How to hide a plumbing pipe in a wall?

[paulina767]

Hi! 

I'm looking for some advice regarding the brick wall in my garage. I want to build a gyprock wall that will cover the pipes, which are 6cm wide. Unfortunately, I can't just build a box around the pipes, as I plan to hang cabinets there, so it needs to be a full wall.

Could I use a double 70x35 framing timber so it's total 70x70, attach it directly to the brick wall horizontally in a few places, and attach gyprock to it? If so, how many pieces, and what anchor walls should I use?

Thanks!

[Nailbag]

Hi @paulina767 

Yes you could use 70mm x 35mm framing pine for the wall. Then attach these brackets to the studs with screws and these fasteners in to the bricks (not the mortar) to secure the frame to the wall. I would also secure the bottom of the frame to the floor with dynabolts.

Nailbag

[paulina767]

Hi @Nailbag thank you for your reply!

As for the framing, would you build a frame from the ceiling to the floor, put it before the pipes and attach it to the side walls? (pic 1). Or would it be okay to build a frame around the pipes and attach it to the wall behind them? (pic 2)

This way, if I understand correctly, I would only lose 7cm from that room space for the studs, not 13cm (6cm pipes + 7cm studs), but I don't know if that's structurally safe.

Thanks!

[Noyade]

Hi @paulina767 

"I want to build a gyprock wall that will cover the pipes,"

Any chance the tub can be moved far to the left of screen - which would reduce all that plumbing/drainage length?

Just curious.

Cheers.

[EricL]

Hello @paulina767 

Let me tag @Nailbag to make sure they are aware of your question. I would suggest building the frame and anchoring it to the wall so that you build around the pipework and you don't have to cut the timber and compromise its structure.

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric

[paulina767]

Thank you @EricL for the advice! I think that's what I'll do, it seems like the easiest and safest option.

@Noyade thanks for the suggestion! I actually haven't thought of that. I think it could work, but the cabinet with the sink can't go all the way to the left, so I'd still have some pipes on display.

[Nailbag]

Hi @paulina767 

You actually could make this really simple and just build a wall thats only slightly higher than the pipework or just as easy which for aesthetics, is take it to the top of the trough. Since you're only wanting to cover the pipes, then there is no need to go full height.

And I would definitely go with @Noyade suggestion of shortening the pipes and move the trough if feasible for the room space to the left.

Out off interest what on the other side of the back wall that the pipes can't go through that from behind there trough?

Regards Nailbag