How to hide pipes in the toilet: options and instructions with photos and videos

How to mask pipes without a box?

The materials with which communications are closed must meet the following requirements:

• Ease of installation.When camouflaging pipes with your own hands, it is important that even a novice master can cope with the task.
• Strength and wear resistance.If the structure is mobile, then the material must withstand constant mechanical stress.
• Resistant to moisture. Condensation accumulates on some pipes, and in combined bathrooms, a sink or bathtub acts as a source of moisture.
• Convenience and ergonomics.In typical apartments, toilets do not differ in size, therefore, not only the aesthetic component is important, but also space saving.

Pipes are common property. It is important that in the event of a leak or a check, access to the devices remains open, therefore it is not advisable to construct blind structures. The main danger of walled up pipes is that when they start to leak, the process will go unnoticed. And when the neighbors from below notice the accident, you will have to urgently open the walls.

Before installation work, all pipes should be put in order, valves and meters should be checked: this prerequisite will allow the products to last longer and avoid additional costs in the event of an accident.

With the help of a plumbing cabinet, you can not only hide pipes in the toilet, but also create additional space for storing construction tools or cleaning products. There will be free access to the sewer riser, and the bathroom will look aesthetically pleasing.

In the photo there is a cabinet in Khrushchev, made to order from laminated chipboard. With its help, it is easy to hide pipes in the toilet and keep the room attractive.

Tools and materials

The closet for the toilet can be ordered from a furniture company or made by hand. For work you will need:

• Building level.
• Roulette.
• Screwdriver, screws, dowels.
• Drill.
• Jigsaw.
• Door hinges.
• Blanks for creating a toilet cabinet: boards, chipboard, chipboard or MDF.
• Wooden bars.
• Covering film that protects the floor from damage.

Step-by-step instruction

Getting started:

1. First of all, you need to make all the measurements and draw up a detailed drawing. The purchase of materials and fittings is carried out in accordance with the dimensions of the future cabinet, as well as the features of the layout and piping.
   

   

2. If the closet for the toilet is made of wood, the material should be impregnated with a moisture-repellent compound or varnished. Stain is also used: you can use different shades to make the cabinet more original.
   

   

3. If there is room behind the toilet for internal shelves, we make supports for them from corners or scraps of timber. We lay the shelves, having previously cut out the holes for the pipes. If high loads are not expected, plywood can be used.
   

   

4. To install a built-in wardrobe, we make markings on the side walls of the toilet. We build a frame from a bar, connecting the parts with self-tapping screws.
   

   

5. We install the frame by nailing the corners to the walls and ceiling with dowels. If the location of the pipes allows, the side walls of laminated chipboard with a thickness of 16-18 mm can be attached to the walls to the full depth.
   

   

6. We fasten the doors with self-tapping screws or with a screwdriver to the vertical bar of the frame. Apartment owners often choose jalousie doors, as in the photo below. They look stylish and modern, they can be painted in any color, and the holes in the doors will help to ventilate the finished cabinet.
   

   

We close the pipes with plastic panels

A box or false wall made of PVC panels is another cheap and practical way to hide sewer and water pipes in the toilet. Plastic is not afraid of moisture and fungus, it is durable and lightweight, easy to care for.

This method is appropriate if the entire bathroom is lined with PVC panels: then the box will perfectly fit into the interior. Installation of products with the right approach will not cause difficulties and will not take much time.

In the event of an accident during disassembly of the structure, the material will not be damaged - this is especially true for pipes that are not insured against leaks. After the elimination of the breakdown, the box can be easily assembled back.

In the photo, the sewer pipes in the toilet are hidden in a box made of plastic panels. Other walls are tiled with ceramic tiles, but the finishing material is matched, so the difference is not immediately apparent.

Tools and materials

To close the pipes in the toilet with PVC panels, you will need:

• Level.
• Roulette.
• Self-tapping screws, euro screws and dowels.
• Sharp knife.
• Metal profiles or wooden bars.
• Plastic panels for decoration.
• Special hatches.
• Skirting boards designed to mask joints.
• A jigsaw or hacksaw if the frame is made of wood.
• Screwdriver.

The photo shows fittings for plastic panels: finishing profile, connecting profile, inner corner and outer corner.

Step-by-step instruction

1. We make the necessary measurements, draw a drawing, taking into account the holes for access to the piping and meters. We start working with supporting profiles: vertical and horizontal guides (or wooden posts) will set the size of the box or partition. We fix them to the walls using euro screws and dowels.
   

   

2. To reliably close pipes and other communications in the toilet with plastic panels, it is necessary to add jumpers. To do this, we measure out equal segments 50 cm long. Next, we install the starting profile, fixing it around the perimeter with the help of small screws.
   

   

   

3. We install decorative panels in accordance with the instructions. If the crate is even, then there will be no installation problems.
   

   

4. We cut through the revision holes and close them with hatches. One of the panels can be secured with silicone sealant in order to have access to the pipeline elements. At the joints we install plastic corners and plinths, fix them with glue or "liquid nails". PVC boards are both the main and the final finish, which is why they are so popular in Russia. The photo shows how neat the back wall of the toilet began to look after masking the pipes.

   

How to close pipes with plasterboard?

A plasterboard box is a product that even a beginner can handle. First, as for PVC panels, a frame is constructed from a metal profile. Some use blocks of wood, but metal is considered a more suitable material. The frame is sheathed with moisture-resistant plasterboard, since the toilet is a room with high humidity. It is recommended to decorate the finished structure with a suitable material: tiles, mosaics, paint or wallpaper.

The pipes can be partially sewn up, giving the box almost any shape (for example, leaving space for a sink and a tap, going around a water heater) or erecting an overall structure.If the pipes are on the side or in the corner of the toilet, creating a box is the best choice, since the installation will leave a lot of free space.

In the photo, a box made of moisture-resistant plasterboard with a communication hatch and porcelain stoneware cladding.

Tools and materials

To hide the sewer pipes in the toilet with your own hands, you will need:

• Screwdriver and self-tapping screws
• Scissors and scissors for metal.
• Level.
• Roulette.
• Spatulas.
• Drywall knife.
• Roller.
• Moisture resistant drywall.
• Aluminum profile.
• Screws and dowels.
• Finishing materials, putty, primer.
• Reinforcing tape.
• Sound insulation material.

The photo shows the minimum list of materials intended for creating a drywall box.

Step-by-step instruction

We start making the box:

1. We make a drawing in accordance with the measurements. Leave space for the insulation material.
   

   

2. We make markings on the floor and walls in accordance with the scheme. You can use a simple or laser level. We fix the metal guides with dowels.
   

   

3. To make the crate more reliable, we create stiffeners: we cut additional elements from the metal profile, the width of which corresponds to the distance between the vertical guides. The corner profile is attached at the top and bottom with small screws.
   

   

4. Before sheathing the frame, we make markings on drywall sheets in accordance with the drawing.
   

   

5. We cut out the material: with a knife we ​​cut a layer of cardboard, slightly deepening the blade into plaster. Gently bend the sheet and cut from the opposite side.
   

   

6. Before closing all the pipes in the toilet with plasterboard, we cut out revision holes for hatches and access to communications. Only after that we proceed to the cladding. We attach the details of the drywall sheets to the crate and fasten them with self-tapping screws. Carefully trim the irregularities with a knife.

   

7. We eliminate the flaws (joints and holes from the screws) using plaster and putty: we prime the structure, then we reinforce the corners with a special tape so that the solution does not crack when it dries. Defects are removed by grinding with sandpaper.
   

   

8. Prime the surface again to increase adhesion. After the primer is completely dry, ceramic tiles, mosaics and even laminate can be glued. Durable porcelain stoneware will allow you to mask the hole if you use the tile as the front of the door, as in the photo below. Also, the structure can be painted or pasted over with moisture-resistant wallpaper.
   

   

We hide the pipes and leave access

Another modern way to mask pipes in a toilet is roller shutters (or blinds), which were previously installed to protect entrance doors from burglary. Today, these structures are more widely used in the house and perform the following functions: they close the closet on the balcony, hide the sewer pipes and are even used as a door to the closet.

Roller shutters are mobile: they are easily lifted and provide access to communications and metering devices. The design has a smooth monochromatic surface, but for greater attractiveness and comfort, you can choose models with a pattern that is applied by means of photo printing. Roller shutters are made in different sizes, and the way of opening allows you to save the area of ​​the toilet.

In the photo there is a combined bathroom with a box, in which access to the sewer pipes is left. White roller shutters are used as a door.

Roller shutters are made of aluminum or plastic. The latter must be handled with care: despite being resistant to moisture and rust, plastic is not as strong as metal. Aluminum roller shutters are considered more suitable for a toilet: their cost is higher, but they are durable and aesthetic. This is especially true if the partition will rise and fall frequently.

Tools and materials

For self-installation you will need:

• Roller shutters with protective box, curtain and mechanism.
• Drill with drills for metal.
• Pliers.
• A hammer.
• Screwdriver.
• Scissors for metal.
• Screwdriver.

The photo shows a standard diagram of a product consisting of lamellas, a protective box, guide rails and a roller shutter shaft.

Installation instructions

To choose the right box, it is necessary to take into account the dimensions of the rectangular opening. Getting started:

1. We completely clean the place intended for the installation of the box. We decide on the installation method. If the depth of the plumbing niche allows, the massive structure is installed inside: this arrangement looks more attractive:
   

   

2. If there is not enough space, the box is installed outside:
   

   

3. After installing the box, we adjust its position using a level. If the pipes at the bottom interfere with the closure, then the structure is assembled in two parts with a rise at the junction.
   

   

4. We collect the canvas and attach it to the shaft. Install the stopper and check the smoothness of the movement. It is important that the shutters do not creak and run freely.
   Specialists are usually involved in choosing a model and performing installation. But you can assemble the structure yourself by studying the detailed description in this video:
   

What's the best way for a small toilet?

To build a complex dimensional partition in the bathroom, you will need a lot of material and free space, which means that the method is not suitable for a cramped toilet. The optimal solution is considered to be boxes that repeat the bends of water supply units: they not only mask pipes, but also serve as additional shelves for hygiene items. Various blinds also save valuable space: unlike swing doors, they take up less space.

To minimize the loss of bathroom area, you can use the hidden installation of pipes. This option is suitable for small toilets. It is implemented at the initial stage of repair and only after a complete replacement of communications with modern ones. For concealed installation, pipes made of copper or plastic are used: they are sewn directly into the wall or floor. The grooves are made using a puncher and a grinder in accordance with the number and diameter of pipes. This solution requires a lot of money and certain skills. Do not forget about the holes for accessing the meters.

What other options are there without renovation?

In order to hide the wall with pipes at no extra cost, it is recommended to use conventional blinds. This budget method is perfect for those who do not want to build complex structures or are considering a temporary option. Wooden blinds will perfectly fit into an eco-style, and plastic ones - into a modern one. But if the interior of the bathroom is made in a classic style, the products are unlikely to fit into the overall design.

Plastic blinds will last as long as possible: they are practically not afraid of water, they are easy to care for. A wide range of products is presented on the modern market, which allows you to choose a design to match the color of the finish. Unfortunately, the blinds do not have sound insulation, and also do not completely cover the pipes - a separate box will have to be built for the bottom.

If a major overhaul is not planned, and the pipes do not fit into the interior in any way, you can order a special wall cabinet. Its installation will not take much time, but some of the communications will be hidden.

Many women will appreciate another idea of ​​decorating pipes in the toilet: an ordinary roller blind will help to hide unsightly elements - the main thing is to purchase a product that is suitable in width and height. There will be no difficulties with its placement. Roller blinds are distinguished by a wide range of colors, and the material is protected by special antistatic and antibacterial compounds.

In the photo, bright blinds located at a corner successfully hide communications. In an emergency, they will instantly shut off the water supply.

For connoisseurs of the loft style, the situation is even simpler: if the toilet is designed in an industrial style, pipes can serve as an excellent decor that is combined with the chosen style. You just need to put the communications in order, eliminating defects, cleaning off old layers or simply replacing them with modern ones.

In the photo there is a loft-style bathroom - brickwork serves as decoration, and the black pipes near the sink are painted in a single color. Standing out against the terracotta background, open pipes become one of the main highlights of the interior.

Photo gallery

There are many ways to mask pipes in the toilet: each of them is good in its own way and is possible in almost any room. The end result depends on the personal preferences of the owner of the apartment, as well as the budget and interior style. In the photo gallery, we have published several interesting examples that can help you choose the right design.