The open placement of water and waste lines is most often perceived as a violation of the overall design of the toilet room, which is usually eliminated by masking the pipes located in it. The issue of insulating openly laid pipe lines arises with particular urgency when there is a common sewer riser in the toilet.

Due to the need to solve this problem, we decided to familiarize all interested parties with how to sew up pipes in a toilet, safely hiding them from the eyes of visitors. In the process of studying information on this topic, it turned out that a variety of building materials can be used to close pipes.

Material selection

• environmental safety (absence of harmful emissions at high humidity and ambient temperature);
• resistance to corrosion, as well as its spread to neighboring objects;
• the possibility of arranging quite lightweight design without cluttering up a small room.

When deciding on materials suitable for closing pipes in a toilet, the contractor is usually offered the following options:

• plastic panels,
• MDF panels,
• moisture resistant plywood,
• plasterboard (moisture-resistant).

In addition to the characteristics of the material used, the choice should also take into account its decorative properties, providing harmonious combination cladding with the interior of the room itself.

Preparing the supporting frame and marking it

Carrier installation frame structure should begin by measuring the niche in which communal apartments traditionally located water supply and sewer pipes. To do this, you will have to arm yourself with a tape measure and make accurate measurements of the location of all the highways available in this place.

Small doors should be provided in the casing to provide access to water meters and valves.

Upon completion of the measurements, you will be able to draw up a small sketch containing precise instructions on the places where the frame elements are attached, as well as on the main dimensions of the future cladding structure.

Sheathing with plastic panels

As an example of covering pipes placed in a toilet niche, consider its lining plastic panels. To the undeniable advantages of using plastic materials The following are their advantages:

• simplicity and ease of installation, which does not require much time;
• light weight of the structure and the ability to quickly dismantle it;
• high moisture resistance;
• attractive appearance;
• long service life.

Before the beginning installation work you should prepare all the materials and tools necessary for this:

• the plastic panels themselves;
• aluminum profiles (guides) necessary for arranging the frame;
• fastening elements of a prefabricated structure (self-tapping screws, screws, dowels or nails);
• perforator;
• mounting knife;
• building level, screwdriver and screwdriver.

Work order

There are two options for installing panels installed in the toilet:

1. Complete or “blind” hiding of a niche with pipes by aligning the installation plane of the panels with the wall surface. This finishing method leaves no traces of the presence of pipes (except for doors), which significantly improves the design of the toilet room. But at the same time her effective area is somewhat reduced.
2. Partial closure of a niche, in which only one pipe is closed using boxes. The advantages of this method include saving finishing material and reducing the space occupied by the cladding.

Having decided on the choice of a suitable method for closing the niche, you can proceed to marking the mounting locations for the aluminum guides (profiles). For subsequent installation of the guides, you should use the previously prepared sketch; in this case, the length of the profile blanks is adjusted using a hacksaw for metal. Direct fastening of the guides to the walls is carried out using dowel-nails, driven in at intervals of 30-40 cm. The sheathing panels themselves are attached to the guides using self-tapping screws.

It makes no sense to tightly close a niche with highways that have obvious defects. This is explained by the fact that at some point in time you will still have to completely dismantle the casing and frame to carry out overhaul pipes

Video

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Numerous pipes, risers, bends, meters and valves - all located in small bathroom, which is not particularly beautiful anyway. It is not surprising that when doing this, many people think about how to hide the pipes. In this article, we will figure it out and show photos of how to properly hide pipes in a toilet or bathroom.

IN standard apartments As a rule, the bathroom is separate and the bulk of communications such as the water supply system is also connected there, and the water supply is also connected there, and all this is located in the toilet, turning it into a kind of technical booth where the toilet was accidentally installed. In a private house, the situation is simpler and, nevertheless, there are a couple of pipes that catch the eye. There are many ways to decorate them, but before you hide the pipes in the toilet, you need to carry out a number of preparatory work.

Before starting work

When planning a bathroom and toilet renovation, be sure to consider a way to disguise water pipes

First of all, you need to make sure that communications are working properly. Under no circumstances should there be any corrosive areas, much less leaks. Before hiding heating and water supply pipes, it is advisable to insulate them.
It is necessary to determine in advance the location of technological hatches and install main filters for water purification. IN Lately, roller shutters for toilets are especially popular. This option combines a neat appearance and full access to communications.
Be sure to pay attention to the condition of the walls. You need to make sure that there are no traces of mold or mildew on them. If the latter are present, a thorough mechanical cleaning and double treatment with fungicides.

Important! Plumbing hatches will provide easy access to those areas of communications that require periodic maintenance, such as meters and filters.

How to choose a plumbing hatch: access to communications

Plumbing or inspection hatch, installed in the walls, allows you to maintain access to the main elements of communications. On construction market There are several options available:

• Finished hatches. Usually plastic, can also be made of metal or of stainless steel. Does not require additional finishing.
• Inspection hatches are installed if the question is how to hide all the pipes in the toilet or bathroom under the tiles. They belong to the category of invisible hatches. The sanitary door is decorated with the same finishing materials that are used for the walls, making it almost invisible.
  The frame of such hatches is steel, and the doors are made of gypsum fiber. Used for openings different sizes, making the piping in the toilet as accessible as possible.

Inspection hatches: plastic (left) and decorated tiles(on right)

• Plumbing hatches for painting consist of an aluminum frame and a plasterboard door, which can be painted in any chosen color. The design does not imply finishing with other materials.

Pipe box: configuration, installation

A decorative box for covering pipes is suitable in most cases. Depending on the location of communications, it can be made in several versions.

• False wall. Simple and quick way hide the pipes if they are located along one of the walls, usually behind the toilet. Of course, the wall will take up at least 50 cm of the already short length of the toilet. But this problem can be solved by installing wall hung toilet, which is mounted on a special module hidden behind the wall.
  The drain tank will also be located behind the wall inside the pipe box. In this case, in order to provide access to important communications elements or to change the coarse water filter, several simple plumbing hatches are installed.
• Sloped false wall. This option is resorted to when thinner branches from the nodal riser go into different sides. The wall in this case is located at an acute angle to the side and rear walls. This option looks interesting, but it will take up a lot of usable space.

Sloped false wall (left) and flat false wall (right)

• Multi-level boxes. In some toilets, if you fence off all communications with a wall, there will simply be no room left for a toilet. In this case, they resort to a multi-level box. Each individual structural element masks specific area pipes. Multi-level structures They look very interesting and allow you to functionally use the end part of the pipe box.
• A square box is installed when the pipe layout in the toilet is simple, all pipes and a coarse water filter are located in one corner. It takes up little space.

Choosing material for finishing the box

Typically, the same material is used for lining boxes as for walls. And the most popular, undoubtedly, is. And not only for aesthetic reasons, it is easy to clean, resistant to disinfectants and durable.

Finishing the box with plastic (left) and tiles (right)

In addition to ceramics, plastic panels are laid. They are cheaper and less reliable, but if pipe repairs are required, such a box is easier to dismantle. Sometimes the box structure, made of plasterboard, is only painted, but the option is not practical and durable. In addition, dirt accumulates in the pores of the paint, which promotes the development of bacteria.
Facing stone, brick or mosaic are often used only in fragments, to highlight certain areas. Thus, for example, you can highlight a plumbing hatch under ceramic tiles.

Box installation

On initial stage you need to decide on the choice of material for finishing the box. If it is ceramic tiles or, the frame is made of a metal profile and sheathed with plasterboard. For plastic or wood panels with a waterproof coating, the frame can be made of wooden blocks, which does not require additional cladding.
The installation of the box is carried out in several stages. Preparatory work include measurements and marking of the location of the structure, taking into account the thickness of the material. The box structure must be at a distance of at least 3 cm from the pipes.
The next stage is securing the frame elements. When around the perimeter future design the profile is fixed, guide elements lead from it and form an angle. Drywall sheets are cut in such a way that the box for covering the pipes, if possible, consists of separate strips.

Drywall is attached to the profile with self-tapping screws. If further finishing involves painting or wallpapering, the structure is primed, puttied and sanded with sandpaper.
Under no circumstances should the so-called inspection areas be closed; they are used for cleaning sewer pipes. They also provide access to the meter, taps and open the coarse filter for tap water.

Roller shutters for the toilet

Plumbing modern roller shutters in the toilet are installed if all the pipes are located along the back wall. They are a sheet of lamellas that moves along vertical guides and is wound on top of a shaft protected by a box.

Roller shutters for hiding pipes in the toilet and bathroom

The main advantage of roller shutters is that they are able to provide free access to pipes. Most often, bathroom shutters are attached directly to the wall and ceiling. Installation is carried out as at the initial stage repair work, and after their completion.
Before you begin installing blinds, you need to measure the diagonals of the openings. The difference between the two measurements should not exceed 5 mm. And make sure that the vertical and horizontal slopes are level. The most practical option for a toilet would be a built-in installation, with the box inward or outward.

Important! It is better to install roller shutters before laying the tiles. This way, it will be possible to hide the gaps between the wall and the guides.

Installation of roller shutters

Markings are made on the guide rails. 10-15 cm retreat from each edge of the tire; on the remaining segment, the marks are distributed evenly, in increments of 45-50 cm. Holes with a diameter of 11.8 mm are drilled in the inner wall of the tire to attach the box to the opening.
At the edge of the front flange of the box and its lid, joint holes with a diameter of 4.2 mm are drilled, two on each side. In the future, they will be used to secure the box lid with rivets. Next, a hole with a diameter of 8 mm is identified and drilled in the upper flange of the box panel to secure it in the opening.

Installation diagram of roller shutters for a sanitary cabinet

Assemble the roller shutter frame (frame and guides) and install it in the opening strictly according to the level. The iron sheet is inserted over the drive shaft from the rear wall of the box into the guide bars. Traction springs are attached to the edge of the web and secured to the shaft. Fix the box lid. Close the holes with plugs. Check the operation of the system.

Advice! Roller shutters for the toilet are usually plain, and this is not in the best possible way affects their aesthetic qualities. You can make them more attractive and consistent with the finish using airbrushing.

Our comfort is ensured engineering systems, and their component is pipelines, so pipes in our home are inevitable. But their appearance, even when new, just changed, is far from the most attractive. Therefore, there is a natural desire to hide them. Today we will talk about how to hide pipes in the toilet - it is in this small room that there are usually the most of them.

There are different ways to hide pipes in a toilet, but most of the methods involve creating walls from different materials. If you choose this method, it is better to replace old pipes with new ones in advance - both water supply and sewerage. It’s definitely not worth hiding old communications behind the wall; then it’s better to choose a lightweight option that will provide access to the pipes at any time.

How to make a box from plasterboard

You can cover the pipes in the toilet by making a box made of plasterboard. This is perhaps the most popular solution. This is because the technology is very flexible; pipes of any configuration can be hidden. Another nice bonus— multiple finishing options: lay the tiles with glue, level the surface with putty, then paint or wallpaper.

The box for pipes in the toilet can be vertical or horizontal - this does not change the essence

Peculiarities

If you choose to close the pipes in your toilet this way, there are several points that need to be taken into account. The first one is to all key nodes - counters, filters, etc. must have access. It is advisable to have quick access to shut-off valves. There are several options:

• make one panel folding or rotating (hinged);
• part of the panel can be removable, fastened with a pair of screws and/or magnets;
• install a hatch (plastic or invisible hatch under the tile finishing.

You can, of course, make the structure non-removable, but if necessary, you will have to break everything and then rebuild it, and problems happen even with new pipes.

Secondly, if you are going to finish the tiles, it is better to glue them with a special glue, rather than lay them on a mixture of cement and sand. The adhesive layer required is thinner and its mass is smaller. Under such conditions, it will be easier to remove/lift the cover.

Work order

First, decide what your box will look like. It is advisable to plan everything so that it not only covers the pipes, but, if possible, also carries a functional load. For example, if pipes run below along the wall on the right or left, which happens if a toilet is installed, the box can be made a little higher, and on it top part put various necessary little things.

If you are closing the risers that run in one of the corners behind the toilet (the layout of standard Khrushchev toilets), it makes sense to close not only that corner, but to sew up the entire wall, making it into a cabinet. Shelves can be open or closed (with or without doors), but small apartments it is very comfortable.

Having decided what your box will look like, markings are applied to the walls and floor. Then take galvanized profiles for drywall. Goes down and to the sides load-bearing profile— PN (UW) — without curved sides. Since the structures are small, a profile of 50*40 mm is sufficient. The jumpers are fitted with a rack profile - PS (CW) - its width is also 50 mm, and the depth can be small if desired.

The jumpers are cut to size (using tin snips) and secured with self-tapping screws. For a short distance - up to 50 cm - one at each end is enough; for a larger beam, put two. The installation step of the racks is about 60 cm, the jumpers - with approximately the same step. In the place where the door is attached (if provided), a reinforced double profile is installed.

The assembled frame is sheathed with gypsum board, cutting it to size. They are fastened with small self-tapping screws with a screw at the end (TEX 3.5 * 9.5 mm). Install fasteners around the perimeter and in places where jumpers/stands go, a step of 20 cm. When screwing, you need to make sure that the cap is slightly buried in the drywall, but does not break through the cardboard.

After the sheathing they go Finishing work, and they depend on the chosen finish. Before painting and wallpapering, the box is completely puttied; before laying tiles, only the screw heads are covered with putty.

What else can you use to make a box for pipes in a toilet?

Not everyone likes to work with drywall and profiles for them. In this case, the frame can be assembled from dry wooden blocks. If desired, they can (and in principle should) be treated with antibacterial compounds so as not to rot.

Instead of drywall, you can use OSB, moisture-resistant plywood or flat asbestos cement sheets. All these materials can hardly be called 100% environmentally friendly, but many are more accustomed to working with them. All of them are moisture resistant and easy to process, so they are a good option. By the way, the tile fits perfectly on asbestos, better than on all other materials, including gypsum board.

Make the back wall of the toilet out of plastic

You can hide the pipes in the toilet behind plastic panels. This method of closing toilet pipes is the cheapest, but also the most short-lived. The plastic is easily pressed, so you have to be careful.

Now a little about aesthetics. If the decoration of the walls in the toilet is planned from the same plastic, then there are no problems at all - everything is in the same style. If the wall decoration is different, there are two options - find plastic panels that are similar in color or play with contrasts by adding a couple more details of the same color.

The colors were chosen very well - exactly to match the tiles

It is easy to cover the pipes in the toilet with plastic panels. First, the frame is assembled, but already made of wood. It is attached to the walls and floor with dowels. Since the structure is small, it will hold up perfectly on nails; large loads are not expected anyway - the plastic can only withstand a very small weight.

TO wooden frame starting profiles for plastic panels are attached, and panel sections are inserted into them required length. They have a tongue/groove type connection and are installed without gaps. The plastic is attached to the frame using staples and construction stapler. To ensure easy access to pipes for repair or maintenance, doors are made of plastic in the box/wall. In this case, you can install factory plastic hatches- they are light and fit well into the style of rooms decorated with plastic panels. Those who don’t like this option can make the doors themselves, making the frame also from wooden planks and covering them separately with plastic. There is another option - leave several slats loose and remove them if necessary.

Finishing the box and ceiling with one plastic is a good idea

When purchasing, choose plastic wall panels (there are also ceiling panels) - they have thicker walls and are more difficult to press through. If you plan to use the upper surface of the box, it is better to place a sheet of plywood (moisture resistant) under the plastic.

Roller shutters in the toilet

The easiest way to close the pipes in the toilet is to install plumbing shutters (roller blinds, roller blinds). This option is ideal if you need to close all back wall. Guides are installed on the sides, a reel with strips is attached to the top, that’s all, the installation is completed, you can use it.

The disadvantage of this option is the price of roller shutters. She bites. But at any time you can raise the roller shutter that covers the pipes, and you can repair it. There is another way to reduce the price - install roller shutters not from floor to ceiling, but only cover them central part, where all connections are located.

Even if you don’t need to cover the entire wall, but only part of it, you can build a wall from gypsum plasterboard or wall foam blocks and attach roller shutters to this wall.

How else to hide pipes in the toilet

IN small apartments every centimeter of space counts and simply covering at least some part of the room is a real luxury. Then you can close the pipes by making a utility cabinet. For this narrow toilets in Khrushchev - an ideal option.

Planks are attached to the walls on both sides, and hinged doors are attached to them. The shelves are assembled locally. They can be made removable to provide access to the pipes if necessary.

What are the doors made of? The simplest option is from, but you can also order them from. They will be made to your measurements by workshops that manufacture furniture. If you also choose a color to match the main finish or make a cabinet the same color as entrance doors, then you get a good interior.

A very inexpensive way to make the back wall of the toilet attractive is to use horizontal or vertical blinds. There is no hassle at all with installation, the only thing is that you need to find the right size. Then nail the bar to the ceiling, and attach the blinds themselves to it.

Blinds in the toilet on the wall - inexpensive way hide the pipes

When selecting, it is also important to guess the color - either match the tone, or use contrast. And by the way, they're plastic. horizontal blinds In this case, they will be more practical - they will not bend if you accidentally touch them. In general, a good option in all respects.

When considering a major renovation project in a toilet, you have to solve many different problems - from global to very minor. One of the most significant problems is masking plumbing communications. The builder has to find golden mean between attractive appearance and ease of design.

On the one hand, the owners want the pipes to be completely hidden from view (unless, of course, we are talking about a loft-style renovation), and on the other hand, it is very important to ensure trouble-free access to plumbing units, because the need for urgent repairs sometimes it arises unexpectedly.

Looking for optimal solution problems for repairmen and manufacturers finishing materials We have come up with several ways to disguise water and sewer pipes. In this article we will talk about the most popular options, from which you can choose the one that seems most successful to you.

Decoration materials

You can close the plumbing lines in the toilet using various construction and finishing materials, as well as special equipment. Read more about each option below.

Drywall

Drywall is considered one of the most affordable and comfortable materials, which are used in construction and repair. It is used for a variety of needs, including to sew up pipes in the bathroom. The advantages of drywall are:

• health safety;
• ease of use and operation;
• possibility of quick dismantling;
• relatively low price;
• possibility of installing doors and other structural elements;
• availability in various ways finishing.

PVC panels

PVC panels

Plastic panels (it would be more correct to say polyvinyl chloride) solve two problems at the same time: they block the pipes and make the resulting structure more aesthetically pleasing. On sale you can easily find PVC panels that look no less aesthetically pleasing than ceramic tiles. Other advantages of plastic panels include:

• speed and ease of installation;
• low cost;
• the ability to make a structure that can be disassembled if necessary;
• big choice colors and textures;
• no need for decorative finishing;
• resistance to moisture and temperature changes.

Box

Drywall and PVC panels are used to disguise pipes in the toilet in the same way - they are used to make a box in which communications are hidden. Sheets of plasterboard or plastic panels are mounted on the frame. The frame required for these materials is different, but the principles for installing the box are very similar. It should be possible to access essential elements structures – for repair and maintenance work.

It must be taken into account that a plasterboard box will require finishing - as a rule, plasterboard construction veneer ceramic tiles, but you can get by with simple painting.

Plumbing cabinet

Another type of structure that allows you to seal the pipes in the toilet is a plumbing cabinet. It differs from a box in the mandatory presence of large doors and built-in shelves that can be used to store household supplies. You can make a plumbing cabinet yourself from ordinary furniture facades, purchase ready-made, or order individual project a company that produces bathroom furniture.

Roller shutters

Plumbing roller shutters have become widespread relatively recently. They are a mobile structure consisting of a base frame and dozens of narrow panels, which, if necessary, are assembled into a roll, allowing access to the pipes. Roller shutters for the toilet are made from materials that are not afraid of moisture. This device can be controlled using buttons or remotely using the remote control.

You can find sanitary roller shutters on sale different colors, including those decorated with drawings and ornaments.

Blinds

An option for masking pipes in a bathroom, very similar to the previous one, is plumbing blinds. Roller shutters, in essence, are a later, modified type of blinds. The latter are much simpler - the design does not include a frame, and control is only possible mechanically. Blinds are made primarily of plastic, so they are moisture resistant, but not very durable.

Available materials

You can also decorate unsightly-looking plumbing and sewer pipes using improvised means. What materials to use depends only on your imagination. Here are some of the most interesting and easy to implement ideas:

• paint the pipes bright color or draw patterns on them;
• disguise pipes as trees, turning the toilet into a forest or jungle;
• wrap the pipes with twine or braid;
• use for decoration artificial plants;
• cover the pipes with decorative stones;
• decorate pipes with special stickers and decals for home decor.

Sheathing methods

So, in order to sew up communications in the toilet, you can use one of the two most suitable materials for this: plasterboard or plastic panels. We have compiled for you brief instructions for the construction of fences for pipes.

How to block pipes with a false plasterboard wall?

First you need to stock up on tools and materials for the job. For building plasterboard box we will need:

• required amount plasterboard sheets;
• metal profiles and guides;
• roulette;
• hammer;
• building level;
• hammer drill and screwdriver;
• hacksaw and metal scissors;
• self-tapping screws;
• dowel-nails.

• The first step is to draw the markings of the future box on the floor and walls. Profiles and guides will be laid along it, so it is very important to measure everything accurately. When calculating the dimensions of the box, do not forget to take into account the thickness of the finishing materials (in our case, ceramic tiles).
• Next, in accordance with the calculations made, we cut metallic profile into several parts of the required length. Using dowel nails, we fasten the profile sections according to the markings.
• Now we cut out from a sheet of drywall the parts that will serve as the sides of our box. We attach the profile to the plasterboard blanks with self-tapping screws. We insert the resulting structure into the frame assembled in the previous paragraph.
• Slice ceiling profile into several parts equal to the width of the box, and install them as jumpers. Cover the front of the box with plasterboard.
• On final stage bringing our design to perfection: strengthening the joints between plasterboard sheets, putty, install protective corners. IN last resort apply decorative coating– paint the box or tile it.

How to block pipes with plastic panels?

The set of tools and materials required to construct a box made of plastic panels is very similar to the one we used in the previous section. The only difference is in the following points:

• PVC panels;
• metal ud- and cd-profiles;
• silicone based sealant;
• plastic skirting board;
• cutter or sharp knife.

• First we mount the frame. We do everything in almost the same way as in the case of profiles for drywall: we draw markings, cut profiles, and attach them to dowels or self-tapping screws. In advance, we install crossbars in the right places, which will be located between the panels.
• Now we proceed to covering the frame with panels. First of all, we mount the starting profile and fix the first panel on it using self-tapping screws. We install the required number of panels one by one, attaching each subsequent one to the previous one. To install the last panel, use the starting profile.
• Armed with a knife or cutter, we cut holes in the right places for installing the doors. In the places where the panels join, we attach a plastic plinth.

Which option should you choose: cover the pipes with roller shutters, hide them behind blinds, cover them with plasterboard or cover them with plastic panels? The decision will largely depend on what financial capabilities you have it. The most budget options– these are blinds and PVC panels.

Masking with plasterboard requires covering the structure with tiles, and plumbing roller shutters are not a cheap pleasure in itself, just like making a custom-made sanitary cabinet.

What needs to be done before installation?

Whichever method of masking pipes in the toilet you choose, before completely blocking them, make sure that all elements of the plumbing communications are in good working order and repairs will not be required soon. It is also recommended to take the following preventive measures:

• if possible and if necessary, replace old parts of the system with new ones;
• make sure that there is no danger of leaks in the near future;
• check the condition of water and sewer pipes;
• seal all joints and connections.

Open water and sewer pipes in the bathroom and toilet give the room an unkempt and uncomfortable appearance. Let's find out how to close the pipes in the toilet, so that in case of an accident you don't have to spoil the design of the room when trying to open free access to communications; the better to disguise the valves and pipes in order to get beautiful interior, which will not be disrupted if the system is repaired.

Universal drywall

Moisture-resistant drywall - best option to solve these problems. Structures covered with plasterboard can be instantly dismantled, allowing pipes to be replaced without much difficulty. Repairing damaged partitions will not take much time and will not require a lot of money.

And if you close the pipes in the toilet behind a camouflage box equipped with a door, then access to the damage will be unhindered. The box is made on two levels: one is constructed so as to completely cover the sewer pipe (riser), the second is designed to cover valves, pipes and meters located below.

Advantages of the material:

• moisture resistance,
• price,
• ease and simplicity of installation,
• convenience in finishing,
• availability of decoration with any materials.

Installation of a box in a bathroom requires the following tools and materials:

• rack and ceiling metal profiles;
• press washers, dowels, screws;
• moisture-resistant drywall;
• putty mixtures;
• reinforced mesh;
• door, preferably with a frame;
• spatulas, trowels, levels, tape measure, drill (perforator), containers for diluting mixtures;
• decorating materials (ceramic tiles, enamel, plastic, etc.).

Installation of a plasterboard box: step-by-step instructions

• we mark the parts from which we will make the box, taking into account that the distance from the pipes to the walls of the box should be at least 5 cm;
• we attach the profiles to the wall using a hammer drill and dowels;
• Using a level, we mark the location of the profiles on the ceiling and floor and fasten them;
• We screw the corner component with stiffening ribs to the lower and upper profiles with self-tapping screws;
• Using trim from the profile, we connect it to the wall structure;
• during the installation of horizontal beams, we construct a frame for the door;
• We fasten the prepared door with the frame.

The box is ready and awaiting finishing. You can buy a kind of locker in hardware store, mount it and design it.

Aesthetic plastic

When planning to hide pipes in the toilet behind plastic panels, you should remember that their thickness should not be less than eight millimeters. Compliance with this parameter will ensure the strength of the assembly, durability and wear resistance of the material in a room with high humidity. Correct calculation the number of panels is done as follows:

• measurements of the walls of the box are taken;
• the amount of material is calculated and 15 percent is added (additional expense).

The advantage of panels is the huge selection color solutions, which allows you to choose the finish to match the tone of the bathroom itself.

False wall

A false wall is easy way hide sewer pipes. The construction method is similar to a box, but a significant part is lost free space by reducing the length of the bathroom. Good decision may be a replacement simple toilet to the hanging device. In this case, all fastening elements and the tank are removed behind the structure, while the pipes also become invisible.

The construction of a false wall can provide another advantage: many homemade shelves will fit perfectly into the gap between the pipes, and you can close them with a door that will provide easy access into the closet and to the pipes.

Plumbing roller shutters - the perfect style

If the owner of an apartment needs to disguise communication systems in the toilet, make the room more aesthetically pleasing and stylish, but at the same time provide open approach to pipes, it is best to use plumbing roller shutters to perform such an operation.

The box for them is assembled under the ceiling, and the roller shutters themselves are wound onto the shaft, without taking up space small room. A regular latch will function as a lock on a device lowered to the floor.

Moisture-resistant coating on roller shutters can withstand temperature changes, and lamella profiles filled with foamed polyurethane have excellent sound insulation properties.

The color range of roller shutters is very diverse, which allows you to create a bathroom in the same style. The devices also have a mechanical or electric drive, which makes their use more convenient.

Note! Before hiding communications using roller shutters, you should know that despite the simplicity and ease of use, the installation of this structure is technologically complex, so it is advisable to entrust their installation to a specialist.

Original blinds

Plumbing blinds are no different from ordinary ones, except for the moisture-resistant coating. A variety of shades will give your bathroom an unusual look. original look. You can apply any design to them using an airbrush or film coating and cover it with a special varnish.

Blinds will not only add personality to the room, but will make it more modern. Perfectly masking sewer pipes, they will not take up additional space.

Chipboard and tiles - strength and reliability

In order to cover the riser with chipboard and tiles, you need to prepare:

• particle board at least 10 mm thick;
• roulette;
• hacksaw;
• drill with attachments;
• nails;
• pencil for markings;
• wood scraps;
• tiles or ceramics for finishing;
• glue or cement mixture.

Algorithm for constructing a structure:

1. The length of the board should be equal to the height of the bathroom wall, and the width should be equal to the distance between the side wall and the most distant part of the pipe (+10 mm margin). All measurements are taken with a tape measure.
2. The front side of the pipe will be covered by a board cut to the dimensions obtained.
3. Using the finished board placed in place, the width of the side surface is measured, so that it is possible to fasten them with a self-tapping screw or nail. The length is the same.
4. After both boards are ready, they should be placed next to each other and pierced with nails (70 mm), making a corner structure.
5. Holes for the hose should be drilled in the main board. cistern, approximately 50x50 mm.
6. You need to make a hole in the side panel of such a diameter that your hand can easily fit through it. wrench, approximately 160×130 mm. This is useful for timely cleaning ball valve, supplying water to the toilet cistern.
7. Next, the constructed structure should be placed at its permanent location and the area where the gutter touches the wall should be marked with a pencil.
8. Having removed the structure and retreated 10 mm from the mark, you need to drill 4 holes at the same distance from each other on each wall, the depth of which should be approximately 35-40 mm. Holes are made under small angle, then wooden plugs are hammered into them.
9. Connect the hose to the tank through a special hole in the board.
10. You can install the structure by first marking the locations of the plugs on the board so that the driven nails fall into them.
11. After installing the chipboard gutter, you can begin tiling with tiles or ceramic tiles using a mixture cement mortar and PVA.

Such a cabinet can be made of wood or plywood. The dimensions of the structure depend entirely on the nature and parameters of the niche in which the riser is located. The advantages of such camouflage are that there is no need to purchase additional shelves, all communications will be securely closed, but there will still be an opportunity for urgent repairs.

Note! To avoid deformation of the cabinet, it is better to use latches that will secure it. Since wood absorbs moisture very well, it is best to immediately coat such a structure with moisture-resistant varnish.

Alternative design

If the apartment owner is confident in the strength and durability of communication pipes, they can simply be decorated with mosaics or painted with iron paint.

Using any of the above methods, you can perfectly camouflage sewer pipes. All that remains is to choose the one that is suitable for your bathroom.

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Video

If you want to disguise not only pipes, but also a riser, we recommend watching this video: