The plumber who plumbed my house left about 16" of exposed copper pipe visible to the side and behind the pedestal sink in the bathroom (visible from almost anywhere in the bathroom). Does someone make some type of cover for the pipe so I don't have to have the sink re-plumbed, but make it look nicer? Where would I get it? Something that is similar to the stainless above the shut-off would be nice. Thanks.
Exposed copper pipe to pedestal lav
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Cacher_Chick
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Sounds to me like the rough-in was not done with a pedestal sink in mind.
Get some Nevr-dull and you can polish the copper pipe until it looks brighter than a brand new penny.
Get some Nevr-dull and you can polish the copper pipe until it looks brighter than a brand new penny.
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Is this a floor supplied sink?
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Are you referring to the pipe from the floor to the valve, or from the valve to the faucet?
Yes, it is a floor supplied sink, and it is the pipe from the floor to the shut-off valve. It was plumbed (at least the plans called for) a pedestal sink. I don't mind the floor supply, because it is on a north outside wall, and with the winter we've had this year, I don't worry about freezing, at least. I'd rather not polish the pipe, however, would the Nevr-dull live up to its name?
Search for spiral wire wrap and split wire loom. These are not what you want exactly, but maybe you would find one of those a temporary improvement while you search for something better. Also, you could paint your pipe.
One more reason I'm not a fan of pedestal sinks. I charge twice as much to install those. About the same as installing a cabinet.
The rough needs to be perfect for them to look right too. That's more work and time inside the wall too.
The rough needs to be perfect for them to look right too. That's more work and time inside the wall too.
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If was not a perfect rough I would set the valves at floor level and use crhome supply tubes,I have used 38 inch supply tubes and set the valves almost at floor level.
And the tubes I used are copper clad chrome.
And the tubes I used are copper clad chrome.
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That makes sense for a floor supplied pedestal lav. Keeps the pipe out of the cold wall, and has a finished look.
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