Is it possible to get rid of a pipe in the kitchen?
When planning to make repairs and seeing a bunch of ugly pipes dotting the wall and connecting the meter and the gas stove, many people think: is it possible to move the gas pipe in the kitchen so that it becomes invisible?
You cannot digest the system on your own by moving the pipes higher or lower, to the right or to the left. But you can contact gas workers with a request to consider the option you are interested in.
If technical standards allow, they will make you a new project and perform all the necessary work. All this will take a lot of time, effort and money, so be prepared for such hassle.
Some believe that by using an electric oven and electric stove they will be able to save money, so they want to cut off the gas pipe in the kitchen altogether.
Again, you will have to deal with red tape and run through numerous offices not only of the gas supply company, but also of the energy company, since you will need to sort out a lot of issues and obtain a bunch of new permits from the power engineers.
But even if the outcome is positive, you are unlikely to get rid of the gas pipe in your kitchen completely. If it passes through neighboring apartments, then in the event of a gas refusal, only the wiring will be removed, and the pipe itself and the 10-centimeter appendix on it will remain in the same place - these are the technical requirements.
So it’s better not to twitch, but to try to somehow disguise the pipes in the kitchen. You just need to do this wisely in order to avoid fines from gas workers and observing personal safety measures.
Painting pipes
Go online, look at photos of gas pipes in your kitchen, and see that protruding gas pipes can easily be hidden from view with the right paint. Possible options:
- paint the pipes to match the walls so that they are lost against their background;
- paint on the contrary in a contrasting color with the wall, but matching the decorative elements, furniture or curtains in the kitchen (kitsch, boho, avant-garde);
- paint the pipes silver (acceptable for high-tech, minimalism);
- draw patterns or ornaments on the pipes that are present in the interior of the room;
- as a last resort, style the pipe to look like a birch trunk (for eco-style);
- do segment painting (for modern);
- use the decoupage technique (useful for Provence).
During work, turn off the gas, remove the old coating, sand the surface, putty, apply primer. And only after that start painting.
It is not advisable to decorate pipes with magnets or glued mosaics. For such art you can run into a fine from gas workers.
Decoupage
Decoupage technology is widely used to create original interior items. These are not only bottles, plates, vases, boxes, but also unsightly gas pipes. To work, you will need a special film for decoupage. You can buy it at any craft store, or ordinary napkins with a beautiful pattern that suits the style will do.
The work begins with cleaning the surface of the pipe and applying PVA glue to it. Next, the napkins are attached. When they take the desired position, they are again covered with glue and allowed to dry completely, one day is enough.
For reliable fixation, protection from moisture and mechanical damage, the pipe with the pattern is opened with varnish.
Disguise as a roof rail
Other railing elements will fit perfectly into the design of a kitchen with gas pipes. At the same time, the pipes on which the hooks and shelves are attached will camouflage and distract attention from the horizontal gas pipe, leveling it. The main thing is to paint them the same color, then the gas pipe will harmoniously complement the holding pipes.
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It is advisable to place the railing just below the gas pipe. Hang all kitchen utensils exclusively on it, and the gas pipe will look like part of the overall system. This is the best solution for a kitchen designed in a modern style.
Recommendations for choosing material for masking
The masking material is wood or drywall. Which one to choose depends, first of all, on the interior. But in addition to the interior, you need to pay attention to the performance properties.
Wood is more environmentally friendly, but it needs to be looked after. Wipe regularly, sometimes sand and varnish. In the case of drywall, this is not required. In addition, it is lighter, you can hang a mosaic on it or decorate it with stained glass.
Therefore, plasterboard, despite being less environmentally friendly, is more popular than wood.
Hiding the pipes with a shelf
Another way to close a gas pipe in the kitchen is to cover it with a shelf.
To prevent the pipe from standing out, paint it the same color as the wall, and when the shelf is filled with pots and cups, it will completely disappear from view. You just need to hang the shelf very carefully so as not to catch the gas pipeline and cause trouble.
And under the shelf you can hang cabinets, then no one will even guess about the existence of the notorious pipe. This is an acceptable option, because access to the pipe is open, ventilation is not impaired, and the horizontal part of the pipe is blocked.
Video description
How to hide pipes on a kitchen apron in the following video:
Plasterboard box
A metal frame box lined with plasterboard sheets is a good idea as long as it allows air circulation and access to the riser. The first is possible if you use sheets with perforations, the second - if you provide a removable panel or a hinged door.
The easiest way to organize the box is in the corner; The option will be budget-friendly, since two walls will be enough. Experts advise making a decorative box for a gas pipe from sheets of fire-resistant plasterboard (GKLO). Drywall can be replaced with plastic, plywood, fiberboard or chipboard.
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Hiding behind the furniture
A gas pipe in a Khrushchev building can cause a lot of inconvenience to apartment owners with its ornate turn signals.
If you order a false cabinet of the required dimensions without a back wall, you can cover both horizontal and vertical pipes, the counter, and the column. In this case, you will have to make recesses in the shelves for gas equipment.
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To provide air access to pipes and appliances, make inconspicuous openings and be careful not to crowd them with dishes stacked on shelves. You can even install a lattice screen.
Designers offer doors with wooden wickerwork - this is what is needed to cover the column.
To hide vertical pipes, you will need a pencil case; for horizontal pipes, a cabinet will suffice - mounted or standing on the floor, depending on the location of the pipes. In the event of an emergency, such a cabinet can be easily disassembled and access to the gas system.
Advantages and disadvantages of hiding pipes
Advantages of hiding pipes:
- Aesthetics – by covering the pipelines with a box or disguising them with paint or decor, you can decorate the kitchen design or make the pipelines invisible.
- Hidden pipes make cleaning easier - it is easier to wash the flat surface of the box than structures with couplings and fittings.
- Small financial costs.
Flaws:
- In case of repair, you will have to open the wall, plasterboard structures or decorative screens and boxes; When water leaks, walls, floors, furniture and neighbors can become wet.
- The same goes for sewer pipes.
- The construction of boxes is quite labor-intensive and requires certain material costs.
- When plastic pipelines for hot water and heating are laid shallowly in the walls, the plastic will “lead” and the top plaster in this place will crumble. Therefore, plastic should be laid in a layer of plaster in a metal case and with insulation. The design turns out to be bulky - it is easier to cover the communications with plasterboard.
Cover with decorative bamboo panels
For adherents of the ethnic style, the question of how to decorate a gas pipe in the kitchen will not arise. They can always cover the vertical pipe with a bamboo trunk.
In this case, the trunk should be at least 1 cm wider in diameter than the pipe. And select the height according to the height of the room. During installation, be sure to make a few gaps, remembering the need for ventilation.
You need to cut the bamboo trunk in half, wrap it around the pipe, secure it with plastic cable ties, which are subsequently repainted in the desired color so that they do not stand out against the bamboo background.
Decorative painting
Having drawing skills, you can apply interesting designs, ornaments and designs to pipes. To do this, the surface is cleaned and the desired image is painted using paints. The main thing is that it matches the style and color of the room; perhaps it will be a continuation of the motifs from the wallpaper or nearby dishes. If you don’t have drawing skills, you can use pre-prepared stencils.
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We use improvised means
If you are determined to close the annoying pipe, use decorative materials that can be easily dismantled. It could be:
- plywood;
- cardboard sleeve;
- plastic panels;
- polycarbonate
Polycarbonate easily takes the desired shape, so you can use it to form a plug for a pipe of either a round or square shape. The frame is made of a metal profile fixed to the wall with dowels. The polycarbonate cover is attached to the base with self-tapping screws.
We make a box
The operating rules prohibit placing boxes on gas pipes, but if certain conditions are met, then this type of pipe camouflage may have a right to life.
Part of the box must be removed so that in the event of an emergency, repairmen can quickly get to the pipe.
The box must be provided with a ventilation grille. You can decorate it so that it fits wonderfully into the surrounding interior.
It’s better to play it safe and drill a few extra holes in the box to improve air circulation.
The material for the box can be plasterboard or polycarbonate - they can be easily disassembled if necessary. Please note that the box will take up some space from your kitchen - this is inevitable, but it will completely hide the gas pipe and counter in the kitchen from prying eyes.
Having chosen even the safest method of masking gas communications in the kitchen, it is better to play it safe and consult with specialists whether it is possible to bring your idea to life in a particular apartment.
And in any case, equip the room with a household gas analyzer, which will block the access of gas in the event of an emergency leak.
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