A better way to box in pipes

6 years ago

We are redesigning our cloakroom and have a pipes problem. There are several pipes running most of the length of the room, including the basin water supply but also boiler pipes and the stop cock. They are currently boxed in poorly but even when this is done well we are worried it will look terrible. The other option would be to tile the boxing in and wall behind but we don't want to overdo wall tiles! anyone any suggestions?

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Oasys Property Solutions
6 years ago
I think the problem at the moment is that it looks like it is doing exactly what it is meant to, if that makes sense - purely boxing in the pipes. Perhaps consider extending the boxing, but incorporating storage within the boxing, for perhaps toilet rolls, cleaning products, bathroom reading material etc. That was it looks to serve a purpose and distinguishes itself from just boxing in ugly pipework.
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Jon Clayton MCIAT
6 years ago
Hi Matt. If you have enough width in the room you could extend the boxing floor to ceiling, basically creating a false wall using timber studwork finished with a layer of plasterboard. A small cavity between the existing wall and the new studwork would conceal any low level pipework. You could include a low level access hatch/door for maintenance access.
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Oo, never thought about running it up into the ceiling! There are some existing pipes capped in the middle of where our back wall was which had a rad on ie so in line with that brick nib but maybe 1.5 further away. They can extend them up to the nib which is suspended floor and then they could go up the wall or across the wall maybe? Not sure what size pipes he would be using but I’ve got a new guy coming Monday at 7am to sort it for me. I wanted to work it out beforehand in case I needed to do any prep work so he’s not held up as he is only here for an hour or so :0/
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Hi Ce, I think that mirror is too small. You need a bigger one. If you have a small budget then charity shops have some amazing ones. I would... Drill a piece of wood that is the same depth as the box or thicker. If the walls have damp they will be solid brick, so they will hold a lot of weight. This will allow you to hang a much bigger mirror over the box. You can even make you own mirror. Lots of tutorials online just try "DIY crittal mirror" or "Grid mirror". Hang the mirror onto the new piece of wood. Now simply hang some curtains. If again budget is tight you can use copper plumbing pipe with wall attachments. Sheer curtains are relatively cheap otherwise another any bed sheets or old duvet covers. As long as you can get two matching ones.
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Topps Tiles
6 years ago
Hi Matt,

It looks like you're going to have to keep them boxed in. However you could make the most of this by extending the boxing, this would add new storage space by creating a shelf behind the sink. You could tile around it and use a nice trim on the edges to make it look neater and more professional. It could either be tiled in matching tiles to help it blend in, or you could use a different tile to make it look like a shelf.

A better way to box in pipes

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