The gas pipe in the kitchen often spoils the entire interior. We have to somehow hide and decorate it in compliance with safety standards and without risk of damage to the highway. There are several ways you can hide communication.
Norms and standards for masking gas pipes
There are a number of standards that must be observed when decorating the main in the kitchen.
- When installing any kitchen decor to the gas pipes should remain open access. It is necessary in case of emergencies or for preventive unhindered examinations. Ignoring this rule carries a danger to the tenants of the apartment.
- It is strictly forbidden to independently change the direction of the highway. Such actions are carried out only after agreement with the gas service. Any transfer of the pipeline is done by specialists of the service organization. Otherwise, the landlord at least faces a heavy fine. In the worst case, it is possible to make gross errors that can cost the lives of the inhabitants of the house and neighbors.
- It is forbidden to close the gas pipe tightly, since gas can accumulate in closed spaces in the event of a leak. Sooner or later, this situation will lead to an explosion.
- During repair or decoration work, you must be extremely careful. Any damage to the gas pipe drains the dire consequences. Therefore, any decor needs to be attached around the communication extremely deliberately.
- It is strictly forbidden to load the pipeline with any suspended or mounted structures. Pressure on the line must be excluded.
A gas pipe, regardless of how it is decorated, should be painted. Paint protects metal from corrosion.
What to look for when choosing a material for masking
If you decide to mask the gas pipe in the kitchen, you must choose a method taking into account the following requirements for decoration:
- Materials must be moisture resistant. It is important to remember that in the kitchen there is often high humidity. From this, a hinged or other structure can collapse under its influence. This will nullify all the work.
- The finish must be resistant to aggressive environments. It is important to note that in the kitchen during cooking an invisible burn-out is formed. This is a combination of aggressive acids and water. In any case, they settle on kitchen surfaces. If the material is unstable to aggressive effects, sooner or later it will collapse.
It is desirable that the material with which the gas pipe can be hidden reacts inertly to washing and cleaning, including with abrasive substances.
Popular disguise options
You can decorate communication in several ways. How to hide the gas pipe in the kitchen, the master decides independently, depending on the budget, the overall interior of the kitchen and his preferences.
Drywall box
This is a relatively controversial method by which a gas pipe can be removed from prying eyes. The main requirement for the drywall construction is the ability to remove one of its sides at any time. In addition, ventilation must be in the assembled plasterboard box in the format of a grill or special perforation. This eliminates the accumulation of gas in one zone in case of leakage. Subject to these two rules, you can hide the gas pipe with a decorative design.
Before you hide the gas meter in the kitchen in the same way, you must take into account that the above rules apply to this area of the highway.
A plasterboard box for a gas pipe in the kitchen is preferably made from fireproof sheets. The work is not difficult to do:
- Marking is applied to the wall.
- Mounted frame made of aluminum profiles.
- By taken measurements, pieces of drywall are cut out and put on self-tapping screws.
It is advisable to carry out work using a building level so that the box does not have a skew.
Some craftsmen prefer to use polycarbonate instead of drywall sheets. It has an attractive appearance. In addition, the material can be selected according to the color of the walls in the kitchen or the color of the furniture.
Cabinet or hinged furniture
Sometimes the function of the decor is perfectly performed by kitchen cabinets. You can make them yourself, order furniture by the given standards, or just buy the perfect kitchen set. In this case, two options are possible:
- The arrangement of the cabinets so that the gas pipe passes inside them.
- Hanging cabinets on the wall under the pipeline. Thanks to the fair depth of the kitchen furniture, the main line above will not be visible.
Similarly, you can hide the gas meter from prying eyes without having to move it. With a skillful approach, the cabinet will become a real art object in the kitchen.
If you don’t feel like messing with hinged furniture, you can provide a decorative shelf in the upper part of the wall directly under the pipe. Hiding the gas line in this way is easy and interesting. Pots with chlorophytum or asparagus can later be installed on the shelf. Greens hang beautifully stems down and also perfectly cleans the air in the kitchen.
Painting
You can mask the gas pipe with a simple paint. By showing artistic imagination, you can achieve excellent results. Experienced craftsmen offer several options for decor using painting:
- To paint the highway in the tone of wall decoration in the kitchen. In this case, the pipe will merge with the main color and will not be evident.
- Use a contrasting shade. But he must have something in common with any color in the interior of the kitchen. Then the pipe will be perceived harmoniously.
- If the kitchen uses the classic style or baroque interior, you can paint the gas pipe in gold or silver with the effect of aging.
- For fans of eco-style, the option of painting a gas pipe under a tree, stone is perfect. The trunk looks like an original birch trunk.
- You can use the option of ethnic staining. It will be appropriate if similar ornaments are already present in the kitchen.
The use of paint ensures compliance with the basic rule, which requires mandatory painting of gas pipes.
Railing system
This method is suitable if the gas pipe extends in the area of the kitchen apron. More often this is found in apartments of old-built houses. Railing systems-overlays - this is a kind of zone in which kitchen utensils are placed on hooks. Similarly, you can beat the interior in any style.
Other decorating methods
You can close the gas pipe in the kitchen in other ways. One of them is artificial plants. Through the pipeline you can let the curly stems of plastic flowers. They can be interesting to decorate the hood. Get a kind of green corner in the work area.
The formation of a bamboo trunk is another interesting decor option. This will require natural or artificial bamboo material. Its diameter should exceed the cross section of the gas pipe by 8-10 cm. The length of the artificial or natural trunk should be equal to the length of the trunk, which must be hidden, hidden.
Decoupage technique also makes it possible to interestingly seal a gas pipe. As a masking material, you can take an ordinary twine. The pipe is tightly wrapped around it along its entire length. For a more interesting performance on the string, you can subsequently fix artificial citruses and green leaves.
How to decorate and hide a gas pipe
Norms and rules of SNiP forbid to hide the pipeline in the kitchen in such ways:
- Build a completely tight casing around the pipe.
- To heat the highway in the gates, followed by finishing with plaster.
- Run the pipeline into the ventilation shaft.
- Install fixed plasterboard box.
- Hide the gas pipe under a suspended or suspended ceiling.
Compliance with the norms and requirements of SNiP ensures safety for all residents of the apartment, house, as well as neighbors. Life and health of loved ones are always more expensive than a beautiful decor.
