In any room of the apartment where water is supplied, there are a number of pipes, which by their presence spoil the overall picture of the design. Therefore, in every apartment or house project, builders and designers use different techniques for hiding pipes and communications.
How and why to hide pipes in the bathroom
So, why hide pipes? The answer is simple.
From a purely aesthetic point of view, I don’t want to see plastic or metal pipes in a luxurious bathroom, tiled, for example, with Italian tiles.
But, in addition to beauty, we must not forget about practicality, and therefore everything needs to be done so that the pipes are not visible, but at the same time, easily accessible in case of problems with the water supply or sewage system.
Proper camouflage of business communications sets precisely this goal - beauty and functionality.
How to hide pipes in the bathroom
There are four objects in the bathroom that require piping:
- bath;
- wash basin;
- toilet;
- washing machine.
And each of these objects requires a separate water supply and sewage system. Therefore, the placement of all plumbing objects, which they all are, needs to be thought about in advance.
It is ideal to think through everything at the stage of reconstruction of the premises in order to competently, correctly and conveniently carry out all communications to them. These issues need to be discussed together with the builders and the designer if you are not doing the project yourself. Only in such a tandem can you understand what, how and where to place correctly.
After you have figured out where and what you will place, you need to decide how exactly you want to hide the pipes. There are several options.
INSTALL PIPES INTO THE WALL
Mounting pipes into the wall is the most aesthetically pleasing method. From a practical point of view, pipes embedded in the wall become practically inaccessible.
This method will require a lot of effort to implement it, because in order to hide a pipe in the wall, you need to drill special grooves and lay pipes in them. You will also need holes for wider sewer pipes.
Please note that for this type of gasket only polypropylene, plastic and copper pipes. The method used to connect pipe joints is welding or soldering.
There is one more trick - before laying the pipes, provide them with thermal insulation using pipe insulation. It will protect the pipes from condensation when they are already inside the walls, and will also allow the pipes to expand, which inevitably happens with any pipes over time.
When installing pipes into a wall, ensure that you have access to at least the pipe joints. Otherwise, if you need to get to them, you will have to break down the walls. There are a large number of options for doors and hatches that are built into the wall in order to provide access to communications.
Interesting solution for the bathroom - it was placed on a raised platform, in which all the pipes were hidden, and on the side there was a hatch for communications. Beautiful, practical and convenient
BUILD A SPECIAL PIPE BOX
A special box for pipes - this method has taken root very well in many bathrooms in Russia. And this is not surprising, because the box, on the one hand, looks like a cabinet, and on the other, does not block access to the pipes.
Also, boxes have several significant advantages over mounting them into the wall - you can hide large, big pipes, for example, like a sewer riser.
In addition, the box allows you to place inside a water heater and shelves on which you can store household supplies and cleaning products for the bathroom and toilet. Also, this method is simply ideal for a bathroom in which all the pipes are located behind the toilet along the wall.
The pipe box can be made from plasterboard or chipboard panels.
As for chipboard and wood, the first should only be moisture-resistant, and the second should have an impregnation that will protect the wood from moisture.
It is best to first replace old pipes with new ones so that they do not damage the box due to condensation. Or at least put an insulating cover on the pipes that will prevent it from forming.
The box has one significant drawback- in case of a leak or other problems, you will have to disassemble the whole thing, so you need to take care of the quality of the pipes and their connections in advance so that you do not have to make repairs again later.
HIDE COMMUNICATIONS IN FURNITURE
Placing pipes in furniture is just as convenient as in a box. Nothing is visible visually, but it is always at hand and within easy reach.
But in the case of pipes in furniture, you need to be sure of the quality of the pipes and joints with which they are connected. Otherwise, the cabinet or cabinet is damaged and cannot be restored. Therefore, you have a choice - either replace the old pipes with new ones, or leave them in open form.
An increasingly popular idea lately is wall-hung vanity units. Very fresh and stylish
In this case, we managed to combine three in one. In one cabinet they managed to place the pipes to the sink and toilet at once and at the same time hid the communications for the shower stall
FALSE CABINETS OR CURTAINS FOR COVERING PIPE
False cabinets or curtains to cover pipes are more decorative. After all, it is convenient because it does not require a lot of costs and time for its implementation.
All you need to do is choose the curtain you like and hang it in the washbasin frame.
This solution looks very cute and is ideal for a shabby chic or country style kitchen. And besides, in the event of a pipe leak, you will be able to immediately notice the problem and fix it
A door with false drawers, behind which the washing machine is actually hidden along with all communications. Original and convenient
So, we have looked at 4 simple and available methods, with which you can easily hide plumbing and sewer pipes away from the eyes of residents and guests of your home.
By following simple rules for the installation and quality of pipes, boxes and boxes will serve you for many years without requiring replacement or repair.
You cannot do without communication systems in the bathroom. However, water and sewer pipes are unlikely to give your premises aesthetic appearance. Therefore, most residents, during the renovation process, try to hide all communications. There are several ways to implement your plan: hide the pipes using furniture, boxes, roller shutters, or wall them up in the wall. When choosing a camouflage option, it is worth considering the possibility maintenance communications. So that in case of a breakdown you don’t have to destroy the decor of the room. By installing a pipe box in the bathroom, you can make collapsible design or build small doors to access communications.
Depending on the location of the pipes, the box can be installed in two ways: covering only the pipes or the entire wall on which they are located. In the first option, by covering only those areas where there are pipes, you save on material. Sewing up the entire plane on which the lines are located looks more aesthetically pleasing, but reduces usable area bathroom In order to somehow use the space in the box not occupied by pipes, small storage facilities are built there for various things.
What is the best way to make a box?
Before closing unsightly communications, you need to choose the right material for the box, behind which the pipes in the bathroom will be hidden. It must meet several requirements:
- have sufficient resistance to moisture;
- have low weight and thickness;
- made from environmentally friendly ingredients that do not emit harmful substances.
According to these criteria, from the commercially available materials for making a box in the bathroom, you can use: MDF, moisture-resistant plywood, moisture-resistant plasterboard or plastic.
Preparatory stage
Most often, pipeline problems occur at the joints. Therefore, the fewer there are, the better. If the box is installed after laying new pipes, care must be taken to ensure that the main has as few connections as possible. If replacing the pipeline is not part of your plans, before hiding the pipes in the bathroom, you need to conduct a thorough inspection of them. Inspect all lines for defects and, if any, repair them.
It is believed that sealed and welded joints. But for fittings having threaded connections must be freely accessible. It is necessary to periodically inspect them. Therefore, threaded connections cannot be bricked up. It is also necessary to ensure free access to valves, sewer inspections, meters, and filters.
Making a box step by step
Installation of a box in a bathroom consists of several stages. Let's look at each of them in more detail.
Measurements and sizing of structures
Before sealing the pipes, you need to take the necessary measurements and clarify the location of the box. In places of unreliable connections, to meters and valves, it is necessary to provide a removable part or door. It wouldn't hurt to have a scale plan of the room on which all the structural details will be marked. When measuring, do not forget about the thickness of the finishing material.
Having defined the outline future design on the floor, using a plumb line, transfer it to the ceiling, and then make markings on the walls.
Installation of the frame for subsequent cladding
Before sewing communications into the box, it is necessary to install a frame around the pipes. It is best to make it from a galvanized profile. Since the air in the bathroom is constantly humid, the use of wooden blocks is undesirable. If you do decide to use them, choose bars made from rot-resistant rocks. Treat everything before use wooden parts antiseptic.
The frame elements are connected to each other using self-tapping screws or using a cutter. To secure the profile to the wall, dowels and European screws are used.
It is necessary to mount profiles to the wall, taking into account that the finishing material does not subsequently adhere closely to the pipes
The first step is to mount the profile on the walls. Then the racks forming the front edge are installed.
Depending on the design of the future box, there may be several or only one front pillars. They are attached using their own curved edge or hangers
Then the guides are mounted on the ceiling and floor.
Fasten vertical and horizontal profiles conveniently with each other using a cutter
If the length of the racks is more than 1.5 m, it is necessary to make jumpers between them. They will also be needed for a frame whose width is more than 0.25 m. The distance between the jumpers is no more than a meter.
For structural strength, jumpers are attached to racks with a height of more than 1.5 m
When using a wooden frame, treat the cut areas with construction mastic. This will protect the box from damage and prevent its deformation during temperature and humidity fluctuations.
Sheathing the box frame with sheet material
When cutting out parts for the box, try to make solid elements and not from pieces. First, cut the side parts. They are cut in such a way that the edges do not protrude beyond the frame profiles, but are flush with them. After this, cut out the front part of the box. It should cover the side elements.
After cutting the material, it is mounted to the racks. This is done with self-tapping screws (3.5-4.5 cm). The distance between them should be no more than 2.5 cm. Such a box will have sufficient strength, so it is not necessary to attach the material to the jumpers. To monitor weak points in the pipeline, inspection holes with doors are left.
It is necessary to leave a hole in the box for free access to valves, meters and filters. It can be buried with a door purchased from a hardware store.
You can build them yourself or purchase ready-made ones. To make your own access points to the pipes, make a door from the material that is used for the box itself. To prevent it from opening, furniture magnets are attached to them.
The door for the control hole can be finished with the same material as the entire box. This way it will be less noticeable
You can make a completely collapsible box. To do this, sheets of finishing material are attached to the very edge with self-tapping screws. Producing final finishing, they are not covered with tiles.
Finally, plastic corners or plinths are fixed. When it is necessary to dismantle the box, remove the baseboard, unscrew the screws and remove the finishing material.
Self-tapping screws, closed plastic corner, can be easily unscrewed to dismantle the box in emergency cases. After this, the box remains intact and can be mounted in place
Final decorative finishing
The final stage of box installation is its finishing. It depends on the material from which the structure is made. Plywood, plasterboard and MDF can be lined ceramic tiles or paint. Plastic panels do not require further finishing. They look quite attractive on their own. Unlike drywall, plastic does not reduce the area of the room.
To decorate the bathtub, a frame is built from a profile
In the same way, the pipes under the bathroom itself are closed. First, the frame is mounted, and then it is sheathed, leaving control doors.
Moisture-resistant plasterboard is mounted on top of the profile frame and tiles are placed on it. Be sure to leave a door for pipe maintenance
Now knowing how to install a box, you can decorate any pipes in the bathroom and make the room more attractive from an aesthetic point of view. Hiding communications in the bathroom improves the design of the room. In addition, after covering the pipes with a box, the noise level emanating from them is reduced.
Video example of these finishing works
The bathroom is a largely functional room, however, when designing it, one should not forget about one’s own comfort and aesthetics. Very often, during renovations, homeowners try to tightly hide everything. engineering communications, wall them up inside the wall or cover them with panels. However, this decision is often questionable, because in the event of a leak or other malfunction, the pipes will have to be dismantled and expensive repairs will be ruined.
In this article we will tell you the secrets of experienced finishers on how to cover a riser in a bathroom with plasterboard or other material so that it looks beautiful, but does not interfere with the maintenance of communications.
Basic rules
As a rule, there are many different pipes in the bathroom, ranging from water pipes to sewer pipes. Extra, not very aesthetic details spoil the interior of the room, distracting attention, so most homeowners try to hide them during the renovation process.
If you are determined to close risers or other utilities in the bathroom, then you must follow the following rules:
Please note that during installation of the box for plumbing, it is necessary to provide sound insulation from mineral wool or polystyrene foam to reduce noise levels inside the bathroom.
Many, when deciding how to close the risers in the bathroom, opt for drywall. Moisture-resistant drywall is a practical, inexpensive material from which it is very convenient to install a box.
It is moisture resistant and can be easily applied to any facing material. To work with this material, you will need steel guides, self-tapping screws for drywall, a grinder or a hacksaw for cutting sheets, a hammer drill, and a screwdriver.
The installation process is as follows:
- First, a frame for the box with risers is built. It can be made from steel profiles or wooden blocks. It is better to use profiles, as they are stronger and more durable. If the box is to be tiled, it is better to use a reinforced profile that can withstand heavy weight.
- First, the guides need to be attached to the walls and then to the floor.
- Then, using a hacksaw or grinder, the sheet is cut moisture-resistant plasterboard.
- After this, the plasterboard blanks are fixed to the frame guides using self-tapping screws and a screwdriver.
- Lastly, the plasterboard box is puttied and coated with primer. deep penetration and then lined finishing material.
Pay attention! Many homeowners, when installing a pipe box made of moisture-resistant plasterboard with subsequent tiling, do not make an inspection window for fear of spoiling appearance designs. However, now in construction stores Invisible revisions are presented, which are tiled and do not stand out against the general background of the false wall.
Construction made of plastic panels
In addition, in the event of equipment failure and the need for repairs plastic panels can be carefully removed and then fixed back without causing much damage to the decoration of the room.
To work with plastic you will need:
- Plastic panels in your favorite coloring.
- Bars, plastic or metal profiles for making a frame.
- Plastic guides for fastening panels.
- Plastic corners for decorating external corners.
- Hacksaw or jigsaw for cutting plastic sheets.
The advantage of this option is that you can build a plastic structure with your own hands, even if the renovations in the rest of the room have already been done. The work must be done in the following order:
- First, we install a masking box made of metal guides around the riser, plastic profiles or wooden blocks.
- Then we place a fixing strip for the panels along the top and bottom of the box.
- After this, carefully close the box with plastic panels.
- At the final stage we glue it on external corners using silicone glue on the corners to make the structure look neat.
Please note that plastic box It cannot be faced with tiles or any other finishing material; it cannot even be painted. Therefore, immediately choose panels of a color and design that suits you.
Options that do not require installation
It often happens that the appearance of a bathroom with openly passing risers bothers homeowners, but there is no way to do anything drastic. In this case, you can use ideas for masking communications using improvised means:
Video instructions
During renovations, many owners want to disguise the communications passing through the bathroom so that they do not get out of general interior. In this material we will tell you how to hide pipes in the bathroom so that they do not spoil the environment, and it is possible to get to them for routine inspections and repairs.
What is the purpose of hiding pipes?
Most significant reason The reason why people tend to disguise pipes during renovations is the desire to create a cozy and harmonious atmosphere in the bathroom. In addition to aesthetic beauty, this allows you to protect pipes from exposure to high humidity, which leads to their darkening.
If you hide the pipes in the bathroom correctly and correctly, then as a result you will get a functional and modern room, with a harmoniously organized space.
For what purpose can pipes pass through the bathroom?
As a rule, water supply, sewerage or heating pipes may pass through a toilet or bathroom. When it comes to water pipes, they are usually located so that it is convenient to carry out their replacement or scheduled repairs. But sewer pipes are installed with a mandatory slope in the direction of the riser. Sometimes heating pipes run through the bathroom if it has a radiator or radiator. Then they will also need to be masked.
In addition to the scope of application, the passing pipelines may differ in the material of manufacture. As a rule, plastic pipelines are now increasingly being installed, which are characterized by ease of installation, resistance to oxidation, light weight and ease of operation.
The fact of how to lay pipes in the bathroom and disguise them largely depends on the material. Polypropylene pipes, for example, are characterized by thick walls and high strength. But PVC pipe rolling has thinner walls, but also costs slightly less. However, don't expect them to last very long as they high temperature and water pressure they are quite unstable. Therefore, such communications should not be hidden hermetically in the wall, but should be left accessible.
Along with plastic ones, welded steel or metal-plastic pipelines are often installed in bathrooms - they are more reliable, but also much more expensive.
Permitted and prohibited communications for masking
Before hiding pipes in the bathroom in the wall, it is worth considering a number of factors that allow or prohibit such actions. In particular, fitting connections in the form of letters G, T and X cannot be firmly embedded into the wall. This is due to increased danger leaks at connection points. In addition, you should always have access to counters, filters and other important systems.
Capital installation of welded steel or copper brazed pipes into the wall is allowed. But if the pipeline was connected using threaded connections, access to them must be ensured at any time in case of leaks.
Hiding the pipes correctly
When we hide pipes in the bathroom, it is always worth remembering that the fewer connections there are, the more reliable and airtight the system will be. Therefore, it is worth considering in advance how the wiring will be located and necessary equipment, as well as how to properly hide pipes in the bathroom in a given situation.
Next important factor will be the type of material of the connections, if you cannot do without them. Ideally, both pipes and connecting parts have the same safety factor and are made of the same material.
Remember that when we hide pipes in the bathroom, it is imperative to provide inspection windows or hatches in the places where taps, valves, meters and other parts are installed.
And the last rule. Before you hide water pipes in the bathroom, do not forget to insulate them. This is especially true in relation to hot water supply or heating system, in which pipes tend to expand.
Camouflage methods
This method of hiding pipes may be appropriate in new buildings and Khrushchev-era buildings, where the layout provides for larger bathrooms.
The basis of such a box will be a metal or wooden frame covered with plasterboard. You can decorate the top to your liking.
At the end of the installation, windows are cut into the drywall to access the valves and closed with decorative doors.
Installing a screen or furniture
Another original version, how to hide water pipes in the bathroom - assemble a new one or install an existing one furniture design around them. The furniture will add a touch of elegance to the interior and will allow you to organize convenient storage spaces, since usually these are cabinets with shelves.
If the pipes in your bathroom are located vertically, they can be easily decorated with a pencil case. The back wall in it is removed, and recesses for pipes are cut in the shelves. The only difficulty in in this case there will be a need additional processing cabinet shelves with moisture-resistant impregnation or selection of furniture from a suitable material that is resistant to moisture.
In this regard, much more often such products are assembled to order or an individual item is created independently.
One of the popular materials is moisture-resistant laminated chipboard. The door opening mechanism can be hinged or sliding, depending on the availability of space and the placement of plumbing fixtures. After installing the cabinet, all cracks in it are sealed with silicone.
Installing a special screen is another original way how to hide sewer pipes in the bathroom. It consists of a frame with plasterboard or plastic panels installed on it. This product is quite attractive in appearance and is inexpensive. In addition, its installation and dismantling is quite simple, so in case of repair there will be no difficulties. However, space is required to install the screen.
Podium under the bath
This output will be acceptable in those bathrooms where the pipes run fairly close to the floor. Then you can build a small step under the plumbing, under which all communications will be hidden. Chipboard boards can be used as a material, covering them with moisture-resistant impregnation.
Roller shutters
Thanks to the use of such devices, access to meters, valves and pipes will always be free. This is very convenient if the water supply runs through a niche. Installing roller shutters during renovation will reduce costs.
Advantages and disadvantages of hiding pipes
If there is a major installation of pipes into the wall, then among the disadvantages of this method one can note the possible prohibitions on gating the ceiling, if this panel building or the wall thickness is too thin. In addition, the risk of accidents is high in cases where low-quality pipes are used. And access to such communications is practically impossible, with the exception of observation windows.
But the advantages of such camouflage can be called the external presentability of the interior, since any facing material can be laid on top of communications and significantly save space.
Plasterboard boxes significantly reduce the usable space in the bathroom. And if the pipeline needs to be replaced, such a structure will have to be completely dismantled, because it limits access to the pipes.
Although roller shutters will always allow you to quickly access the pipes, they are still quite fragile and can be easily damaged due to careless handling.
As for masking pipelines with furniture, the latter suffers significantly over time due to high humidity. To prolong the life of such items, they need to be wiped dry very often. Check tightness silicone seams also necessary. Well, if we talk about the advantages, then furniture in the bathroom is convenient and practical, because there are always a lot of different accessories.
When renovating a house, many are interested in how to hide pipes in the bathroom, how to design a bathroom so that the mains and other communications are not noticeable.
To this it should be added that it is important not only to close the pipes, but to do it in such a way that access to the network is free at any time.
When organizing your home, everything needs to be carefully thought through, and in the bathroom this is especially important. This is due to the specifics of the room, which is not inherently large, so it is necessary to compactly place sewer and water communications, furniture, etc.
The specificity of the bathroom lies in the fact that there is a distribution of pipes for water, for draining from the bathroom, washbasin, etc.
The question of how to close sewer or water pipes should be thought through in advance.
Let's find out which pipes can be hidden
Before making a decision, you need to understand in detail some of the features of the connections. Some of them don't require special attention, because they are reliable. They can be hidden without fear.
And some types of connections require constant monitoring during maintenance. Options for how to close pipes in the bathroom are shown in the photo. They should be studied before making a final decision.
Can be completely hidden:
- Steel pipes and joints made by welding;
- Brazed copper pipe;
- Press fittings made of metal-plastic, crimped with special pliers. And they should only be high quality;
- Plastic water pipelines that are mounted by soldering.
But, there are types of pipe products that are not recommended to be hidden:
- Any threaded connection on pipes made of steel or other material;
- Threaded fitting on metal-plastic, assembled with a key.
Hide pipes in the wall with your own hands
Close in the wall. This method is the most popular. It is not difficult to cope with such work; in this situation, you can do without the help of professionals.
Before starting work you need to prepare necessary tools. If it is a water pipeline, then it is necessary to shut it off; if it is a sewer pipeline, then nothing additional needs to be done.
Then you need to develop a layout of the highway and buy material for lining.
Markings are made on the wall; a groove will run along it. Its dimensions are calculated so that the water pipe fits freely there.
And for eyeliner hot water, the groove is made a little larger, because when heated it can expand.
The finished pipes are placed in the prepared recess and secured with fasteners. These fasteners can be purchased at any building materials store. 
This is a very simple method. But this work involves a lot of dust and dirt. After all, before you hide the water pipes in the bathroom, you will have to cut the wall with a grinder. But, if you look from the financial side, this method is the most profitable.
IMPORTANT! You need to remember the following disadvantage. If a leak occurs, the wall will have to be dismantled to repair it.
Installation of a plasterboard box
How to close the sewer riser in the bathroom? In most cases, a plasterboard box is used for this, the installation of which can easily be done by hand.
How to beautifully seal a water pipe in a plasterboard box? First of all, you need to prepare materials and tools for installation:
- drywall and metal frame elements;
- pencil;
- knife and metal scissors;
- screwdriver;
- roulette;
- level;
- drill and screwdriver;
- self-tapping screws;
- square
Work order:
- Marking.
When marking the places where the frame is attached to the walls of the room, use a level to ensure the structure is vertical. Communications must be hidden by deepening them into the frame by at least 1 centimeter.
- Installation of the metal frame of the future box.
Use exactly metal frame for mounting the box, since wood is susceptible to moisture and can quickly collapse. Fastening occurs using dowels and self-tapping screws; installation of fasteners must be carried out in increments of 50 centimeters.
- Cutting and fastening plasterboard sheets.
Attaching drywall to the frame should be done every 30 centimeters.
- Installation of hatches on a plasterboard box at the locations of cranes and other important elements(meters, threaded connections, etc.) so that, if necessary, repair could be done quickly and inexpensively.
- Sealing joints.
A plasterboard box can be finished with any material: paint, tiles, wallpaper.
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Disguise it under drywall
This method has currently significantly increased the number of its supporters. Because it is technologically advanced and simple.
Photos clearly demonstrate how to close water pipes in a bathroom with plasterboard. It is clear that plasterboard sheathing looks very aesthetically pleasing. In the same way, you can close the sewer pipeline.
As a disadvantage this method highlight the fact that the room is losing size. This method of hiding sewer pipes in the bathroom using drywall is perfect for a newly built house, where the owners themselves determine how to place internal partitions.
It is not physically difficult to hide the pipeline in this way, and you do not need professional skills and knowledge for this. In old Khrushchev buildings and panel houses this method also finds its application.
Use of plastic panels
This method became popular thanks to easy installation. The work pattern is similar to how we did plasterboard sheathing. In this case, a frame is also constructed from metal profiles, and then it is sheathed with plastic.
IMPORTANT! It is not recommended to lay sewer or water pipes inside the rack profile. Here they can be damaged by self-tapping screws.
How to close in a niche
Often, niches are provided in many apartments for the installation of water supply and sewer risers. When there are such, it is considered great luck.
Hiding communications in this case is very simple. The most important advantage of this situation is that all the work is done without wasting space in the room.
The essence of this method is that tiles are placed over the edges of the niche. It should extend a few centimeters beyond the edge.
After the glue has dried, the seams are grouted on the tiles. On both sides of the edge that protrudes, a direct connection for the plastic is glued.
The panels are tucked into it. They are mounted horizontally. If you don’t plan to hang anything on this wall, then you don’t have to add additional stiffeners.
If you need to hang something on the wall, then profiles should be placed in the places where it is planned. They are attached directly to the wall.
The described method is used in cases where it is necessary to provide a quick approach to the highway. If the quality of the network installation is impeccable, then the niche is allowed to be covered with plasterboard.
This work a little more complicated than plastic sheathing. Because guide profiles are mounted to the edges of the niche. Jumpers are attached to them. And after that the structure is sheathed with plasterboard.
IMPORTANT! Provided that water meters are located in the niche, it is worth remembering that it is necessary to leave a hatch. Most simple option consider the cut hole of the required dimensions into which the hatch is glued.
Hide the pipeline in the floor
Speaking about communication placement methods, it is worth remembering one more interesting way. You can close it in the floor.
This solution to the problem is attractive because it does not require gating. The pipes are laid on the floor slab and secured. After this, the screed is poured.
The disadvantage of this method is that sewer pipelines cannot be hidden in the floor. They will have to be laid using the usual old method - in grooves.
Plumbing roller shutters
In search of methods on how to close the pipes in the bathroom, they just couldn’t come up with, the photos show various options way out of this situation.
And we can’t help but say one more good thing and simple method. Its essence is simple - it is the use of sanitary roller shutters. In this situation they perform a whole series functions:
- Communications are closed;
- Reduce the noise of plumbing fixtures;
- Increase the level of interior aesthetics;
- Allows full access.
The advantage of this method is obvious. Roller shutters do not hide space; when assembled, they are located in a box, and when deployed, they cover what is located behind them.
You only need one to approach communications simple movement hands.
Hide using furniture
If the above methods cannot be used in the bathroom, then there is another very simple method. It is recommended to place communications in the furniture design.
This can be done after all repair work is completed. It is best to do this when hanging cabinets, mirrors, or installing cabinets.
Furniture in this situation not only masks communications, but is also used for its intended purpose. It is very convenient that, if necessary, there is always full access to the pipes.
IMPORTANT! High humidity in the bathroom places additional demands on furniture. Waterproof materials are not cheap, and not everyone can buy such a headset. In this case, it is recommended to install a mechanical forced ventilation. This way you can regulate the microclimate and ensure the necessary air exchange.
There are many ideas on how to hide pipes in the bathroom. Which way to go is up to everyone to decide for themselves. It all depends on the preferences and capabilities of each person.
The main thing is to approach this issue thoughtfully and choose the option that is suitable for a particular room. Then you will be pleased with the new and improved bathroom interior.
How to hide communications using a false wall
If when finishing new room or serious renovation of the old one, all communications can be run along one wall, best way– installation of a false wall made of plasterboard, behind which you can hide all the pipes.
Advantages of the method:
- Easy to install and dismantle.
Installing a false wall made of plasterboard to mask communications is in many ways simpler than installing a box made of the same material, since most of the time you are installing entire (or large) sheets of material on the wall of the room, you will not have to make a large number of cuts.
- Light weight.
- Durability.
- Ability to withstand heavy loads.
You can hang a large amount of plumbing equipment, shelves and other accessories on a false plasterboard wall without worrying about its safety.
- Versatility.
How to seal protruding water supply pipes to bathroom faucets? In some cases, it is prohibited to tap walls, as this may have a negative impact on bearing capacity enclosing structure. A plasterboard wall can be installed anytime, anywhere.
- Wide range of finishing options.
Any finishing coating can be applied to a false plasterboard wall: paint, wallpaper, tiles. If you choose the latter option, for maximum reliability of fixing the tiles on top of the drywall, install a special mesh.
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The only significant disadvantage this method masking communications - reducing the volume of the room. This disadvantage can be eliminated by installing storage shelves in a false plasterboard wall.
Podium under the bathroom to close communications
Quite often, the largest parts of systems pass under the bowl. Of course, you can put it on legs and mount a decorative screen or screen, but the best way to hide communications under the bowl from a design point of view is to install a podium.
First of all, when planning a podium, you need to choose the material from which it will be made. A bathroom is a room with a high level of humidity, so not all types of materials are suitable for constructing a podium. You can use:
- High-quality drywall, resistant to prolonged exposure to moisture.
- Brick.
- Foam blocks.
Most convenient option– drywall, as installation of this material It is characterized by high speed and minimal complexity. The main thing when choosing a material is to take into account that a filled bathtub can weigh up to 250 kilograms, which means you need to choose a design that can easily withstand such weight.
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How to hide communications under the sink: ideas
How to close the pipes under the bathroom sink? Ideas that are the most popular and interesting:
- Installation of plasterboard box under the sink.
This option allows you to achieve maximum compliance of the sink with the style of the room.
- Installation of a pedestal for a sink.
The cheapest and easiest way. The sewer and water outlets are located in one place, the main thing is to withstand minimum slope sewerage.
- Installation wall-hung sink with rear exit and hidden installation in a box (or false wall) made of plasterboard.
- Installation of furniture with a built-in sink.
The most popular method, since currently there is a huge variety of furniture for sinks of all types.
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Possible errors
Before closing engineering systems in a bathroom or toilet, first of all you need to make sure that the selected communications should be freely accessible. For example, hot water meters or a threaded connection where the likelihood of a leak is greatest.
In addition, you need to make sure that there are no disruptions to systems when hiding systems. Quite often, many people forget about the required slope of the sewerage system when they hide it in a plasterboard box.
The most common problems arising from errors in masking sewer and plumbing systems.
- Lack of access to taps.
If you want to disguise the system even at the location of elements that require direct access, install special inspection hatches. Currently exists large selection such elements, they differ in the method of opening and design (for example, there are hatches that can be closed, disguised as tiles).
- The occurrence of leaks.
The most vulnerable points of the water supply system are threaded connections. Monitor the tightness of the joints and the quality of the sealant used, and also leave technological hatches for quick repair if necessary.
- Difficult installation of additional elements.
Before renovating a room, decide on the location of all household appliances. Otherwise, when you have hidden all the elements, connect a new device (for example, washing machine) will be quite problematic.
The main thing when installing sewerage and water supply systems is to use quality materials and accuracy during work. Otherwise, even following all the rules can lead to leaks with the subsequent need for expensive repair work.
A little about the types of wiring
The main rule is that pipes should be laid in a certain sequence. Even those who are doing it for the first time can easily do this work with their own hands.
But sequential wiring also has a number of disadvantages. The main one is that the pressure is distributed unevenly across such systems. This means that it is not recommended to turn on water in several consumers at once.
About collector wiring
In this case, a separate section of the water supply is used for each device. This promotes uniform distribution and movement of water throughout the system.
There is no need to worry about people taking a bath if they need to turn on the washing machine or dishwasher.
Manifold wiring assumes that the tap is individually installed on each pipe.
If one section fails, there is no need to dismantle the entire structure.
Main disadvantage– is that the arrangement of such systems is inaccessible to beginners. And much more material is required than for serial wiring.
It is better to invite real professionals to solve such problems.
It is necessary to take into account several features, regardless of which method is chosen in a particular case.
- The system needs to be kept as intact as possible.
- There should be a minimum number of bends and nodes in the highway.
Pipes with cold and hot water weaving is not recommended. The highway system should look like a single whole, like a simple device.
Washing machine, water heating tank, sink and bathtub are the main points. Another one is worth adding if the bathroom is combined.
Now you know almost all the ways to hide pipes in the bathroom with your own hands. All you have to do is decide which one is right for you and get down to business.
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