Very often, repairs in the bathroom and toilet are carried out in order to make the image of the room more attractive. The presence of communications sometimes spoils even the most fashionable and stylish repair. To hide unsightly communications will wash a box made of drywall. A box in a drywall bathroom with and without doors can be made by hand. To do this, you must first study the instructions, after which you can proceed with the repair work. For the manufacture of the box, moisture-resistant drywall is best suited.
Installation of a drywall box in the bathroom: preparatory stage
A drywall box will help not only hide communications, but also provide them with reliable protection from unforeseen mechanical premises. This material allows you to make a convenient design that will provide free access to the pipes at the right time. In order for the repair work to be successful, it is necessary to carefully prepare for them.
Properly selected tools are the key to successful repairs. For work you will need: hammer, tape measure, pencil, level, plumb line, knife.
First of all, the master should draw a markup that will allow you to determine the size of the frame. It is important to note that the profile should not come into contact with the pipes. Allowances should be made for patching drywall sheets.
How to markup:
- Determine the top marking point, given the floor drawing.
- Run a straight line from the top mark to the bottom.
The success of the entire construction depends on the correct markup. In order to markup clearly and evenly, it is necessary to use a plumb line and a level. After completing the preparatory work, you can proceed to the assembly and installation of the frame.
How to make drywall boxes in the bathroom: frame installation
Before assembling the frame, you must select the material for the profile. It is best to use aluminum. This material is ideally combined with drywall, and also has anti-corrosion qualities.
The use of wooden beams when installing the frame will make the work silent and allow you to create additional fasteners.
It is important to use a sufficient number of bars, which is determined depending on the height of the profiles. The bars prevent the profile from deforming under the weight of the drywall sheets. It is important to pay special attention to the process of cutting drywall sheets.
Stages of work:
- Cut out two sides.
- Install side panels.
- Cut out the third panel.
- Lay the last panel on top of the side sheets.
When fixing self-tapping screws, it is important to pay attention to the fact that they need to be cut into the profile. In this case, do not touch the end sidewalls. Do not forget that you need to cut holes in the box that will provide access to communications.
Sheathing with sheets and how to make drywall boxes in the bathroom:
Elements for sheathing the frame must be solid. The edges of the side parts must match the profiles of the frame. The last part serves to close the sidebars.
When fixing the elements, it is important to take measurements correctly and take into account the indents between the screws, which should not exceed 2.5 cm.
Places for monitoring the health of the pipeline are also made from drywall sheets. To fix them, special magnets are used. The box can be made completely collapsible.
Decorative finish options:
- Ceramic tile;
- Dye;
- Decorative plaster.
After installing the box, the bathroom will look much more attractive. The noise level from the pipes will be greatly reduced. It is important to make sure that the box does not interfere with pipe maintenance.
Technological holes: how to close the pipes in the bathroom with drywall:
When forming the box, it is important to leave meters, valves, valves, gearboxes and compensators available. Holes in the material must be cut larger than the size of the doors themselves. The door is fixed after the frame is installed.
In order to monitor the sewer runoff, the hole must be located in front of the box.
The door can be placed on the side if it will serve to regulate the condition of valves and pipes. Holes for pipes in the box should be made a little larger. The space between them is filled with polyethylene foam or tow.
Door components:
- Frame;
- GKLV;
- Push lock;
- seal;
- Door.
For the manufacture of doors and the box itself is used. It is treated with a special impregnation that is resistant to humid air. GKLV prevents the appearance of fungus and mold. After installation, it is better to veneer the box with ceramic tiles. Then the bathroom will look stylish, the pipes will be protected from mechanical influences, and the box - from moisture. The bathroom needs a special finish that will not deteriorate from exposure to moisture and temperature changes.
We make a box in the drywall bathroom (video)
The bathroom is filled with pipes that negatively affect the appearance of the room. That is why we close them with a box. It can be made from various types of materials. One such material is drywall. It is better if it is moisture resistant. You can make the box yourself, having previously studied the instructions and made the markup. It is important not to forget to leave the inspection doors in the box in order to have the possibility of constant access to communications in case of breakage.