Bathroom plumbing dilemma
10 years ago
I have single brick ie no wall cavity to run my pipes through my bathroom to the outside wall, and need to create a cabinet/bench (not quite a vanity as there are no cupboard doors) similar to these pictures. My question ..... What if something goes wrong with plumbing in the future? How does one gain access?
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10 years ago
10 years agodepends on where you have your tapware..if you have your tap from the wall then your plumbing is hidden.
if you have your tap on the basin itself then the plumbing is on the outside..ie waste trap and water connections..
this is one where it's a wall connection much neater and nicer looking.
this is when it's a tap on the basin itself more messy looking..
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this is my Reno photo..it shows where they hook the chrome bottle trap on.
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You haven't said why you are choosing this type of basin set up. I have worked hard to find a similar thing, needing a wheelchair accessible basin where the pipes underneath don't get in the way of knees and also allows room for the feet section on a wheelchair. We have chosen the Opal 900 twin wall basin, which has the added advantage of sides. We have a double wall so did not need to consider the issue you have, but I would suggested a hinged false wall, under the basin only, that is not tiled, just painted. It could also double as a skinny cupboard for things you don't need to access often.
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