Pipes in the toilet: how to hide them?

Plastic, cast-iron pipes violate the aesthetics of the premises. They can hardly be called decoration, an element of decor. To hide them is a natural desire. A water meter, taps and valves located in the toilet room should always be available.

Solve the problem of attention-grabbing pipes, you can veil them by creating a cabinet or box. The desired visual effect will be achieved, additional surfaces, shelves for storing paper, disinfectants, air fresheners and other things will appear.

Materials you will need

This work can be done independently. It is not difficult. The main thing is to purchase materials, draw a drawing, find tools.

It is easy to work with such materials:

• Plywood sheets - the design will be fragile, but you can achieve the desired visual effect with their help;
• Wood - this material absorbs moisture well, lends itself to corrosion, it is important to protect the surface with a water-repellent primer, paint, varnish;
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• Drywall is a popular material that is easy to work with and difficult at the same time, because you will need power tools such as a drill, grinder or electric jigsaw.

Choose the option you want at your own discretion. These are examples of classic solutions, if you wish, you can create a box from non-standard materials.

Design Durability

Condensation can sometimes accumulate on pipes if a valve fails. The leak does not immediately stop. The box will be damaged, you have to throw it away. But there is no way to avoid this.

He seeks to create a truly solid structure, it makes no sense out of moisture-resistant materials. Enough to cover the inner surfaces of all parts with a waterproof primer, paint or varnish. When replacing plumbing, the box will also interfere, you will have to dismantle it, then create a new one.

Box installation

The box can completely cover the entire wall or only its part in which the pipes are located. It will be necessary to draw a drawing or immediately make markup on the materials. The design needs to be supplemented with a movable element - a door. This is important to remember.

It is necessary to create a stable frame. Once it is created, proceed with the finishing work, decorate the surface with varnish, paint, wallpaper, tile and more.

It is necessary:

• Measure the length and width of the side parts and the front, as well as the lower and upper structural elements;
• Cut relevant parts from plywood, drywall or wood.
• Designate the location of the door, cut it out.

After that, you can proceed with the installation work. The framework is created using:

• Guide profiles;
• Wall profiles;
• Butterfly loops or piano loops;
• Corners.

Self-tapping screws, screws or nails are used as clamps - they are selected according to the material.

Frame from profiles

The guide profile must be at least 10 cm from the pipes. The wall profile is located directly next to the wall with pipes. Thus, a metal frame is created. Parts from plywood, drywall or wood are attached to it.

The frame made of profiles makes the box strong and stable. You can do without it if the dimensions of the product are small. But in this case, so that its surface can be used in the future, put something on top, it is advisable to supplement the structure with profiles or otherwise strengthen it.

Installing the box will take a day, two or even less. Pipes, valves will be hidden, the decor of the room will be complete, interesting, stylish, practical.