When renovating the bathroom in a new house, is it better to have the water pipes exposed or hidden?
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Both approaches have their own advantages and disadvantages. The exposed route of the water pipe means that the water pipe is exposed outside the wall, while the hidden route of the water pipe means that the water pipe is hidden inside the wall, and only the faucet and joint area are exposed.
1. The water pipes are on the open road
Benefits: If there are any problems or aging during use in the future and need to be replaced, it will be easier to repair and deal with because there is no need to remove bricks.
The disadvantages are: the pipes need to be exposed, which will affect the aesthetics of the bathroom and make the bathroom walls more cluttered. Moreover, the exposed pipes are easy to accumulate dust and stains. If it is too humid over time, Moss may also breed, which requires frequent cleaning, which is troublesome. Water pipes are easily damaged if they are installed outside. If they are made of iron, they are easy to rust. Plastic pipes are easy to deform due to cold and heat. In cold winter, they are easy to be frozen due to low indoor temperatures.
2. The water pipes take a secret route
Benefits: The water pipes are hidden in the walls, and the exterior is decorated with ceramic tiles and other materials. The pipes are not visible in the bathroom, only the faucets and joints are exposed. , ensuring aesthetics. And there is no need to clean the pipes, and there is no fear that it will be damaged.
Disadvantages: If there is a problem with the pipeline in the future, if the water pipe is damaged in the future, it will need to remove bricks to repair it, which is very troublesome.
In the decoration, no matter which method is adopted, it is recommended that the water pipes be installed at the top rather than at the bottom to avoid artificial damage. However, there are relatively many pipes and the material cost is relatively high. It is better to take a hidden route for water pipes. As long as you purchase regular water pipe products and have professional installers perform rigorous construction, water pipes will not be broken that easily.
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