We hide the pipes in the bathroom. DIY repair instructions

Pipes are an obligatory element of the bathroom, the general attractiveness of the interior directly depends on the location of which. Would you like to improve the appearance of the bathroom without special costs? Learn about the main methods of pipe masking.

Table of contents:

1. Requirements for the installation of pipes in the bathroom
2. Ways to mask pipes in the bathroom: features and advantages
3. We hide pipes under tiles with our own hands
4. Types of pipes of pipes in the bathroom and their characteristic
5. How to hide pipes behind furniture
6. We use decorative pipe linings
7. Bathroom repair with hidden pipes with your own hands

Requirements for the installation of pipes in the bathroom

The water supply system is arranged in such a way as to prevent the simultaneous decrease in pressure in various parts of the pipes. To assemble the water supply, experimental plumbing use various diameters of the pipe.

The trunk areas are laid using pipes with a diameter, and for the chases they are laid with inch highways.

Two methods of wiring the water supply in the bathroom are distinguished:

• open;
• hidden.

The first option is based on the installation of pipes, after decoration of walls, floor and ceiling. The pipes, in this case, are located outside and worsen the appearance of the room.

Hidden installation is more complex. Pipes, installed under the finish, for furniture, for drywall boxes. The appearance of the room remains unchanged.

Check out the basic requirements for the installation of pipes in the bathroom in a hidden way:

1. Reliable exploitation. When the wiring in the bathroom, make sure of the strength of all fasteners. The pipes installed inside the drywall box or wall are thoroughly sealed in order to avoid leaks.

2. Condensation will not form inside the walls, since mold and fungus will appear under the influence of high humidity in the inter -stratum space. Install the insulation on pipes,

Experienced foremen recommend using a hidden method of installing the water supply in the bathroom. Carefully adhere to pipes installation technology. An open method can only save money on the purchase of quality materials. In the winter season, condensate is formed on such pipes.

Ways to mask pipes in the bathroom: features and advantages

There are several ways to mask the water supply in the bathroom. Pipes located in a horizontal position are installed in the wall by strobging. Next, the walls are sealed with plastering solution and tiles.

To have access to the bathroom pipes, with the aim of masking, a special box of plywood or drywall is built. Some craftsmen hide pipes in special designs in the form of cabinets. Additionally, devices perform the function of storing things.

Use imagination and decorate the pipes:

• flowers;
• painting:
• mosaic:
• stucco molding.

The installation of the water supply inside the walls is performed in the case of using copper or polypropylene pipes. At the same time, the connections between the details should be strong and sealed.

To hide the horizontal sections of the pipeline, install the corrugation on them, and then place the walls inside. Flood the floor with a plaster solution or concrete screed. Further actions depend on the individual preferences of the owners.

Consider that the pipes are allowed to be put into operation only after the concrete solution is completely dried. Alert water supply will lead to its cracking. This method of hiding pipes is more suitable for new apartments or during major repairs. In other cases, we recommend hiding the pipeline for furniture or other parts of the interior.

Before starting stroke, do a project in which all the pipe laying channels are clearly indicated. When performing work on the drawings, take into account the diameter and size of each pipe, its thickness, the need for reinforcement. In places of installation of cranes, adapters and other repair parts, build an observation window. In a panel house, you cannot carry out strokeing.

We hide pipes under tiles with our own hands

Hiding pipes under the tile is a long and time -consuming process, before the implementation of which you need to carefully consider all the pros and cons of such a repair. Initially, make a project to install pipes under the tile. The drawings clearly indicate the places of the passage of the pipes, the repair boxes are determined.

Next, build a frame on which the tile will be fixed. Use a wooden or steel frame to make a crate. Wooden structures are destroyed faster and require antiseptic treatment. Choose metal profiles with anti -corrosion spraying. Next, the frame structure is covered with a net, which will become the basis for fixing the tiles. First, the front part of the frame is finished. Next, lay the tile on the end areas and on the upper part of the structure. Build a hole in the form of a hatch for constant access to the system.

Making a tile box is a complex process. In addition, it is not practical in operation. Therefore, we still recommend hiding pipes behind furniture or drywall elements. Try to build a collapsible, modular structure, which will be as strong, comfortable and utilitarian as possible.

Types of pipes of pipes in the bathroom and their characteristic

There are three main types of pipes of pipes:

• consistent;
• collector;
• combined.

The first option is widespread in apartments. It is used if the system is distinguished by a minimum number of water clearance points. To connect consumers to the pipe use tees. This variant of wiring is compact, the minimum number of compounds, and, accordingly, a decrease in the possibility of leakage. In addition, the costs of the number of pipes and adapters are reduced, the system is quickly mounted and functions well. The only disadvantage of such a scheme is the inconstancy of pressure in the system, especially when several sources of water supply is turned on.

The collector method of installing pipes in the bathroom allows you to connect many water -bearing points to the main pipe. It is used in large private houses, cottages or mansions. The scheme is based on the presence of two collectors providing hot and cold water supply. Water, through a separate pipe, enters each device, thus, there is no pressure fall. The supply of water supply is overlapped without prejudice to other consumers.

The combined option is to connect some devices through collectors, and others according to the consistent scheme. This option is the most optimal for small houses.

In relation to the method of laying pipes, three types of wiring are distinguished:

• open - pipes are located directly on the walls, are quickly and easily served, the room does not need additional repair during installation;
• hidden - installing pipes inside the walls or under the floor;
• Combined - the pipes are hidden in the room under false crops or furniture.

How to hide pipes behind furniture

The easiest way to hide the pipes is furniture. Install a cabinet or shelf at the place of communication. On the one hand - get a place to store things, and on the other, an interesting item of the interior that hides communications in the bathroom.

We recommend paying attention to built -in cabinets. To hide the pipes, you need an electrician or a grinder. With their help, independent refinement of furniture is performed.

Pre -marking on the cabinet. The pipe is connected to the pipe with accurate docking sizes. All elements are securely fixed on the wall.

Among the shortcomings of this method, spoilage of just acquired furniture, a change in its shape, the complexity of the selection of suitable fittings to hide all pipes. In addition, wooden furniture is more quickly detailed under the influence of condensate formed on pipes.

When choosing this method, use the services of specialists who will develop a furniture project in relation to individual bathroom parameters.

Stretch ceilings, catwalk structures and boxes of various sizes will help to hide the pipes. If financial capabilities do not allow you to purchase a previously developed furniture project, make it yourself. Build the shelves with your own hands from a moisture -resistant drywall.

We use decorative pipe linings

Pipes installed in an open way require additional linings. On the one hand, they protect people from a burn, in the case of hot water supply, on the other hand, condensate does not form on the pipes and their appearance improves.

The easiest way to hide the pipe is to install a decorative lining on it, which consists of an mounting pipe connected by a lock mechanism. Decorative panels differ in the convenience of installation in a previously installed system.

Ready panels are selected taking into account the size of the pipe. Before buying decorative pads, measure the diameter and length of the pipeline in various areas.

To make a plastic box with your own hands, follow the instructions:

• measure the interval between the wall and the floor;
• in the ratio with the dimensions, decide on the place of installation of the pipe;
• Using plastic overlays, try to achieve the minimum distance between them and the ceiling;
• Install the frame part made of galvanized coating;
• Install plastic panels or decorative elements.

The duration of the operation of decorative linings is determined by the quality of plastic panels. When compiling a diagram, think over the details to access shut -off elements, dock the highways in such a way as to prevent leak or breakthrough.

The option of wrapping pipes with a jute -based rope is possible. The material is distinguished by good thermal insulation properties.

Bathroom repair with hidden pipes with your own hands

The repair of pipes in the bathroom is previously based on the dismantling of old communications and the installation of new ones. Before starting work, decide on the type of pipes used.

If the pipe is trunk, then its diameter should be 110 mm. Inner risers are equipped with pipes with a diameter of about 50 mm. Conduct hot and cold water supply using pipes with a diameter of 1.5 and 2 cm.

We recommend using metal -plastic pipes to install a hot water supply, and plastic or copper - for supplying cold water to the bathroom. Metal pipes with a special zinc coating, although they differ in high cost, perfectly resist mechanical damage and do not rust.

Polymer pipes are easily installed in the bathroom and do not need welding. The main condition for their installation is high -quality sealing. We also recommend installing metal-plastic pipes in the bathroom due to a long service life and resistance to the temperature range. The inner surface of such pipes is smooth, so they easily pass water.

Before buying pipes, create a scheme for their installation, decide on the type of wiring. All work is carried out sequentially.

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