The choice of material and the necessary tools
For any installation work, tools are indispensable.
For the construction of the box we need:
- container for mixing the solution;
- spatula;
- drill or screwdriver;
- perforator;
- building corner;
- scissors for iron;
- pencil and tape measure;
- laser level and plumb;
- hammer;
- pliers;
- stationery knife;
- whisk nozzle;
- rollers;
- bath.
As soon as the necessary tool is assembled, we proceed to the purchase of material.
You will need:
- GKL green color - moisture resistant;
- profile rack and guide;
- self-tapping screws for metal;
- dowel;
- fasteners and suspensions;
- putty;
- sickle;
- deep impregnation primer.
An approximate step-by-step plan for creating a box in the toilet
Regardless of the material you choose, the initial stage will be the creation of a structure from a wooden beam or a metal profile.
- It is necessary to make markings, given that the walls of the box should be located at a distance of 5-10 centimeters from the pipes.
- The profile is attached to the walls with dowel-nails, using a perforator for this purpose.
- After that, levels on the ceiling and floor are laid off from them, attaching them in a similar way.
- The creation of the frame is completed by attaching an angular profile, which is attached with fleas to the upper and lower, and then connected to the wall profiles using additional pieces.
- A drywall box is installed in the toilet using self-tapping screws or plastic panels are screwed.
In the first case, drywall must be marked and cut into pieces, which will be used to sew up the frame. The process uses 27 mm self-tapping screws, which are screwed every 30 centimeters. Excess parts at the joints can be cut with a paint knife or a hacksaw.
Before you make a drywall box in the toilet, you need to consider that it will cost more than in the case of panels. But its plus is that you can choose any finish option, including paints, wallpapers and tiles.
Prices
The final cost of the work is highly dependent on the amount of drywall required, which in turn depends on the location of the pipes and the chosen configuration.
The average price of a drywall box to order is approaching 3,000 rubles without finishing.
The cost of facing will depend on the material and area: for example, when choosing a tile - from 600 rubles per sq. m.
The drywall option is also more labor intensive than the toilet box made of PVC panels. The sheathing process is quite simple - the panels are fastened with fleas to horizontal profiles with self-tapping screws, as is the case with drywall. The cost of such sheathing from specialists is close to 500 rubles per square meter.
PVC panel box with sanitary hatch
There is another option that is perfect for owners of small and cramped bathrooms - you can hide the pipes with the help of blinds, which are sold in almost any store. The indisputable advantage of the method is that access to pipes and meters remains free. As an option - the installation of roller shutters. The price for special plumbing shutters is approximately 3000 - 3500 rubles.
The second way to hide in a box
Often the option of decorating pipes is simply not suitable - there are too many pipes and they are not located in the most convenient way. Here another method of disguise will come to the rescue - the arrangement of the box, inside which all the pipes will be located.
Stage #1. Choosing the shape and size of the structure
The shape and size of the future box, behind which the pipes in the toilet will be hidden, depends entirely on the characteristics of the pipeline. Each case will have its own nuances.
The number of pipes in each bathroom is individual. As well as their location - the placement of the box depends entirely on this factor.
The same applies to the size of the box - the smaller the pipes, the easier it will be to disguise them.
The most basic condition is to maintain a distance of 3 cm from the most extreme point of the most protruding pipe or water meter, if one is installed in the toilet room.
A convenient option when all communications are located along one wall of the toilet - this is how you only have to work with this part of the room
The location of the pipeline along one of the walls of the toilet is the most convenient option. If desired, it will be convenient to disguise all communications by placing a false plasterboard wall. And on top it will be possible to decorate with the same finishing material as the rest of the walls in the room.
In addition to the false wall, the shape of the pipe masking box can be:
- rectangular or square length from top to bottom or left to right;
- angular or complex shape in the form of a polygon in order to save the usable space of the toilet room as much as possible;
- stepped, when several boxes of different heights are installed in one room;
- round.
The most difficult thing to implement is a multi-level stepped structure - you first have to make a sketch on paper and calculate the length of each of the boxes. Then calculate the amount of required materials and, having bought everything you need, proceed with the installation work.
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Stage #2. Box manufacturing
The design for masking the pipeline in the toilet room can be made on your own or invite craftsmen.
If a full-scale repair is underway in the room with the involvement of a construction team, then you should immediately discuss with them the issue of building a box, behind which pipes will hide.
Regardless of the type of material chosen for the arrangement of the box, one should not forget about the revision window - access to the pipes should be as simple as possible
Among the materials used in the manufacture of boxes, most often the following:
- plastic panels;
- moisture resistant drywall;
- moisture resistant MDF panels or plywood;
- sanitary blinds, roller blinds, blinds.
If drywall requires additional finishing with tiles, wallpaper or other material, then all other options are used as a finish.
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To install panels or blinds, you have to build a frame. To do this, use a metal profile or a wooden block. Self-tapping screws, building mesh and putty for leveling joints are also useful. Of the tools - level, tape measure, screwdriver, grinder, pencil
Before proceeding with the installation of the walls of the box, it is better to cut out the details from the cardboard and check if everything is as planned
When the material is selected, you need to build a frame by fixing metal profiles or wooden bars with self-tapping screws. Panels or drywall sheets are to be mounted on this basis.
If the box is sheathed with plasterboard sheets, then it will have to be tiled on top, glued with mosaics or wallpaper - the same material as on the walls of the toilet room
markup
Produced directly on the ceiling, floor and walls of the toilet.
Accurate marking is the key to a strong and durable design
It is done in this way:
- there is the most protruding point on communications, from which 3-5 cm recede and mark a dash with a pencil;
- then a laser level is taken and an even strip is drawn between the ceiling and the floor, passing along this mark. If there is no level at hand, you can use a plumb line with a coloring thread;
- the same actions are performed on the opposite wall;
- the marking around the installation is made with a 5 cm indent from the frame;
- then horizontal surfaces are marked, for this we need a corner;
- we put down a corner to the wall at the intersection with the floor and draw a line perpendicular to the vertical mark at an angle of 90 degrees;
- we perform the same actions on the other side;
- do the same on the ceiling;
- we draw a parallel line above the installation, at a level with a retreat of 4 cm.
Markup can be considered completed. We proceed to the installation of a metal frame.
Marking on walls, floor and ceiling
Profile mounting
For proper installation of a metal structure, the following steps must be taken:
the first step is to install the guide profile 26x27 on the floor. To do this, with metal scissors, you need to cut the profile exactly to the size of the line on the floor;
- We fasten the rack profile 27 x 60 to the wall, inserting it at the top and bottom into the guide segments. The pitch of the screws should be 15-20 cm, so the design will be more stable;
- The second profile is screwed in the same way;
Screwed rack profiles to the walls
- Next, we fix the segment exactly along the line with dowel-nails to the floor, try not to displace the segment during drilling, this can affect the quality and evenness of the box as a whole;
- Fix the second segment in the same way, if the edges of the profile interfere, they can be bent with pliers;
To install the profile evenly to the floor, you need to set the level at an angle of 90 degrees. The base of the frame must be fixed exactly according to the drawn markings so that one guide profile is tightly and evenly attached to the other.
- The same actions must be done on the ceiling;
- Now you can install the corner profile, it is fixed at the top and bottom with small self-tapping screws "seeds";
Angle profile installed and fixed with self-tapping screws
Once this design is ready, it needs to be reinforced with crossbars. Jumpers should be at a distance of 30 cm from each other.;
It is necessary to use the building level to install an even metal frame. Fasten the jumpers strictly parallel to the floor, this will help form a reinforced frame and fix the drywall well in the future.
At the same time, it is necessary to design a reinforcement for the future installation of a technical hatch.
Pay attention to the video: how to make a frame from a metal profile
How to arrange a pipe box in a toilet an overview of the best options to disguise a pipeline
Are you going to redecorate your toilet and don't know what to do with the plumbing pipes? Agree, the disguised pipeline looks much more aesthetically pleasing.
Various tricks and materials are used for this purpose. Often, specialists from a construction organization are invited to work. Especially when you want to build a box for pipes in a drywall toilet. If the budget is limited, and the pipes do not fit into the interior at all, then you can fix everything yourself by choosing a simpler option.
This article will focus on ways to mask the pipeline. We will talk about what tools and materials will be required for this purpose. The material is accompanied by thematic photographs and videos that clearly demonstrate how you can disguise the pipeline in the toilet with your own hands.
Features of the structure of the box
The option of arranging a box to mask all pipes passing through the toilet room is the most popular among users. This is not only an aesthetic, but also a practical solution - once you install the structure, you can forget about the pipes, at least until the next overhaul.
Option 1. Solid wall box
Solid wall boxes consist of a frame, walls and, if necessary, a lining material. They must also be equipped with a hatch for conducting an audit - inspecting the external condition of the pipeline and shutting off the water supply to the house / apartment with a valve.
Inside this design, all pipes are hidden, and also, a flush tank of a hanging toilet bowl and a bidet, a boiler and other unsightly communication elements can be hidden there.
Boxes come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Often a box in the entire height of the room is called a false wall. This solution is used with a vertically passing pipeline.
If the pipes run vertically, then you can build a false wall with your own hands by placing a profile and attaching drywall to it
Plastic panels are especially popular - they are easy to install and remove if necessary. And the price of this material is more than affordable.
However, even when making a plastic box, a hole should be provided that will easily open in the place where the valve is located to shut off the water supply.
If the false wall is made of drywall and tiled on top, then the presence of an inspection window is a must - in case of any problems with the pipeline, there should be easy access to the pipes.
The inspection window can be masked by lining it, like the entire wall, with the same tiles. The main thing is that the door has a reliable mechanism, designed for the weight of the tile + tile adhesive
Option #2. When the wall opens
The second type of boxes - with an opening outer wall. Moreover, the wall can open completely or a certain part of it. The structure of these structures is similar to the structure of a box with a solid wall, but differs in the presence of shelves inside - the free space next to the pipes is often used as a cabinet.
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Also, often with vertically arranged pipes, the outer wall is assembled from different materials - for example, a plastic panel at the bottom, and plumbing blinds or a roller blind behind which a cabinet with shelves is hidden on top.
Roller shutters as the outer wall of the box are more often used in America and European countries - they are not so popular with us, because they look quite simple
Owners prefer to build capital multi-level drywall boxes or plastic panels in their toilet rooms. Moreover, the choice of colors of the latter is able to please with its variety and low cost.
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An opening wall is an extremely good solution, especially when not only pipes are located behind it, but also other communication elements - a boiler, water meters, and so on.
Roller blinds undoubtedly win here, having the main advantage - they rise, opening the entire internal space of the box. And if necessary, they can be completely dismantled in a couple of seconds.
For lovers of original solutions, manufacturers offer unusual blinds - these are models with 3D images of animals, nature or birds.
We make out the door for the box in the bathroom
Access to the main plumbing units should be free. Therefore, we have provided reinforcement for the technical hatch. Once the box is ready, you need to cut a hole for the hatch and install it. You should also think about ventilation so that there is no condensation inside the box.
Step-by-step process for installing a hatch in a drywall surface
If you want to install an invisible sunroof, you should fix it even before finishing by inserting and fixing it with screws to the frame.
Simple plastic doors are installed on the tile, after lining the box.
Plastic hatch installed in a drywall box
Important! It is advisable to build structures based on the size of the finishing material: tiles, panels. It is desirable to adjust so that you do not have to cut the tile
The easiest way to decorate
When the budget does not include the cost of repairs, and the pipes in the toilet are annoying, you can get by with minimal expenses. We are talking about decorating the visible parts of the pipeline.
This method can be a real salvation when the head of the family, instead of repairing, chooses other ways to spend his leisure time - for example, fishing or basketball with friends. Moreover, both a woman and a man can handle the decoration. The main thing is to be inspired.
Outstanding fantasy and free time on the day off will help turn the study of thought into a realistic jungle
Depending on preferences and mood, the pipeline can be disguised as anything - turn it into a tree, into an animal or decorate it with beautiful decorative elements. The main types of decoration:
- stick a film with a suitable pattern over the pipes;
- paint with waterproof paint to match the color of the walls in the toilet room;
- depict a unique pattern or reproduce a birch trunk, oak bark or other material using paints;
- use decorative stones, beads, chains, twine and other items used for needlework.
The easiest and most convenient option is to paint the pipes with paint that harmoniously matches the color of the wall decoration. Or stick a film with a pattern.
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It is important here that the material can withstand a humid environment and high temperatures if hot water enters the apartment through one of the pipes. For the toilet room, it is better to use water-based paint, choosing the most favorable shade that can harmoniously fit into the overall style of the room.
For the toilet room, it is better to use water-based paint, choosing the most favorable shade that can harmoniously fit into the overall style of the room.
