How to hide pipes in a toilet

The interior of a modern toilet room should carry not only an aesthetic component, but also be as comfortable as possible.

An important role is played by the method of laying sewer pipes. Few people like open pipes in the toilet. In addition to their appearance, cleaning them can be quite a hassle.

To prevent this, concealed mounting is the best solution.

Depending on the required throughput and technical standards, pipes of the following types and sizes can be installed in the toilet room:

• plastic from polypropylene. The recommended diameter for connecting a toilet bowl is 110 mm. In this case, the pipe must be directly connected to the riser.

For other plumbing fixtures (sink, bathtub, etc.), the diameter of the supply pipes must not exceed the diameter of the appliance outlet. Traditionally, this is a size of 50 mm.

• cast iron pipes. Currently, they are practically not used due to poor performance, high price and complexity of installation.

When replacing cast iron pipes for plastic, it should be borne in mind that the wall thickness of cast iron is much greater than plastic.

Photo: piping in the toilet, which must be hidden

Selection should be carried out according to the internal dimensions of the pipe.
Upon completion of the selection of material, work is underway to install the sewer line.

Currently, there are 2 types of installation of sewer pipes:

• open. The entire pipe area is in the free access zone;
• closed. Pipes are hidden using special structures or by strobing.

Using the first method allows you to save space in the toilet, since additional structures will not be present in it.

In the second method, the pipes are not visible, which allows you to give the toilet a more aesthetic appearance.

With closed installation of pipes, it is necessary to adhere to certain rules, non-compliance with which can lead to unpleasant consequences.

Important! A feature of the hidden installation of sewer pipes is the ability to check their condition and carry out cleaning and repair work.

Before deciding how to hide pipes, you need to familiarize yourself with the installation rules.

Flush mounting rules

• in the process of designing a structure, it is necessary to take into account the location of water and sewer meters. You can provide free access to these devices using inspection hatches or a freely removable panel;
• before starting work, all pipes must be installed in accordance with the standards: have a certain angle of inclination. connecting joints are checked for tightness;
• during installation check valves it is necessary to provide access to their design for periodic cleaning and checking the condition;
• during installation, pipes that tear off structural elements should not be subjected to mechanical stress.

Compliance with these rules will prevent unforeseen problems in the operation of the sewer system.

How to close pipes in a box

Closing pipes with additional structures is the most common way. In this case, you can choose from several options for shapes and design solutions.

The material for the manufacture of the structure can be varied: drywall, plastic panels.

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false wall

With a relatively large area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe toilet, the most optimal way would be to make a false wall.

It is a solid structure, the dimensions of which are close to the dimensions of the wall.

Photo false wall:

Being at a certain distance necessary to hide the sewer pipes, its installation is done right next to the ceiling and floor.

Depending on the materials used outer cladding(plastic, drywall, tiles), the technology and method of mounting the supporting structure is used.

Photo: false wall installation

The advantage of this concealment of sewer pipes is the variability of forms.

Video: Repair of a typical toilet in a multi-storey building

For optimal distribution of free space, the following types of false walls can be used:

Oblique false wall

With small dimensions of the toilet room, you can use the method of spot hiding pipes. In particular - the construction of the riser.

To do this, all pipes adjacent to the wall are closed not with rectangular boxes or a solid wall, but with a structure located at an acute angle to the load-bearing walls.

Photo: oblique false wall oblique false wall with a hatch

When designing this structure, the following recommendations should be followed:

• after installation, the panels should not come into contact with pipes. This is necessary to prevent the ingress of moisture that occurs on the surface of the pipes;
• the size of the front side of the false wall must be calculated so that inspection hatches can be installed. Ideally, this is a composite wall with removable panels.

square box

Square design decorative wall the most common and can be of the following types:

• floor-to-ceiling box. Hides the riser pipe;
• a rectangular structure having an upper horizontal surface at an arbitrary level (multi-level type).

Photo: square box complex box design

The requirements for installation rules for this design are the same as for oblique false walls. This method is optimal when deciding how to close the pipe in the toilet.

Tiered box

For the most useful use of false panels, a combined pipe closing method is often used when square and multi-level boxes are mounted.

Photo: three-level box

This technique will allow you to hide all sewer pipes, while maintaining the free space of the toilet.

The horizontal surfaces of short boxes can be used as shelves.

Gating

Chamfering is the process of making mounting recesses for pipes in a wall.

The use of this installation method allows not to reduce the size of the toilet due to additional structures.

Photo: strobe under pipes

This method has strict limitations on the technical parameters of walls and pipes:

• maximum pipe diameter 50 mm;
• when gating a load-bearing wall, the depth of the furrow should not exceed 15% of the wall thickness;
• due to the specifics of the technology, it is impossible to hide the riser and pipe from the toilet in this way;
• it is mandatory to provide for the installation of inspection hatches throughout the entire pipeline.

In modern bathrooms it is almost impossible to meet the traditional open installation of sewer pipes.

Photo: open pipe installation

Its technology is simple and consists only in observing the laying standards - sewer pipes, choosing the correct pipe diameter and manufacturing materials.

Often, when planning open installation, they try to combine sewer and water pipes in one bundle. At the same time, the minimum distances between them must be observed.

The most important issue when hiding sewer pipes is the choice of material for the manufacture of false walls.

To do this, it is necessary to take into account the specifics of the toilet room - high humidity and a small area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room. Consider the most popular ways to hide pipes.

Closed with plastic panels

Photo: plastic panel box

Plastic panels are measured sheets made of PVC. Their main characteristics are:

• thickness - 5 to 10 mm. The larger it is, the stronger the panel;
• dimensions - length (260 cm, 270 cm, 300 cm and 600 cm) and width ( from 10 cm to 50 cm). The size is chosen taking into account the minimum residues after installation;
• method of attaching panels to each other- suture and seamless.

Before starting work, you need to take care of the availability of materials and tools.

Materials and tools

The optimal set of tools includes:

• building level and tape measure;
• a drywall knife or a special saw for plastic. Necessary for cutting panels;
• metal scissors;
• screwdrivers - slotted and cross;
• drill;
• screwdriver Facilitates the installation of panels.

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List of required materials:

• plastic panels;
• steel mounting profile - UD and CD;
• floor and ceiling plastic plinths, corners - internal and external.
• start line;
• mounting dowels for fastening a steel profile;
• metal fasteners - suspensions. Required to install the mounting profile from the wall plane to the required distance;
• transparent silicone;
• press washers with a drill 3.9 x 16.

Before purchasing materials, it is necessary to calculate the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe future false wall and select optimal size panels and mounting profile, taking into account the minimization of residues after cutting.

Installation process

Calculate the required distance from the wall to the installation of the trim panels.

Photo: installation calculation

Install hangers on the wall, taking into account the location of the inspection hatches. They should be at a distance of at least 300, but not more than 600 mm from each other.

Installation is carried out using a drill and dowels.

After installing the suspensions, we proceed to fastening the steel profiles. Bend the mounting ends of the hangers perpendicular to the plane of the wall.

Photo: installation diagram of a box of metal profiles

Using the level, start fastening the profiles so that their common plane is the same over the entire area. It must also be strictly perpendicular to the plane of the floor.

After installation, you should get the following picture.

Photo: profile frame

Install inspection hatches in previously prepared places.

Installation of panels starts from the door, they are installed vertically.

Photo: mounting panels on a profile

Using a drill, they are screwed to the mounting profile with press washers through special shelves on their structure.

To hide the edges and corners, additional profiles are used - the starting strip, skirting boards and corner profiles.

At the end of the installation, the joints located near sources of moisture can be treated with silicone.

Close pipes with roller shutters

Photo: masking pipes with roller shutters

Installing a roller shutter in a toilet as a building envelope is more practical than installing inspection hatches. They allow free access to the interior space between the wall and the bezel.

Materials and tools;

• drill;
• level and tape measure;
• fixing material;
• installation kit for roller shutters;

Mounting process

Depending on the size of the roller shutters, they can be mounted on the entire wall area or in separate blocks.

To install the roller shutter over the entire area, the following preparatory work should be carried out:

• align the walls so that the distance between them is the same over the entire height;
• installation can be done both before the final cladding of the remaining walls, and after;

Installation of a small roller shutter is carried out in a structure made of steel profiles, similar to the fastening of plastic panels.

Important! The distance between the profiles must correspond to the required opening for the installation of the roller shutter.

Guides and the upper box are installed according to the instructions.

Photo: installing guides

Lamellas are attached to the drum shaft. They must be in the grooves of the guide rails.

Photo: lamella fastening

After installing the last lamella, the structure is checked for opening and closing. The result should be a design, as in the figure.

Photo: health check

However, it is worth noting that the installation of roller shutters requires qualifications and experience. It is best to involve specialists for this.

Roller shutter installation video

We close with drywall

Drywall, as a material for making a false wall in a toilet, is considered as the basis for cladding (moisture-resistant wallpaper, tiles, painting).

Materials and tools

To carry out the work you will need:

• roulette and level;
• drill and screwdriver;
• fixing canopies;
• drywall sheets.

For work in a room with high humidity, it is necessary to use moisture-resistant drywall. Standard sizes sheets are: width - 1.2 m.; height - 2, 2.5 and 3 m. Thickness 12.5 mm.

• mounting dowels and press washers for fixing drywall;
• finishing putty and paper tape for insulating joints.

Mounting process

Fastening the frame for mounting drywall panels is completely similar to the frame of plastic panels.

Photo: installation of profiles

Marking is made for the installation of a steel profile, canopies are attached to which the profile is installed.

Before installation, it is not necessary to install inspection hatches - upon completion of all work, holes are made in the plasterboard wall equal to the dimensions of the hatches and placed in these openings.

Photo: plasterboard sheathing

The surface is treated with finishing putty.

Hiding pipes under tiles

The traditional use of ceramic tiles for wall cladding in the toilet is also possible in the manufacture of a false wall.

Photo: box under the tiles

Materials and tools

For work you will need:

• roulette and level;
• drill and screwdriver;
• slotted and cross screwdrivers;
• steel profile for the manufacture of the frame;
• fixing canopies;
• drywall or other moisture-resistant material that will become the basis for the tiles;
• tile;
• tile adhesive;
• tile cutter.

Mounting process

Installation of tiles can be carried out both on a false wall, and in the case of using gated concealment of sewer pipes.

A layer of glue is applied to the surface prepared for installation. The mounting part of the tile is moistened for better adhesion to the adhesive.

Photo: box frame

Installation of tiles is done from the corner.

After the final installation, inspection hatches are installed in pre-prepared holes.

Photo: cut holes for hatches

In order not to spoil the aesthetic appearance, you can use special designs of hatches on which tiles can be glued.

Photo: glue tiles

Video; hiding pipes in the toilet under the tiles

Hiding is possible in several ways:

• installation of a structure from profiles with subsequent cladding;
• purchase of special decorative boxes for hiding pipes.

The choice depends on the specific configuration of the pipeline and the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room.

If the decorative box matches the general style of the toilet, then such an installation will be optimal. It won't take much time or money.

When solving the problem of hiding sewer pipes in the toilet, one should adhere to the "golden mean". The design should be in harmony with the functional component.

How to hide (close) pipes in the toilet

Our comfort is provided by engineering systems, and their component is pipelines, so pipes in our home are inevitable. But their appearance, even the new ones, only changed, is far from the most attractive. Therefore, there is a natural desire to hide them. We will talk about how to hide pipes in the toilet today - it is in this small room usually the most.

How to sheathe pipes in the toilet? For example, drywall or plywood

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

How to make a drywall box

You can close the pipes in the toilet by making a drywall box. This is perhaps the most popular solution. This is because the technology is very plastic, you can hide pipes of any configuration. Another nice bonus is multiple finishing options: lay tiles on glue, level the surface with putty, then paint or paste wallpaper.

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

Peculiarities

If you have chosen to close the pipes in the toilet, there are several points that you need to consider. The first - to all key nodes - counters, filters, etc. you need to have access. It is desirable that access to stopcocks be quick. There are several options:

• make one panel folding or turning (hinged);
• part of the panel can be removable, fastening with a pair of self-tapping screws and / or magnets;
• put a hatch (plastic or invisible hatch for tiling.

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

Special hatch for tiles

The second - the tile, if you finish it, it is better to glue it on a special glue, and not put it on a mixture of cement and sand. A thinner layer of glue is required; its mass is less. 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 closes the pipes, but, if possible, also carries a functional load. For example, if pipes run down along the wall to the right or left, which happens if a hygienic shower is installed in the toilet. the box can be made a little higher, and various necessary little things can be placed on its upper part.

How to close the pipes in the toilet: make a drywall box

If you close 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 a locker out of it. Shelves can be open or closed (with or without doors), but in small apartments this is very convenient.

If the pipes are on the back wall, and the toilet is narrow and long, it makes sense to sew up the back wall completely

Having decided on how your box will look like, markings are applied to the walls and floor. Then take galvanized drywall profiles. Down and on the sides there is a bearing profile - PN (UW) - without curved sidewalls. Since the structures are small, a profile of 50 * 40 mm is sufficient. A rack-mount profile goes to the jumpers - PS (CW) - its width is also 50 mm, and the depth, if desired, can be small.

Jumpers are cut to size (with scissors for metal) and fastened with self-tapping screws. With a small distance - up to 50 cm - one from each end is enough, with a larger beam, put two. The installation step of the racks is about 60 cm, the jumpers are approximately the same step. In the place where the door is attached (if provided), a reinforced double profile is placed.

The assembled frame is sheathed with drywall, cut to size. They are fixed with small self-tapping screws with a screw at the end (TEX 3.5 * 9.5 mm). Fasteners are installed around the perimeter and in places where jumpers / racks go, the step is 20 cm. When twisting, you need to make sure that the hat is a little buried in the drywall, but does not break through the cardboard.

After sheathing, finishing work comes, and they depend on the chosen finish. For painting and wallpapering, the box is completely puttied; for laying tiles, only the screw heads are covered with putty.

What else can you make a box for pipes in the toilet

Not everyone likes to work with drywall and profiles for them. In this case, the frame can be assembled from dry wooden bars. 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 people are more accustomed to working with them. All of them are moisture resistant, easy to process, so a good option. By the way, tiles fit perfectly on asbestos, better than on all other materials, including drywall.

Make the back wall in the toilet out of plastic

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

Now a little about aesthetics. If the wall decoration 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 ways out - find plastic panels that are similar in color or play on contrasts by adding a couple more details of the same color.

Very well chosen colors - exactly under the tile

It is easy to sheathe the pipes in the toilet with plastic panels. First, the frame is assembled, but already wooden. It is attached to the walls and floor with dowels. Since the design is small, it will hold on to nails perfectly, large loads are still not expected - plastic can only withstand very little weight.

Starting profiles for plastic panels are attached to the wooden frame, and segments of panels of the required length are inserted into them. They have a thorn/groove type connection and are installed without gaps. The plastic is attached to the frame with staples and a construction stapler. To provide free access to pipes for repair or maintenance, doors are made of plastic in the box / wall. In this case, you can install factory-made plastic hatches - they are light and fit perfectly into the style of rooms finished with plastic panels. Those who don’t like this option can make the doors themselves by making the frame also from wooden planks and sheathing them separately with plastic. There is another option - to leave a few strips loose and, if necessary, remove them.

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

When buying, choose wall plastic panels (there are also ceiling panels) - they have thicker walls, it is more difficult to push through. If you plan to use the upper surface of the box, it is better to lay 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 (blinds, shutters). This option is ideal if you need to cover the entire back wall. Guides are installed on the sides, a bobbin with slats is attached on top, that's all, the installation is over, you can use it.

Roller shutters in the toilet can cover only part of the wall

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 - not to put the roller shutter from floor to ceiling, but to cover only the central part with it, where all the connections are.

You can hide the pipes in the toilet behind the roller shutters

Even if it is not necessary to close the entire wall, but only part of it, you can build a wall of plasterboard or wall foam blocks and attach roller shutters to this wall.

How else to hide the pipes in the toilet

V small apartments every centimeter of the area counts and just like that to close at least some part of the room is a real luxury. Then you can close the pipes by making a utility closet. For this, narrow toilets in Khrushchev are ideal.

You can close the pipes in the toilet by making a utility cabinet

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

What are doors made of? The easiest option is from laminated chipboard, but you can order them from MDF. They will be made according to your size by the workshops that are engaged in the manufacture of furniture. If you also choose a color to match the main finish or make a wardrobe of the same color as the front doors, you will get a good interior.

A very budgetary way to make the back wall in the toilet attractive is to use horizontal or vertical blinds. There is no trouble with installation at all, 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 - an inexpensive way to hide pipes

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

How to hide pipes in the toilet - methods and recommendations

In the toilet rooms of well-maintained houses and apartments, sewer risers and various water supply pipes equipped with various taps and meters are installed. Most often, undisguised communications are laid along the walls, which spoil the look of the toilet room. You cannot remove them, but you can close or hide them.

To solve this problem with your own hands and without any hassle, there are many ways that will help not only hide the pipes, but also make the interior of the toilet more harmonious.

Choice of material for closing pipes

The modern construction market offers a large selection of finishing materials. However, not all of them can be used to hide pipes in the toilet.

Materials should be chosen that will not corrode and change their shape when high humidity and temperature. In addition, with their help it should be possible to build a compact and lightweight structure.

Finishing materials with similar characteristics include:

• drywall;
• moisture resistant grades of plywood;
• plastic panels;
• simple and ennobled MDF;
• roller shutters;
• tile.

In order to determine how much material will be needed to close the pipes, it is recommended to draw a toilet plan to scale, mark the location of communications on it and draw various options box location. Thus, it will be possible to understand which of them will look more organic and save more space in the room.

In addition, do not forget that when building a box with your own hands that will hide the pipes, you should leave an opening for free access to the pipes. Its dimensions should be such that plumbing work can be carried out freely.

It should also be borne in mind that the box with which communications will be closed must be made so that in the event of an accident or if pipes need to be replaced, it can be easily disassembled.

How to close pipes with a drywall box

A false wall made of drywall or drywall is the easiest and cheapest option for hiding pipes in a toilet. GKL should be waterproof, with the greatest thickness of the sheet.

For the construction of a drywall box, first of all, it will be necessary to build a frame consisting of guides and rack profiles. A tight connection will need to be ensured between the concrete or brick base and the frame.

Materials that will be needed for the manufacture of the structure:

Metallic profile.

Drywall.

Self-tapping screws for metal.

Dowel for fastening the profile.

Putty.

Finishing materials (ceramic tiles, wallpaper or paint).

• Perforator or drill.
• Level.
• Roulette.
• Screwdriver.
• Sandpaper.
• Putty knife.
• Drywall knife.

Do-it-yourself work on the construction of the box is recommended to start from the floor. Using a tape measure, measure a piece of the profile, cut off its length and evenly attach it to the floor. In the floor, through the profile, make holes with a drill into which to hammer the dowels.

Before attaching the profile to the side walls, its location must be determined using a level. To do this, the profile is placed along the edge of the piece attached at the bottom and aligned. A line is marked with a pencil along which the profile will need to be fixed.

If the box is solid, then between the side sections of the profile it will be necessary to install longitudinal ones, to which drywall will subsequently be attached.

After all profiles are installed, sheets are attached to them. To do this, the necessary piece is measured, which is cut off with a knife and fastened with self-tapping screws. The step between the fasteners must be at least 20 centimeters.

The seams between the sheets of drywall are sealed with putty and reinforcing mesh, which prevents cracks from appearing at the seams. The opening left for free access to the pipes can be closed with a pre-purchased special hatch with a magnetic lock.

After completing the installation of the box, you can proceed to its lining. An inexpensive and quick finishing option is to paint the box in the color of the toilet walls with water-based or oil paint. First you should not forget to putty the finished structure. However, keep in mind that from time to time you will need to do redecorating renewing the paint.

The most durable option for finishing a false wall is the use of ceramic tiles. This is quite expensive, but at the same time the most common way.

Facing the box with ceramic tiles

For laying tiles you will need:

First of all, the adhesive composition is prepared, with the help of which the tile will be attached to the structure. To do this, the dry mixture is added in small portions to the water and stirred with a mixer. The resulting solution should be of medium consistency, that is, not too thick and not too liquid.

Laying tiles starts from the floor. First, the rail is laid and leveled, and then the tile is glued on it.

To attach a tile to its inner surface using a spatula, it is necessary to apply the adhesive mixture and evenly distribute it. Then the tile leans and presses a little against the wall.

Plastic crosses must be inserted between the tiles, while leaving a gap of 2–4 mm thick. Subsequently, it will need to be rubbed with a special mixture for tile joints.

How to close pipes with plastic panels

Installing plastic panels is an easy and cheap way to close communications in the toilet. Plastic is flexible and lightweight, easy to use and affordable.

Panels are mounted on a frame, which is constructed from metal profiles or wooden slats. A starting F-bar is installed on the frame with the help of self-tapping screws, into which the cut-off required size panel pieces.

Each subsequent panel with the one already installed must be connected using the lock on the edge of the strip. It is advisable to additionally fasten the long panels in the middle part with self-tapping screws.

To hide the corners and edges of the sheets, it is recommended to use additional corner profiles, skirting boards or a starter strip. The joints of the panels, which are close to sources of moisture, can additionally be treated with silicone.

How to close the pipes in the toilet with roller shutters

Installing roller shutters is more practical, as they provide free access to pipes. You can mount them in separate blocks or on the entire wall.

However, the installation of roller shutters is quite complicated.

Necessary tools and materials:

• installation kit for roller shutters;
• fixing material;
• roulette;
• level;
• drill.

Before starting work on the installation of roller shutters, the walls in the toilet must be leveled so that the distance between them is the same.

Roller shutters are installed in a structure made of steel profiles, the distance between which must be equal to the width of the roller shutters.

When installing roller shutters, guides are installed first of all. Then the upper box is attached, to the drum shaft of which lamellas are attached.

Having installed the last lamella, the structure must be checked for closing and opening. In this case, it should be noted that the lamellas should be in the grooves of the guide bars.

Since the installation of roller shutters requires experience, it is best to seek help from a specialist.

When solving the problem of closing pipes in the toilet, it is necessary to take into account the fact that the functional component must be in harmony with the design of the room. You can not mount the structure yourself, but buy and install special decorative boxes designed to hide pipes. The choice depends on the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room and how the pipeline is laid in the toilet room.

Seleznev Gennady Antonovich

The problem of masking pipes in the bathroom room is faced by those homeowners who are trying to give an aesthetic appearance to absolutely all rooms of the house or apartment. You can see that there are, of course, exceptions: open pipes can fit perfectly into one industrial design styles- "loft". However, his adherents are still not so many. The overwhelming majority are those owners who prefer a cozy warm atmosphere even in such specific purpose and small areas as a toilet.

Therefore, the question of how to hide the pipes in the toilet remains always relevant for them. Moreover, new decoration options are emerging, developed by manufacturers of various bathroom accessories, as well as invented by home craftsmen.

General information about pipe masking structures

What are the options for piping in the toilet

Pipes in the toilet are trying to hide not only the owners of luxury houses or apartments, but also the owners of ordinary budget housing. Much in the choice of masking plumbing wiring depends on the location of the pipes, as well as on the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe bathroom.

The most difficult thing is to choose and install a structure that closes communications in the toilet of an apartment of a standard layout and footage in multi-storey buildings. This is due to the fact that pipes often run along two adjacent walls. In such cases, camouflage structures take on complex, difficult forms, since literally every centimeter of free space in the room has to be saved.

If the pipes in the toilet are located along one wall, then it will be easiest to close them. The rest of the space of the room will not be occupied by a masking structure and, therefore, will not lose in its area.

If the pipes are located along adjacent walls, then in order to hide them, you will have to build two camouflage boxes, which will lead to a rather serious loss of area. In addition, different types of communications can run vertically and horizontally, while also having branches to neighboring rooms. Unfortunately, the size of the toilet does not always make it possible to equip full-fledged camouflage structures for such difficult cases.

The collector wiring option, if the main node is located in the toilet, occupies a considerable part of the space of the room, if we consider a relatively small area. In addition, this design often hangs over the back of the toilet, which also makes it difficult to cover it with enclosing materials. Thinking over the masking of the collector assembly, it is also necessary to take into account the provision of access to meters, water meters, in which it is necessary to periodically change cartridges, control valves. So the task is also not an easy one.

The main types of camouflage structures

To date, there are several types of structures most commonly used to mask communication nodes in bathrooms or toilets. Of these, you can choose the option that is most suitable for the location of the pipes. To figure out which one to give preference to, it is necessary to consider not only how they will look in their final form, but also the features of the process of their installation.

• Building around communications a frame made of galvanized metal profiles or a wooden beam, which is further sheathed with plasterboard sheets or plastic panels. Here it is necessary to clarify that metal profiles are better suited for installation, and a wooden frame for the installation of plastic panels, although this is not a rule at all - just a recommendation. Having chosen this masking option, it is imperative to provide for the possibility of access to significant wiring nodes (faucets, filters, water meters, etc.)

• The built-in sanitary cabinet is a box with doors, which is mounted in a frame erected from a metal profile or a wooden beam. Doors can have different heights and widths equal to the width of the room. Glass, wood and plastic versions of such cabinets are produced.

• Horizontal blinds or shutters. This option for masking pipes is convenient in operation in that full access to communications can always be opened in case of an emergency.

A built-in closet is not only a disguise, but also a lot of space for storing household items.

• If the length of the room allows, then you can close the pipes in the toilet by building a functional cabinet in which there is a place to store many different useful items. Access to the pipes will be provided by opening the upper and lower doors.

• If the walls of the toilet are built of gypsum-based slabs, which is not uncommon in multi-storey buildings, channels can be punched into them for walling in pipes. However, this option is only suitable for pipes of small diameter, and for a sewer riser you still have to choose a different masking method.

• If for some reason it is not possible to install one of the above structures at all, then you can use the idea of ​​external decoration of the pipe with various decorative elements or painting.

Types of sanitary hatches

When closing water supply and sewer communications, it is always necessary to provide access to them - for auditing, for taking readings of water meters, for performing repair and restoration work in the event of an accident. Therefore, you should think in advance which door or which hatch is best suited for a particular design.

On the market today's market building materials There are many options available from manufacturers:

• Hatches ready for installation. They can be made of durable frosted artificial glass, plastic or metal. This type of product does not need cladding - the main thing is to choose it correct dimensions and design, suitable for the selected wall cladding. Therefore, it is advisable to purchase the optimal model before the start of the arrangement of the building envelope.

• Invisible hatches, consisting of a metal frame on which a plate is fixed (usually made of a gypsum-fiber composite). This type of product is intended for subsequent cladding with the same material as the rest of the walls of the toilet or bathroom. Thanks to this approach, the door becomes almost completely invisible.

Invisible hatches can have a different design according to the type of opening - they are sliding, folding and hinged. The options are shown in the illustrations. In addition, there are invisible hatches that are simply held on magnets and, if necessary, completely removed.

Which of the designs to choose - depends on the location of the specific location of the hatch. That is, its discovery should not be difficult, but in open form it should give the necessary "degree of freedom" to perform certain operations on covert communications.

• Manholes consisting of an aluminum frame and plasterboard sheathing. These doors are usually not designed for tiling - they remain light, so they are either painted in suitable color, or wallpapered.

Installation of masking pipe structures

In this section, several possible options for closing pipes will be considered.

For installation work, it is necessary to prepare tools and, of course, all the necessary materials. And if different materials may be required, then the list of tools for building the frame and its sheathing, as a rule, does not undergo any special changes.

So, in order to mask communications in the toilet, you should prepare:

- A screwdriver and an electric drill (if the walls are made of dense material that requires a special approach to making holes);

- Metal scissors for working with a metal profile and a hacksaw for wood when choosing for lathing timber;

- Construction square, level, tape measure and pencil for marking;

– Building level – bubble or laser;

- A set of common locksmith tools - a hammer, screwdrivers, pliers, etc.

Tools for subsequent finishing may also be required - it depends on what type decorative coating masking design will be used.

Concealed drywall box structure

The most difficult design option for the camouflage box is when the pipes are located along two walls, and in the corner between them there is a central common house sewer line. It is this installation that will be discussed further.

Of the materials for work, you will need moisture-resistant plasterboard sheets, galvanized metal profiles, metal screws, dowels for attaching the frame to the wall, as well as ceramic tiles for subsequent cladding of the structure. In order not to buy excess material, it is recommended to make all the calculations in advance, removing the dimensions from the installation site, and draw up an approximate layout of the boxes on a scale. At the same time, one should not forget about providing access - in this example, to .

Calculations of the amount of materials are made individually for each specific case.

Illustration	Brief description of the operations performed
	Before proceeding with the calculations and marking of the walls for the installation of the box frame, it is necessary to revise all pipelines. If it is planned to close the entire collector with fixed panels, as in this case, it is recommended to replace the old pipes with polypropylene pipes connected by welding. All pipe connections to each other must be as reliable as possible. You should not even mess with the box if the old steel pipes have traces of corrosion and do not inspire confidence in their durability at all.
	If the pipes are in order, then the first step is to mark the walls, floor and ceiling. It is necessary to designate the contours of the finished location of the enclosing structure. The accuracy of the design will depend on how correctly the verticality and horizontality of its lines will be verified. Constructions can be made using a conventional or laser level. The second option will give a more accurate markup and significantly reduce the time for this stage.
	When creating a frame, consisting of three departments, the frame of the central part is first erected, enclosing the vertical pipe of the general sewer. The metal profile is attached to the walls along the lines marked on them, then, using a drill, holes are drilled in the profile and the wall, into which a dowel-nail (or dowel-prokt) is driven in, followed by screwing in screws. Fastening to the wall is carried out in increments of 350 ÷ 400 mm. When the two guides are fixed to the wall, they must be connected to each other on the ceiling and floor with short parts that will determine the shape of the future vertical box. The segments are fixed to the floor and ceiling, as well as to the already installed metal guides.
	Next, an external guide is installed that forms the corner of the box. It is recommended to assemble it from two profiles that will ensure structural rigidity. The outer profiles are first fastened to the corner of the frame on the ceiling and then on the floor. After that, the outer rack is connected to the guides fixed on the walls, horizontal jumpers. The parts are fixed with self-tapping screws for metal, screwed in with a screwdriver.
	Now, according to the same principle, boxes are mounted along the walls along the marking lines. First of all, the profile is attached to the back wall of the room and to the floor. Then, two lateral vertical sections of the profile are mounted, they are installed inside the guide fixed on the floor. One of them is fixed to the wall, the other to a vertical frame erected around the sewer riser. Now the middle racks are being installed, which will frame the sewer pipe pipe, designed to connect the toilet.
	All racks are mounted in the floor profile and attached to it with two self-tapping screws. Further, all racks are connected by horizontal jumpers.
	The next step is to build a frame along the second wall according to the same principle. It is usually made taller, as its surface perfectly acts as a shelf. The illustration shows a metal frame ready for sheathing. If the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room allows, then the width of the frame surfaces is recommended to be adjusted to the size of the tile. This will simplify the installation of the cladding and make it more accurate.
	In the place where it is planned to install a small door or a plumbing hatch, it is necessary to build a frame into the frame according to its size - the so-called mortgages. Instead of metal structure, you can use a plywood sheet in which a hole is cut out for the hatch. The plywood is attached to the metal elements from the inside of the structure using liquid nails glue. Plywood is additionally secured when fixed to the drywall frame.
	In order to muffle the noise of flows passing through the sewer line, the riser is often soundproofed with mineral wool. It fills all the space inside the vertical frame, as well as around the pipe leading to the toilet.
	Further, dimensions are taken from each of the surfaces of the frame, according to which details are cut out of drywall. They will be sheathed with a metal frame. Plasterboard panels are fastened with metal screws, the caps of which must be slightly recessed into the surface of the drywall.
	The next step is to line the walls of the toilet and the box with ceramic tiles. To finish the joints of tiles on the outer and inner corners, special decorative plastic corners are used.
	When installing drywall, a hole is left at the installation site of the hatch. After lining the box with tiles, a hatch is embedded in the hole.
	In this case, the hatch door has a hinged design. If necessary, the door can be completely dismantled.
	Another revision door is installed in a box mounted behind the toilet.

The principle of performing work when using drywall and plastic panels is, in general, the same. However, there are some nuances that you should also be aware of.

Wooden frame for plastic panels

The second most popular pipe camouflage lining material is plastic panels. Moreover, they are used for sheathing the box and walls of the toilet, and they also sheathe the frame of the pipe fencing and in those cases when tiles are laid on the walls or wallpaper is pasted.

When choosing plastic panels as cladding, it is recommended to use wooden beam with a cross section of approximately 30 × 40 mm. As a rule, not only the box, but also the walls are sheathed with plastic panels, so the frame is erected simultaneously with the crate on all surfaces.

The advantage of plastic panels over drywall is that they do not require additional cladding, so the overall cost of finishing will be much lower. In addition, the installation of panels takes much less time.

• First preparatory stage work is carried out in the same way as when creating a drywall box, that is, an audit is carried out, and, if necessary, the replacement of pipes.
• Further, it is recommended to process antiseptic, which will prevent the occurrence of mold or fungus in an enclosed space formed between the wall and the plastic cladding. The solution is applied with a roller, brush, pulverizer.

• Then, after drying, the layout of the guides and frame parts of the masking box is marked.

• A frame from a bar is erected in the same sequence as from a metal profile. It should be borne in mind that the bar must be located horizontally at least 450 ÷ 500 mm - such a step is required by the technology of facing with plastic panels.

• The beam of the crate and the box is attached to the walls with the help of dowels (dowel-nails or dowel-plugs), for which holes are drilled through the beam in the wall.

• The process of installing panels is quite simple. The main thing is to correctly, strictly vertically set the first element of the plastic lining in a row. It must be carefully checked for building level. Then, when installing subsequent panels, they also need to be periodically checked for verticality - sometimes a rather significant error occurs.

• The panels are fastened to the crate using wood screws with wide hats, or staples using a stapler. To join the panels in the corners of the room, special corner plastic profiles are used for external and internal corners.

A sanitary manhole for installation in a plastic cladding must be light in weight, which means that it must also be made of plastic.

Plumbing cabinet

As a rule, plumbing cabinets are located along the entire back wall of the room, behind the toilet. Doors can hide only communications, or functional shelves for storing hygiene or cleaning products can be placed behind one of them. The convenience of these designs is undeniable, since they always allow you to get to the counters and filters, as well as to control the health of the entire wiring assembly or manifold.

Such a cabinet can be made independently or purchased ready-made. For self-production, you will need to make a frame of the required size, and the doors are the same as for a conventional cabinet.

In order to make a frame, you can use a wooden beam or a metal frame welded from a corner or profile pipe. On the metal version of the frame, sometimes hinges for hanging doors are immediately fixed by welding.

Cabinet doors can be made from various materials - wood, plastic panels, plywood, MDF or chipboard, metal or frosted glass.

Frames with doors are made according to the principle of shutters, so if you plan to make them out of wood, then you can order the design from any experienced carpenter, providing him with all the necessary dimensions.

Plastic options doors can be purchased ready-made or you can fix plastic panels on a wooden frame.

In addition to hinged door options, accordion doors are suitable for a sanitary cabinet. They have more complex structure, since when opening they move along the guides installed on the horizontal elements of the frame. By the way, shutters can also have an accordion design.

Instead of ordinary doors, roller shutters have recently been increasingly installed in the plumbing cabinet. This design is convenient in that it can be mounted to the entire height of the niche. This allows, if necessary, to have full access to all devices and collector nodes. Probably, such roller shutters can be called the most convenient option in operation. However, this device has one significant drawback for many - it's high cost.

If roller shutters are installed only on the upper part of the wall, then the lower one will need to be covered with a plasterboard structure. But roller shutters that cover a niche from ceiling to floor free you from unnecessary work and costs.

Roller shutters are made of plastic, metal and wood. The most durable of them are metal or wooden structures - they are easily cleaned of dust and do not lose their attractiveness. long time. If desired, you can order roller shutters with a printed pattern that matches the style of the room or the color scheme of the design.

Whatever the roller shutters are made of, they transform the room and perfectly preserve the free space of a cramped bathroom.

Some homeowners decide to replace roller shutters with horizontal blinds, since their cost is quite low. But, you see, the service life is much lower than the capital structure of roller shutters

There are different ways to place roller shutters in a niche opening. In addition, they are divided into two types according to the placement of the drum mechanism:

• Overhead external installation of the system. In this case, roller shutters are mounted on the wall. This option is best suited for installation in the toilet if the equipped niche has an opening less than the width of the wall.
• The installation of roller shutters integrated into the opening is possible if the niche has a great depth and the pipes are located close to its rear wall.
• The design, in which the box has an external location, can be installed both on the outside of the niche, and completely “recessed” into it.
• If the box is inside the structure, then the roller shutters can be installed on the wall around the niche or flush with the niche wall.

Most often, the installation of roller shutters is entrusted to specialists who will perform the work accurately and quickly.

Hiding pipes in walls

It is more convenient to hide pipes in the wall in a combined bathroom, since in a small toilet room it is quite difficult to make a cut. But even in a room more spacious. than a standard toilet, it is sometimes difficult to wall all the pipes into the wall - some of them will still often remain open.

This method of freeing surfaces from an unsightly type of communication has quite a few disadvantages, which include the following:

• The complexity of work, which is always accompanied by increased noise, an abundance of dirt and dust.
• The impossibility of completely walling in pipes that have large diameter. And this means that you will have to use other ways to disguise them, that is, to do double work.
• Hidden piping is recommended to be carried out on straight sections of the pipeline that do not have detachable connections.

In addition, choosing a similar method of disguise, you will have to adhere to certain regulatory rules, which you should familiarize yourself with in advance:

• It is forbidden to cut holes in the main, load-bearing walls.
• It is allowed to wall in walls only pipes that have one-piece joints, that is, welded together. In other cases, connecting nodes must be accessible.
• In the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe wall where it is planned to carry out chasing, there should be no electrical communications.
• The width of the groove must take into account the thermal expansion of the pipes, as some polypropylene products expand quite seriously in all directions.
• Pipes are installed in special plastic clips - they will prevent the transmission of sounds to the walls.
• Instead of clips, some mufflers use heat-insulating sleeves to muffle sounds, which are also excellent sound insulators.
• When arranging hidden pipe wiring, it is recommended to draw up an exact diagram of their exact location, which will be necessary during emergency or major repairs.

In order to lay fines in the walls, they are first marked out, outlining the width and route of passage. Then, with the help of a grinder or (and) a puncher, a groove (strobe) of the required depth is cut out in the surface, pipes are hidden in it, which will subsequently be closed with a finish.

Pipe decoration

In the case when for some reason it is not possible or even simply there is no desire to build a box or mount a plumbing cabinet, then there is always the option of closing the pipes with decorative materials. With this approach, each homeowner includes his own imagination or borrows ideas on the Internet, which, if necessary, changing a little, it is quite possible for guests to pass off as their own.

• This option is easy to perform and does not require special creative skills. It is enough to roll up a flat pipe from a rattan braid (mat) and fix it on the wall around the riser. Rattan has a certain rigidity, so it keeps its shape perfectly. In the example shown in the illustration, such a masking of the pipe is in perfect harmony with the cork wallpaper that is pasted over the walls of the toilet. By the way, cork wallpaper may also be suitable for wrapping or pasting a pipe. This material has excellent sound-absorbing abilities, so it will reduce the noise level from water falling through the pipe.

• Another decoration option is an imitation of tree bark on a pipe. You can simply designate it with a pattern or give it the texture of a tree bark. It is not necessary to make birch from the pipeline - it can be any other tree. Artificial plants are used as thin branches and foliage, the assortment of which in specialized stores is very large.

• The pipe can simply be wrapped around the pipe with twine or rope, which will also give the riser a look reminiscent of a palm trunk. If wide leaves are fixed in the upper part of the pipes, they will not only bring freshness to the interior, but will also determine the type of wood, the imitation of which was planned to be created.

You can come up with your own options, especially since such decoration does not require special costs.

However, this decoration method is only suitable for single pipes. To hide the entire plumbing, and even more so - a collector with numerous pipes and installed appliances adjustment and control - it will not work.

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The options presented above, as well as descriptions of the installation process of some of them, we hope, will help determine the choice of the appropriate way to hide the pipes in the toilet room, taking into account the specific area and the chosen design design.

At the end of the article, watch a video that shows the process of installing a one-sided plumbing box in a cramped toilet.

Video: Building a drywall box in the toilet

Numerous pipes, risers, bends, meters and valves - all located in small bathroom, which already does not differ in special beauty. It is not surprising that when doing, many people think about how to hide pipes. As part of this article, we will understand and show a photo 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 plumbing system, 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, things are simpler and, nevertheless, there are a couple of pipes that catch your 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 the communications are working properly. In no case should there be corrosive areas and, especially, leaks. Before hiding heating and water supply pipes, it is advisable to insulate them.
In advance, you need to determine the location of technological hatches and install main filters for water purification. Recently, roller shutters for the toilet have been 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 fungus on them. In the presence of the latter, a thorough mechanical cleaning and double treatment with fungicides are carried out.

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

How to choose a plumbing hatch: access to communications

A plumbing or inspection hatch installed in the walls allows you to maintain access to the main elements of communications. There are several options on the construction market:

• Finished hatches. Usually, plastic, can also be made of metal or stainless steel. Do not need additional finishing.
• Inspection hatches are installed if the question is how to hide all the pipes in the toilet or in the 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 piping in the toilet as accessible as possible.

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

• Paintable plumbing hatches are an aluminum frame and a drywall door that 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 placement of communications, it can be made in several versions.

• False wall. An easy and quick way to hide the pipes is if they are located along one of the walls, usually behind the toilet. Of course, the wall will take at least 50 cm, the already small length of the toilet. But this problem can be solved by setting 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 communication elements or to change the coarse water filter, several simple plumbing hatches are installed.
• Beveled false wall. This option is resorted to when thinner branches go in different directions from the nodal riser. The wall in this case is located at an acute angle to the side and back walls. This option looks interesting, but it will take a lot of usable space.

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

• Multilevel boxes. In some toilets, if you protect all communications with a wall, there simply will not be room for a toilet bowl. In this case, resort to a multi-level box. Each individual structural element masks a certain section of the pipe. Multi-level designs look very interesting and allow you to functionally use the end part of the pipe box.
• A square box is mounted when the piping in the toilet is simple, all pipes and a coarse water filter are located in one corner. It takes up little space.

The choice of material for finishing the box

Usually, the same material is used for lining the boxes as for the walls. And the most popular, of course, 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 construction of a box made of drywall is only painted, but the option is not practical and durable. In addition, dirt accumulates in the pores of the paint, and this contributes to the development of bacteria.
Facing stone, brick or mosaic are more often used only fragmentarily, to highlight certain areas. Thus, for example, you can select a plumbing hatch under ceramic tiles.

Box installation

At the initial stage, it is necessary 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 drywall. For plastic or wood panels with a waterproof coating, the frame can be made from wooden blocks that do not need additional sheathing.
The installation of the box is carried out in several stages. Preparatory work includes measurements and marking the location of the structure, taking into account the thickness of the material. The structure of the box must be at least 3 cm from the pipes.
The next step is fixing the frame elements. When a profile is fixed around the perimeter of the future structure, guide elements lead from it and form an angle. Sheets of drywall are cut in such a way that the box for covering 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 sandpaper.
In no case should you close the so-called revision areas, they are used to clean sewer pipes. They also provide access to the meter, taps and open the coarse filter of tap water.

Roller shutters in the toilet

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

Roller shutters for masking pipes in the toilet and bathroom

The main advantage of roller shutters is that they are able to provide free access to pipes. More often, roller shutters in the bathroom are attached directly to the wall and ceiling. Installation is carried out both at the initial stage of repair work, and after their completion.
Before proceeding with the installation of blinds, it is necessary 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 correspond to the level. The most practical for the toilet will be a built-in installation, a box in or out.

Important! It is better to install roller shutters before laying tiles. Thus, 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 recede from each edge of the tire, on the rest of the 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.
On the edge of the front flanging of the box and its cover, joint holes with a diameter of 4.2 mm are drilled, two on each side. In the future, they will be used to fix the box cover with rivets. Further, a hole with a diameter of 8 mm is distinguished and drilled in the upper flanging of the box panel for fixing it in the opening.

Scheme of installation of roller shutters for a sanitary cabinet

Assemble the roller shutter frame (box and guides) and install it in the opening strictly according to the level. The iron sheet is led over the drive shaft from the side of the rear wall of the box into the guide rails. At the edge of the canvas, traction springs are fixed and fixed to the shaft. Fix the box cover. Close the holes with plugs. Check system operation.

Advice! Roller shutters to the toilet are usually plain, and this does not affect their aesthetic qualities in the best way. You can make them more attractive and match the finish with the help of airbrushing.

Any toilet is always an accumulation of a wide variety of pipes, risers, and faucets that form a communication network that is directly responsible for the comfort of our lives. But despite such an important mission, all these devices have one significant drawback - their unattractive appearance, which can ruin even the most sophisticated interior. It is impossible to remove communications - it remains only to fight their unpresentability. How? There are many ways to hide pipes and related equipment, but we will focus on best projects- we tell you how to close communications with PVC panels, roller shutters, drywall and tiles without any hassle.

Available plastic panels

PVC sheets are one of the cheapest and simple ways masking pipes in the toilet room. Due to its flexibility and low weight, plastic is easy to use, so it will not be difficult to build a false wall out of it. For installation work you will need:

• PVC panels 8 mm thick;
• metal or wooden planks;
• hacksaw;
• scissors for metal;
• drill;
• screwdriver and self-tapping screws with press washers;
• level.

PVC panels

Work begins with markings - mark on the walls, ceiling and floor where the frame strips will be attached. The latter should not come into contact with the pipes - a distance of at least 5 cm must be maintained between the frame and communications on all sides. Then, using self-tapping screws, fix the frame strips, wooden or metal, with an average step of 30 cm. and floor planks.

When the frame of the box is ready, install the starting bar on the lower profile and start sheathing the “skeleton” with panels. The first sheet must be inserted from the corner into the starting bar and secured with self-tapping screws with press washers. Install the second and subsequent sheets on the frame with a tight fit with the previous panels. Finally, close the edges of the sheets and the corners of the false wall with skirting boards, and then seal all joints with sealant.

Advice. In two or three panels, depending on the dimensions of the false wall and the nature of the location of the pipes, make in advance a kind of inspection door for servicing communications.

Practical roller shutters

Roller shutters are the most practical way to hide communications, as they always provide unhindered access to pipes for their maintenance. You can mount this kind of blinds both on the entire wall, and in separate blocks. But you should be aware that installing roller shutters is not an easy task, so strictly follow the manufacturer's instructions that come with the installation kit.

Prepare for work:

• roller shutters with mounting kit;
• level;

roller shutters

• drill;
• roulette.

Advice. Before mounting the roller shutters, it is desirable to align the walls so that there is exactly the same distance between the blinds blocks.

The frame of profiles is installed first - the gaps between the slats should correspond to the width of the roller shutters. Then guides are attached to the side rails, and a box of blinds to the top. Further to the drum shaft, using the manufacturer's fasteners, lamellas are installed with mandatory fixation in the grooves of the guides. After installing the last lamella, the process of opening / closing the roller shutters should be adjusted.

Diverse drywall

Drywall is good, first of all, because it lends itself to almost any processing: a finished false wall can be painted, wallpapered, painted, plastered, decorated with mosaics, etc. Thanks to this, you get the opportunity not only to hide the pipes, but also completely change the look of the toilet room.

To make a false wall you will need:

• moisture resistant drywall;
• inspection rubber hatches with a magnetic lock;
• fixing canopies;
• steel profile;
• self-tapping screws and dowels;
• drill and screwdriver;
• putty;
• hacksaw;
• level;

Drywall box

• insulating tape;
• reinforcing mesh;
• finishing material.

Installation diagram of a plasterboard false wall:

1. Mark out the work site - mark the lines for the frame on the walls, floor and ceiling. Fasten the canopies along the marked lines, and install profiles on them - starting from the floor and gradually moving along the walls to the ceiling. Then install the extension profiles for the racks, fixing them in the ceiling and floor strips. Fix both canopies and profiles with self-tapping screws.
2. When the frame is mounted, start installing drywall - fasten the sheets to the profile strips with self-tapping screws in 20 cm increments.
3. Close the gaps between the sheets with putty and reinforcing mesh - the latter will protect the seam zones from cracks.
4. After completing the sheathing, make two or three holes in the plasterboard wall for inspection hatches and install the latter in the resulting openings.
5. Treat the false wall with putty and complete the finishing cladding.

durable tile

- a traditional material for a bathroom, but to mask communications it is used not only due to the classic look, but also due to durability. If we exclude the possibility of mechanical deformation, then a good tile can serve in the toilet room for more than one or two decades without becoming moldy and without losing its appearance. The tiles are mounted on a special box made of plywood or drywall - it is attached to the frame, similar to the previously considered options for the construction of false walls. Do not forget to also install already familiar inspection hatches in the box.

Advice. The material for the tile box must be strong enough to support the weight of the finish, so use plywood or drywall sheets that are at least 12mm thick.

For direct tile laying, prepare:

• ceramic tiles;
• tile cutter;
• tile adhesive;
• notched trowel;
• sealant;
• tile crosses.

First, mix the adhesive and prepare the tiles - cut the products to the configuration of your box. Further, moving from the bottom corner, start finishing the box according to the following scheme: with a spatula, apply the adhesive on the working surface of the box; moisten the mounting side of the tile; lean the tile against the work surface and press lightly. Insert plastic crosses between the tiles to ensure even seams. After laying all the material, remove the crosses, and treat the seams themselves with sealant.

Here are four spectacular ways to hide the "web" of pipes in the toilet room and make its interior as harmonious as possible. Panels, drywall, tiles, roller shutters - all these masking options are easy to perform, financially affordable, and attractive in appearance. The instructions are in front of you - it remains only to make a choice, and you can safely take on the transformation of the bathroom.

Plastic box in the toilet: video

How to close the pipes in the toilet: photo

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Rear wall in the toilet: finishing rules

This article is about how you can decorate the back wall in a toilet or a combined bathroom. In it, I will give several options for finishing and using the wall, and also share my thoughts on when it is possible to hide water and sewer risers, and when it is completely contraindicated.

General information

For Soviet-built houses, the most typical layout of the toilet is with water supply and sewage risers located at the rear wall. Steel pipes rust over time, even with regular painting, perennial layers of paint are a dubious decoration of the bathroom.

To cast iron sewer pipe time is not so merciless, however, even after 20-40 years of service, she rarely shines with beauty. In such conditions, the temptation to hide the risers by building a light partition between them and the toilet is quite understandable.

Partition? sir

What is this instruction about? There are several reasons.

Solid partition means total lack of ventilation. Without it, condensation will form on the cold water riser (water vapor perfectly penetrates drywall and aerated concrete, which are usually used to create a partition). Constant contact with moisture will greatly reduce the service life of the steel pipe.

Not only that: it is unlikely that your neighbors below will rejoice at the wet spot that has appeared on their ceiling and the plaster that has begun to peel off.

In addition, the partition will have to be dismantled when the need for access to the risers.

There are many reasons for this:

• Steel pipes periodically leak - along the seam electrowelded pipe, in a thin section of the welded joint, or simply in the place where the pipe was most exposed to moisture;
• There is such a thing as a planned replacement of risers and water supply lines. Sooner or later, friendly plumbers will come to you and, when they see them, they will be upset and say a lot of hurtful words to the unlucky builder;
• Sewer sockets often collapse under the weight of the pipe resting on them. This requires the replacement of the riser section or at least the installation of a bandage;
• The sinking of the socket in the ceiling can also lead to a leak in the sewer riser. What is especially unpleasant, this leak occurs periodically, when the riser overflows with a simultaneous drain in a pair of toilet bowls or foam that forms during washing. Repair work and in this case they will require access to the riser;
• For some blockages the only way cleaning - open the riser and remove the stuck object from it with your own hands;
• Finally, on the extreme floors (and in high-rise buildings - every three floors) on sewer riser installed revisions for cleaning. They (as, in fact, risers) belong to the common property of the residents of the house, and free access to them is necessary.

Sometimes it's still possible

Is it really the only decoration that the owner of the apartment can afford is the curtain in the toilet on the back wall?

Comrades, not everything is so bleak. You can still hide the risers that are disgusting to you. But with a few very serious caveats:

1. Corrosion-resistant steel pipes should be replaced with material resistant to overheating and water hammer with maintenance-free connections. In houses with centralized hot water supply, only corrugated stainless steel and copper pipe on solder fittings can be used for this purpose. In buildings with boilers, polypropylene and metal-plastic can be added to the list of club members;
2. Risers should not be replaced from ceiling to ceiling, but at least from the toilet above yours to the downstairs neighbor's toilet. Steel pipes rust the fastest in the ceiling;
3. The cast-iron sewer riser is changed to plastic, and all sockets are necessarily fixed with clamps to avoid spontaneous undocking;
4. If there is a revision opposite it in the partition, it is mounted Luke. Its dimensions should provide free access to the revision cover;

1. At the bottom and at the top, the partition is supplied with a pair ventilation grilles.

Design options

Apartment

So, how to make a back wall in a panel toilet in an apartment building? Here are some ideas.

The partition consists entirely of inspection hatches for tiles (Euro hatches). They provide access to risers along their entire height. In the closed position, the doors are completely invisible and are no different from a tiled main wall.

The space near the risers is used to store washing powder, cleaning products and other household chemicals. High doors and removable shelves allow, if necessary, full access to the risers.

Another locker - from the lining.

Variation on the same theme. The front wall of the cabinet is assembled from lining and covered with furniture varnish. Ventilation is provided by the gaps between the wall and the door.

This idea can only be approved. Plastic is more appropriate in a room with high humidity: it does not swell and is easy to clean.

Instead of a door - blinds.

If for some reason you don't like the idea of ​​cabinet doors behind the toilet, no problem: hang blinds instead. They will hide the pipes without interfering with their ventilation.

Private house

How to make a back wall in the toilet of a private house?

Here, nothing restricts our imagination: the sewerage and water supply can be simply taken out to the adjacent technical room or to the basement.

When installing a water supply system from scratch, you can immediately use materials that do not require maintenance of fitting connections. In this case, the water supply and sewerage can be hidden behind a non-separable partition.

I will share with you the decoration of the back walls in the toilets of my house.

In the photo - a toilet on the attic floor.

Attic with broken roof allowed me to use the space between the vertical wall of the toilet and the sloping roof to create a pair of niches from the drywall. Shelf cover - tile. Niches are used to store toilet paper and notorious household chemicals. The drywall is painted with a "rubber" waterproofing that makes it splash resistant.

The wall is tiled. Sewerage collected on sealant and sealed in a box. It also removed the polypropylene water supply.

Conclusion

I hope that my recommendations will help the dear reader in finishing his own home. As always, the video in this article will offer you additional thematic information. Feel free to share in the comments own experience. Good luck, comrades!