Contents
- №1.What do the norms say?
- №2.Painting gas pipes
- № 3.We go to the trick, or railing to help
- №4.Another trick, or Hide the pipes above the furniture
- №5.We hide the pipes behind the furniture facades
- №6.Pipe in the box - can it be or not?
- In conclusion,
In any kitchen that uses a gas stove and / or oven, there are always gas pipes. For many, the fact that the visibility of these communications causes irritation and the desire to somehow hide them, disguise them, close them down - in general, to do everything so that they do not rush into the eyes. If you can do almost anything with plumbing and sewer pipes, then everything is somewhat more complicated with gas. Since the gas is explosive, in the desire to make the interior of the apartment perfect it is important not to overstep the limits of common sense and not to violate the existing safety requirements. Let's try to figure out how to hide the gas pipe in the kitchen so that it is both beautiful and safe. 
№1.What do the norms say?
Neighboring experiences and online hints may not always be helpful. Very often there are tips to hide a gas pipe in a drywall box or to decorate it with an abundance of magnets. If such a service sees, then the whole decor will have to be disassembled, and also the fine to pay.
When deciding how best to disguise a gas pipe, always remember the requirements that are put forward to a gas pipeline in an apartment:
- for gas pipesthe problem. Sometimes non-observance of this rule costs health and life;
- can not close the pipe tightly - in case of leakage, gas will accumulate, increasing the risk of explosion. That is why it is impossible to close pipes with fixed solid boxes. Moreover, you can not hide the pipe in the grooves in the walls. Decorative designs that provide adequate ventilation and are easy to dismantle can be used, but it is better to consult with experts anyway;
- cannot independently change the location of the pipes - this is done only by specialists and with the permission of the relevant services;
- gas pipes must be painted - it protects them from corrosion and prolongs service life. What color and composition to choose is another question, and we will look at it in detail below;When working with
- , it is necessary to treat pipes with extreme caution, they should not be damaged, should not be subjected to additional load of , therefore it is not allowed to hang anything on them in any way.
It is important when performing all work on masking gas pipes to shut off the gas supply.
When choosing a decor method, think very carefully about safety: life is more expensive than the desire to make the kitchen interior perfect. If the chosen solution even slightly seems doubtful, it is better to consult with a specialist in the gas service. 
№2.Painting gas pipes
Painting - the easiest, cheapest and safest way to transform the space and make the pipe less visible. With the right approach, familiar communications can practically be dissolved or even turned into a full-fledged decor element.
Even a person who had no previous experience in carrying out construction and repair works will cope with pipe painting. In this case, the gas pipe remains in the public domain, and you do not violate any norms and can sleep peacefully. Moreover, gas pipes must be painted. As for , the color and composition of the paint , there are no restrictions here, in contrast to painting the external gas lines( they are painted in yellow).
There are several painting options:
- is the easiest and most popular - paint to match the walls of .If the shades coincide as closely as possible, then the pipe certainly will not be evident. White pipe on the background of white walls - a win-win;
- contrasting color for pipe advised by some designers. This option is suitable for motley and saturated with various shades of kitchen space - in the interior, made in pastel colors, bright green or red pipe will look out of place. Well, if the pipe will repeat the shade of some element in the kitchen, for example, a kitchen, curtains or decor. This solution is well suited for the interior in the style of kitsch, boho or avant-garde. In high-tech kitchens or minimalist pipes, you can paint in metallic color ;
- art painting and decoupage .If there is a certain ornament on the walls, curtains, tablecloths or other elements of the interior( for example, plant, African, geometric motifs or food patterns), it can be repeated on the pipes. You can apply the drawing by hand paint or use stencils - in this way you can repeat any pattern. If you try hard, then the pipe can be turned into a trunk of birch or bamboo. The decoupage technique allows you to transfer a pattern from a special film or napkin to the surface of a pipe. For the interior in the style of Provence is a good option.
For painting, you can use oil, acrylic paint, nitro-enamels and other compounds.
Before applying the paint, you should to prepare the surface of the pipe .After the gas is shut off, it is necessary to carefully remove the old coating, sand the surface, if necessary, put up and coat it with a primer. Only in this case, we can expect that the new paint composition will fall perfectly. The most convenient way to apply paint from a can. You can, of course, work with a brush, but it is a bit more troublesome, harder and longer.
Some go further and begin to refine the pipes of the with ropes, magnets and pasted mosaic. As for the aesthetics of this decision, opinions differ. In addition, in this way more often it turns out only to draw attention to the pipes than to mask them. Employees of gas services to this decor are ambiguous. 
№3.Let's go for a trick, or Railing to help
. We note right away that can’t hang on a gas pipe, but it’s possible to create the illusion that a pipe that doesn’t get drunk on the wall passes through the wall. Hooks, various shelves and holders are usually attached to the railing. Since its foundation is horizontal guides, this method is perfect for masking horizontal pipe sections.
The essence of the method consists in painting the gas pipe in the color that most closely matches the color of the selected railing. The latter are often chrome, made of bronze or copper. The railing is mounted just below the gas pipe .All items are hung on the tube railing, but due to the proximity of the location and similarity of the surface of the gas pipe will look like part of the overall system .The solution is great for interiors made in a modern style. 
№4.Another trick, or Hide the pipe over the furniture
If the pipe is located at a sufficient height, then under it you can install a wide shelf .When it is filled with kitchen utensils, the pipes will not be visible at all. Naturally, the installation must be carried out very carefully so as not to hook on the gas pipeline. The pipe is best painted in the color of the wall.
The pipe will be even less striking if you install the system of cabinets under it. They are deeper than the shelves, which means that the gas pipeline from the bottom will not be visible at all. In this case, all requirements are met: if necessary, access to the pipe is free, and nothing prevents ventilation. Naturally, this method is suitable for masking horizontal pipe sections. 
No. 5.We hide the pipes behind the furniture facades
This option is suitable for masking and vertical, and horizontal sections, and even gas equipment( counters, columns).If you carry out repairs in the kitchen, you can immediately order a false-closet of a certain size. However, the existing headset can be upgraded. 
It is enough to make holes for pipes on the back, bottom and top wall. The space of the cabinet that will hide the gas pipeline can be used to house kitchen utensils, but ventilation is a prerequisite, so in the most inconspicuous places you can create several holes( most important, then do not close them with cans and pans), or install gratescreen. The vertical section of pipes can be hidden in the case, the horizontal - in a regular locker. The main thing is to provide quick access to communications.
№6.Pipe in the box - can it be or not?
The methods listed above only allow to beat the gas pipe, but not to hide it. If you don’t want to tolerate gas pipes or you can’t fit them into the interior, you can build an decorative box , in which you can hide the pipes, but must comply with two conditions: at least a part of the box , if necessary, access to the pipes should be obtained as soon as possible; Many people ignore these two requirements, simplifying the process of constructing the box. Someone thinks that a steel gas pipe 2-3 mm thick cannot pass gas at all. Alas, such delusions can sometimes be very expensive. In addition, at the first inspection, the gas service will detect a violation, issue a penalty and oblige to release the pipes from the dull box. It is better not to take risks, not to create unnecessary problems for yourself and immediately arrange everything according to the rules. We will need to create a removable ventilated shield in the box, and the decor can be anything. If it is necessary to close both the pipes and the meter, then it makes sense to construct a box of plasterboard. It's easy to do this - the principle of working with drywall has long been clear to everyone. The sequence of works: Instead of a sheet of polycarbonate, masters also use perforated plywood, cardboard sleeve, bamboo stem , and other materials. The principle of operation is unchanged. You can use frosted glass, plastic, clapboard, wood and not only - the main thing is that the decorative panel is easily removed. In addition, on sale you can find ready-made designs of different materials and different colors. They are easily mounted and disassembled. It is better if the decor chosen by is supported by other elements in the kitchen. The main plus of a well-organized box is the ability to hide the pipe from view, but in some cases you will have to say goodbye to a certain amount of useful space. Even if you are sure of the correctness of your choice of disguising gas pipes in the kitchen, it does not interfere with consulting a gas-maker and show him a sketch of the solution. This is a vital question. If you really worry about your own safety, then you can equip the apartment with a household gas analyzer that will report a gas leak. 
If we are talking only about the pipe, the task is greatly simplified. Parallel to it from both sides, metal rails can be constructed from a metal profile or wooden beam. They can attach any material that suits you in appearance, provides ventilation and can be removed in seconds using a screwdriver or a screwdriver. You can use polycarbonate .From the sheet along the lines of stiffness cut a fragment of the required width. The segment is bent along the fold lines to the formation of a U-shaped lining. It drilled holes for future installation. The box is attached to the previously mounted guides with dowels. In the most inconspicuous places can be drilled on the polycarbonate several holes for better ventilation. 
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