How best to hide pipes in the bathroom. How to decorate pipes in a bathroom and toilet without wiring them into the wall

To properly hide pipes in the bathroom, you need to familiarize yourself with the key rules of the process. Before hiding communications, you need to think over the design of the future decor in such a way that the pipes have access. Counters, as well as threaded connections should be “at hand”. Knowing the rules, you can avoid mistakes and shorten the repair time.

• make sure the communications are working properly. Many people forget to slope the sewer pipes when they close them behind the box;

• when plumbing or sewer pipes are hidden, access to taps must be provided. For this, an inspection hatch should be installed in the box;
• threaded connections are the weakest points of pipes. Therefore, you need to monitor the tightness of the joints, the condition of the sealant used. And also you need to make plumbing hatches, which will allow you to make repairs when a leak occurs;
• before closing communications, you should decide on the location of household appliances. If you neglect this procedure, in the future, difficulties may arise with the summing up of new equipment.

Many mistakes can be avoided if only high quality materials are used in the work. And also, accuracy is important during repair activities. Neglect of these rules will lead to the fact that in the future leaks will appear, which will entail parsing the box and costly repairs.

For information on how to make a box in the bathroom in 30 minutes, see the next video.

Problems and solutions

Do not think that warm walls are easy to implement. A number of specific problems are inevitable and must be addressed.

Thermal expansion

When heated, the pipe itself and the plaster with which it is walled up expands. The inevitable appearance of cracks has already been mentioned. How is this problem solved?

An integrated approach is applied.

1. Heating is done at low temperature. As a rule, not higher than 40 degrees. In this, the project is similar to a warm floor: the wall should not burn when touched.
2. Materials with a minimum coefficient of thermal expansion are used. Usually, pipes are taken from metal-plastic or cross-linked polyethylene.
3. Plaster is used with the addition of plasticizers. It tolerates the inevitable expansion and contraction in a small range without cracking.

Heat loss

The heated main wall will dissipate heat not only inside the house, but also outside. To prevent this from happening, a layer of thermal insulation - mineral wool or foam - is laid between the pipe with the coolant laid along the wall and the wall itself.

Of course, the instructions are not universal - not everywhere there is a need for insulation:

• If the coolant circulates in one of the internal partitions, there is not the slightest sense to insulate it. Let it warm both adjacent rooms.

If it is necessary to distribute heat unevenly, the problem will be solved by partial thermal insulation on one side of the partition.

• If the house is made using energy-saving technology - from sip panels or from concrete in a fixed foam formwork - thermal insulation will not change the already extremely low heat dissipation through the walls.

fault tolerance

It is desirable that the heating in the walls does not need repairs or maintenance. How is the durability of the heating system achieved?

In the same way as in the case of underfloor heating. A solid pipe is recessed into the plaster, without fittings and connections of any type. The optimal choice is XLPE: the pipe has excellent flexibility and is supplied in coils up to 200 meters; at the same time, the price of a running meter with a thickness of 16 millimeters will not exceed 50 rubles.

All regulators, manifolds, thermostats and chokes are located outside the wall, in a place convenient for adjustment and maintenance.

Find out also about the benefits of plastic pipes for heating.

The collector is placed in an easily accessible place. From here you can control the temperature throughout the house.

Decorative trims for heating pipes

The most problematic area when laying communications is the area near the entrance and exit of the heating pipe: in this place it is extremely difficult to make a neat cut and lay the flooring evenly.

Advantages of decorative elements

You can avoid an unaesthetic look by decorating the junction with decorative overlays specially designed for heating pipes.

If the laminate is laid correctly, it is advisable to leave a small material gap around the pipes in case of deformation of the floor covering. Decorative overlays in the joint area will help to hide it.

Such details not only give the room a neat look and decorate the interior, but their wide range allows you to find a model that matches the style of the room - from classic to Art Nouveau and avant-garde.

Moreover, the linings are extremely practical. When carrying out general cleaning, cosmetic repairs or changing the coating, the parts can be removed, and after completion of work, rinse and reinstall.

Materials for making overlays

Decorative products can be made from different types of materials. Most often, there are elements for the manufacture of which are used:

• plastic;
• different types of wood.

Depending on the design, decorative items can have a corrugated, smooth, polished surface; be monochromatic, with drawings or imitation of various materials (stone, mother of pearl, cork).

The most expensive are wood lining. To replace them, you can use MDF parts that imitate a wood structure, but it must be borne in mind that the service life of the latter is much lower (5 years versus 10 for natural wood).

The decorative elements have a variety of designs. They can be either single or double, designed to be fixed on two heating elements at once

When choosing decorative linings for heating pipes, you must carefully select their size, which should correspond to the diameter of the pipes, and also pay attention to the correspondence of the color and texture to the design of the room. ... Decor Installation Tips

Ring-shaped elements (also called rosettes) have a collapsible design. As a rule, they consist of two parts, connected by means of internal locks. The structure is disconnected, put on in a girth, after which the gap is closed and the element snaps into position.

Although the decorative strips have a reliable fixing system, it is still recommended to glue the joints, especially when installing parts under the ceiling

Installation of such products takes a minimum of time (no more than one minute) and is not difficult. It can be carried out even by beginners who have never been involved in repair work. If necessary, the element can be easily removed by opening the lock.

In addition to rings, other types of joint masking can also be used, for example, a decorative strapping made of jute rope or parts made of special heat-resistant fabrics. Such design options have an original appearance, and are also characterized by good thermal insulation properties, which helps to reduce heat loss.

Features of factory products and homemade products

All structures designed to hide heating systems can be divided into two large categories: ready-made fixtures and specially made boxes.

Option # 1: factory finished devices

Such devices are purchased in specialized stores, where a large assortment of products in different colors, sizes and designs is presented. In shape, such structures can be angular, rounded or rectangular.

The first option is especially convenient in the corners of the room for masking risers, as well as if the heating system is located close to the ceiling or floor. Other modifications are perfect for pipes that are laid along the perimeter of the walls and a free-standing riser.

There are various options for such products. The most common ones are plastic boxes, which are easily installed around pipes on a metal-profile frame.

When choosing such options, it is advisable to pay special attention to the quality of the material, since low-grade polymers under the influence of heat can turn yellow, swell and lose their appearance.

Metal boxes can be painted with permanent dyes that withstand prolonged heating well. Such elements prevent dust from settling on the pipes, which makes cleaning easier

Boxes made of ordinary or perforated metal look very impressive. If a practical goal is pursued, it is better to give preference to the second option, since thanks to the holes, the metal elements provide better heat dissipation.

Another option is budget MDF designs, which have an attractive appearance and good performance. The disadvantages include a small model range, which is dominated by "deaf" devices without holes, which reduces heat transfer.

Option # 2: self-made designs

Despite the significant selection of ready-made boxes, do-it-yourself designs are very popular. They not only allow you to save money, but also allow you to ideally solve the problem of how to ideally hide the heating pipes in the interior, taking into account the exact dimensions and style of the room.

Boxes and linings for heating communications play not only a decorative role, but also perform a protective function, excluding direct contact of the body with a hot pipe, which could lead to burns

The most sought-after materials include:

• Brickwork. An effective, but rather complicated method of camouflage, for which a lot of work will have to be done. In addition, such a box can hardly be disassembled if necessary.
• Drywall. By far the most common material.
• Plastic lining, fixed to a frame made of metal or wood.
• Boxes made of natural wood. Eco-friendly designs that adorn any interior; usually made to order.

The choice of material for manufacturing depends both on the design of the room and on personal preferences and financial capabilities.

How to correctly hide pipes in the bathroom and other rooms

Important to remember! Arrangement of space cannot be at the expense of the practicality and ease of use of such important life support systems at home as heating, sewerage and water supply. These are communications that require constant monitoring and care, so it is impossible to completely hide them and forget about their functioning, no matter how reliable they are.

Competently hiding communications means making the most convenient access to all important parts of the systems: ball valves, valves, water meters, nodal connections and fittings, filters for coarse water purification, main filters and more.

An example of masking pipes in a bathroom with possible access to them

This is necessary in order to:

• shut off ball valves at the inlet of the system;
• taking readings from the meters is convenient and unimpeded;
• change hot and cold water meters (they require regular replacement and sealing);
• monitor possible leaks and generally the connection of nodal parts;
• have access to the nodes of the sewer system and siphons;
• it is also here that the water floor and water floor heating system is regulated.

And the main thing is that the planned replacement of these parts or the unexpected repair of plumbing does not require the destruction of all lovingly thought-out design and comfortable environment.
For all these purposes, the so-called "plumbing hatch" is used - the wider, larger and more convenient it is to use, the better.

Basic rules for disguise

• The minimum number of connections. We have already mentioned that such places are the most problematic and prone to depressurization, so try to make them as few as possible. This can be achieved with the help of professional plumbers who can draw up competent wiring plan.
• Using the same materials. If the presence of connecting elements is unavoidable, then they must be made of a material identical to that of the pipes. Thus, you do not have to be afraid that the coefficients of their linear expansion or ultimate strength will be different.
• Mandatory presence of a viewing window. Obviously, in the presence of water meters, it is necessary to take readings from them, and every few years and give them for verification. Therefore, it is worthwhile to immediately provide for quick access to them. A small hatch with a removable door will do the job perfectly. Also, such an element is required in places where there are many connections or water filters. At any time, you can check their condition and eliminate the leak in time.
• Do not neglect insulating materials. This rule is especially important for cold water pipes. After all, condensation very often collects on them. To avoid this, use a special insulating foam or thermoflex casing. In case of masking hot pipes in the wall, it will allow them to expand safely.

Photos in the interior of the rooms

Kitchen

The kitchen is the ideal room where all the ways to hide batteries will be practical and convenient. If the room is small, then you can hide the battery with the help of a beautiful tabletop or make a folding table, which, if the opportunity arises, will unfold.

Plants of metal-plastic structures offer a large selection of beautiful large-sized window sills that imitate stone, wood and other materials. A modern window sill does not break under weight, is not afraid of external factors, it is easy to care for it, wipe it, it is not afraid of scratches and so on. In this way, you can hide any type of battery, including cast iron.

In the photo, wooden boxes are used to mask the radiators.

Living room

If the radiator is in a niche, then a wide window sill will help create a work area.

You can put souvenirs, vases or flowers in pots on a constructed wooden box. You can also close the unsightly batteries in the living room with blackout curtains.

Pictured is a modern living room. In order to hide the radiators, a wooden structure is mounted, which also serves as a place for rest, storage and decoration.

Bedroom and nursery

In the interior of the bedroom and nursery, batteries can be used as another place to relax, a countertop for decorative items or a workplace.

Bathroom

You can hide pipes in the bathroom using a jalousie door, plastic grates or a cabinet with opening doors.

We hide the heating batteries with wooden, glass or plastic screens.

In the photo, the radiators in the bathroom are hidden with a wooden box.

Hallway

For radiators in hallways, glass screens or wooden boxes are suitable. In a small room, you need to cover the battery only from the point of view of practicality. This could be a shoe storage cabinet, or the battery becomes a small coffee table where keys and other essential items can be stored.

Two main ways to cover horizontal pipes

The first of the methods is to hide pipes under drywall, the principle of work remains the same as when laying vertically. During major repairs, the water pipes can be hidden in the floor screed. This is not as difficult as it seems.

Required tools:

• level;
• shovel;
• rule.

Materials used:

• waterproofing material for the floor;
• insulation for pipes;
• lighthouses;
• cement-sand or concrete mixture.

1. Make piping.

   Pipes lead the shortest route

2. Laying waterproofing on the floor.

   Waterproofing is laid on the floor and on the walls

3. Beacons are installed.

   The height of the beacons must be higher than the height of the pipes

4. A cement-sand or concrete mixture is poured between the pipes.
5. Focusing on the lighthouses, they level the mixture.

The horizontalness of the screed is checked with a level

The pipes in the bathroom can be left open or hidden. From an aesthetic point of view, the second option is preferable. But with this method, the reliability of pipes and their connections is of great importance. If there is a risk of accidents, it is better not to pack the pipes tightly. In this case, they can be hidden behind roller shutters or furniture doors. When chosen correctly, these elements will give the bathroom an interesting modern look.

Methods for hidden laying of heating pipes in a private house

Heating pipes in a private house can be hidden in the floor, in the walls or under the ceiling.

Heating system installation with wiring "in the wall"

1. A plan is preliminarily drawn up, a drawing of future communications is made. Indicate the locations of the outlet to the radiators and the locations of the threaded connections.
2. In concrete or brick walls, according to the drawing, grooves (grooves) are made for pipes. The size of the recesses is calculated based on the diameter of the pipe + the thickness of the thermal insulation + the layer of mortar for sealing the strobe.
3. Along the entire length of the grooves, mounting brackets are installed that will hold the pipes.
4. The pipes are covered with heat-insulating material, connected and fixed on brackets.
5. The grooves are sealed with mortar, or the walls are sewn up with plasterboard.

Note! In its finished form, the heating system of a private house looks like free-standing radiators. They are decorated with protective screens in the style of the chosen interior.

Installation of a heating system with camouflage "to the floor"

When laying the heating pipe under the floor, two installation options are possible: with and without thermal insulation of the pipes. The option of laying heating communications in a floor with thermal insulation differs little from embedding in walls.

If the floor is concrete, then it will be ditched. The dimensions of the niche are calculated taking into account the diameter of the pipe, the volume of thermal insulation. The pipeline is hidden in the niches that have been made. If it is wooden, then it is mounted on logs.

When the pipeline is embedded in the floor, it will be necessary to provide for the forced pumping of water in the system. Why install the pump.

The second option to hide the heating pipes under the floor is to install a heating system without radiators, called "warm floors".

False wall

The construction of a second, decorative plasterboard wall is a good option to hide the heating pipes in a private house.

A false wall is justified if:

• walls of a house made of logs or timber;
• several communications converge in one place;
• communications have many detachable connections;
• the pipeline is not new;
• cosmetic repair.

Here the brackets can be fixed to walls without cutting out a niche. After installing the pipeline, the walls are sewn up with plasterboard.

Bezel or decorative box

Sometimes it is advantageous in the interior to sew up not the entire wall, but up to a third or two-thirds of its height. Such a panel is called a decorative horizontal box.

It allows you to hide not only pipes, but also heating radiators behind its perforated segments.

You can beat it in the interior:

• as a decorative shelf for jewelry;
• false fireplace;
• decorative panel.

The color scheme will change the visual perception of the room space. The interior lighting behind the lattice segments of the bezel will look advantageous.

Plasterboard box is an excellent solution for budget masking of heating pipes both in a private house and in an apartment building.

Note! In an apartment where heating is centralized, the installation of decorative elements on pipes, heating radiators leads to uncompensated losses of heat supply. On average, you will have to overpay for the lost 10-15% of heat energy.

Algorithm for mounting decorative panels or boxes:

• install a frame made of wooden beams or aluminum guides;
• drywall or perforated panels are sewn onto the frame.

Usually, a combined frame cladding is used, when the vertical pipes are covered with solid material "under the wall", and the horizontal segments are perforated for better heat transfer.

Since the radiators are placed under the windows, the device of the additional panel can significantly increase the area of ​​the window sill. This moment brings a lot of joy to lovers of home plants.

Note! It is possible to sheathe decorative boxes or panels not only with plasterboard, but also with other synthetic or natural materials.

Disguise under the ceiling

Hiding heating pipes under the ceiling is not a popular solution, but it has a place to be.

Schematically it looks like this:

• the wiring of the heating pipeline is mounted and fixed under the ceiling;
• the presence of thermal insulation on the pipes is required;
• the whole structure is covered with a stretch ceiling.

This method is justified when installing an autonomous heating system for a private house on several levels. When on the first floor there is a wiring under the ceiling, and on the second - along the perimeter of the floor.

Advantages

We got acquainted with the problems. Well, what do we gain against the background of traditional heating with radiators?

• The aesthetics of the room is entirely in the hands of the designer. We are no longer tied to the awkward constructions under the windows; those same risers and eyeliners, from which you so often want to get rid of, are no longer an eyesore.
• Heat is distributed more evenly, since the heat transfer area is many times larger. There is no pronounced cold zone above the floor: the pipe is laid along the entire height of the wall.

Tip: aluminum plates - heat spreaders will increase the heat transfer of the wall and make it more evenly heated. In addition, they will allow you to get by with a shorter pipe length, increasing the distance between the turns.

• The even distribution of heat will reduce the average room temperature without compromising the comfort of the occupants. Simply reducing the temperature by two degrees will reduce the heat demand by 15-20 percent.
• Remember how cozy it is in winter not far from the battery? The feeling of comfort will be with you all the time: after all, the walls are always next to you and always radiate warmth.
• In the heat of summer, you have an easy way to make your home more comfortable. It is enough to use the circuit in the wall for the draw-off.

As a result, you will kill two birds with one stone: noticeably warmer water will be supplied to the mixer, and the house will become cooler. You see, the water supply lines go through the soil, which has a stable temperature of 10-12 degrees below the freezing point all year round.

No one can describe the merits of a solution as vividly and convincingly as the seller.

We hide the pipes in the wall. Work order

The decision has been made, the system has been designed. How can you hide the heating in a wall or floor.

• The first thing to do when it comes to walls made of traditional building materials (bricks, building blocks, shell rock, etc.) is to break through the grooves - the channels into which the pipes will be laid. The width and depth of the channel is taken from the calculation of the diameter in the thermal insulation.
• Pipes are laid in channels, secured with special clamps. These clamps are self-tapping to the walls or floor (when laying in the floor).
• Having assembled the system, it is started, and for some time it is tested at overpressure. Only after the heating has worked at elevated temperatures and high pressure for several days, and there are no leaks, can the grooves be closed.
• The holes in the wall are covered with mortar, then putty and adjusted to the appearance of the entire wall.

You need to break through the grooves, and put the pipes in them

One important detail: you must have a detailed plan showing the location of the pipes in the walls. This is necessary so that during the next repair or some kind of work, you do not accidentally damage the heating (drill a hole for the dowel and get into the main line ... that will be your worries).

Similarly, they hide the walls in the floor screed. There are practically no differences. Unless for convenience, everyone strives to lay in one wide strobe, from which they are then bred in the right direction. If you have not done the screed yet, then you are laying the pipes (in thermal insulation), and then you are already doing the screed. And again, save the communication plan.

They hide communications in the floor screed in the same way: in the strobe

It will be a little easier to lay communications under the plank floor - there is usually enough space to hide the pipe in the heat insulator. The only thing, probably, is still to be laid so that by removing one or two boards, if necessary, you can get maximum access to the highways located under the floor (just in case).

how to decorate a heating pipe in a room photo options

In a private house or a new building, it will not be difficult to hide them, but in an old-style multi-storey building, especially in an apartment with a small kitchen, it is much more difficult. Moreover, during the construction of Khrushchev houses, non-galvanized steel risers and heating pipes were installed, where the threaded connection could sooner or later rust and leak.

How to decorate heating pipes in a room photo

In addition, risers and outlets in poorly heated houses and apartments can participate in additional heat transfer in the room. The most suitable method to close the heating pipes in such houses is to decorate the pipes themselves.

The main tool for how to decorate them will be your imagination.

Also of no small importance will be the correct selection of materials at hand, suitable for the overall interior of the room. Let's further look at some interesting ideas with photo illustrations, how to disguise heating pipes with a decorating method, which will help create a flow of fantasy, according to your situation.

1. One of the available solutions for all rooms is simply to paint the wall to match the color of the wall, to give it a monotony, the way that is still used not only by many residents of communal apartments, but also by most guests of private houses. As you can see, this solution is quite simple and does not require any special skills and costs.
2. or in the kitchen, you can paint the pipe in a copper-golden color, complementing it with artificial colors with shades corresponding to the interior and the color of the pipe, which as a result, you can decorate the heating riser nicely.
3. As a decoration option, in the kitchen, a vertical heating pipe can be wrapped in small lassos with a rope, and large artificial green leaves can be fixed in the upper corner of the ceiling, which as a result, you can get an exotic beautiful palm look.
4. If you have a little artistic ability, then taking the opportunity from the gloomy heating pipes in the wall using paint, you can revive a beautiful tree in accordance with the interior of the room.
5. In pursuit of decorating pipes, in a small apartment, from an ordinary white-painted riser, you can grow an artificial birch, which will perfectly harmonize with the general interior of the apartment.

In the flight of imagination, you can endlessly come up with different ways of hiding pipes and heating pipes using the decoration method, the limitations are only in your imagination.

How to decorate heating pipes in a photo room

I think after the studied material, as well as viewing the photo, you will not have any questions about how to close the heating pipes, if you have any questions or additions, leave your feedback, we are always happy to respond.

Heating pipes in the wall

During the construction of any house, various utilities are installed. Vital (and mandatory for a residential building) include electricity and water supply, sewerage and heating. And if in city apartments the owners are already faced with the fact of a specific laying of pipes, then in a private house the owner himself chooses where and how to mount them.

Many are not satisfied with their large number, and in plain sight, in every room. It is clear that without these highways it is impossible to provide comfortable living. But they stretch along the walls and, striking the eye, clearly do not add attractiveness to the interior of the rooms. Therefore, the idea often arises about laying the heating pipe in the wall .

It would seem that this is a good decision. The pipes are not visible, and the overall appearance of the room becomes better. Moreover, it is not so difficult to do this in a private house. But is it really that simple?

Things to consider before laying pipes:

The most common failure of any pipeline is depressurization of joints separate parts. It is at the joints of pipes that leaks often occur. But how to see them if the heating pipes are in the wall? The decrease in the volume of the coolant in the system can be determined by the readings of the water pressure sensor, which is equipped with any modern boiler. The pressure has dropped, therefore, it is leaking somewhere. The fact itself is recorded. But how to determine the place where the "defect" has arisen. Are the pipes hidden? Second question. Even if the place is determined, how to make repairs?

• if a decision is made to lay heating pipes in the wall, then it is worth equipping the surface finish so that, if necessary, get free access to the damaged area. Therefore, it is preferable to make cladding, for example, clapboard, plastic panels, drywall or similar finishing materials. The use of various decorative plasters will lead to the fact that part of the wall covering will have to be opened. Is it advisable?

• When installing, you need to take into account such a moment. If the pipes are plastic, then you can "cover" them with a plaster layer. But before that, spend strength test connections under pressure exceeding the design pressure for the system by at least 1.5 times. But in the case of using metal pipes, plaster should not be used. Over time, there will be leaks. This is the peculiarity of metal compounds.

Heating pipes in the wall will, by definition, heat up. And any material in this case increases in volume. It is the possibility of such thermal expansion that must be foreseen.

Conclusion about heating in the wall:

The pipes should not be rigidly fixed. Otherwise, thermal deformation will lead to fractures of the material and the occurrence of leaks. If pipes are laid in a groove (for example, a wall made of aerated concrete), then they must be covered with polyurethane foam on top. And only then apply the plaster layer. Depending on the design of the house and climatic conditions, it is desirable before this insulate heating pipes in the wall .

You can do it differently. “Put on” a plastic corrugation on the pipes, put it in a groove and plaster.

It is necessary to draw up a detailed plan for such a gasket.

This is especially important if the work is performed by invited specialists. They will leave, and along with them - and "knowledge" about the configuration of the track

What can this lead to? As a rule, in any house some new things appear that need to be fixed on the wall. For example, a picture. Or you want to outweigh something. We'll have to drill. If the heating pipe is metal, then it will be felt immediately. And the drill will go through the plastic easily. And then what?

Each house has its own characteristics. But in any case, we must not forget about the maintainability of the track.

Options than closing heating pipes

You can use decorative pipe covers. This will help reduce the cost of equipping the heating system. Sometimes this is a fairly economical option.

Functions of decorative overlays:

• Hiding batteries and pipes in whole or in part;
• Protective function against hot radiators;
• Fitting the box in the design of the room;
• Simplifies maintenance, as dust does not settle on the battery;
• Some padding options help distribute heat evenly.

But when choosing a decoration, it is important to consider not only beauty, but also practicality. It is necessary that the material does not reduce heat transfer and does not emit toxic substances during heating

Plastic, for example, must withstand exposure to high temperatures for a long time. It is also important that the material does not change color or shape during operation.

The decoration should not interfere with the heat dissipation of the radiator.

The decorative box must meet a number of parameters when used. The cover should not take up much space; you should choose the most compact options. The fastening of the structure must be sufficiently strong, but at the same time it is necessary to provide for the possibility of access to the batteries. It is also important that the box is not too heavy.

How to use boxes and niches for masking pipes

The construction of the box can be considered one of the ways bathroom remodeling, quite simple and convenient. A metal profile of the desired shape, or several wooden bars of the required length and section, are sheathed with sheets of drywall, which needs subsequent finishing. Easier and faster you can build a box using plastic panels.

Photo 8 - Box for pipes in the bathroom

Niches for masking pipes are erected in a similar way, but they allow you to hide not only plumbing lines, but also a washing machine, washbasin, etc.

Boxes and niches have a serious drawback - they take up space, which is very important in a small room.

Various types of pipe camouflage

There are various ways to hide elements, allowing apartment residents to show creativity and imagination. The most popular are:

• creation of closed heating systems;
• masking heating elements with furniture;
• the device of boxes in which you can hide communications;
• decorating pipes with linings and other design elements.

To create closed systems, all pipes passing through the apartment are removed into channels-grooves specially made in the walls, after which the contours are sealed with plaster.

This method requires the perfect quality of communication elements: even minor defects can cause leaks and breakouts that are difficult to eliminate over time. Plastic pipes are especially dangerous in this respect, for which fittings are used, but leaks are possible in steel products if the welding technology is not followed.

When camouflaging, communication networks are covered with household appliances and furniture, located behind a closet, under a sink or sink. Such a solution is easy to implement in the kitchen, but in living rooms, especially those designed in the spirit of minimalism, this is often difficult.

Decorative boxes are a reliable way of masking communication elements. They allow not only to disguise the pipes, but also add zest to the interior design

The most popular methods for concealing pipes are boxes made of different materials, as well as the use of decorative elements such as rings, ropes or ropes, stained glass windows.

We will consider the nuances of decorating heating elements below.

Characteristics of plastic pipes

Polymer pipes are a modern material often used for laying household communications. In addition to completely plastic ones, a modification reinforced with aluminum or fiberglass is actively used, which is less sensitive to temperature extremes and more durable. Unreinforced pipes are only suitable for cold water systems. For the installation of a plastic water supply system or heating system, samples with a diameter of 20-110 mm are used. Non-standard diameters are available on request.

Manufacturers note that one of the main characteristics of the material is the wall thickness of polypropylene pipes: the table, which is often attached to the product, clearly shows the requirements for the material for water and heat pipelines with different loads and media temperatures.

Plastic pipes

Best Ways to Hide Radiators Beautifully

There are several ways to hide batteries, in this section we will consider the most popular and effective ones.

Hinged screen

It is by far the most practical and demanded method, most often such a structure is created from metal and has its advantages:

• easy installation;
• heat exchange remains the same;
• can be manufactured with rounded corners, which reduces the risk of injury.

Glass screens

The glass screen will be an interesting and stylish solution, especially for those who choose minimalism or modern style in interior design. Photo printing or various patterns can be applied to the glass, but this method is not a budget option. Installation is carried out on a screw holder, but you will have to drill holes in the wall. However, the radiator will be stylishly protected. This option will fit into any interior.

Screens-boxes

Screens-boxes are a great option for decorating radiators.

• They will help to completely hide the battery.
• The box can become an interior item.
• Erans are easy to install, easy to care for.
• Protect against burns or other injury.

In the photo there is an original green wooden box in the interior of the nursery.

Floor-length curtains

Do not forget about the most popular way to hide batteries - just curtain them with opaque or translucent curtains. Using this method, over time, you yourself will even forget that there are pipes and a radiator behind the curtains. The main thing is to choose curtains that will look harmonious and not show with all their appearance that there is something behind them.

Painting in the color of the walls

How to hide a radiator on the wall if other designs are "prohibited". There is only one way, paint it the same color as the wall.

Frame made of wood

The tree will create coziness and warmth in the apartment, and the masking of the battery will be graceful and beautiful. This option is for those who equip their home in an eco-style using natural materials. These ways to hide batteries can be used as a home decor stand.

In the photo, ordinary wooden blocks stylishly hide the battery in the kitchen.

Built in furniture

Another common way to close the radiator is custom-made furniture or built-in furniture (shelves, wardrobes, folding tables, seating).

Hide the radiator with furniture

Arrange furniture, such as a chair or desk, so that it covers the battery. A cast iron battery is not attractive to many, but pieces of furniture can hide it.

Replace with designer model

For those who do not want to invent anything, unique design ways have been developed to hide batteries, which already initially have a beautiful appearance and simply do not want to hide them.

Original ideas

There are many creative ideas that can turn batteries into a decorative element:

• Forged products

• Hide the radiator with a cloth

• Painting and decoupage of batteries

In the photo, with the help of a beautiful painting, the battery merged with the wall.

Installation of a plumbing system from polypropylene pipes in the wall

When purchasing fittings, tees and connecting parts, the diameter of the selected pipe products is taken into account. They, like the main elbow, are usually made of polypropylene. But they can only be used when creating forks, fixing measuring devices and for diverting water flows.

The fact is that the installation of polypropylene pipes into the wall involves the creation of a soldered non-separable joint, which is performed using a welding tool. Around the pipeline, laid in the thickness of the wall, you need to lay out a shock-absorbing "pillow", which will allow the pipe to change its parameters. See also: "How to make holes for pipes in the wall - tools and rules for performing work."

The process of hiding polypropylene products in the wall is as follows:

1. Make a marking of the pipeline laying, taking into account the location of the functional exits.
2. The calculation of the coefficient of possible deformation is performed. When a long-distance system is installed, the pipe is elongated by 1 centimeter for each running meter. The calculation is performed for a liquid with a temperature of 70 degrees. Usually they use the arrangement of the compensation unit - a small section of the pipe is laid in the shape of the letter P, which helps to correct a significant amount of elongation and will become a preventive measure against an emergency.
3. The laying of a polypropylene pipeline is carried out taking into account all requirements. It is necessary to purchase pipe products with a wall thickness that will correspond to the operating conditions.
4. Corrugated pipes can be used to compensate for linear expansion in the walls of bathrooms and toilets. When laying channels from a P-profile, an additional heat insulator must be used. A similar principle is applied when polypropylene pipes are laid in a groove. As a heat insulator and at the same time a cushioning material, you can use polyurethane foam, foamed polyethylene or energy flex (read also: "").
5. Clamps and supports are used for fixing.
6. Finishing finishing, you need to perform a test run of the system.
7. Then they begin to restore the wall, it is best to do this with the help of a plasterboard partition.
8. It is necessary to save the installation diagram of the pipeline so that during other repair work not to damage the water supply system.

When deciding whether it is possible to hide polypropylene pipes in the wall when the structure is ready, experts advise not to take risks, but to build a special cabinet instead of a monolithic blank wall to access the pipeline. The free space in it can be used for storing things.

Preparing for installation

The primary task is to draw up an assembly drawing for future highways. In fact, the pipeline plan should be carried out taking into account all connections, taps, process cabinets, shut-off valves. Detailed planning helps to avoid redundant connections and waste of material, as it is determined in advance which parts and in what quantities are needed.

Note! It is better to keep the plan drawn up. For system maintenance and installation of new communications, it can be useful

For example, to tie in an additional crane.

The walls for the hidden installation of pipes will have to be gouged, that is, a channel for laying the pipe line must be cut out in the concrete. It is advisable to pre-mark the working area in order to make an even and high-quality channel.

It is advisable to take into account that it is not recommended to gouge walls in panel houses, since the thickness of the panels is usually small. Walls made of thick bricks or concrete are most suitable. They can be ditched without fear.

To carry out installation work, you need tools designed for polypropylene:

• scissors for cutting;
• a shaver for removing the reinforcement and a chamfer for leveling the cut surface;
• welding machine with temperatures up to 260 ° C;
• wall chaser or grinder for cutting a cavity in the wall;
• chisel and hammer or hammer to remove material between strobes.

Mounting

When the tools are ready, there is a detailed plan for the installation of pipelines and markings, you can get to work:

1. A grinder or a wall-cutter cuts parallel to each other slots on the concrete surface of the wall, the distance between the slots should be slightly greater than the thickness of the polypropylene pipe in the thermal insulation. It is recommended to use a stone disc or a diamond-coated toothed disc.
2. A puncher or chisel removes the concrete between the slots.
3. To accommodate technological cabinets, you will have to make a cavity in the wall and install a cabinet with slots for communications in it. Such a design will facilitate access to shut-off valves or sensors.
4. The pipes are welded in advance, after which they are laid in the wall and fixed in the channel with clamps or supports. It is desirable to perform most of the welding outside the channel, since it is easier than welding in a confined space. Before sealing the grooves, it is recommended to check the system for leaks by letting water into it. If no leaks are observed, then you can proceed to the final finish.
5. Before laying the pipe, it is advisable to wrap it in a layer of energoflex, or to make a polyurethane foam filling after installation. This will provide space for the pipe to expand.

Note! Before gating, if there is a finish on the wall, it must be removed. It will not work to make a channel in tiles or wood without spoiling them, but the presence of finishing can significantly complicate the work.

Of course, you can lay pipes on top of the walls, and finish the finish on top of the highway, but then the free space in the room decreases, and the cavity formed between the finish and the wall will have to be filled with insulation. This approach is ineffective, since the finishing material must fit snugly to the surface.

If you want to hide the already finished pipeline structure, it is better not to make a solid monolithic wall, but to build a special drywall box in order to provide free access to the pipes, if necessary.

After testing the performance of the pipeline, you can start finishing the wall, it is better to use drywall for this.

Masking horizontally laid pipes

The easiest way to close horizontal communications is by constructing the same box made of chipboard, plywood or plastic. For the construction of such a structure, markings are performed on opposite sections of the wall.

Determining the length of the indent, they are guided by the most protruding points along the entire length of the pipeline, including its farthest sections

Along the marking line, a guide profile is attached using self-tapping screws. Jumpers are inserted into it, maintaining an equidistant distance of 60 cm. Pre-cut blanks are attached to the assembled frame.

If desired, you can build a removable structure. To do this, in accordance with the height and width of the pipes, boards are cut to create a vertical and horizontal plane. They are fastened together with a perpendicular "corner". The assembled structure is simply placed over the location of the pipes.

Features of polymer pipes

Heating substances increases their volume, says the school physics course. This applies to plastics in full, since temperature also makes them plastic. If, when laying a pipeline for cold environments, the expansion coefficient can be practically ignored, then when installing a heating system, this aspect must constantly be kept in mind.

It is this fact that raises doubts about whether it is possible to brick up polypropylene pipes in the wall, which, when hot water is started, will both expand and lengthen. Will not such a reaction damage the material into which the pipes are recessed and the decorative wall decoration?

The masters warn: indeed, metal communications that do not expand significantly can simply be walled up in a layer of material, then for plastic pipes you will have to fully comply with the laying technology. Otherwise, the wall will crack and the tiles on top will most likely fall off.

Outdoor laying of plastic pipes

Features of polymer products

As you know even from the school physics course, when substances are heated, they begin to increase in volume. This has a lot to do with plastic products, and the high temperature makes them plastic too.

When installing pipelines for cold water, you can ignore the expansion coefficient (for more details: "Preliminary calculation of the thermal expansion of polypropylene pipes"). At the same time, when arranging a heating structure, this nuance must be taken into account

It is this circumstance that causes many home craftsmen to doubt whether it is possible to brick up polypropylene pipes into the wall, which, when the hot pipeline starts up, will begin to lengthen and expand.

Hence, a natural question arises as to whether the finishing materials, into which the elements of the engineering system are recessed, will not be damaged.

Experts assure that metal pipe products, which expand slightly, can simply be embedded in a layer of material, but in order to hide polypropylene pipes in the wall, you have to fully adhere to the technology of installation work (more: ""). Otherwise, the decoration of the room will be covered with cracks, and the tiled covering will most likely fall off.

Decorating methods

Among the simplest finishing methods is painting. The pipes can be painted in some bright color or, conversely, given the color of the wall to make them invisible.

It is a little more difficult to build a decorative structure in the form of a pipe box. You can choose different materials for this purpose. The most popular is drywall, but PVC plates and laminate are also in demand. parquet board. With these materials, you can create designs of different shapes and sizes. The box can also be additionally decorated with coloring, paper crafts, artificial flowers, etc. There are also attempts to hide pipes behind furniture, but this idea is one of the most difficult. After all, pipes are often located where it is impossible or not recommended to place furniture for aesthetic or some other reasons.

Turning a pipe into wood

This simple idea requires only the ability to work with paints, so almost any owner can handle it. The vertical heating pipe is painted to match the color of the trunk. For example, birch is the best option if the pipe is narrow, while the departure from the traditional white color will not be radical. When the "trunk" is ready, you can add branches and leaves on adjacent walls; but you can also attach a composition of artificial leaves. Such a "tree" is perfect for a child's room, where it can become part of the games. The color of the leaves can be changed depending on the season; you can do this together with your child, and then this process will become part of upbringing - with its help, you can instill observation and love for nature. Another type of composition based on "wood" can be proposed for the living room or bedroom. Here colors and shapes are chosen more "serious", and the plots are symbolic.

It should be remembered that pipe paints must be heat-resistant and non-toxic, then they will last a long time and will not become a source of danger during the heating season. These are usually acrylic, alkyd enamels, water-dispersion paints.

Rope decorative trim

Another simple option is to wrap the pipes with hemp or jute rope. As a supplement, you can attach the same branches with leaves. With such "clothes" the pipes will give off a little less heat, so this option is used if the heat transfer is not so important.

Split bamboo stems can also be used. The halves glued around the pipe will create an original "cover" for the pipe. You can add artificial flowers to it. In many cases, guests will not even notice that ordinary heating pipes are hidden behind this composition. Where the pipe comes out of the floor or rests against the ceiling, decorative overlays can be attached. Then the camouflage will become as complete as possible. Filament curtains will also hide the heating system from the eyes of hosts and guests. The curtains will also give the whole room an original and surprising look.

It may seem incredible, but the heating pipe can be decorated with stained glass windows. For this, glass or transparent plastic with the applied composition is used. It is curious that such an element of decor is often combined with characteristic lighting. Light pours into the room due to the translucent composition, which can also be used as a night light. The lighting in this case will be dim and soft, which will create a special atmosphere in the bedroom.

False wall

This is a good way to hide the heating element, especially if it takes up a lot of space. First, a frame should be made, and then upholstered with a suitable material. Before you "sharpen" a pipe or battery in a false wall, you need to make sure that everything is in order with it. The main disadvantage of false walls is that it reduces the free space in the room.

Instead of a false wall, you can purchase a ready-made box. The commercially available models have a perforated surface to allow heat to enter the house. Batteries are usually masked by such means.

Video: false walls around the heating

Option how to hide heating pipes in the wall

Pipes located along the wall can ruin not only the appearance of the wall, but also the interior design of the entire room. But first of all, we want to inform you that it is strictly forbidden to overhaul the heating pipes in the apartment by hiding them in the wall or under the floor.

• Firstly, there is a law prohibiting, without the consent of the housing office, to carry out "the reorganization of living quarters, which is the installation, replacement or relocation of engineering networks ...", and it is not so easy to obtain permits there.
• Secondly, this case can be risky in multi-apartment residential buildings, since if a capitally walled riser breaks, you can pretty much flood your neighbors, because not all plumbers are experienced, and some can cheat, as a result of which, all the troubles will eventually get you ...
• And, thirdly, if the central heating system is pretty worn out and leaves much to be desired, then the more the way how to hide the heating pipes in the wall of the room can lead to a decrease in heat transfer in the apartment and the formation of dampness and mold in the apartment.

The option of disguising the heating pipes in the wall or under the floor is perfect in a private house, since in such houses an individual boiler is mainly installed, where the temperature regime is regulated by the owners and in case of an emergency, you can easily stop the boiler system and drain the water.

How to close the heating pipes in the apartment photo into the wall

First of all, if the heating system in a private house has already been installed, you should carefully revise the pipes and the system as a whole. It is strongly not recommended to hide metal pipes, especially old ones, it will be better if you replace them with plastic ones. For those who are just building a house and conducting a wiring system in the room from scratch, it is much easier for them.

Before starting work, a contour diagram of the future location of the pipe system should be drawn up. Further in the wall or on the floor, grooves of the appropriate size are made, using a grinder with a diamond wheel to cut the marking and to deepen the groove itself, if you do not have the proper power tools at hand, you can use the old-fashioned method, that is, a chisel and a hammer.

After the recess in the wall or on the floor is prepared, it remains to sink the pipes

This process is quite simple, but keep in mind, do it wisely, that is, pay special attention to the connection points of fittings, elbows and tees. After laying and installing pipes, it is required to check the reliability of their fastening and the absence of leaks, in order to avoid further troubles

To check the heating system of pipes in the room, follow this instruction, connect the heating system to the pump, then fill it with water and create a pressure that exceeds the operating pressure, and then visually inspect all pipe joints for leaks.

In order to reduce heat loss in the system, pipes are recommended to be insulated with polystyrene foam insulation. To do this, you need to make a side cut in the covers and put them on the pipes, the seams can be glued with special tape. After all the work done, the wall should be given a uniform appearance by covering the openings with mortar and removing all accumulated construction debris.

How to disguise a heating pipe in a room under a screed photo

At the end of the process of performing all the work, a diagram of the passage of pipes is drawn up, since during further repair and construction work, the integrity of the hidden structure is not accidentally disturbed.

Installation technique

Marking is a preliminary stage for laying polypropylene pipes in the wall. You can use a simple pencil for this. Next, you need to do the following:

1. Using a puncher (grinder), cut out two parallel grooves (slots in the wall). When working with a grinder, it is recommended to use a simple stone disc or a disc with diamond teeth.
2. Use a chisel or punch to remove the material between the two markings, thus connecting them into one.
3. Insert the plumbing structure into the finished grooves, after which the pipes are closed with cement mortar.
4. The final stage of laying polypropylene pipes in the wall involves testing the operation of the newly created system. After filling it with water, watch for leaks, sagging or other water supply faults.

If no leaks are found, proceed with the finishing. You can use plaster for this. However, the choice of cladding material depends on the taste and level of well-being of the homeowner.

Having laid the pipes in the grooves, you need to fix them and carry out tests

You should know that it is strictly forbidden to cut walls in panel houses. This is due to the relatively small thickness of the panels, and gating will lead to a decrease in their strength. It is permissible to carry out such work only in houses with thick brick walls. Therefore, in modern multi-storey buildings, the laying of polypropylene pipes is carried out by fastening to the wall. Let us dwell briefly on this issue.

How to choose

The search for a solution to the problem of decorating heating pipes comes down to the fact that it is best to build a special box for them. Its appearance should best match the interior design, and it should also allow easy access to the pipes at all times. To find the right materials for your box, you need to know what to choose from.

Today the following options are most popular:

• waterproof plywood;
• plasterboard structures;
• plastic products.

The use of plywood is the most costly, because it is necessary to impregnate it with a special waterproof substance. The use of chipboard was a breakthrough in comparison with plywood and proved to be its best side. This material was cheaper and made everything faster and easier with it.

With the development of the industry, drywall became popular and any structures erected with it turned out to be beautiful and durable. Of the minuses of chipboard and gypsum board, fear of moisture can be noted, because the first material swells, and the second crumbles from contact with water, and in the case of heating, sooner or later, but it can happen.

In order to still use these options, they need to be protected with a waterproofing layer, which requires additional time and money for repairs.

The use of plastic will be optimal, due to its characteristics and price. Plastic panels are resistant to moisture, they are not afraid of temperature fluctuations, although plaque can form on them if there is constant contact with water. The installation process of such products is very simple and convenient. In addition, no additional protective equipment is required for the plastic, which saves both money and time. With all the advantages, there is also a disadvantage of such panels - they are quite fragile.

If you plan to build a plastic structure in a bathroom or other similar room, it is best to use a metal frame as a base. You can replace it with wood, but then you will have to use additional processing means to protect it from moisture, because wooden structures will not be able to withstand water for a long time.

To build a box for heating pipes, the work can be divided into three stages:

• Preparation for the process and selection of materials.
• The main part of the work, where the construction of the structure is taking place.
• Decorative work on the finished product.

The choice of material for use under the pipes depends on various factors that must be taken into account, these are the size of the room, the size of the pipes and the functional load of the decorated area. Having decided on all the parameters, you can proceed to the construction of the product.

Installation under tiling

The piping in the bathroom must be done before plastering is done. So that an even layer of plaster does not have to be made too thick, communications should be "drowned" in the wall, for which channels are made in them for pipes.

This is done in an elementary way - with light movements of the grinder, cuts are made according to the initially drawn scheme of parallel laying of the water supply system. The depth and width are taken into account based on the corresponding parameters of the pipes.

After the "cuts" are made, we proceed to cleaning the resulting channels. This can be done with a chisel or hammer drill. The choice of tools depends on how much you love and value your neighbors, who will undoubtedly appreciate the melody of construction tools.

It is worth noting that modern plastic communications will not require any additional thermal insulation, and after plastering the wall, it will be possible to proceed with the installation of ceramic beauties.

Many people, when planning a high-quality and modern renovation in the bathroom, necessarily pay special attention to pipelines. The first question that arises at the initial stages of planning is how to hide the pipes in the bathroom in such a way that they do not take away free space and at the same time are hidden from view as much as possible. In this article, we will answer this question and show examples in the photo.

Before closing the pipes in the bathroom, it is necessary to decide exactly how they will be closed, while taking into account the characteristics of the building, the size of the room and financial capabilities. The first step is to decide what type of wiring will be, open or closed. Only then can you decide whether to hide the pipes in the bathroom in the walls, in the floor screed or in special drywall boxes.

Choosing the type of wiring

Before removing the pipes in the bathroom, it is necessary to choose the type of wiring based on the number of consumers in the room and the distance between them. Today there are two main types of wiring:

The collector type of wiring is used in cases where many consumers are installed in the bathroom. In order for them not to suffer from a lack of water or pressure as a result of joint work, a separate line from the main distributor is supplied to each of them. Hiding pipes in the bathroom with this scheme requires a lot of space, since the system turns out to be quite voluminous.

The sequential scheme is used in small rooms with several consumers, to which water is supplied from a common line through separate branches. So when the valve in the washbasin is open, the pressure in the shower mixer drops significantly if it is located further down the pipe. Such a wiring takes up little space and open pipes in the bathroom can be easily hidden in the wall or under the screed.

Hidden or open wiring

At this stage, it is necessary to choose whether to close the pipes in the bathroom tightly or leave them open. If the room is spacious and allows you to arrange open wiring in special boxes without a tangible loss of free space, then this type of wiring is usually used. But if the bathroom has limited space, then here we hide the pipes in the bathroom in such a way as to free up the maximum usable area. The choice of wiring depends on how the pipes will be used in the plumbing of the room.

Important! For laying hidden wiring, wall chasing is required. However, violation of the integrity of the supporting structures is strictly prohibited. Therefore, before hiding the riser in the bathroom, you need to make sure whether the wall is load-bearing.

It should also be borne in mind that not all pipes are able to provide a reliable connection for many years, and in this case, before blocking the pipes in the bathroom, it is necessary to provide free access to the connection areas for technical inspection or repair in case of a leak. For hiding under a screed or finishing materials, only polypropylene pipes are suitable, where the connection is made by means of hot soldering. Sealing pipes in a bathroom made of other materials with crimp or threaded connections is not recommended.

Rules for laying hidden wiring

In order for the renovated bathroom to look as spacious as possible and all its plumbing elements work perfectly, it is necessary to adhere to a number of basic rules when planning the wiring:

• use as few connections as possible when drawing up a diagram and laying;
• when soldering polypropylene pipes, the material of the pipes themselves and the connecting fittings must be the same;
• before hiding the pipes in the bathroom, it is imperative to provide for the presence of inspection holes at the connection points or the installation of additional units for quick access during maintenance.

Important! If we hide pipes in the bathroom using any type of wiring, it is advisable to provide the hot and cold lines with insulating materials to prevent condensation from forming.

Options for masking pipes in the bathroom

Today, there are several main types of masking the pipeline and sewer from the eyes. The most common are:

• laying highways in a concrete screed on the floor;
• camouflage using furniture elements;
• laying highways into the wall;
• boxes and niches made of plasterboard or wood.

Each of the options answers the question of how to hide communications in the bathroom and we will consider them in more detail below.

Laying in a concrete screed

This method of wiring is the most practical and easily feasible, since it allows you to lay highways along the shortest path. Before you brick the pipes in the bathroom under the screed, you need to take into account that floor tiles will lay on top and access to the highways will be completely blocked. Therefore, it is necessary to use only polypropylene pipes with thermal insulation, so that condensation does not form and the hot line does not lose heat. Masking pipes in the bathroom in this way is done in cases where the walls in the room are load-bearing and they cannot be punched out.

Important! If an electric underfloor heating system is used in the room, then before sealing the riser in the bathroom with a screed, the lines must be laid along the perimeter of the room so that the pipes do not intersect with the floor heating elements.

It is also worth remembering that propylene pipes tend to expand when heated. In order to provide sufficient space for expansion, before hiding the pipes in the bathroom, in addition to thermal insulation, a corrugated shell is installed on the line, which gives enough space for thermal deformation. Before covering the pipes in the bathroom with cement, you need to make sure that the thickness of the screed is sufficient to completely cover the pipes and create a flat surface for laying tiles.

Closing pipes with furniture

The use of furniture elements as pipe cladding in the bathroom is also a very common camouflage option. If part of the main line is laid in a screed, and the outgoing pipes go vertically along the outer part of the wall, then it is enough to purchase cabinets of the required height and, before covering the pipes in the bathroom, remove the back wall and cut holes for the pipes. Then the cabinet leans against the wall and covers the visible part of the highway. However, this option is not always possible to implement beautifully, and usually bare pipes in cabinets quickly collect condensate. In such cases, before closing the riser in the bathroom with furniture elements, the pipes must be additionally insulated.

Wall wiring installation

This does not mean the sewing of pipes in the bathroom in the finished wall using the scraping method, but the installation of highways in the wall during the construction of a house or redevelopment of the premises with the construction of new partitions. In prefabricated panel walls, often the thickness of the slab is not sufficient for complete pipe laying. Before you hide the communications in the bathroom with a panel construction, you need to make sure that the working wall is not load-bearing. In load-bearing walls, only vertical chipping is permitted.

During the construction of walls or the construction of new partitions, before sealing the pipes in the bathroom by laying them in the wall, polypropylene pipes with thermal insulation and corrugated protection are also used. The pipes are laid in advance in the space between the bricks and filled with mortar so that no voids are formed.

Boxes and niches for closing pipelines

Closing the pipes in the bathroom with plasterboard is the first solution that comes to mind when other masking options are impossible, since this option is the fastest and most convenient to implement. The creation of a box is the simplest, fastest and least expensive idea, but it has a significant drawback. The box for pipes in the bathroom takes up additional space and, especially in small rooms, this is very noticeable.

Before closing the communications in the bathroom with plasterboard or wood, a special frame is created from aluminum profiles or wooden bars. Then this structure is sewn up with plastic panels, plasterboard, ceramic tiles or decorative wood according to the design of the room. The box for pipes in the bathroom allows you to create inspection hatches in the right places through which technical inspection or repair of communications will be carried out.

Important! If you already have to create such structures in small rooms, then before you sew up pipes in the bathroom, carefully consider the design of the box and try to use its internal space for storing household chemicals, a mop, a broom and other household items.

Use of decorative screens and overlays

Before disguising the pipes in the bathroom, you should pay attention to such modern products as decorative screens or overlays, which allow you to simultaneously hide pipes and decorate the interior of the room. Screens for pipes in the bathroom are ready-made frames of various sizes with guide rails along which plastic or glass doors move. The price of such products is not high and they are installed very quickly. Their use significantly speeds up the process and they are mainly used as inspection hatches for important plumbing units and providing quick access to them.

Also, the closure of pipes in the bathroom can be carried out with special decorative overlays, which are made mainly of plastic or wood. The linings for pipes in the bathroom can have different color options or imitate materials such as stone, marble, wood. Such products will be a good solution for those who do not know how to hide the riser in the bathroom quickly and beautifully.

This material can be used as a guide for those who still cannot decide where to hide the pipes in the bathroom, saving space or simply updating the appearance of the bathroom.

How to hide pipes in a bathroom, close a riser in a box

How to hide pipes in the bathroom. Selecting the type of pipe routing. Description of options for hiding communications in the bathroom.

How to hide pipes in the bathroom

When carrying out repair work in the bathroom, you most likely want to know how you can hide the water supply and sewage pipes. This will help to increase the aesthetics of the room as a whole. The complexity of such an event is not just a capital concealment of all communications from prying attention. This must be done in such a way as to leave them available for the current revision or repair in the event of an accident.

Stage of the project

To decide how to hide the sewer pipes in the bathroom, you should carefully analyze and study the layout of the communications. It is very important to draw up an accurate project, since in an apartment building all systems are interconnected. Because of this, if the communications are incorrectly connected, problems can arise for you and your neighbors.

In order to correctly hide the pipes in the bathroom, you need to decide in advance where the connection points of plumbing fixtures will be located, the likely branches and turns of the pipeline, and mark the wiring diagram right on the wall.

You can also draw a schematic plan for the location of communications on paper. It is important to take into account the scale, but it is better to clearly indicate the dimensions.

When planning to hide the pipes in the bathroom, it is necessary to lay them using the shortest route and with the minimum number of bends and turns.

Communication masking methods

Horizontal pipes are hidden under the screed, and risers (pipes running vertically) are hidden under the plaster. This method provides for the implementation of related construction work, such as the device of the strobe, the application of a layer of plaster, the laying of tiles.

Communications can also be hidden by building a system of moisture-resistant plasterboard or OSB. This is done in this way - a special metal profile is attached to the wall, to which sheet material is screwed with self-tapping screws.

You should also not neglect the insulation - before fixing the sheets of drywall or plywood, it is recommended to lay a layer of foam or mineral wool on the wall. After the structure is assembled, it can be pasted over with tiles.

You can also assemble furniture structures in the form of shelves or cabinets that will help with masking pipes. In addition, there will still be enough space inside for storing household items, for example, household chemicals.

In the end, the pipes can be simply painted over with paint, decorated with artificial lianas, pasted over with multi-colored mosaics or styrofoam moldings - in general, you can do whatever your imagination tells you.

It is necessary to remember about the exclusion of the way to simply tightly hide the places of threaded connections, fittings, valves and meters. Access to them should be easy.

Basic rules for hiding communications

To give the bathroom aesthetics and increased comfort, as well as to free up maximum space, it is advisable to mask all the pipes if possible. There are a number of rules, the implementation of which will enable pipelines to function for a long time and reliably:

• the number of connections should be minimal;
• fittings, such as fittings, elbows should be installed from the same material as pipes;
• valves and inspection windows must be equipped with special hatches for accessibility to the main devices of pipelines;
• it is desirable to wrap pipes a layer of waterproofing to avoid fogging, i.e. condensation.

Detailed description of masking options

There are several ways to hide the pipes in the bathroom under the tiles. Photos, examples of which you can see in the gallery of our site, clearly demonstrate this.

To hide pipes under a screed or plaster, professionals recommend using exclusively polypropylene or copper pipes not equipped with threaded connections, but firmly soldered or welded. To choose the option that suits you best, you need to familiarize yourself in detail with the features of each of them.

We hide communications in a screed

This method of concealing horizontal pipes is the most aesthetically pleasing since they will be hidden in such a way that it will be almost impossible to find them.

Before laying, the pipes are placed in a special corrugated hose. They need to be laid along the shortest route, after which a layer of cement or concrete screed is poured. The layer thickness should be 2–3 cm higher than the pipes. After the screed is completely cured, a topcoat such as tiles, linoleum or laminated panels is laid on the floor.

It will be useful to remember that until the solution has completely hardened, the bathroom cannot be used, since hot water passing through the pipes can lead to cracking of not completely frozen concrete.

Tunnel construction

For the manufacture of niches in which communications are laid - the so-called strobes - it is reasonable to use an angle grinder or grinder, with a victorious or diamond disc.

Next, you need to make two parallel cuts at a distance corresponding to the section of the pipe, after which, using a chisel and a hammer, remove all excess concrete between the cut grooves. The manual process will be long and tedious, so it is wiser to use a hammer drill with a chisel attachment.

Hoses with pipes are placed in the finished grooves, after which they are covered with plaster. A top floor covering can be laid.

In places of threaded connections, valves or fuses, it is necessary to mount inspection hatches in order to provide access to them when such a need arises.

The advantages of this method of masking pipelines include complete hiding under the floor. However, this method has its drawbacks. Access to the pipes in the event of an accident will be limited by the dimensions of the inspection hatch. In the event of a breakout, it will be very difficult to locate its location. To do this, you will need to completely tear off the decorative coating.

Therefore, the pipes laid in the walls must only be of high quality. In this case, many problems can be avoided.

Plasterboard structures

Consider how to close the pipes in the bathroom with drywall. This is one of the most common ways to disguise a sewer riser. Boxes of several levels will be an excellent solution that allows you to hide communications, visually enlarge the space, while at the same time gaining unrestricted access to the pipeline. The structure consists of galvanized profiles, fixed on all planes of the room, to which sheets of drywall are screwed with special screws. It is this material that acts as the basis for laying tiles.

It is important to consider the need to equip these systems with inspection holes for control at the joints, valves, meters, filters.

Another method of masking pipes using drywall is the construction of an additional partition, the so-called false wall. One more technology can be used for this. Below is an example of how to hide pipes in the bathroom with your own hands with plastic panels. As a rule, this method is used in large bathrooms.

Masking partitions can be straight and oblique. Slanting false walls are located at an angle relative to the load-bearing walls. They also need to be equipped with inspection hatches for access to communications.

Rolled metal shutters

Roller shutter installation will completely solve the issue of getting access to the pipeline. Also behind it you can equip shelves for storing household items. In particular, it will be ideal to store household chemicals there. Because the roller shutters are lockable, you don't have to worry about the safety of your little ones. Installation of this device will not pose any particular problems, and it is easy to match the color to the tone of the tile.

However, such shutters may not stylistically match the interior design of the bathroom. In addition, they are made from rather unreliable materials, and shutters can be easily crushed or broken if handled carelessly.

Furniture camouflage pipes

Furniture systems will become one of the most convenient and functional methods for hiding pipes in a bathroom. Well-chosen furniture will bring luxury elements to the interior design. As a rule, to hide communications in the bathroom, cabinet systems with shelves equipped with sliding or hinged doors are often used. This choice directly depends on the total area of ​​the bathroom and the location of plumbing fixtures in it.

Usually laminated chipboard is used for the manufacture of bathroom furniture, and it must be moisture resistant. At the end of the installation, it is necessary to treat all gaps and joints with silicone sealant in order to protect the furniture from contact with water. Although chipboard is considered moisture resistant, it can become unusable from the constant influence of water.

Masking water supply, sewerage and heating in a room with furniture has a significant disadvantage, such as low resistance to the influence of water. Of course, manufacturers make all countertops and laminated slabs for a bathroom moisture-resistant, although, as a rule, this does not save furniture either - it quickly loses its attractive appearance.

This can be partially avoided if you regularly monitor the degree of wetting of the furniture in the bathroom. To do this, you need to wipe it dry after each visit to the bathroom. In addition, it is necessary to regularly check the places where the silicone sealant is applied for deformation.

An important advantage of this method of hiding conductive communications in the room is high aesthetics, as well as functionality, since the cabinets can be used as an additional storage system.

In short, solving the problem of hiding pipes in a bathroom requires a thoughtful and planned approach. Since, if the piping is improperly installed, almost all residents can remain without water supply along the riser at the entrance. To prevent this from happening, you should take into account all the nuances of such work and choose the most suitable masking method for your bathroom.

How to hide pipes in the bathroom under the tiles with your own hands

When repairing a bathroom, many are wondering how to hide the pipes in the bathroom under the tiles. A photo and description of all solutions to such a problem will help you with this.

Wall strobing

The ideal option is to hide the water pipes in the grooves (knocked out grooves in the wall). However, few people know that in load-bearing walls only allowed vertical slitting not deeper than the tie reinforcement (violation of its integrity is not allowed). Horizontal however, grooves can significantly weaken the strength of the wall, so they are strictly prohibited. It is also unacceptable to lay pipes in reinforced concrete interfloor ceilings.

Horizontal gating of walls is allowed only if the wall is not load-bearing

Any threaded connections.

Free access to water meters and stopcocks must be ensured.

Sealing with sand-cement mortar

Plasterboard frame

In the event of pipe leaks, removing the drywall sheet and fixing the problem is much easier than hollowing out the concrete. That is why the method of hiding communication with sheets of drywall followed by gluing tiles is the most common.

UD profile (guide)

Attaching the self-adhesive tape

Fastening profiles with straight hangers

The rack profile is inserted into the groove of the guide

The frame is assembled from wooden slats

Ready-made frame for the box, assembled from metal profiles

Plasterboard boxes. Bottom view

Plasterboard installation

To protect yourself from the appearance of mold, for arranging false walls and boxes in the bathroom, you should use moisture resistant drywall(marked with GKLV). Most often, such sheets are green, but some manufacturers produce it in other colors.

Drywall is attached to the profile using self-tapping screws

Plasterboard can also be used to close the pipes supplied to the toilet.

A ready-made inspection hatch can also be purchased at a hardware store.

The original cabinet will not only close the pipes, but also become a place for storing household supplies

How to hide pipes in the bathroom in the wall, under the tiles

From the article you will learn several ways to hide pipes in the bathroom in the wall or under the tiles. Added a lot of photo and video material.

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How to hide pipes in the bathroom

Photo 1 - Hiding the pipes in the bathroom

Sewer and water pipes, being in plain sight, can ruin even the most original design, so you need to hide them.

Rules to follow when hiding pipes

To make the bathroom look stylish and at the same time all systems work properly and for a long time, you need to follow several rules:

• Use pipes with a minimum number of connections, which is ensured by competent wiring and correct placement of equipment;
• Use connections that use the same material as pipes. At the same time, the safety margin should also be identical, or better, it would be higher.
• In order to have quick and convenient access to cranes, valves and other elements of equipment during inspection or urgent repairs, special hatches should be provided.

Photo 2 - Plastic pipes in the bathroom

To prevent the formation of condensation on the pipes, use insulating materials... If the pipes are planned to be hidden in the wall, such insulation will also allow them to expand freely, which is especially important for pipes with hot water.

Photo 3 - Insulating material for pipes

Several ways to hide pipes

If there is a need to hide communications in the bathroom, then there are several proven methods.

Masking pipes with furniture

Hide all communications behind hinged or built-in furniture- the simplest, fastest, and at first glance inexpensive option. For example, if the pipes are located mostly vertically, then you can buy an ordinary pencil case of the right size. All that remains is to remove the back wall and make the necessary cutouts on the panels at the top and bottom. As a result, you get a cabinet in which you can remove many different things, among which there will be pipes.

Photo 4 - Masking pipes behind the bedside table

However, this method has a significant drawback. In the place where the pipes pass, always high humidity, and it is difficult to find furniture that can withstand such a load for a long time. All surfaces can be further processed moisture-proof material but it will take a long time and is not cheap.

Installation of pipes into the wall

This method is convenient if the house is still under construction or redevelopment is being done. To hide pipes in the wall it will have to be ditched, however if the walls are panel, then the execution of such work in the horizontal direction is prohibited. Quite often, the walls are not thick enough to carry out such work.

Photo 5 - Installation of pipes into the wall

It should be remembered that metal pipes, as well as any communications with threaded connections, cannot be used for wall mounting. It is important to correctly lay out the pipes, and be sure to take into account tile thickness if veneering is to be carried out. Next, you need to install thermal insulation. It remains only to do the plastering work, close the pipes and you can veneer.

Photo 6 - Pipes in the bathroom wall

Photo 7 - Pipes in the bathroom wall

How to use boxes and niches for masking pipes

The construction of the box can be considered one of the ways bathroom remodeling, quite simple and convenient. A metal profile of the desired shape, or several wooden bars of the required length and section, are sheathed with sheets of drywall, which needs subsequent finishing. Easier and faster you can build a box using plastic panels.

Photo 8 - Box for pipes in the bathroom

Niches for masking pipes are erected in a similar way, but they allow you to hide not only plumbing lines, but also a washing machine, washbasin, etc.

Boxes and niches have a serious drawback - they occupy the area, which is very important in a small room.

We close the pipes using a special screen

Currently, the choice of screens in stores is wide enough. It is a frame with two guides, to which plastic or drywall panels are attached.

Photo 9 - Screen under the bath photo

The cost of the screen is not high, but at the same time it looks very original and attractive. In addition, it is easy to remove, which makes access to communications easy enough. The disadvantage is the same as that of boxes and niches - it takes several centimeters of usable area.

Features of masking pipes with a plasterboard wall. Instructions for use

This option is easy to install, as well as low cost. Set plasterboard wall it is better in not yet inhabited premises, where the owner determines the place of the partition. This option for masking pipes is also suitable for large bathrooms.

At the first stage, all the necessary materials and tools should be prepared.

Now you can start building the frame:

Photo 10 - Installation of a plasterboard box for pipes

Photo 11 - Installation of a box for pipes

Now you can start plastering the frame with plasterboard:

1. Workpieces of the required size are prepared. To speed up the process, this work can be done in advance;
2. Fixing sheets with self-tapping screws, the type of which is determined by the materials used. Their caps should not go deep;
3. All excess sheets must be removed with a saw or jigsaw. If its length is insufficient, then the joint should not coincide with the transverse bars.
4. Holes are cut for the outlet of pipes and an inspection hatch;

Photo 12 - Installation of a box for pipes

Photo 13 - Finishing the box with tiles

Installation of a box for plasterboard pipes video

When choosing a way to hide pipes, you need to be guided by the size and style of the bathroom, as well as personal preferences and financial capabilities. You can use any of the above options, while no one restricts in creating your own method, which will be more interesting and practical.

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The ABC of repair We will build a house on our own from the foundation to the roof How you can hide the pipes in the bathroom Photo 1 - Hiding the pipes in the bathroom Sewer and plumbing

When carrying out the next renovation, any owner of an apartment or house tries first of all to eliminate, close or alter those components and details of the interior that spoil the appearance of the room, interfere with something or "call out" the eyes. It so happened that the designers and builders of apartments and houses did not think much about how to simplify the laying of water pipes and sewer pipes inside the bathroom and toilet, for the most part they have to come up with something on their own and, of course, at the expense of the usable space of the room. Therefore, it is often the dilemma of how to hide the pipes in the bathroom so that both the appearance and the useful space are not lost, becomes the most burning problem of the repair.

What pipes are in the bathroom, and how they can be hidden

Before trying to solve the problem of how to hide pipes under plaster or protective lining in the bathroom, it is worth remembering that there are at least three types of pipelines in the room:

• Sewer pipes;
• Hot and cold water lines;
• Heating system elements, dryer and heated towel rail.

Not each of the listed pipes can be painlessly hidden under plaster, even if such a possibility is allowed, based on the layout of the bathroom.

For your information! According to the requirements of building codes and regulations, it is impossible to hide pipes connected with wedge couplings and locks under the plaster of the bathroom, any detachable connections must be accessible for control and periodic revision.

In addition, metal pipes with cold water or sewer cast-iron blocks often become sources of condensation, so they need to be hidden so that there is minimal ventilation and moisture removal with an air stream.

In the most difficult position are the bathrooms of houses, in which the general communications are not brought into separate mines, but laid in the old Stalinist way through the ceilings, photo.

In this case, there is only one way out of the situation - to install a plastic pipe box in the bathroom. It is clear that with the right approach to the layout, vertical pipes can be hidden behind a body kit or a box, decorated to match the color and texture of the walls so that the thought of hidden communications will never occur.

In this case, the protective screen is assembled from plastic, PVC or drywall on a galvanized profile frame. If, in addition to the water riser, it is necessary to hide the heating and sewer pipes, then insulation and mineral noise insulation must be placed under the decor layer. It is not enough to hide the pipes, you need to make them inaudible.

Several practical ways to hide a pipe

For many years of practice, the owners of apartments, both in old Khrushchev houses and in newer "Czech women", have successfully learned how to hide communications in the bathroom, using all sorts of tricks and interior features.

The most successful ways to hide a pipe in a bathroom are:

• Installation of screens and decorative plastic panels;
• Wall decoration with plasterboard plates;
• Disguise with pieces of furniture and interior.

In fact, all three methods are universal and allow you to hide anything in the bathroom, from pirated electrical wiring to illegal plumbing or heating. Installation of false walls allows not only to hide pipes, but also to additionally insulate and soundproof the bathroom, for example, in panel houses.

How to hide old wall pipes

The use of metal pipes for laying heating and water supply according to the old building codes required an indent of 15-20 mm from the plastered wall. This made it possible to periodically paint the pipes in the bathroom without any problems and regularly inspect the surface for the appearance of fistulas or rusted welds. In a warm and humid bathroom, the fight against steel pipe corrosion never ends.

Advice! Any plastic or drywall decorative panels must provide access to the steel pipes.

It is possible to remove pipes under a protective structure made of plasterboard and galvanized profiles within a few hours, even if there is not a lot of practical experience with these materials. It is enough to buy a moisture-resistant material, a screwdriver, a package of self-tapping screws and several corners of a galvanized profile. All cracks and traces of screw caps can be hidden under a layer of plaster putty. After sanding and staining, the box can be painted in the color of the bathroom walls.

To avoid the accumulation of moisture and condensation on cold metal in a bathroom, you can hide the metal behind mesh and perforated linings, which provide good ventilation of the homemade duct.

In the classic version, the plumbing and heating pipes were laid on the bathroom floor or sewer. The entire bundle of pipes could be hidden under one overhead plastic screen. If the communications are laid along the back wall, they can be closed with a bath or furniture set.

Modern ways to hide a pipe in a bathroom

The use of screens and decorative panels made it possible to hide communications, but at the same time greatly reduced the useful volume of the bathroom, therefore, in most cases, the owners of the apartment, at the very first major repairs, tried to hide the water and heating pipes in the wall niches. Steel pipelines were sealed in polyethylene corrugations, insulated and placed in grooved niches, after which the walls of the bathroom were finished with plastic panels.

With the advent of polypropylene and metal-plastic pipes for water and heating, the task of hiding communications in the bathroom has become much easier to solve. The high corrosion resistance of polypropylene and the almost monolithic quality of soldering made it possible to lay pipelines directly into the walls of the bathroom.

Polypropylene has a high coefficient of thermal expansion, so the size of the niche had to be increased and, at the same time, gaps had to be provided to compensate for changes in length and diameter.

To cover the bathroom wall with decorative trim, the entire room had to be sheathed with plasterboard. In some cases, it was possible to close the niche cut in the brick wall with narrow strips of waterproof drywall screwed into plastic plugs hammered into the brick with self-tapping screws. Slots and joints were sealed with a masking net, leveled and rubbed with plaster putty, after which the walls of the bathroom could be plastered in the usual manner.

To hide a polypropylene plumbing, a niche with a depth of at least 30 cm is required. For brickwork, this is not a problem, and it is no longer possible to cut a thin concrete wall in a bathroom. Therefore, for new projects of apartments in frame multi-storey buildings made of monolithic concrete, three main methods are used to hide pipes:

1. Laying metal-plastic pipelines into the walls of the bathroom with the collector method of organizing the water supply system. In this case, for each point of consumption, a thin half-inch metal-plastic supply is laid, which is simply enough to hide under a layer of plaster;
2. Transfer of wiring from polypropylene pipes to the ceiling. All water and heating mains, as well as wiring and ventilation ducts can be hidden behind the false ceiling;
3. Pouring pipelines in a concrete floor screed. In this way, you can hide pipes even in the bathroom of a Khrushchev. To compensate for thermal expansion, pipelines have to be wrapped in foamed polyethylene and laid in corrugations.

It is clear that hot water cannot be supplied through the pipes hidden in this way, at least until the end of the process of curing the concrete base of the bathroom floor.

How to hide a sewer pipe

It is more difficult to hide a sewer pipe in a bathroom. If we are talking about old cast-iron drains, then they can be hidden by removing under the overlay screen or decorative plastic overlay. The worst option is to embed the cast iron with concrete and decorative tiles. First, cast iron has a coefficient of thermal expansion that is two to three times higher than that of steel. Accordingly, an attempt to hide a cast-iron sink in a bathroom under a layer of concrete will automatically lead to its cracking. Secondly, wet concrete always causes rust and corrosion of cast iron, after 3-4 years the joints between individual sections will become unusable.

More modern plastic 50mm sewer drains can be hidden in niches cut along the junction of the wall and floor slab. Of course, the niche is cut not by the full diameter of the sewer, but by half or two-thirds. The rest of the sewer line can be closed with an overhead plastic skirting board or box. This way of hiding the sewer allows you to reduce the height of the bath drain, but such work can only be done by experienced builders, since you have to cut part of the floor slab in the bathroom.

When redeveloping or overhauling an apartment, the question arises of how to hide the pipes in the bathroom. Communications located along the wall spoil the interior of the room. Disguising the pipes helps make the bathroom more attractive. There are several ways to hide unaesthetic elements.

Unmasked pipes in the bathroom.

Requirements for materials for pipe termination

Before starting work, you need to choose what material will be used to close the plumbing or sewer wiring. It is wrong to consider only aesthetic characteristics.

Materials must also meet other requirements:

1. Low weight. The design cannot take up the already small space of the bathroom. Therefore, panels or slabs are chosen, the placement of which does not require the construction of a massive frame. The latter can be assembled from wooden slats or steel profiles.
2. Insensitive to moisture. The humidity in the bathroom is constantly increased. When used under these conditions, some materials are destroyed. It is necessary to choose products that do not lose their shape when absorbing moisture.
3. Resistance to aggressive substances. Chemicals are used to clean the plumbing fixtures and the floor. The structure should not be damaged by contact with such substances. Good performance for MDF boards, plastic panels, drywall.

What pipe elements should not be masked

Some elements of communications cannot be disguised by embedding them into the wall. In the event of a malfunction, the cladding will have to be disassembled. Do not grout a recently installed sewerage or water supply system.

Polypropylene and steel pipes are strong, but poorly made connections are not immediately detected. Thin seams leak, which is revealed the next day. The pipes are left free for at least a week.

You can install the following details into walls:

• steel and copper elements without threaded connections;
• brazed polypropylene pipes without connecting elements.

You cannot completely block access to such parts of the system:

• places of installation of corner fittings and tees (these places are characterized by an increased potential for damage);
• connections made using threaded adapters;
• places of installation of metering devices or water filtration.

Basic rules for disguise

Disguised pipes in the bathroom.

When masking communications, the following recommendations are taken into account:

1. Reduced number of connections. Such areas quickly lose their tightness, so there should be as few of them as possible. This can be achieved by entrusting the installation of plumbing or sewerage systems to specialists. Correct wiring diagram is required.
2. Application of the same materials. Sometimes it is impossible to do without connecting parts. In this case, fittings are selected made of the same material as the pipes. So you can not be afraid of uneven expansion and loss of strength.
3. Arrangement of the inspection hatch. This moment is mandatory in the presence of metering devices. Access to them should be fast. The solution to the problem is the construction of a small hatch with a removable door. The same elements are placed at the joints. This will allow you to monitor the condition of problem areas.
4. Use of insulating materials. They prevent condensation from forming on the cold water pipes. Parts can be wrapped with foam rubber or thermoflex. These materials enable the safe expansion of hot pipes.

Best ways to make pipes invisible

There are various options that help to beautifully close up unaesthetic communications.

Painting and decorating

Painting is a simple and affordable way to mask water pipes and sewers. You can also cover plastic elements with a coloring composition. Preference is given to products intended for the treatment of heating radiators. The coating does not turn yellow when exposed to moisture and high temperatures. Acrylic compounds are also suitable.

Pipe decor.

Painting includes the following stages:

1. Cleaning and priming of surfaces. The metal is washed from dust and traces of corrosion, and then covered with a protective agent.
2. Condensate removal. This action is performed immediately before painting. It is not necessary to prime plastic pipes.
3. Paint application. Before starting work, the surrounding objects are covered with plastic wrap. Coloring begins with cold elements. When choosing the correct tone of paint, communications will not be visible against the background of the walls.

Decorating is an equally interesting way. To do this, use polyurethane pipes decorated with stucco molding. The result is columns that fit well into the classic interior. This option is only suitable for vertical elements. Horizontal ones are hidden with vines or covered with patterns that match the tile ornament.

Plasterboard box or false wall

The creation of such structures requires significant financial and time costs. Both risers and horizontally located sections can be sewn into the boxes. Plasterboard structures act as a screen for a bath or sink.

Stages of creating a plasterboard box for pipes.

Assemble the box like this:

1. A frame is formed from metal profiles. The correctness of the installation of the parts is checked with a level.
2. A sheet of drywall is cut into pieces of the required size. With the help of self-tapping screws, the material is fixed on the guides.
3. The surface is primed, mesh is applied and putty is applied. The finished frame is finished with tiles. Mosaic elements complement the design of the room.

The false wall helps to close the sewer pipe behind the toilet. The plumbing fixture is installed close to the screen, behind which the volumetric corrugation will be hidden. The disadvantage of this method is the reduction in the usable space of the bathroom. The wall cannot be made deaf, so a door is installed above the toilet.

Disguise with pieces of furniture

For the bathroom, a furniture set is purchased that can hide the elements of water supply and sewerage systems. Vertical details are masked with tall pencil cases. The back wall of the module is removed, recesses are cut out in the shelves. Places for supplying pipes to the sink mixer are hidden by a curbstone. Its back is also removed.

This design does not have a plasterboard base. The collapsible tiled structure provides access to the connection points and metering devices. Dismantle the structure by removing the fasteners.

Masking pipes with a frame tiled with tiles.

Assembly steps:

1. A frame is formed from metal profiles. The elements are fixed to the walls, floor and ceiling. For this, metal staples are used.
2. The finished frame is measured. Cut the tiles. When performing calculations, the thickness of the products is taken into account.
3. Holes are drilled in the tile for the introduction of self-tapping screws. The tile is applied to the frame, marking the attachment points. This will help to correctly install the cladding material.
4. After installing the tiles, the joints are closed with decorative corners. A plastic door is placed in a place selected in advance.

Screen made of plastic panels

The plastic is not damaged by moisture. The panels are easy to install and dismantle. The material is quickly cleaned of dirt without losing its decorative qualities. With the help of the screen, thick risers and horizontal elements located close to the floor can be removed from the field of view.

The work is performed as follows:

1. A frame is assembled from wooden bars, metal guides or plastic corners. Before installing the structure, markup is performed.
2. Frame elements are placed along the lines. When creating volumetric structures, additional elements are added to give rigidity.
3. The plastic panels are cut according to the size of the frame. Parts are attached to the profiles with self-tapping screws. The panels are connected by snapping in special latches. The last element is secured with a screw. To hide the fasteners, plugs are used.

Plumbing shutters

Using roller shutters is a non-standard way to hide communications with your own hands. The design provides quick access to the desired areas.

Roller shutters fit into a loft or hi-tech interior. The lifting mechanism can be manual or electric. The first option is suitable with a small width of the hidden opening. The automatic lift must be protected with sealed plastic.

Masking pipes for plumbing roller shutters.

Installation of pipes into the wall

It is difficult to close pipes in this way. The method is used for major repairs or redevelopment of a room. Installing parts in the wall saves valuable space. When performing work, take into account that it is impossible to groove thin walls.

Installation begins with drawing up a diagram of the water supply and sewerage systems on paper. The walls are grooved along the lines drawn in advance. The choice of tool depends on the material of the walls. The pipes laid in the channels are fixed with cement mortar.

All pros and cons of masking pipes in the bathroom

The benefits of masking pipes include:

• improvement of the bathroom interior;
• preservation of useful space (when installing a pipeline into the wall);
• the appearance of additional shelves for storing household chemicals (when installing furniture).

The disadvantages include restricting access to communications. It will be difficult to carry out repairs in the event of an emergency. Plasterboard structures in such cases are dismantled. The situation is even more complicated with camouflage in the wall. The furniture installed in the bathroom is gradually deteriorating.

Any original idea for decorating a bathroom can end in failure if risers and parts of various sewer communications left by the builders in the most conspicuous place are visible from the walls or from the floor.

Because of this, many owners are wondering how to hide pipes in the bathroom. The situation can be saved only by complete or partial disguise of such unattractive elements. This will help you decorate your bathroom the way you want it.

Materials for concealing pipes

When masking communications, it must be borne in mind that the plumbing unit is a place of high humidity. Therefore, it is necessary to select materials that are least susceptible to it. Thinking about the aesthetic component of various surfaces, rather than their quality and moisture resistance, is wrong.

Before the start of masking, regardless of the facing of the communications, you should make sure that they are in good condition and reliable. Indeed, when closing a defective (with a leak) node, you can harm not only neighbors, but also pay a "tidy" amount to eliminate the consequences and pay the costs.

Decorative wall screens and plates made of plastic, MDF, moisture-resistant drywall (sheets) are suitable for sealing various communications. Sometimes gypsum panels (3D format) are used, with which you can diversify the bathroom design by adding various patterns to it. The colors and textures of the surfaces can even imitate mosaics, brick or wood.

What you should focus on:

1. Lightness. According to this criterion, the material is chosen so as not to burden the structure with unnecessary parts, from which a reinforced frame can be made that can support the weight of all elements. For ease of assembly, it is recommended to use metal profiles or wooden battens.
2. Moisture resistance. Preference should be given to those materials that do not deform and do not absorb liquid when it hits the surface. When using metal or wood as a frame, they should be painted to reduce the risk of rapid deterioration (rusting or rotting, respectively).
3. Resistant to chemical fluids and substances. Without the use of various gels, powders, sprays and other household novelties that help maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the bathroom, today it is quite problematic to live. When cleaning the bathroom, it is necessary to process all horizontal and vertical planes and surfaces (walls, ceiling, floor, etc.). Therefore, the materials used for cladding must freely tolerate contact with any household substances and liquids.

Competent disguise of pipes

Before you mask the pipes, you need to carefully study the norms for the placement of bathroom units. Many residents close the plumbing communications completely, and then worry when something becomes unusable (for example, in the sewage system), and the master has to remove everything to find the fault.

It is forbidden to tightly close taps, water meters and connectors. It is necessary to make special hatches or windows in boxes, plastic panels or false walls. They are needed for taking readings, monitoring threaded connections for leaks and quickly shutting off water.

Real ways to hide communications

There are many options for masking pipes. They differ only in the type of material used and the shape of the structure.

The most common methods of hiding communications are:

1. Drywall box. It is made of a green or bluish material, which differs from the usual gypsum board by impregnating the coating with antifungal and impregnated substances.
2. False wall. In fact, it is a new plane that hides not only communications, but also the defects of the main wall.
3. Plastic panels. Very often (if the riser is located in the corner) they are installed obliquely. They do not take up much space and hide communications well.
4. Blinds and roller shutters facilitate access to communications.
5. Decorating with tiles. Much like the first option.
6. Installation of pipes into the wall. The main processes are the excavation of a part of the wall and the laying of pipes in the grooves. The easiest way to do this operation is during the construction of a house.
7. Disguise with furniture. Various cabinets and shelves are hung on the wall, which hide unsightly elements.
8. Screen. Represents a frame into which a bezel with a pattern or design is inserted.

Manufacturing of boxes

This pipe masking option fits perfectly into any bathroom cladding. Its basis is a frame made of any suitable material. For long-term use of boxes, their elements (made of wood, metal) should be painted or treated with special compounds.

With the help of such structures, it is possible not only to close all communications, but also to create places for storing various household chemicals and trifles. In the vertical version, the boxes are different platforms that are fixed on its surface.

If the pipes are located horizontally, then the structure can be "raised" to the level of the washbasin. You will get an additional shelf. Any items that may be needed when washing, shaving and cleaning the bathroom are placed on its upper plane.

How to make a drywall box

Its basis is a frame made of plastic or metal profiles, which it is advisable to paint before installation so that they do not rust longer.

Box construction:

1. First, the points of vertical communications farthest from the walls are determined. At a distance of 5-10 mm from them, lines are drawn from top to bottom. From the resulting lower and upper marks, two lines are applied to the horizontal surfaces of the floor and ceiling (parallel to the walls).
2. Profiles are strengthened on the drawn lines with the help of plastic or metal dowels. At the junction of the segments drawn on the ceiling and floor, a third vertical guide is reinforced. The transverse elements of the same material are attached to the resulting frame (for strength). All parts are connected with self-tapping screws or crabs every 0.2 meters.
3. The distances between the profiles are measured and the drywall is cut to these dimensions. If there are no full sheets, suitable cuts are used.
4. The frame is sheathed with cut strips. When strengthening the sheets, one must not forget that the front part of the gypsum board must be outside. When screwing in, it is advisable to deepen the caps of the self-tapping screws into the material by about 1 mm.
5. Cut out an opening for the inspection hatch. Its door is hung on hinges attached to one of the profiles.
6. The surface of the gypsum board is rubbed with a "sandpaper". A reinforcement mesh is glued to the joints of the drywall and the box with the wall. After that, they cover everything with putty or plaster.
7. It is possible not to attach one profile to the wall, but to reinforce one side of the box on the hinges and make a kind of door. This will help to provide free access to the nodes of the system.

Disguise of "lying" communications

You can close the sewer pipes in the bathroom in exactly the same way. The difference is that the lines should be drawn along horizontally lying pipes, retreating from the most protruding edge by 0.5-1 cm.After that, all operations are carried out in the same way as in the first case, only the crossbars are fastened every 50-60 cm.

Installation tips:

1. If the box is mounted for hot water supply or heating systems, then it is necessary to provide several holes in its upper part. This will help warm up the room a little in cold weather and prevent condensation from forming.
2. To quickly detect leaks in camouflaged pipes, you need to make a hole near the floor.
3. When fixing the profiles to the walls and floor, if tiles are already glued to them, you must proceed with caution, because its particles during drilling can get into the eyes. This coating can crack if you push hard on it. To prevent this from happening, it is necessary to drill the upper facing of the tile at low speeds.

A removable (retractable) structure can be made. Then there is no need to cut a technical hatch. Such a box is simply placed against the wall in the right place.

How to decorate communications with tiles

This option is similar to the previous methods with the difference in the material from which the box is made. The basis for it is a frame made of metal or wood.

You can hide pipes in the bathroom under the tiles like this:

1. Measure the area of ​​their location.
2. The frame is mounted from rails or profiles and fixed on vertical and horizontal planes.
3. It is sheathed with chipboard sheets or moisture-resistant plywood.
4. An opening is cut out for the inspection hatch.
5. Sheets are pasted over with a reinforcing mounting mesh.
6. All seams are putty and treated with antifungal mastic.
7. Tiles are glued on top, not forgetting to lay it on the technical hatch.

Screen mounting

Another box-type camouflage option is to create a patterned bezel that hides the pipes. The screen focuses attention on the screen, distracting from the communications located under it. It can be made both vertical and horizontal.

It is also based on a frame made of metal, wood or plastic, but the framing of its front part is made in the form of a frame. A panel is inserted into it, which is often a patterned lattice, panel or painting. You can use other decorative inlays or make sliding doors.

How to close communications with plastic panels

If there are a lot of pipes, then the installation of such planes with your own hands is carried out on a frame made of profiles for gypsum board. For originality, you can use multi-colored plastic blanks. When installing the panels, you need to take care of their safety - they easily squeeze and crack.

Before sheathing, it is necessary to fix the starting profile (molding) with self-tapping screws. Cut plastic blanks are inserted into it, pushing them all the way in. After 3-4 panels, fixing is carried out with self-tapping screws through a special shelf (distance from the edge to the main part). The hats are not visible - they are closed by the next inserted blanks.

If only the riser is visible in the bathroom, then you can do without the box. It is enough to reinforce one wide or two narrow plastic panels obliquely. To do this, they are applied to the riser and the places where the rails or profiles are installed are marked on the walls. After mounting them on the wall, the panels are reinforced from above.

Lack of plastic - increased fire hazard. Therefore, in the bathroom decorated with such panels, you cannot smoke and use open heating devices that many residents bring in from the room during the cold season.

Fake wall

This option is similar to the installation of a box. The only difference is that it is not part of the bathroom that is masked, but the entire plane where the pipes are located. This will require certain financial costs for the purchase of the necessary material.

This method is used if:

• the bathroom area is large enough;
• communications are distributed horizontally and vertically;
• simultaneously with decorating pipes, it is necessary to repair the wall.

Such work will take more time, because the volume will increase significantly. You should not undertake such a repair if the bathroom is too small, because part of the room is “eaten up”. To prevent this from happening, you can equip one or more niches for powders, gels, etc. in a fake wall.

To disguise you must:

1. Measure the distance from the overlapping plane to the most protruding edge of the pipes. Draw lines around the perimeter of the room (on the side walls, ceiling and floor).
2. Strengthen the guides along them. To avoid damage to the false wall, you need to install additional vertical or horizontal profiles every 50-70 cm. If necessary, leave space for niches.
3. Cover everything with plasterboard or plastic panels.
4. To access the pipes, part of the casing can be made removable or hinged.

Blinds and roller shutters

It is good if the pipes are located in the opening. Then it will be possible to organize free access to them, and they will remain invisible. Roller shutters or any type of blinds will help to do this. It is best to use products made of aluminum or plastic, then there is no need to worry about their safety.

If the width of the location of the pipes against the wall is less than 50 cm, the usual version of blinds with a cord (manual) mechanism is used. In the rest of the opening, you can install shelves and place household items. For larger widths, complex spring systems or roller shutters with an electric motor are used.

They will be based on:

• a frame made of profiles or slats, sheathed with plasterboard, moisture-resistant plywood;
• plastic box.

In the manufacture of the frame, its lateral plane is made of any material, and blinds or roller shutters are reinforced on the front side. If constructions with an electric motor are used, it is necessary that the motor is in a sealed case.

Even small distortions will not allow the roller shutter curtain to move freely on the rails. The use of force can quickly loosen the mechanical part of the system and destroy the integrity of the structure.

To prevent this, you should first align the verticals with a plumb line or build a box. The second option is preferable - there is no need to drill the wall and fix the rails on it.

There are two options for placing the box:

1. Inside. It is used when the opening can be deepened by removing part of the wall.
2. Outside. They choose if the wall with the communications is thin, and the pipes are almost close to it.

Assembly sequence:

1. When installing any model (with an electric or manual drive), first assemble the case with rails, referring to the instructions, and mount it into the wall.
2. If the installation of the usual version of the blinds is carried out, then after the manufacture of the box, the inner shaft is inserted.
3. After that, the main part - the cassette - is fixed on the wall or ceiling. This process depends entirely on the characteristics of the opening.
4. If the width of the box is slightly less than the distance between the walls, the rest is covered with decorative plastic (or other) strips.

Installation nuances:

• if the canvas in a fully closed state does not reach the floor (there were no long options), then the lower part is closed with a box or screen;
• if the apartment has a combined bathroom and there is a toilet at the opening, which is close to the pipes, then short blinds or roller shutters are purchased, and the space remaining on the sides is closed separately.

The calculation of the cloth is made based on the height of the toilet bowl (usually 70 cm). Add 10 cm to it for easy control of the water drain. If the height of the opening is 250 cm, then it is necessary to purchase a structure with a length of (250-70-10) 170 cm.

Installation of pipes into the wall

This very time consuming method helps to hide all the pipes and increase the area of ​​the bathroom. But the process is best carried out at the construction stage, because you have to gouge the walls. The work is much more difficult if tiles are laid on them - first you need to beat it off in the right places.

The process is carried out as follows:

1. Shtrobat the wall.
2. Pipes are being laid.
3. They cover everything up and cover it.

With such work, the following norms should be taken into account:

• it is forbidden to chisel thin partitions and brick walls;
• it is not allowed to embed detachable connections into the wall;
• it is advisable to use plastic fittings, pipes.

Polypropylene products are easy to solder without leaving any holes for fluid to pass through. To prevent pipes from freezing, foam rubber or thermoflex sleeves are placed in the grooves.

Their use will eliminate the inevitable condensation and create space for the expansion of pipes under the influence of temperature when supplying hot water.

Furniture disguise

If the methods outlined above are not applicable in the bathroom, you can use another method. Experts recommend covering the pipes with some pieces of furniture needed in the bathroom. This can only be done after all other repairs have been completed.

Built-in cabinets (or other elements) are used for their intended purpose and provide free access to disguised communications through doors or drawers. They can be positioned both horizontally and vertically.

If you have industrial bathroom furniture (cabinets, cabinets, hanging shelves), then you need to modify it - cut openings for pipes in the appropriate places (on the back of the objects).

They do it like this:

1. Measure the distance to the pipes (from the wall if they are vertical, or from the floor if they are horizontal). Subtract 0.5-1 cm from it, mark this value on the back of the object and draw a line.
2. Then the full width of the communications is determined and the value is increased by 1-2 cm, respectively. Draw the second line, departing from the first by the amount obtained.
3. Measure the distance from another wall to the most extreme point of the pipes. Having increased it by 0.5-1 cm, the value of the depth of the cut is obtained.

The disadvantage of this method is that you have to spoil the furniture. You can order it at the enterprise or in a specialized carpentry workshop, the representative of which will measure all the distances himself.

DIY furniture making

With a limited budget, you can make your own cabinets around the pipes. This is an ordinary wooden box with transverse shelves, drawers and doors.

But it is necessary to choose a material that will last longer in the bathroom. For example, use boards, slats and beams made of larch or other moisture-resistant species. As a last resort, you should treat the wood with antifungal compounds and completely paint all structural elements.

How to avoid mistakes

In order not to have to redo the work, you need to decide which of the options is most suitable. Then draw up a plan, draw a drawing and verify everything exactly. After that, calculate what you need and buy everything. It is advisable to use new materials, and not left over from past repairs.

It is necessary to think over all the questions and begin the process of masking the pipes. After the completion of the work, the new original interior of the bathroom will delight its visitors for a long time.

Video about different methods

How to make a vertical box for masking pipes and make plumbing hatches in it.

How to make a horizontal box and tile it.

How to install roller shutters in a bathroom.