How to hide a gas pipe in the kitchen
Carrying out repairs in residential areas requires special attention to detail. So, a lot of problems brings the pipeline in the kitchen. This design can ruin any, even the design of the kitchen. However, the situation can be corrected. To do this, just hide the gas pipe.
Pipe masking options
How to hide the gas pipe in the kitchen by yourself? There are several ways to solve the problem. They are quite accessible to every consumer:
- closing the pipeline with kitchen furniture;
- installation of a plastic box;
- installation and installation of a decorative box;
- use of railing system;
- pipe decoration
Closing method with furniture
The most common method. In this case, wall cupboards of the kitchen unit completely cover the gas pipeline.
The gas meter can also be hidden in the kitchen wall cabinet. To do this, you just need to dismantle its back. Another option: removing the side of the cabinet. Gas meter is installed on the side. There is also space for a gas pipeline.
You can install multiple wall cabinets around the pipe. And the pipe itself and the counter should be closed with a decorative panel to match the color of the cabinets.
If the kitchen set is made to order, you can discuss the conditions of development and installation of a special cabinet for the counter.
- It should be remembered that installing wall cabinets around the gas pipeline system, it is necessary to eliminate the pressure on the pipeline. To do this, an empty space of about 1 cm in size should be left between the cabinet and the pipe. The pressure exerted by the cabinets on the pipes can damage the system.
- To hide the pipeline behind the furniture, when choosing it, you should give preference to kitchen sets without a back wall. Such models will ensure the smooth installation of the pipeline in a convenient location.
Use of the box
This method is no less effective. Allows you to give an aesthetic appearance to the kitchen. The method does not require significant expenditures of funds and is quite acceptable.
Materials for the manufacture of boxes:
- drywall;
- plastic;
- sheets of hardboard.
Main advantages:
- ease of assembly and installation;
- attractive appearance;
- acceptable cost.
Before starting work, you should also touch on the main disadvantages of this method:
- This method is not suitable for kitchen premises with a small area. Installation of the box takes up additional free space.
- Non-compliance with basic safety standards. Access to the gas pipeline will be difficult.
- If the structure is damaged or repairs are carried out, a complete replacement of the box will be required.
To create the box will need the following tools:
- basic material (plasterboard, plastic panels, plywood, fiberboard),
- screwdriver
- alignment profile,
- knife or scissors
- self-tapping screws or screws.
The main stages of work:
- Sizing of construction and marking.
- Layout vertical level.
- Making blanks from the main material.
- Fixing sheets of material on the surface with a vertical profile.
- Elimination of gaps and gaps using foam.
- Dressing set boxes.
Installation of a decorative box
This method is considered more acceptable, because gas pipeline and meter will always be in the public domain.
You can purchase a finished box without a back wall. You can also make it yourself.
The advantages of this method:
- pipeline availability;
- ease of installation;
- esthetic appearance;
- the ability to work with both horizontal and vertical pipes.
To order an independent manufacture of the locker, it is necessary to make preliminary calculations.
The finished cabinet is installed and fixed on the wall.
Tip! Do not fix the box on the gas pipe. This will lead to its gradual destruction and the emergence of a malfunction.
Rail system
It is a horizontal hinged structure for fixing various kitchen trifles on it. The gas pipe in this case can be part of it.
Stages of work:
- Installation and installation of railing system.
- Preparation of the gas pipe. Cleaning the surface from dirt and paint.
- The pipe must be painted with chrome paint in several layers.
- At a distance of 1 cm above the pipe mount hooks. They need to hang kitchen stuff. This will create a railing system effect.
Economical method
If you can not use the proposed methods, you can use the most simple and economical way. To do this, you must choose a paint to match the wallpaper or kitchen. Gas pipe, painted in this color, will merge with the interior. To notice it will be almost impossible. This method is considered the best from the point of view of security.
Decorating method
To give the kitchen a unique look, you can resort to a creative way to finish the gas pipe. You only need a little imagination.
- Create an artificial garden. The pipe can be painted in brown, imitating a tree trunk. On the walls draw branches and leaves. You can also turn the pipe into an ornamental plant. It should be painted green, and on the wall around it should be painted in the form of flowers.
- The method of a decoupage of surfaces popular recently is also suitable for a gas pipe. For this you need to choose napkins with a suitable pattern. Separate the outer layer and attach it to the pipe with glue.
- One of the easiest ways is to glue the pipe with wallpaper.
- The use of mosaic. You can purchase a special interior mosaic and fix it on the pipe surface with glue.
- Use twine or twine. An unusual effect is created by a pipe wrapped with these materials. Their natural warm color creates the feeling of being in a magical forest. Next to the wall paint can be painted flowers and leaves.
The main methods of decorating a gas pipe can be viewed in the photo.
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