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, and 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 a boiler in the kitchen
When purchasing a new water heater, you need to take into account the size and design of the body, how harmoniously it fits into the interior of the kitchen. If you moved to a house where a column has already been 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 away from other objects. Therefore, before starting work, consider the following requirements:
- The column is mounted on a wall 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 2 cm.
- It is forbidden to hang a water heater over 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 blocked, access to the shut-off valve must be free.
- The distance from the floor to the housing is from 1 meter.
If you are not at all satisfied with the location of the water heater, you can move it to another location. However, this procedure involves collecting documentation and obtaining permission. More details can be found here: “Column replacement, 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 the initial stage. How can I close the case of an already installed equipment:
- Paint the same color with the kitchen facade.
- Apply the original painting.
- Decorate with decorative stickers.
- Hide in the closet.
- Build a box with your own hands.
Mural or decor
The easiest and cheapest way is to apply stickers. Choose heat-resistant materials and colors that will blend in well with the overall interior.
If the device is near the window, close it with a curtain. To do this, install a cornice on top, at some distance from the body. Hang a curtain of dense, opaque material.
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 lining in the colors of the walls, kitchen unit. Here is the decision made by the owner of this model:
Also, the picture can be applied using a stencil and heat-resistant enamel for metal work. A fairly simple solution, especially for people who do not have artistic skills.
Placement between pieces of furniture
If you are planning to order a kitchen set, then indicate to the master the dimensions of the gas column.
He will prepare the box with respect to the distances to the surface of the heater. What are the requirements to keep in mind when planning:
- For devices with an open combustion chamber, the bottom of the duct must not be closed. Burning in the column is supported by natural ventilation, which cannot 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 of the same material as the rest of the facade. Secure it to adjacent lockers. Cover the rear 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 with 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 or paste the surface with decorative wallpaper.
Do not forget to provide an inspection hatch. It will be needed to control the operation of the equipment or change the settings.
Place the finished cabinet without the back wall and bottom on the column. Connect it to the walls of adjacent cabinets, hang the doors.
In addition to drywall, you can use PVC panels: they are environmentally friendly, durable, in different colors.
Gas pipe masking
There are several ways to disguise:
- Box organization. As in the previous case, you can use PVC, as well as wood, plastic. On top of the structure are covered with paint, wallpaper, stickers.
- Using plasterboard panels, you can build a false wall. In this case, to easily reach the pipe, control hatches are created.
- An additional masking will be the painting of the pipe in the same color as the wall.
In the same way, you can hide the chimney. It is important not to forget that all equipment should be easily accessible. Fantasy for your pleasure, but do not forget about the safety rules.