Hello, my name is Marina. And I'm not a professional builder, but a designer. I want to say right away that, if possible, it is better not to mask old rusty pipes, but simply to replace them. Moreover, the simplest heated towel rails can be bought for 1000-2000 rubles. And any man can handle the installation. But, of course, we do not always find money for this. Therefore, here are some tips to help hide defects, for example, for the arrival of guests. But, remember that this does not solve the problem.
Satin ribbon
In my opinion, this is the simplest, most effective and very beautiful way to temporarily improve the bathroom. I myself saw this several times in old apartments, in which we did decorative repairs. A bright serpentine can be amazingly overlapping with a curtain in the bathtub and a rug.
Paper wrapping
Wrapping old pipes with paper is the classic and cheapest way to hide defects. However, remember that bad plumbing tends to leak. But there are also pluses. Almost every day, you can experiment with color using different colored paper.
Decorative box (screen)
I really like this method, it is often used even when installing new chrome heated towel rails. The decorative box is a lattice that is put on top of the pipes. Warm air flows through this grate, and the coil perfectly fulfills its main function.
There are a great many options for decorative boxes. Their installation is also simple, some of them are simply put on top of the pipes.
Budget box option
Unfortunately, many boxes cost serious money, and if our goal is to save money, then you can make it yourself from cardboard. You can also cut the lattice pattern yourself. For example, in the form of a vine or lettering.
Locker
Not the best option, since we usually use the coil as a heated towel rail, it's not for nothing that they call it that. But you can hang a closet or put shelves, forcing ugly plumbing with jars and small bottles. But remember, these pipes are hot!
Finally
And, of course, the easiest way is to hang a beautiful towel on an ugly dirty heated towel rail to dry. Where are we without it)))
By the way, if you still decide to replace the coil, I advise you not to run straight to your man and not start cutting it, so that he will soon put a new heated towel rail. After all, it is important to select it exactly in size to replace the old one. Measure all distances and pipe diameters and go to the store together).
