How to conceal shower pipework on plasterboarded wall?

[tgs166507]

Hi.

I'm looking to install a new shower cubicle against the external wall of my bathroom. The wall is currently tiles (to be replaced), over plasterboard dotted and dabbed onto blockwork, and i'd like the pipework to the mixer to be concealed.

I'm planning to pull the plasterboard off to fix the pipework against the blockwork, then to batten out, re-board and tile.

I have a couple of questions that I would appreciate your advice on...

Would you run the concealed pipework in plastic or copper?

Would you use a proprietary bar valve fixing kit? Such as the H&C one (available from screwfix http://www.screwfix.com/p/h-c-conte... Bar Valve Fixing Kit Chrome Effect&source=aw )

I'm trying to get a good solid fixing for the mixer bar, and i'm worried about hanging it off the pipework...

Thank you
Tim

 

[denso13]

Either plastic or copper would be ok depending on where you are connecting it to e.g. the plastic could be run with no joints in it. Definitely use the fixing kit, so much easier.

 

[dcawkwell]

Call me a cynic but I like to see the pipe work.
So much easier to fix and away you go.
All in stainless steel looks nice.

I'll be showering while you are still taking the plasterboard down.

I would also use external plywood rather than plasterboard anywhere that
can get wet. Any leak on your plasterboard and it's doing to be a pile of mush.

 

[denso13]

Call me a cynic

You're a cynic!! Exposed pipework on a concealed shower!! Are you mad

 

[Al-Glasgow]

Copper with formed bends inside cavity, soldered fittings under floor if dry.

Al

 

[dcawkwell]

Call me a cynic

You're a cynic!! Exposed pipework on a concealed shower!! Are you mad

Wouldn't be fitting a concealed shower.