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A water heater in the kitchen provides convenience and stability: residents of a house or apartment can count on the constant availability of hot water, comfortably take a shower, wash dishes. But the device does not always fit into the overall design of the room. How to close the gas column? We will share with you the most interesting and effective ways to help hide the technique or turn it into an interesting design solution.
How to hide the boiler in the kitchen
When purchasing a new water heater, you need to consider the size and design of the case, how harmoniously it will fit into the interior of the kitchen. If you moved into a dwelling where a column was already installed, then you don’t have to choose: you need to decorate or hide it. But is it possible to close the heater?
For safety reasons, gas equipment (especially with an open combustion chamber) should be kept at a distance from other objects. Therefore, before you start working, consider the following requirements:
- The column is hung on a wall made of non-combustible materials at a distance of at least 1 meter from the opposite wall.
- The distance from the side of the heater body to the nearest objects should be from 2 cm.
- Do not hang the water heater above a gas stove. The minimum distance between them is 10 cm.
- The room should have a window with a window for ventilation.
- Gas pipes must not be walled up; access to the shut-off valve must be free.
- The distance from the floor to the body is from 1 meter.
If you are not at all satisfied with the location of the water heater, it can be moved to another location. However, this procedure is associated with the collection of documentation and obtaining permission. You can read more here: “Replacing the column, do-it-yourself transfer”.
Column placement options:
- Separately on the wall.
- In the corner of the room.
- In the middle between pieces of furniture.
This can only be planned at an early stage. How can you close the case of already installed equipment:
- Paint the same color as the kitchen front.
- Apply original painting.
- Decorate with decorative stickers.
- Hide in the closet.
- Build a box with your own hands.
Painting or decor
The easiest and cheapest way is to apply stickers. Choose heat-resistant materials and colors that will harmonize well with the overall interior.
If the device is located near a window, close it with a curtain. To do this, install a cornice on top, at some distance from the body. Hang a curtain made of thick, opaque material.
Do you want to create an art object in the kitchen? Then arm yourself with paints and a brush. You can paint in a thematic style or paint the cladding in the colors of the walls, kitchen set. Here is the decision made by the owner of this model:
Also, the pattern can be applied using a stencil and heat-resistant enamel for working on metal. A fairly simple solution, especially for people who do not have artistic skills.
Placement between pieces of furniture
If you are only planning to order a kitchen set, then indicate to the master the dimensions of the geyser.
He will prepare the box in compliance with the distances to the surface of the heater. What are the requirements for planning?
- For devices with an open combustion chamber, the bottom of the box must not be closed. Combustion in the column is maintained by natural ventilation, which must not be blocked.
- The closed bottom can be equipped for models with a closed combustion chamber. With the help of forced ventilation, the unit supports combustion, removes combustion products.
- Instead of a closed door, it is better to install blinds. So you can control the operation of the device.
- The material for the manufacture of the box must be fireproof.
When placed between cabinets, the water heater can be closed with a door made of the same material as the rest of the facade. Attach it to adjacent cabinets. Close the back wall of the facade with heat-resistant material, you can make holes for improved ventilation.
You can hang such a cabinet yourself. You will need:
- Drill.
- Screwdriver.
- Self-tapping screws or euro screws.
If you want to create a box yourself, then stock up on drywall and a jigsaw. With the help of the latter, you can give the box any shape, make it a worthy part of the interior. Paint the surface or paste over with decorative wallpaper.
Do not forget to provide an inspection hatch. It will be needed to control the operation of equipment or change settings.
Put the finished cabinet without a back wall and bottom on the column. Connect it to the walls of adjacent cabinets, hang the doors.
In addition to drywall, PVC panels can be used: they are environmentally friendly, durable, and of different colors.
Gas pipe masking
There are several ways to mask:
- Box organization. As in the previous case, you can use PVC, as well as wood, plastic. From above, the structures are covered with paint, wallpaper, stickers.
- With the help of drywall panels, you can build a false wall. In this case, control hatches are created so that it is easy to get to the pipe.
- An additional masking will be the coloring of the pipe in the same color as the wall.
In the same way, you can hide the chimney. It is important to remember that all equipment must be easily accessible. Fantasize at your pleasure, but do not forget about safety rules.