Pipe cover?

Ingeborgdot · Aug 7, 2011

I am not even sure what the name of this would be but here it goes. Coming out of the wall going to the toilet is the copper fitting which a flex tube is connected to. My question is about the copper pipe coming out of the wall. The hole around it is much bigger than the actually circumference than the pipe itself. That is because the plumber put a plug on the end while the remodel is going on. Is there any type of cover other than just mud that a person can get to be decorative and cover the hole? Thanks.

Chad Schloss · Aug 7, 2011

they are called escutcheons

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BobL43 · Aug 8, 2011

ingeborgdot said:
I am not even sure what the name of this would be but here it goes. Coming out of the wall going to the toilet is the copper fitting which a flex tube is connected to. My question is about the copper pipe coming out of the wall. The hole around it is much bigger than the actually circumference than the pipe itself. That is because the plumber put a plug on the end while the remodel is going on. Is there any type of cover other than just mud that a person can get to be decorative and cover the hole? Thanks.

The easiest to install, but not necessarily the most attractive escutcheon, is the split type with a pivot that opens up and you place it around the pipe, and then close it, like the fist one on this link to Home Depot, or other sizes shown that might be needed if the copper pipe is other than 1/2 inch copper: (it got censored out) so just go to Home depots web site and search for "pipe escutcheon". It will be the first picture top left

Ingeborgdot · Aug 8, 2011

Went to our hardware store today and they had them but not for my size. The pipe coming out of the wall to the toilet is a 1/2". They had for 1/2" pipe or 3/4" copper but not 1/2" copper. I live 40 miles from Home Depot, so I am not going to drive there just to get one. I guess I need to order one online but need to find one that fits my 1/2" copper. Thanks.

BobL43 · Aug 9, 2011

Oh well, I thought it would be easier for you with the info I gave you. Bear in mind that the actual outside diameter of 1/2 inch copper measures 5/8 inch in diameter. An escutcheon that is for 1/2 inch IPS (iron pipe size) will have an opening of 7/8 inch in diameter. Your tubing coming out of the wall is most likely the copper one, as you said. If a web site says its ofr 1/2 copper, then it should be. Why don't you order it online from HD? the shipping is probably more than the item, though.

Ingeborgdot · Aug 9, 2011

I am having a tough time finding a split one that says for 1/2 copper.

hj · Aug 9, 2011

hole

A "floor and ceiling plate", which is what those hinged escutcheons are, is one of the tackiest ways to cover the hole around a fixture water line. They are also just plain metal and will quickly rust in a damp bathroom. Do it the right way and remove the valve, then slide the proper escutcheon on, (unless you can find the split plastic ones which open and spring closed).

Ingeborgdot · Aug 9, 2011

How is that tacky? I think they look a lot less tacky then they way the people had it. With a hole larger than the pipe so you can see into the wall. Where do you find the split plastic ones?

Jimbo · Aug 9, 2011

ingeborgdot said:
How is that tacky? I think they look a lot less tacky then they way the people had it. With a hole larger than the pipe so you can see into the wall. Where do you find the split plastic ones?

By all means, find a split ceiling plate. 1/2 CTS is so common, I am surprised they didn't have that size. For the orignal installer, it is tacky to not use a one-piece escutcheon, or in your case to use none at all. But you have no choice. Spit is better than the hole! No one is going to send in the escutcheon police to give you a "tacky" ticket!

BobL43 · Aug 9, 2011

jimbo said:
By all means, find a split ceiling plate. 1/2 CTS is so common, I am surprised they didn't have that size. For the orignal installer, it is tacky to not use a one-piece escutcheon, or in your case to use none at all. But you have no choice. Spit is better than the hole! No one is going to send in the escutcheon police to give you a "tacky" ticket!

I've used several of those metal split plates, and never had one rust on me; must have gotten a lucky good plating job on the ones I bought

Whew! hj had us worried about the tacky ticket LOL!

hj · Aug 9, 2011

With the right equipment, it takes about 5 minutes to remove the valve, slide on the proper escutcheon, and restore the valve.

BobL43 · Aug 9, 2011

Inge, HJ is correct, a pro plumber would never install a split plate, but this DIYer gives you permission to if you wish.

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