, equal to the width of one of them.
The number of slats depends on the material from which they are made. You will need less metal ones than wooden ones.
If we talk about wooden ones, then usually 25-30 pieces of bent-glued plates are used for a double bed. There are at least 15 slats per single bed. For comparison: you will need only 8-10 metal slats for a single bed.
The more slats are used, the better they will be able to withstand the load and provide flexibility to the base and shock absorption of the mattress. But the fewer there are, the more it is ventilated.
A bed with or without slats: which is better?
The choice of slats material depends on the preferences, as well as the financial situation of the buyer.
It will be more difficult and expensive to manufacture a slatted bottom; a solid bottom is cheaper, but it provides worse orthopedic properties of mattresses. Most mattresses reveal their properties precisely in tandem with slats.
For comparison, let's look at the advantages and disadvantages of each of the bases.
Solid bed bottom
- Ease of manufacture and versatility.
- Suitable for people with spinal problems who need a flat and hard surface.
- poor ventilation;
- does not have springing properties;
- provides worse orthopedic properties of the mattress.
Lamellar base
Advantages of lamellas:
- Excellent ventilation.
- The orthopedic properties of the mattress increase.
- The slatted bottom type is more suitable for those who do not have too much weight.
- If the slats break, they can always be replaced, but if the bottom of the bed breaks, it can only be taken to a landfill.
- One lamella can withstand a load of 12 kg and in case of breakdown you will not have to change all the lamella fastenings.
- The bed is easier to move and transport.
- Plastic lat holders do not creak.
- Flexibility and resilience.
- Affordable price.
- Quick replacement.
- Easy to disassemble and assemble.
- Suitable for beds with a lifting mechanism.
- Has springy properties.
- may break;
- the cheapest models may squeak;
- Sometimes the slats pop out of the plastic tips.
To summarize, we can conclude that the base with slats wins on many counts. In the vast majority of cases, this is what is best for the bed.
The slats on the bed are creaking: what to do?
To assess the scale of the problem, you need to take a closer look not only at the slatted base, but also at the mattress, support slats, and also lifting mechanism if there is one.
Why do the slats creak?
The base of a bed with slats creaks most often for two reasons:
- The fasteners were not tightened properly.
- Wooden elements rub against each other.
If the creaking of the lamellas began a year or two after purchase, then the wood may also be drying out. This process is completely natural and is influenced by the material of the boards from which the slats are made, as well as the microclimate of the room.
Material with low hygroscopicity practically does not creak. Indoor humidity of less than 50% slows down the drying process of the boards and, thereby, extends their service life.
What to do if the slats on the bed squeak
If you determine that it is the slats that are creaking, then you need to click on each one and determine which of the slats the sound comes from. They should also be checked for chips, cracks and other integrity problems. If damage is detected, the lamellas must be replaced. This will help remove the squeak and correct the situation.
Important! The slats should not wobble or dangle, all screws and screws should be in their places.
The slats fall out of the bed: what to do
This can happen either when the frame is assembled incorrectly, or the cause may be a technological defect. Perhaps the slats and lath holders are not designed for this bed. It is important to check and tighten the bolts of the sidewalls and corners.
Today, more and more often, solid bottoms are being replaced by beds that have slats in their design. After all, the slats themselves serve as an orthopedic bed, due to the fact that they enhance the effect of the mattress. Only when correct position sleeper, sleep can be complete and healthy, so you need to choose slats in accordance with your state of health, weight, financial situation, and you should also consult a good specialist.
It is difficult to call this term completely unfamiliar to our citizens. However, previously it was used mainly in relation to furniture or in construction. And by this we meant strips of various materials.
When it comes to blinds, this word refers to strips of fabric, plastic, metal or wood that create a single canvas, which serves the function of protecting the room from unwanted sun rays. They also help in regulating luminous flux, thereby creating optimal lighting in the interior.
Accordingly, in order to perform all these functions, they must have a number of necessary characteristics:
- They should not be deformed.
- Possess dust-repellent properties.
- Don't burn out in the sun.
- Maintain its aesthetic qualities for a long time.
The slats are attached to the cornice using special holders. It should be noted that it is the material of the strips, its color and other external characteristics depends general impression from the blinds, and subsequently, their harmonious integration into the interior of the room.
Application area
As already mentioned, lamellas are quite widely used in many areas. However, if we talk about blinds, their main purpose will be interior decoration. We can reliably say about them that this is a proven way to add original and unusual lighting to the design of a room. And if relief and volumetric patterns are applied to the strips of the blinds, or they are endowed with a non-standard shape and outline, then this will contribute to the appearance of interesting optical illusions when they are completely closed.
It should also be noted that lamellas are used to create partitions and screens to enliven the design of a room. In addition, they are great for dividing a room into different zones. If we are talking about using blinds for their intended purpose, then options are possible here too. IN Lately Many interesting offers have appeared on the market, such as multi-texture blinds (a combination of fabric, plastic and even metal).
If you need to completely darken a room, you should pay attention to light-proof strips. If this is a living space and you want to achieve maximum effect comfort, it is better to resort to slats made of fabric and wood. But in offices, plastic and metal options have proven themselves to be excellent. But under any circumstances, pay attention to the fact whether your choice meets all the characteristics necessary for operation.
Kinds
The specific features of the slats are directly proportional to the types of blinds in which they are used.
So, the following basic variants are known:
Horizontal.
Vertical.
Rolled.
Protective roller blinds.
Slats are the main element for all types of blinds, except roller blinds. The only exceptions are those where the fabric is replaced with small wooden strips. Depending on the option you choose, the strips of material will be positioned differently.
Thus, in horizontal blinds the slats are placed parallel to the floor, and in vertical blinds, respectively, perpendicular to it. As for roller blinds, strips of material (plastic or metal) are connected in such a way as to form a single protective sheet, which is convenient to wind on a shaft.
Materials
When making slats for blinds, preference is usually given to one of four main materials:
- Textile.
- Plastic.
- Metal (mostly aluminum).
- Tree.
Fabric vertical blinds are especially loved by our compatriots. Most likely, this is due to people's long-term commitment to a variety of curtains and curtains. However, as you know, the material can be different. And this is exactly what should be taken into account when choosing this option.
Several rules apply here:
- The denser the material, the more durable it is, the less it fades and is deformable.
- Fabrics with a woven pattern retain their attractive appearance longer, compared to lamellas with a printed pattern.
- For kitchen best choice There will be fabric blinds made of fiberglass, since it does not burn, but only melts.
Of course, the denser and better quality the fabric, the more expensive such blinds are. But here everyone sets their own priorities.
Plastic can be considered an almost ideal material. It is easy to use, does not bend and does not fade, and, accordingly, more a long period retains its aesthetic qualities. In addition, it does not accumulate static and the prices for such blinds are quite affordable. Although here, too, you shouldn’t chase cheapness.
Metal is not such a common option, although many of its user characteristics are worthy of praise. Such blinds are also easy to maintain, do not deform and do not fade (since they are covered with heat-resistant enamel). However, they are still mainly used only in industrial premises.
Wooden slats can be used in both vertical and horizontal blinds. In addition, recently they have become popular roller blinds made of bamboo and small strips of wood. They are usually woven with threads into a single piece, similar to fabric. Such popularity is quite justified. After all, wood, despite its high cost, is absolutely natural and durable material, and it requires minimal care - just vacuuming is enough.
Advantages and disadvantages
Of course, if you approach the issue of choosing material for the lamella with special care, you will find out that any option has its positive and negative sides. And, naturally, it is better to know about them in advance.
1. Fabric
Pros:
- Create comfort.
- They have interesting textures, emphasizing the uniqueness of the room design.
- Allows you to apply prints.
- Variety of colors and shades.
Minuses:
- Slats made of high quality road fabric.
- Even with a dust-repellent coating, they become dirty over time.
- During cleaning they become deformed to some extent.
2. Plastic
Pros:
- Wide choice of colors.
- Easy to care for.
- Does not accumulate static electricity.
- Not deformed.
Minuses: If low-quality plastic is used to make the lamellas, they will turn yellow over time.
3. Tree
Pros:
- Environmentally friendly material.
- Easy to use.
- Pleasant to the touch, cozy material.
- Provides a variety of uses.
Minuses: high cost.
4. Metal
Pros:
- Fairly easy care.
- Do not fade or deform.
- Availability of heat-resistant coating.
Minuses: They can rattle when there is gusts of wind.
How to choose the best option
The main thing you have to decide on is how to attach the blinds. Usually two options are considered:
- They are fixed in the window opening.
- Or they are installed overlapping.
With the first option, you do not reduce the space of the room and it naturally seems larger. However, in this case, your window sill will be occupied by slats, which should rotate freely. The second option - like curtains - leaves the window sill space free, and you can use it as an additional usable area(for example, place flowers there).
- In case you decide to attach the blinds inside window opening, then subtract 2 cm from the measurement of its height so that the slats do not touch the window sill.
- In a situation where you find it necessary to fix them above the window, then let them be slightly wider than the window opening by 15 cm on each side.
- The slats should not lie on the floor, so subtract another 5 cm from the height measurement, adjusting for this.
The nuances of their discovery should not be neglected. Here you can choose one of the following options:
- The slats move apart from the center.
- The slats move towards the center.
- Move towards the control harness.
- Moving away from you.
Here it is appropriate to remember not only personal tastes and preferences, but also other points, for example, comfort in opening and closing windows, balcony door And so on.
Price
Often decisive factor when choosing blinds, its cost turns out. To calculate the quadrature we need, you, naturally, will have to multiply the height of the opening by its width, and the already obtained value by the cost of such a product per square meter.
Speaking about the cost, it should be noted that it will be:
- For fabric blinds: from 5 to 40 $ per sq. m.
- For plastic ones: from 14 to 20 $.
- For metal ones: about $30 per sq. m.
- For wooden ones: from 66 to 130 $.
The only thing you should not forget is that domestic materials are often cheaper, and, therefore, the product made from them will generally be cheaper.
And further. If you decide to use the services of an installer, then your final price for such “shutters” will automatically increase by 10-15%. However, in this situation, you will receive a guarantee not only for the product, but also for its installation.
Care
As already mentioned, the easiest way to care for plastic and metal options. They can be washed, wiped, vacuumed, and metal ones can even be cleaned with a brush. Things are a little more complicated with wooden ones: moisture is contraindicated for them, so you can remove dust with dry cloths or a vacuum cleaner. As for the fibers with which they are fastened, they are treated with a dust-repellent substance.
The hardest thing to deal with is fabric blinds. Despite the dust-repellent impregnation, they will need cleaning after just a year. It should be recalled that fabric slats can become deformed, so the cleaning process should be as delicate as possible.
How to remove slats from blinds
Typically, this question arises among owners of vertical fabric products at the moment when it becomes obvious that cleaning is inevitable.
If you are one of them, then follow the following algorithm:
- First, remove the bottom chain and weights.
- Then disconnect the slats from the runners (the procedure is similar to removing curtains from hooks).
- Roll each removed strip of fabric into a roll and, in this position, immerse it in a soap solution.
- Let us remind you that the slats cannot be rubbed (if you want to avoid deformation), so just let them soak.
- After rinsing, hang the still wet strips of fabric back (so they will straighten under the influence of their own weight).
WITH horizontal blinds things are a little different, but their slats can also be removed:
- Remove decorative covers before removal.
- From above, on the edge of the system, find the latches and remove the lamellas by pulling the plates up (in the meantime, we point the latches towards ourselves and then to the right).
However, if such manipulations do not fill you with delight, you can always take the help of professionals. And, although they usually clean lamellas on an industrial scale, as practice shows, a compromise is possible on any issue.
Broke cross rail at the bottom of the bed? In our Latoflex.ru store you can buy durable orthopedic slats (slats) for beds and chairs individually and in sets. In a warehouse in Moscow, we always have in stock individual wooden slats (stiffening ribs) with a thickness from 6 mm to 12 mm, a length of up to 1320 mm and a width of 38 to 83 mm. All products domestic production, therefore it is inexpensive, made from durable birch veneer, latoflex is covered with heat-treated glue, and beech stiffeners are also available.
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Required lamella size to order
Didn't find the lamella size you need in our catalog? We will make slats for the base of the bed in the right size, in any quantity.
Small bed slats38x8
, maximum possible length 890 (mm), suitable for furniture manufacturers: DREAMLAND, IKEA, HOF, and others.
Available sizes (mm):
| 38x8x710 | 38x8x715 |
| 38x8x750 | 38x8x755 |
| 38x8x790 | 38x8x795 |
| 38x8x800 | 38x8x800 |
| 38x8x830 | 38x8x835 |
| 38x8x850 | 38x8x855 |
| 38x8x860 | 38x8x865 |
| 38x8x890 | 38x8x895 |
| 38x8x910 | |
Material: birch veneer
Manufacturer: Russia
Bend radius: 4500 mm
Price 1 piece - 80 rub.
Small bed slats, 50 mm wide and 8 mm thick, maximum possible length 990 mm
Available sizes (mm):
| 50x8x530 | 50x8x535 |
| 50x8x540 | 50x8x545 |
| 50x8x590 | 50x8x595 |
| 50x8x610 | 50x8x615 |
| 50x8x630 | 50x8x635 |
| 50x8x680 | 50x8x685 |
| 50x8x690 | 50x8x695 |
| 50x8x720 | 50x8x725 |
| 50x8x730 | 50x8x735 |
| 50x8x750 | 50x8x755 |
| 50x8x770 | 50x8x775 |
| 50x8x780 | 50x8x785 |
| 50x8x790 | 50x8x795 |
| 50x8x800 | 50x8x805 |
| 50x8x850 | 50x8x855 |
| 50x8x860 | 50x8x865 |
| 50x8x880 | 50x8x885 |
| 50x8x890 | |
Material: birch veneer
Manufacturer: Russia
Bend radius: 4500 mm
Price 1 piece - 90 rub.
Small bed slats, width 53
mm and thickness 8
mm, maximum possible length 990
mm
Available sizes (mm) slats for beds and sofas from "IKEA", " Leroy Merlin", "SHATURAMEBEL", "HOFF", "STOLPLIT", "ASKONA", "ORMATEK", "TORIS", Dimax and others.
| 53x8x530 | 53x8x535 |
| 53x8x540 | 53x8x545 |
| 53x8x590 | 53x8x595 |
| 53x8x600 | 53x8x605 |
| 53x8x610 | 53x8x615 |
| 53x8x630 | 53x8x635 |
| 53x8x660 | 53x8x665 |
| 53x8x670 | 53x8x675 |
| 53x8x680 | 53x8x685 |
| 53x8x690 | 53x8x695 |
| 53x8x700 | 53x8x705 |
| 53x8x710 | 53x8x715 |
| 53x8x720 | 53x8x725 |
| 53x8x730 | 53x8x735 |
| 53x8x750 | 53x8x755 |
| 53x8x760 | 53x8x765 |
| 53x8x770 | 53x8x775 |
| 53x8x780 | 53x8x785 |
| 53x8x790 | 53x8x795 |
| 53x8x800 | 53x8x805 |
| 53x8x830 | 53x8x835 |
| 53x8x850 | 53x8x855 |
| 53x8x860 | 53x8x865 |
| 53x8x880 | 53x8x885 |
| 53x8x890 | 53x8x895 |
| 53x8x910 | 53x8x915 |
| 53x8x990 | |
Material: birch veneer
Manufacturer: Russia
Bend radius: 4500 mm
Price 1 piece - 90 rub.
The lamellas are medium, 63 mm wide and 8 mm thick, maximum possible length910 mm
Slats available for beds and sofas from manufacturers: “Sonya”, “Ryton”, “Borovichi”, “Perrino”, “City”, “Relax”, “Factory 8 March” and other manufacturers upholstered furniture.
| 63x8x530 | 63x8x535 |
| 63x8x590 | 63x8x595 |
| 63x8x620 | 63x8x625 |
| 63x8x630 | 63x8x635 |
| 63x8x640 | 63x8x645 |
| 63x8x650 | 63x8x655 |
| 63x8x660 | 63x8x665 |
| 63x8x680 | 63x8x685 |
| 63x8x690 | 63x8x695 |
| 63x8x700 | 63x8x705 |
| 63x8x720 | 63x8x725 |
| 63x8x740 | 63x8x745 |
| 63x8x750 | 63x8x755 |
| 63x8x760 | 63x8x765 |
| 63x8x780 | 63x8x785 |
| 63x8x790 | 63x8x795 |
| 63x8x800 | 63x8x805 |
| 63x8x850 | 63x8x855 |
| 63x8x860 | 63x8x865 |
| 63x8x870 | 63x8x875 |
| 63x8x880 | 63x8x885 |
| 63x8x890 | 63x8x895 |
| 63x8x900 | 63x8x905 |
| 63x8x910 | |
Material: birch veneer
Manufacturer: Russia
Bend radius: 4500 mm
Price 1 piece - 100 rub.
The slats are medium, 67 mm wide and 8 mm thick, maximum possible length 910 mm
This size of slats is usually used in imported upholstered furniture
| 67x8x530 | 67x8x535 |
| 67x8x590 | 67x8x595 |
| 67x8x620 | 67x8x625 |
| 67x8x630 | 67x8x635 |
| 63x8x640 | 67x8x645 |
| 67x8x650 | 67x8x655 |
| 67x8x660 | 67x8x665 |
| 67x8x680 | 67x8x685 |
| 67x8x690 | 67x8x695 |
| 67x8x700 | 67x8x705 |
| 67x8x720 | 67x8x725 |
| 67x8x740 | 67x8x745 |
| 67x8x750 | 67x8x755 |
| 67x8x760 | 67x8x765 |
| 67x8x780 | 67x8x785 |
| 67x8x790 | 67x8x795 |
| 67x8x800 | 67x8x805 |
| 67x8x850 | 67x8x855 |
| 67x8x860 | 67x8x865 |
| 67x8x870 | 67x8x875 |
| 67x8x880 | 67x8x885 |
| 67x8x890 | 67x8x895 |
| 67x8x900 | 67x8x905 |
| 67x8x910 | |
Material: birch veneer
Manufacturer: Russia
Bend radius: 4500 mm
Price 1 piece - 130 rub.
The slats are large, width 63
mm and thickness 12
mm, maximum possible length 1320
mm.
(Commonly used in French clamshell mechanisms)
Available sizes:
| 63x12x610 | 63x12x615 |
| 63x12x630 | 63x12x635 |
| 63x12x720 | 63x12x725 |
| 63x12x790 | 63x12x795 |
| 63x12x800 | 63x12x805 |
| 63x12x820 | 63x12x825 |
| 63x12x890 | 63x12x895 |
| 63x12x900 | 63x12x905 |
| 63x12x910 | 63x12x915 |
| 63x12x1320 | |
Material: birch veneer
Manufacturer: Russia
Bend radius: 8000 mm
Price for 1 piece. - 180 rub.
The slats are wide, width 83
mm and thickness 8
mm, maximum possible length 1320
mm.
Manufacturer: Russia
Bend radius: 8000 mm
Price for 1 piece. - 160 rub.
Didn't find the size of slats you need in our catalog? We will produce slats for the bed frame in the required size, in any quantity.
Slats for French folding bed
In our store you can purchase wooden slats for “French” folding beds, either individually or as a set.
French folding bed - This is a sofa that transforms into a large comfortable bed with a special transformation mechanism (Mixotoil). This type upholstered furniture is not suitable for frequent use; it is used in cases where there are few sleeping places in the house, but guests still need to be accommodated with comfort. The method of transformation from a sofa to a bed is as follows: lifting three sections, fastened together with hinges, towards you. The main disadvantage of such furniture is a large number of hinges and frame compactness, with frequent use Such a product may cause deflection of the frame and wear of the transformation mechanism. This can be solved by replacing the standard awning or mesh with durable orthopedic lamellas (“Bent-glued boards”). Also, a worn-out transformation mechanism can be replaced with a new one.
Choose high quality
We purchase all raw materials for the production of molded products from reliable suppliers, who always respond high standards quality. Thanks to the constant modernization of the woodworking equipment fleet and the use innovative technologies We ensure consistently high quality of the final product. The lamellas of our production are made of durable birch veneer and beech, have aoptimal bending radius R 4000-8000 mm, nare produced in all standard sizes, PThey are not covered with colorless varnish, as many people write, but covered with heat-treated glue.
How to measure the lamella?
To determine the size of the lamella (bent laminated board), you can use a ruler or tape measure, applying the tool as shown in the figure. Particular precision in measurements is not required, since all batten holders have a gap of 3 to 5 mm.
ATTENTION! THE LENGTH OF THE BRAT IS MEASURED ON THE ARC AS SHOWN IN THE FIGURE.
A comfortable bed in the modern sense is a complex system, carefully calculated to ensure anatomically comfortable sleep. And in this system, not the last place is occupied by the base with slats under the mattress.
Lamels - what are they?
In a broad sense, lamellas are strips or plates made of any material. Bed slats are part of the slatted base on which the mattress is placed. They are also called armor or latoflexes.The modern slatted bed bottom consists of several transverse thin slats that replaced traditional springs, massive boards and solid foundations.
The comfort of the bed and your sleep depends on the structure of the lamella bed frame and the quality of the lamellas themselves.
What are bed slats and what are they for?
In furniture production, latoflexes (slats) are transverse slats on the frame of a bed or sofa that support the mattress. But today, more and more often, slats are attached to a separate orthopedic base, which is hidden inside the bed frame.A slatted bed base has advantages over a solid one. It ensures air circulation, making it easier to care for the mattress and allowing it to “breathe”, evaporating the moisture released during sleep by a person, because its upper part is usually covered with a mattress cover, bed linen, bedspread. Bed slats – great way to avoid greenhouse effect in the mattress, reducing the risk of proliferation of pathogenic flora due to high humidity.
The most comfortable lamellas have an elastic arched profile that provides a slightly springy effect when exposed to them. Elastic arched armor reduces the load on the mattress and increases its anatomical effect.
Advantages of slats in a bed
The base with lamellas gives:- proper operation and ventilation of the mattress, extending its life;
- improved support for the spine in the required position (particularly worth paying attention to models with adjustable lamella rigidity);
- comfortable rest - especially the slatted bases with a transformable shape, which allow you to take the most comfortable position for complete relaxation.
When choosing the type of slats, pay attention to the design of the mattress:
- wide slats- suitable for springless and Bonnell spring mattresses;
- narrow slats- suitable for all mattresses, but you should especially prefer them if your mattress has independent springs, and these should definitely be chosen for models with a high density of multi-pocket springs.
How many slats should there be in the base? Experts say: the more strips it has, the better! The basic rule for choosing the number of latoflexes: the more slats the base has, the higher its flexibility and anatomical support. Maximum number slats can reach 26-30 - this type of base with armor is the most popular. The distance between the slats may also vary. It should not greatly exceed the width of the slats. The usual width of wide lamellas is 5-7 cm, narrow lamellas 3-4 cm, thickness - 8 mm.
How lamellas are made - materials
Bed plates are made mainly from wood. To make lamellas, bent-glued plywood is made from several layers natural veneer. This material is optimally suited for the production of latoflexes due to its high elasticity and good resilience. The naturalness of wood slats is also attractive:- Birch slats are a more economical option;
- beech slats - installed on more expensive bases, they have the highest strength and flexibility.
How the bed slats are attached: types of holders
Today, manufacturers are increasingly abandoning the options of slats on tape and rigid fastening of slats in the bed frame. Latoflexes are usually held on the frame by special tips placed on each bar - lamella holders.Holders for slats are made from:
- rubber;
- polypropylene;
- plastic.
How to insert, remove or change slats?
The tip is put on a separate strip, which is then inserted into a special socket on the frame. At the same time, the armor bends slightly - they can easily withstand this.Don't know how to remove the slats? To do this, you need to carefully bend the bar so that the fastener comes out of the socket, and move the end of the latoflex to the side. This skill will come in handy if you are trying to disassemble the base or are puzzled by the question of how to change the slats.
Bases with adjustable lamella stiffness are gaining popularity. These have lamellas with special attachments in the zone of active load on the base - they allow you to adjust the rigidity of the latoflexes.
By moving or moving a pair of cursors along the bar, you can reduce or accordingly increase the rigidity of the support in this area.
An additional block with double or triple lamellas is also installed on the active zone. It allows you to increase rigidity in the lumbar area, improving the orthopedic properties of the mattress.
Lamels are the most important detail orthopedic bed base. They provide a springing effect, increasing the benefits of an anatomical mattress. High-quality flexible slats under the mattress are the basis for a sound and healthy sleep.
(Last Updated On: 10/21/2017)
Recently, there has been a strong tendency to return to natural materials, natural texture and environmental cleanliness, adherents natural materials can today choose among a variety of offers, both traditional and new. For example, recently the concept of lamella has become increasingly common. An ignorant person may not know anything about the lamella - what it is, what it is “eaten with” and what it is used for. Let's try to answer these questions in order.
What is a lamella?
So, lamella - what is it? This beautiful term clearly of French origin, they call veneer, ideal in texture and condition, made from solid wood of valuable species. That is, this is veneer highest grade, the most expensive among all types of natural veneer. Indeed, the lamella was given to the world by the French; this material has long been used for finishing pieces of furniture and interiors used by august persons. In my own way appearance the objects seemed to be made of solid wood, which gave them special value.
Today, such pieces of furniture are available not only strong of the world this, but also to ordinary citizens. Of course, natural lamella is still quite expensive, but the population’s income has also increased. Therefore, many salons selling furniture and interior elements today offer their visitors items finished with natural lamella.
Lamel today is made by several various methods The difference between them lies in the method of cutting the wood. The most valuable production method is one in which the wood layer is removed from the solid wood, but this option is the most expensive and difficult to produce among the lamellas. The lamella is much cheaper, which is made by cutting solid wood into thin layers of wood and then gluing these words together. Lamel made in this way is less valuable, but at the same time more affordable, so it is suitable for a wider range of consumers.
And yet, lamella - what is it, a traditional craft or industrial production? At the same time, today sawn lamella is used for the manufacture of even exclusive-class furniture, since it is easier to produce and is more widely used. This lamella is much more affordable compared to planed lamella, so it can be used indoors much more widely than for simply finishing pieces of furniture. For example, it can be used to decorate the wall surfaces of a room. Lamella made using sawing technology, in in this case will also be more profitable than competing options:
- the lamella produced by planing is too expensive material for finishing wall panels;
- artificial Wall panels, stylized as wood, only partially resemble natural wood, lacking the appropriate warmth, texture and softness.
Many manufacturers have already taken into account the population’s demand for exquisite pieces of furniture and interior design and are offering products to their customers. made using lamellas. However, manufacturers are not as conscientious as we would like, so they offer a cheaper sawn lamella as an expensive planed lamella. And some even distribute simple veneer under the guise of an elite lamella. You can make sure that it is a lamella in front of you, and not its analogue, by simply asking the seller: “Lamel - what is it?” . Knowledgeable seller, who sells goods with lamella finishing, will quickly answer the question posed, and if you are offered falsification, then the question may confuse the seller.