Talk To Your Plumber About Hiding Unsightly Fittings And Fixtures
Having a lot of household extras like pipes all over the place can be such an eyesore! Although these things are essential in the home or property, there are many ways where you could hide it or at least make them unnoticeable. The last thing you need is having your guests feeling uncomfortable or your home not having that “Feng Shui” effect. Below you will find some tips to help your home look amazing with minimal eyesores.
It’s better to talk to a professional
Although some people have the mentality of “Do it yourself”, sometimes it’s better to hire someone to make sure you’re doing the right thing, especially when it comes to pipes and gas related fittings or fixtures. Having your friendly neighborhood and experienced gas plumber around can’t be a bad thing to help you with all your plumbing needs, better safe than sorry if you ask me. There are so many things that you can do to spruce up your place and feel comfortable inviting your friends or family over. It’s especially sorely needed if you’re one of those people that love being a great host; hosting your next cocktail party never sounded better!
Ask your plumber to make things disappear
It’s a good idea to ask your plumber about adding decorative pipe wrapping. He will probably tell you about wood pipe wrapping, that can give a good effect in the room and goes well with most color combinations. The cover models can handle stains magnificently, or to be safe, he will finish with two coats of Polyurethane to bring out the rich natural wood grain. Your plumber will advise that you make sure they are sanded smooth and ready for priming and painting if you want to change colors. The great thing about them is that they are available in premium Red Oak, Light Maple, Cherry, and Paintable MDF.
If you don’t know how to work out the installation, ask your plumber about wraps; he’ll let you know that the wraps are installed quickly and with ease using construction adhesive, also known as Liquid Nails; they are designed and made with water-resistant materials, so you don’t have to worry about what moisture and humidity could do to them. The height and width of any pipe is measured and the wrapping is easily cut to fit to it exactly. And here’s the best part about them, you can have a Pole-wrap shelf or table installed to it. Make sure to ask your plumber if he/she can install these for you instead of doing it alone. Say goodbye to those home eyesores!
Green thumb
Ask your plumber if you could use plants to conceal unsightly pipes, fittings, fixtures and other exposed items you want to hide. Sometimes some of those fittings might need to be free and not covered so make sure it’s fine with your plumber. If it’s okay then you could purchase a wide variety of plants with different sizes, pretty much any shape or size you want and then use them to cover piping. You could also use vines to either decorate or fully conceal what you think is an eyesore in your home.
Are you a reader?
Your plumber will ask you to get creative! You could build a bookshelf around or in front of your pipes and unsightly areas in your place. Not only do you get plenty of storage space for books or anything else, but a seasoned plumber will know that building a bookshelf around exposed piping also opens the door to exciting possibilities of using industrial plumbing to make your library look as amazing as ever. Consult your plumber though to see if those certain areas would damage your books from moisture or not. Imagine if you’re in the bathroom, and there’s a bookshelf, you might lose track of time while you’re doing your “business” in there and make your time pass by smoothly. No pun intended.
A skirt, you say?
One of the oldest plumber tricks in the book is adding a skirt. That’s right, You can make your sink “wear” a skirt by stitching a skirt to hide the unsightly stuff under your sink. Pipes under the sink are always a distraction, especially if your kitchen or bathroom is beautifully done. The tricky part is choosing the right fabric and color for the skirt. Ask your plumber if there are possible overheating problems that could occur from the skirt and also if he/she knows any fabrics that don’t give out a bad smell when wet. After that, you might either want it to blend in or stand out; both ways work very well and it’s all your choice. Pretty good idea, if you ask me.
Plumber knows best
Communicating with your plumber is the best thing to do when in doubt. They are highly trained and knowledgeable, just ask the right questions and get all the information you could get from them. When they’re working out some stuff for you, give them space and let them work their magic. Trust your plumber to get the job done and always treat them with respect. Never forget to thank them and always take their advice into consideration, it can make a huge difference to know before deciding to do anything.
The idea machine
There are so many more creative ideas that could effectively hide or make use of your exposed pipes, fixtures and fittings. Keep your plumber in the loop and have that beautiful, stylish and flashy look in your home that you always wanted. Whether you do it yourself or have your plumber make it for you, your home will be a sight to behold and no one would ever forget it.
