Boxing in pipes?

Magic_x_uk · 28 Feb 2010 at 08:37

Just had gas central heating installed and have these pipes on show in my dining room.

What is the best way to box them in. I will get at some point a plasterer to plaster them.

Thanks

TipTop · 28 Feb 2010 at 08:42

I would be more worried about the curtains.

Magic_x_uk · 28 Feb 2010 at 08:43

Yeah yeah, just had french doors put in there where once was a window. So new blinds going there soon anyhow.

LOAM · 28 Feb 2010 at 08:46

Fix a couple of small battens to the wall either side and use machine cut lengths of 18mm mdf screwed in, sink the screws in and fill the heads, use small tacks to fix both corners of the mdf to each other, sand down well and paint. No need too plaster tbh

Slipperz · 28 Feb 2010 at 08:46

TipTop said:
I would be more worried about the curtains.

Hilarious!!

http://www.bes.co.uk/products/136.asp Try some plastic trunking maybe?

Magic_x_uk · 28 Feb 2010 at 08:51

Cheers guys. I thought it would need plastering over as close to the wall. But the MDF should do the job I would have though.

Will get it done soon.

LOAM · 28 Feb 2010 at 08:55

Just run a bead of decorators calk up the junction of mdf and wall

Magic_x_uk · 28 Feb 2010 at 08:56

LOAM said:
Just run a bead of decorators calk up the junction of mdf and wall

Yeah, I love that stuff. Great for filling tiny gaps etc.

TipTop · 28 Feb 2010 at 08:56

I would probably replace the plastic wall mounts with brass ones and leave them visible.

Magic_x_uk · 28 Feb 2010 at 08:59

TipTop said:
I would probably replace the plastic wall mounts with brass ones and leave them visible.

Why ? I dont like to see unsightly pipes.

Subliminal Aura · 28 Feb 2010 at 09:05

TipTop said:
I would probably replace the plastic wall mounts with brass ones and leave them visible.

And more to the point.... HOW do you propose doing that ?

When was the last time you picked up a screw driver mate ?

TipTop · 28 Feb 2010 at 09:13

Magic_x_uk said:
Why ? I dont like to see unsightly pipes.

I think they look nice.

ZG002 · 28 Feb 2010 at 09:22

Can tell you are in touch with your feminine side tiptop lol

op, Yeah box them in. MDF will soak in the paint though, Most joiners use ply wood for boxing.

Upto yourself of course

TipTop · 28 Feb 2010 at 09:30

ZG002 said:
Can tell you are in touch with your feminine side tiptop lol

( |-| |2 ][ $ · 28 Feb 2010 at 09:34

Why didn't the installers put them behind the current plaster board?

Wicksta · 28 Feb 2010 at 09:36

( |-| |2 ][ $;16055084 said:
Why didn't the installers put them behind the current plaster board?

It doesn't look like a stud wall to me.

PAz · 28 Feb 2010 at 09:45

The other option is to paint the pipes white - makes them look much better.

Lopéz · 28 Feb 2010 at 09:57

( |-| |2 ][ $;16055084 said:
Why didn't the installers put them behind the current plaster board?

Looks like a solid wall to me.

We used softwood battens and some old lengths of wood we had as scrap. Job done.

Magic_x_uk · 28 Feb 2010 at 10:02

Yes solid wall. Box in only option.

J.B · 28 Feb 2010 at 10:39

We have the same thing in our lounge only covers in a wooden box that was wallpapers and painted white. Didnt even realise it was there until we just had the boiler replaced and the plumber ripped it odd the wall damaged the paper.