The question that arises every time the owners see a gas pipe in the kitchen: "How to hide?" Photos with implemented ideas and descriptions can be found below. After reading this problem will not seem so global. The main thing is to show imagination, use skillful hands and follow all safety rules.
How to hide the gas pipe in the kitchen? Photo of the problem. Key Ideas
Unfortunately, most construction companies and gas services do not pay due attention to the aesthetic problem of the location of pipes in the apartment. What to say about the buildings of the last century?! Most "lucky" owners of panel houses built in the 70-90s. Pipes in them are located in the most prominent place. Moreover, they have both horizontal and vertical directions. Sometimes with curves and large gaps to the walls.
Dismantling and reinstallation of pipes will cost the owners of the apartment a round sum. Yes, and it is unlikely that permission will be obtained from the relevant services.
So, there is a gas pipe in the kitchen. How to hide? Photos will help to imagine how this can bedo. There are many ways and techniques. To list a few:
- Patterned metal screens (same as for radiators).
- Boxes made of plastic, drywall, wood, metal, plywood or MDF.
- Decoupage technique and other decorative techniques.
- Metal rails located next to the pipes.
- Painting to match the apron or vice versa, to highlight and accent.
- A special little cabinet made to order from a furniture company.
Cabinets and a gas pipe in the kitchen: how to hide? Photo of finished solution
This option is for those who are used to trusting problems to professionals and not reinventing the wheel. You order a kitchen set from a furniture company and just listen from the designer or manager to options for hiding unpleasant parts of the interior. At the same time, masters can hide pipes with the help of cabinets. In this case, the furniture will not have a back wall. Good access to pipes and taps will be provided. The main thing is not to litter this headset compartment too much.
Warning: do not use gas pipes as fixtures for cabinets, and you must also ensure that furniture does not press on gas communications.
Special locker
This element can be made independently if the owner is at least a little familiar with furniture hinges, handles and materials. It should be noted that air holes must be present in the design. This lockerwill be appropriate under a gas boiler or column, where there are many flexible hoses for water and gas. At the same time, access to pipes and equipment will be free - just open the door.
Disguise with roof rails
But what if the above ideas don't work? For example, if communications pass in the middle of the apron and have a horizontal orientation. So the question of what to do if the gas pipe in the kitchen looks ugly remains unresolved. How to hide? The photo in this section gives a hint and points to the roof rails.
These are the elements of the headset, on which dishes and towels are attached.
The idea is that if you place this rod next to the gas pipe, then all the utensils, rags and other items will hide the problem. It must be remembered at the same time that it is impossible to mount the railing on the pipe itself. For this, the gas service may issue a fine.
The pipe itself will not be superfluous to prepare. First you need to remove the old paint from it. The use of a grinder is prohibited. Overheating of the metal can cause a fire.
GKL panels
How to hide the gas pipe in the kitchen during repairs? The photo shows an unfinished wall with a gas meter and communications.
Metal structures are needed for fixing drywall sheets. Thus, after sheathing, all pipes will be behind the plaster wall, while leaving a window for the counter.
Drywall is convenient in that you can make any shape out of it. From a decorative box, you can create a shelf for kitchen utensils.
The design is easy to make. In this case, drywall is used only moisture resistant.
First you need to install a frame of metal guides. Cut out the necessary parts from the GKL according to the measurements. The elements are fixed with special screws. After you need to putty the surface, special attention should be paid to the joints. The main thing - do not forget to make holes for the counter and a door or hatch for taps.
Decoupage
The most creative solution is to decorate a boring pipe using the decoupage technique. Here you can give free rein to your imagination, but at the same time, the solution must be in harmony with the surrounding interior.
To implement the conceived idea you will need:
- PVA glue;
- napkins or special pictures;
- clear varnish;
- acrylic paints (may not be needed).
Use a brush to thickly coat the pipe with glue. Cut out the desired elements from napkins. It is good if the shade of the picture matches the color of the facade of the kitchen unit. Glue napkins to the pipe. Wait for everything to dry, and, if necessary, adjust the drawing with acrylic paints. After varnishing the pipe.
After the above examples, the question of how to hide the gas pipe in the kitchen is not so terrible. Photo ideas with bamboo will push the owners to new solutions.
Painting
Affordable and easiestmasking method - painting the pipe to match the kitchen apron. Gas service employees will be satisfied and will not find fault with such a decision.
Of course, the problem is not out of sight at all. But the pipes will definitely not be an eyesore with their design. Now you can achieve any shade of paint. Don't be afraid to experiment. After all, you can always paint over with a new layer.
And you can, and vice versa, with the help of painting to focus on the design of the pipes. For example, if you turn gas communications into birch branches. It's easy to do. Mark black strokes on a white surface with strokes. If there is no open fire nearby, then wrap the pipe with an artificial liana with leaves. This option is not suitable for modern kitchens, but it will look great in natural wood kitchens.
Plastic box
How to hide a gas pipe in the kitchen with plastic? There are several ways. The easiest is to buy a ready-made box for the electrical network, suitable in diameter for the elements of the gas pipeline. Fix it with self-tapping screws under the pipes and close it. The plastic itself can be painted over with a special paint or glued on it with any decorative elements, wallpaper.
You can make a plastic box from PVC panels yourself.
There are so many ideas on how to hide a gas pipe in the kitchen. The photo will help you choose the right option for a particular kitchen. Don't be afraid to experiment. In case of failure, you can always use another method of disguise. Fortunately, there were a lot of them.
