How to hide a gas pipe in the kitchen: ways of masking and duct device rules

For some people, there is nothing unusual in the fact that the gas pipe is open for viewing, while others, on the contrary, are trying to hide communication elements. Brewing pressing question: how to hide the gas pipe in the kitchen, not to resort to radical methods - transfer?

The most popular methods of disguise will not only hide the unsavory element, but also reveal his creative imagination. Even the standard plasterboard paneling can be extended decorated in decoupage style.

Prohibited techniques to mask the pipe

Variants of how to hide the gas hose or pipe in the kitchen are many, but not all can be used in a particular case. For example, any separate action by cutoff and transfer of the gas conduit is strictly prohibited. Such work may be performed only by qualified gasman of service, serving the house.

Moreover, in advance uncoordinated redevelopment gas pipeline entails penalties and likely to have to repay the entire structure to its original location.

Execution of assembly work of serious self-taught master without qualification can lead to dire consequences, not only during operation, but also during operation

According to the rules SNiP of gas supply arrangement, are prohibited following the manipulation of the gas pipeline:

• wind pipe in a ventilation system;
• hide gas riser as a whole non-removable stub duct;
• sealed casing;
• drown in the wall.

Follow all of these rules is necessary, first of all, for security purposes. Okolotrubnaya zone must be open in order to avoid accumulation of gas as it leaks. Residents of an apartment will not be able in time to learn of the threat, if this zone will be hermetically blocked - it can not just pass a specific smell.

It turns out that the most suitable method of masking the gas pipes in the kitchen - application of decorative boards ventilated, with detachable elements. To verify the correctness of the technical project, will apply to the gas service to the master.

Mounting removable vented box

Perhaps make grids from decorative duct for gas pipes and columns. Dimensions of this design rather big, so the method is only suitable for kitchens with a large area.

With self-manufacturing of boxes will need to prepare the following materials: moisture resistant drywall, metal profile, screws and metal cutting shears.

What could be the box frame

frame options for decorative grids or plasterboard enough, their choice depends on the planned size of the finished structure, as well as possible additional elements. In some cases, the use of wooden frame strips with a cross section 50 * 25 mm or 60 * 27 mm.

Variant finished metal frame, which is subsequently sheathe selected pictures. The method can be applied to the entire perimeter of the pipe, and to a portion thereof

Depending on the location of the pipeline or gas equipment may be mounted or stand-alone framework incorporate it into the kitchen furniture.

You can also make a false wall to conceal all unsightly elements of the gas structure. Artificial wall can occupy the entire kitchen apron. It can be isolated or, conversely, to adjust the color of the kitchen units.

Variant metal frame embedded in kitchen furniture, are ideally suited for masking the gas column and the whole gas supply system

Stages arrangement box

The box consists of a lighter construction, which fastening is made on the profile and the metal frame guide. The distinguishing characteristic of this method is continuous access to the gas equipment.

Work on installation of the box is divided into several stages:

1. Calculating the size of the whole structure. The width of the box should be large enough for easy access in the course of maintenance equipment.
2. Installing the profile frame. Metalloprofil attached via screws strictly vertically and horizontally, using a spirit level.
3. Measurements of the finished frame structure.
4. Application of Markup for gypsum boards according to the standards removed from the frame.
5. Cutting blanks.
6. Sheathing prepared sheets of the frame sides.

For facade box, you can choose an interesting decorative element, for example, to install a grid or a patterned plate.

Carved screens and executed under the order, decorated with original ornaments, both independently and in the workshops. They should be painted in the color of the kitchen furniture, creating an aged effect brushed style neovintazh and so on.

With ventilated box can be hidden gas meter, a tube or column. Selection of the facade panels can be quite varied by deaf door to carved screen generated by individual sketch

Instead of drywall frame plating can be carried out with sheets of chipboard, MDF and clapboard. As an option, a blind device boxes and shelves to supplement it, which subsequently can be used for other purposes.

It is also possible to combine ducts for the gas system and kitchen shelves into a unitary structure.

The scenery in the style of decoupage

Especially easy to create decorations on a plaster box. This material can be easily special wrapping film for decoupage. Selecting one of the most popular styles of this method, and they are many, the conventional box can easily become a canvas for creativity.

Application can be interesting decorations in the style of Simple City (wrapping newspapers and glossy magazines) or neovintazh (artificial aging).

In any case, the essence of the method lies in the preparation or purification of the pipe duct, applying the adhesive and the location on the perimeter of napkins with the selected pattern. Further, the adhesive layer are again for complete infiltration material. After drying the decorative element is coated with varnish.

Construction of the cabinet for pipes

Hide gas line and does not compromise the integrity of the idea of ​​the interior is possible using the kitchen wall cabinets. If in the process of renovation planned replacement of kitchen furniture, it is better to consider masking the gas column, hose and pipe stack cabinet.

Construction cupboard made of chipboard

Normal hanging lockers, thanks to skilled hands can turn into a real art object. Horizontally placed tube requires the installation of a conventional cabinet, and the vertical - cabinet type pencil case. The main requirement - the design should be ventilated.

Create ventilation possible by drilling holes or a lattice screen option. Gas heater, located between the two cabinets can be hidden by means of an extra front door.

If necessary in a locker under the gas equipment can mount the shelf. It is possible to allocate a separate swing door or to create a common system of opening

Let us consider how to make their own cabinet of chipboard sheets, a width of 457 mm. The first priority is cutting out the constituent elements. To complete set of details include:

• roof * 19 286 * 438 - 1 pcs .;
• sidewalls 19 * 286 * 762 - 2 ps .;
• the bottom 19 * 286 * 438 - 1 pcs .;
• shelf (if provided for in the project) 19 * 260 * 413 - 1 pcs .;
• fastening strap 19 * 38 * 419 - 2 pcs .;
• Stand 19 * 38 * 279 - 2 pcs .;
• crossbar for the 19 * 57 * 381 - 2 pcs .;
• door 19 * 387 * 413 - 1 pc.

It is also necessary to prepare the accessories: pins, nails, hinges and handle mounted to the door. It is desirable not to deviate from the total composition of kitchen furniture and not allocate somehow this particular zone. Alternatively, the gas cabinet can be a tone lighter or darker in comparison with the rest of the kitchen furniture.

Further, the inside of the side panels are drilled by inserting pins backlash. In the upper part of the side walls is selected zenzubel seam (10 * 10 mm) and adjusted under the lip of the roof element. On the necessary details, which will host the gas pipe and hoses, make the layout based on their size. After that, cut out holes for them.

Assembling cabinet performed using nails or glue. At least set the shelf and hang the door. It only remains to hang structure prepared on a gas pipe or column.

Reylingovaya system as a way to disguise

In some houses a gas line laid along the kitchen apron area. Pipes are in the empty space between the worktop and kitchen units cabinets. In this case, the communication will help to hide the gas reylingovaya system.

This system consists of a tubular metallic structure extending along apron dishes. On it are mounting in the form of hooks, which are mounted shelves and a variety of kitchen accessories.

Horizontal reylingovaya system is ideally suited to solve aesthetic problems posed by passing in the middle of the kitchen apron gas pipe

The essence of this method is to use the pipe itself as a primary reylingovogo element. This will require a clean tube to the metal base, cover it with a primer and then painted simulating chromium. Perhaps, in order to achieve a proper chrome effect required to produce some staining steps.

After drying, the pipe can safely turn their ideas into reality: the post-drying, shelves with spices, hooks with kitchen equipment, etc.

Vertical reylingovaya system allows not only to effectively mask the gas supply system, but also save space in the kitchen work area

Vertically arranged tube may also will turn into reylingovy element. The table top is made under the aperture diameter of the pipe, it is cleaned, ground and stained applied.

Besides the chromium used with the bronze paint effect. In a further design depends on the preferences of the owner kitchen - shelves for various fruits, towel holders and more.

Low cost methods of masking the gas pipe

With the ink the gas line can be turned into an object to implement bold and creative ideas. A tone having painted pipe wall is achieved easily balanced perception of all elements of an interior.

Bright color will give juiciness kitchen design. It is advisable to use it only in the case in the other room there are details like colors.

For those who prefer eco style, fit option imitation birch trunk, and for representatives of modern Art Nouveau - decorative paint segment will be the best option.

plating option of gas communications with plasterboard and painted box in the color of the kitchen interior. Colorful design elements to complement good artificial plants

If the kitchen design used natural materials such as stone, it would be appropriate to apply the style of Provence. To play it will be enough to paint the tube in silver or gold color and use the brushing method to get colorfully expressed by the surface of natural material.

Paint gas pipe in ethnic style, made with the original patterns, ideally combined with artificial stone elements of the working area.

Drawn from the gas pipe can be the trunk of a palm tree and help thick twine. Rope tightly wrapped the whole visible perimeter highway. Sometimes, on the rope securing the artificial citrus fruits that are clearly complementary to create a tree. In a similar manner decorated artificial climbing vines or flowers.

Decorating with the bamboo panels

Subjects ethno style - it is light and unobtrusive details of the interior, made of natural materials. Create a bamboo tower that hides the gas pipe - this simple decorative techniques.

To apply you can use any of the bamboo trunk - natural or artificial. Main stem diameter rule concerns - it must exceed the volume of the pipe of 7-10 mm.

bamboo stem length corresponds to the height of the room or area to be decorative design. Artificial material can paint and decorate in any suitable style

If a natural tree trunk has been acquired, it will need to be cut into two equal parts and clean the inside contents. Artificial variant, the material only needs to be divided in half.

Proper marking is as follows:

• mark the top and bottom of the barrel, by laying thread;
• the same thread wrap the tube so that the ends touched;
• make a layout.

On marked lines produce cut wood. It is also recommended to do some backlash to allow for ventilation.

Then the process is not complicated: pipe wrap stem halves and fastened with plastic ties for wires. Mounts on a suitable paint over paint color.

Handy tools like masking method

If for decorative purposes using materials with low weight, they can be easily dismantled if necessary. There are a variety of options, made of building materials quickly mounted. For example, plywood, cardboard sleeve, plastics, honeycomb or monolithic polycarbonate.

Installation technology of polycarbonate visor

Polycarbonate - a strong and durable building material. With its help equip garage buildings, greenhouses and gazebos. Often it is used in the home, e.g., for mounting decorative gas stub pipe.

Technology mounting the visor of polycarbonate is as follows:

1. Fixing the circumference of the pipe, it is necessary to determine the desired height and width blanks encasing material.
2. polycarbonate panel grinder cut along transverse partitions arranged between the material layers.
3. On two fold lines drilled some backlash with the same pitch.
4. The sheet is folded so that the grooves are located at the corners of the box.
5. The frame mounting is made of polycarbonate, metal or wooden profiles. It is fixed to the wall plugs.
6. By means of screws attached to the cover profile is set polycarbonate.

Likewise box set and plywood panels or plastic. For ventilation selected perforated plywood sheets. According to the required dimensions of the lumber cut two side walls and a facade detail. During cutting out, in a place cut side parts are formed teeth.

Going box by entering prongs of the side panels in the facade opening. On both sides of the spacer tube set angles, which is glued to the housing element.

With a polycarbonate cover can be quickly and beautifully arrange the gas pipe. Material can be cut or bend, giving duct of any shape: circular, rectangular, and others. For connecting the individual elements to produce better using photo profile shown in

Useful videos on the topic

The video explains how to hide the pipe on the kitchen apron:

Even with a complex arrangement of communications in the kitchen can be gas pipes hidden behind false wall:

Video on how to quickly and effortlessly build a box to mask the pipes:

Having familiarized with the presented methods and features of installation of various decorative elements, masking gas communications, you can choose the option that is suitable for their situation. Especially because you can embody the idea even from scrap materials. An important aspect is only the observance of safety rules with gas equipment.