The wiring of water supply and sewerage systems is located in the bathrooms and toilets. During a major overhaul, the owner is considering options: hide the risers and pipes behind decorative panels or leave everything as it is in order to provide free access in case of unforeseen repairs. Overhaul is not a suitable option, since it will not allow replacing fittings or making repairs in the future. The solution lies in the methods of masking plumbing communications.
How to close a sewer pipe in a toilet
The interior of the bathroom can be transformed by gypsum plasterboards. They consist of 93% gypsum mixture and 6% construction paper, so the material has a number of advantages:
- lack of toxic substances in the composition;
- a light weight;
- easy installation;
- low cost;
- finishing of finished parts in any way;
- lends itself to processing with tools.
Plasterboard is used to install partitions, arches, shelves, suspended ceilings. Choose moisture resistant cardboard panels. The material is more durable than plastic products, but its installation has its own nuances: it is necessary to cut and adjust the elements, hiding the fasteners. For the final finishing, ceramic slabs are used.
PVC products are more decorative than drywall sheets. In addition, they are waterproof, resistant to temperature changes and do not require additional finishing. The sheets have a different texture and a large palette of color shades. Their cost is low.
The sewer pipe in the toilet can be sealed with PVC panels and drywall boxes. First, a frame is made, on which ready-made elements are attached. Drywall needs additional coating; for this, the sheets are painted or decorated with tiles.
It is convenient to close communications in the closet. The presence of doors allows you to revise pipes at any time, take readings of hot and cold water meters. The shelves will allow you to ergonomically use the bathroom, neatly hiding various household items and washing powders. You can purchase a ready-made furniture facade or order from firms that deal with the interior of bathrooms.
In order to provide access to the water meters without the complicated installation of the window, only the lower part of the box is sheathed with panels, and roller shutters or blinds are installed at the top instead of doors. The movable structure has a frame and a roll of unwinding panels at the base. Push-button or remote control quickly opens up access to communications. The material from which the shutters are made is moisture-proof, so they can be used in rooms with high humidity.
Ready-made sliding panels do not require finishing, as a rule, they are decorated with decorative elements or patterns.
The budget option is plumbing blinds. The device has no frame and is manually operated. Resistant to moisture ingress. Their disadvantage is low strength and unreliability.
With a little imagination, you can mask the pipes using various elements using the decoupage technique. It is enough to paint them with a suitable paint and apply patterns. You can wrap the pipes with some kind of fibrous material, such as twine, or attach fake green twigs or wall decals.
Choice of material for masking pipes
Specificity of bathrooms in high humidity premises. Therefore, finishing materials must meet certain requirements:
- have good moisture resistance;
- be compact;
- provide easy installation.
Reliable structures become a barrier to sewer odors. The frame is made of wooden beams or galvanized steel corners. Wooden parts are pre-treated with antiseptics. Utilities are covered with plasterboard, PVC and MDF sheets.
Of all the options proposed, the smallest investment will require PVC sheets and blinds. The drywall box will need to be tiled or painted. The purchase of a facade for a sanitary cabinet or roller shutters will cost more.
Plastic panels are quite fragile, but if treated with care, they will last long enough, in addition, they can be easily replaced.
What needs to be done before installation
Overhaul of plumbing units should be started after revision of communications:
- replace the rusted old pipes and seal the holes in the ceilings with foam;
- make sure that the sewage system is working properly;
- eliminate leaks by applying sealant to the joints of the joints;
- clean the workplace from dust and debris.
If the pipes are in order and do not require replacement in the near future, you can start finishing the room by installing the frame of the box around the risers and wiring. Then a strip is attached, relative to which the panels are sewn, fixing each element with staple staples or studs. Intermediate strips are attached to the frame so that the installation of the panels is more reliable.
The main methods of sealing the pipeline in the toilet
To install masking roller shutters, a false wall is mounted:
- Make markings for the future fixing of the beams. The depth of the hidden part of the room should ensure free concealment of all plumbing elements.
- Using the dowels, attach the guide profiles according to the markings.
- Fix the guide rails 50 mm from the intermediate profiles.
- Perform plasterboard sewing with self-tapping screws.
- Make holes for the doors with a cutter.
The cost of moisture-resistant drywall with sheet dimensions 3000 * 1200 * 12.5 mm is about 350 rubles. Metal profiles can be guides and wall profiles. The first ones are used to make the contour of the box and are mounted in the corners. Wall ones serve to strengthen the strength of the structure if its height exceeds 1000 mm. From above, the box is disguised as the interior of the toilet room, for this it is covered with decorative tiles.
A box for a sewer pipe in a toilet is used if the communications are concentrated in one corner. The installation differs from the first variant in dimensions and dimensions. For the frame, a 40 * 40 bar is selected. The overhaul will not allow cleaning the sewage system through the revisions.
If the wiring comes out in several places, from the bottom and in the middle, it is sealed using multi-level boxes, which look more aesthetically pleasing than individual protruding elements.
The material for the manufacture of a sanitary cabinet can be moisture-resistant drywall, laminated or edged boards. For the frame, wooden beams are used, the surface under the facade is sheathed with plywood. Doors can be either hinged or sliding.
