Preparatory work before lining the pipes in the toilet
Before masking the lining of pipes in the bathroom, it is recommended to prepare the premises and communications, which will greatly facilitate disguise and help the structure to last longer.
The first thing you should do is check the communications for strength or, if possible, replace them with new ones. It is best to replace the metal plumbing with a plastic one, since its service life is much longer and in the installation it is easier. If there is a breakdown of the pipes, then it is necessary to destroy the masking structure, which is spent so much time and effort, as there will not be another way to get a break. It is recommended to install transition elements made of the same material as the pipes. Also check all connections for leaks to avoid further leakage. There are special materials with which you can conduct their additional insulation - sealants, special plastic tapes.
Before you hide communications, you need to draw a detailed plan for their location. It will be necessary for correct calculation of materials and manufacturing of special hatches( through such holes it will be possible to reach the water channel without much difficulty).
It is not necessary to save on the quality of pipes, as when leaking or when a breakdown occurs, their replacement and replacement of the concealing structure will be much more expensive.
How to hide the pipes in the toilet with blinds and rollers
The easiest and cheapest option for camouflaging the water supply attributes is the fastening in the toilet of rolls or blinds. They occupy a small area and are therefore suitable for the smallest rooms. The main advantage of this method of masking is easy and quick access to all communications of the premises, it is enough just to lift the roller shutter up. It is possible to install such a structure from the floor to the ceiling, hiding every centimeter of the water pipe, and wide access to it will allow monitoring its condition and in the event of a breakdown it will be possible to easily replace or repair the element.
A wide range of blinds can help make the room beautiful and harmonious. Installation of such a design is quite simple. The box is fixed under the ceiling of the room, so it will not interfere.
Please note! Rolling shutters as a way of camouflaging a water pipe are reliable and durable in operation, and the space below them can be filled with shelves that serve for storage of various household items.
This method of camouflage is not often used with respect to others, as the design of rolls or blinds does not work well with ceramic tiles, which are basically used to decorate similar rooms, but if the color scheme is chosen correctly, the appearance of the room will look organic.
Mounting rollers in the bathroom
To install rollers you will need:
- level;
- measuring tape;
- drill;
- kit for roller shutters;
- fasteners.
On the size of the roller, the location of its fastening depends. If there is a desire to close the entire wall from ceiling to floor, it will take a large roll, made or fitted to the size of the wall. In most cases, it is enough to buy narrow and long blinds to conceal a niche or almost square, if access to communications is supposed to be through a "window".The walls must be absolutely level, so before installing them it is recommended to level with putty or plaster if necessary.
Now we start assembling the rolls.
- They are attached to a structure made of metal profiles.
- Next, install the box, then attach the lamellae to the drum shaft, which must be placed in the grooves.
- After installing the rollers, they must be checked for serviceability. To do this, they should be closed and try to open - well-installed shutters open easily, without jerking.
If the work is done in good faith, and the rollers are installed correctly, then this design will last a very long time.
How to sew pipes in the toilet yourself with the help of drywall
To hide the water pipe in the toilet, there is a special kind of drywall - moisture resistant, designed for bathrooms. From the GKL a false wall is made, it is mainly used as a base for a tile, moisture-resistant wallpaper or plastic. The main advantage of this masking design is its easy dismantling at any breakage or leakage.
The false wall is made of three types:
- oblique;
- square box;
- multilevel box.
Installation of a false wall for concealing communications
Before purchasing material for the manufacture of a false wall, calculations must be made to determine the required amount of drywall and other materials. Calculations should be accurate and include all the projections of the future design.
After the calculation has been made and all the necessary materials have been purchased, we proceed to work. To do this you will need:
- roulette;
- level;
- screwdriver;
- drill;
- profile for carcass, preferably steel and galvanized;
- awnings;
- drywall.
How to make a false wall: step by step instruction.
- The frame for gypsum board is mounted from a metal profile. For convenient access to the counters make special hatches, the doors of which can be easily opened, therefore on the frame it is necessary to place canopies.
- Before you start, you need to calculate what size sheets of drywall you need, and immediately prepare them for the necessary length and width. To do this, you need to compile a detailed installation plan and note every element there.
- Drywall sheets are fastened with press washers, the work starts from the floor. Joints, which are obtained during installation, should be pasted with paper tape and putty. The surface of the structure should be treated with the finishing putty.
- After the gypsum plasterboard wall is ready, it is possible to start gluing tiles or wallpaper on it to give the design that disguises the water lines a more attractive look.
To have a more complete idea of the work on making a false wall of plasterboard, it is recommended to watch a video lesson.
Stroking as a method of hidden laying of pipes
Stroking is the work of making small depressions in the wall for placing pipes or other engineering communications. This is an excellent variant of camouflaging the water supply and sewerage in the bathroom or toilet, the area of which does not allow for additional structures.
Stoiling for water supply is usually done on load-bearing walls, which can lead to a weakening of the building structure. Therefore, before doing this work, you need to take into account some of the nuances:
- The size of the recesses for the pipes should not exceed 15% of the wall itself;
- The diameter of the water pipe must not exceed 50 millimeters.
Stoiling for pipes in the toilet
Structuring the walls is a rather complicated procedure, it is relevant in the event that the room is planned to be overhauled or redeveloped. Following the step-by-step instructions, it is not difficult to do such a job.
Step 1. We apply a simple pencil on the wall markings, where the water pipe will be placed.
Step 2. Two grooves are cut through the shroud or bolt, they must be placed parallel to each other.
Step 3. The gap between the cut grooves is beaten with a chisel or a perforator.
When the recess for communication is ready, it must be cleaned of dust and small debris with a vacuum cleaner and well primed. Now you can place the pipes there.
Please note! This method does not involve access to utilities, so carefully check their serviceability on each site.
After all the sewerage attributes have been installed, it is necessary to seal the grooves with plaster, gypsum or putty.
Masking of pipes in the toilet in the form of an economic locker
This method, like masking pipes with a conventional household locker, is not suitable for everyone, but only for those who have a large enough room. This method is the simplest of all the above, but not less convenient. The cabinet will provide quick and easy access to all communications and can be useful to serve for storing various accessories.
Installing a household locker for camouflage pipes
- To install such a locker, first of all, it is required to make a frame of wooden bars on the wall or walls.
- After that it is necessary to fasten the hinges to the frame and put on them the door-facades, which will serve as a masking structure.
Please note! It is recommended to cover the doors with varnish, paint or immediately purchase them from water repellent material so that they can serve more time without losing their attractive appearance.
- Below the cabinet, a water supply screen is placed, its cloth must fit snugly against the walls of the toilet and it is necessary that there are holes for the water supply to the toilet bowl. This screen should be easy to insert and just as easy to remove. Alternatively, it can be made of plywood or plastic.
Please note! To make the masking design look harmonious, the screen and doors of the locker are recommended to be made of the same material.
