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Dressing up steam return pipe

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Steamhead (in transit)
Steamhead (in transit) Member Posts: 6,688
in THE MAIN WALL
you'll need something that can take the heat. Maybe a metallic paint?

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  • Steve Garson_5
    Steve Garson_5 Member Posts: 11
    Dressing up steam return pipe

    I am doing a renovation where an exposed 1-1/4-inch steam return runs along the wall of a ladies room/locker room. The pipe is very visible and will be replaced. Are there any chrome or other covers that can be used to make it look nicer? Or should I just prime and paint? Being a locker room, moisture and corrosion is a concern if going with paint.

    Thanks,

    Steve
  • nicholas bonham-carter
    nicholas bonham-carter Member Posts: 8,578
    decorator steam pipe

    that pipe might look pretty in pink or just shoot a coat of rustoleum black on it.-nbc
  • bob young
    bob young Member Posts: 2,177
    wooden box with ceramic tile

    box it in . don't wan't the ladies to burn their footsies.
  • Phil_17
    Phil_17 Member Posts: 179
    what about stainless?

    Perhaps the cost differential is too great, but isn't it possible to find some stainless pipe that you could polish up a bit? It may be more expensive for the material, but it will never need to be refinished.
  • Brad White_191
    Brad White_191 Member Posts: 252
    Insulate it first

    Unless this pipe serves as a heat source, I would insulate it to minimize carbonic acid formation. (And if it IS a heat source, I think you can do better :)

    At least a half-inch although codes usually call for one inch thickness.

    Once insulated, there are PVC covers that come in a number of colors to finish it off. Ceel-Tite comes to mind. Solvent welded will help resist corrosion.
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