Plumbing Pipes
Today I am sharing our plumbing pipes project! We used plumbing pipes for our window treatments in our “teen lounge area” in the basement. I shared those details and photos HERE. The use of plumbing parts is an easy and affordable way to update a space or replace bulky cabinets for new shelves. The options to incorporate the metal pipes are endless. I found all the parts in the plumbing aisle at Home Depot. The pipes are inexpensive, easy to assemble and have pre-set holes making installation easy. Scroll down below for a graphic with the needed parts!
Home Depot cuts and “threads” the plumbing pipe at no charge. Make sure the width of pipe pairs up to the size of the flange. In the plumbing section you will find a variety of widths. I grabbed a few and the HD associate helped me figure out the fit. Note ** Make sure the size of the flanges corresponds to the size marked on the display box. I noticed the sizes tend to get mixed between the display boxes!
I attached both ends of the pipe to both flanges (and added silicone) before attaching to the walls. The flange was attached with silicone caulk. The pressure of the pipe as it rotates into the flange make for a tight fit on both sides of the shower. Wipe off any silicone that smears along the tile as you adjust. Make sure to have a level on hand. Note: I have a few small levels for projects where I can’t navigate a plumbing pipe and my 3 foot level.
Here is a pinnable graphic of the anatomy of the plumbing parts. This project was straightforward (no pun intended) because it was a straight end to end shower rod.
Here’s the final look. To check out the basement bathroom remodel details click HERE. I love the look. I found the shower curtain HERE.
**Note: I have added additional details to answer questions in the comments. Thank you!
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It looks great. Did you paint it or leave it natural?
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No paint involved! So easy! Thanks for stopping by nikki
Are the flanges screwed in, or just attached with silicone? I’m not getting the mounting procedure. Thanks!!!
For the shower wall the flanges are attached with silicone. I attached the flanges first on both ends first. push into where you want it placed on shower tile. The threaded pipe allows you to tighten so the flange adheres to the tile. Wipe excess silicone with wet rag.
Love it. I have a question though…what was the width of your pipe and did you have to screw it in before putting the flange up? Id like to do this but wondered how it would work. 😀
Hi Celia- the width of pipe needs to pair up with the flange. If you go to the plumbing parts section you will see a variety of widths. I grabbed a few and the HD associate helped me figure out the fit. Just make sure the box of flanges marked a certain width are correct. I noticed the sizes tend to get mixed between the display boxes! I attached both ends of the pipe to both flanges (and added silicone) before attaching to the walls. Thanks for clarification I will add to the tutorial! laura
Such a cool look! Love it!