How to hide the pipes in the toilet

When carrying out repairs in the bathroom, it is inevitable that you encounter open pipes that I would like to close beautifully. In this article, we will explain how to hide pipes in the toilet using plastic panels and blinds, as well as show photos of interesting solutions.

Preparatory work

In the photo and video at the end of the article are presented the final results of the masking of the aqueduct, as well as detailed sequences of work processes. But before you start hiding pipes, you need to remember the following important preparatory moments:

• Masking communications is necessary in such a way that, if necessary, they have access to. After all, it happens that the occurrence of an emergency leads to additional troubles and expenses, for example, it is necessary to break a wall or partition.
• Before installing, sewage and water pipes should be thoroughly checked to prevent leakage during operation.
• All connections must be airtight.
• Each pipeline transition element (coupling, angle, tee), which is responsible for hot water supply, must be made of the same material as the pipe itself. Then the heating of individual elements of the pipeline will be accompanied by the same expansion, which will prevent the occurrence of unpleasant consequences.
• It is better to use connecting elements to a minimum, then breakages will occur less frequently.

Possible ways to mask pipes

To get rid of the unsightly form of sewer and water pipes, you can use one of the following methods:

Installation of boxes for decorative purposes. With the help of such a structure, you can not only hide the required number of pipes, but also acquire functional shelves for various jars, tubes or bottles. In order not to turn a slight leakage into a real flood, it is necessary to rationally approach aesthetic design. Decorative box should be made only of such materials that are easy to dismantle (drywall, plywood, etc.). And if the box is equipped with a door, then dismantling may not be necessary.

Manufacturing locker for sewer pipe. The use of this method of masking saves both space in the toilet and the money that would have been spent on the cabinet under the sink. In addition, meters, filters and other equipment remain available throughout the entire period of operation of the system. During the mounting of the shelves, special attention should be paid to the fixings used, because in the future they must withstand not only the shelves themselves, but everything that will be installed on them over time.

Application rollt? The easiest and fastest way to disguise pipes in the toilet with your own hands. Outwardly, such a niche will look very neat and attractive, and the rolling shutters themselves are very easy to operate. The use of this option is particularly advantageous if you want to disguise the boiler, since this device can not be completely closed with a solid partition. Access to temperature sensors may be required at any time, and a rising roller shutter can fully satisfy this need.

The use of plastic panels for niche finishing. Such a material simulates the coating for the manufacture of which used ceramic tile, stone or natural wood. In addition, installation work will not take much time and will not require any special knowledge, and the performance characteristics of such panels involve their use in high humidity conditions. Just before starting work, you should take care of the presence of a wooden frame to which each plastic panel will be attached.

In addition, you can experiment with ceramic tiles, which are also often used to mask the sewer system. For example, it is possible to install a plasterboard partition on the aluminum frame, while leaving the window necessary to provide access to the pipes. Then close this window with a special screen or a small tiled door. The presence of such a hatch will not have any negative impact on the interior of the bathroom, but will provide access to all communications.

Choosing the right type of pipe masking depends on many factors, but you should always monitor how well and correctly the installation is carried out, since it is quite difficult to carry out this kind of work in a toilet, which usually has a small area.

The right decision in combination with high-quality work will result in not only an attractive, but also functional toilet.

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