Cutting wall unit around pipe boxing

[anthonyseoul1]

Hi all,

I have some pipes running up my kitchen wall which have been boxed in. The boxing protrudes from the wall by about an inch to an inch and a half.

Is it possible to hang a wall unit over this boxing so the unit fits flush again the wall? What's the best way to do this?

Many thanks for your help.

 

[JohnD]

another method is to remove the boxing, notch the cabinets enough to fit round the pipes, then install new boxing, only up to the cabinet.

A jig saw is the ideal tool, but you can use a multicutter if you have one, or do it by hand using a coping saw which is cheapest. Or you can drill a round hole to fit the pipe, then saw to the edge.

 

[JohnD]

btw if these a new wall cabinets, I recommend using cabinet hanging rail. It is very strong and you can hook the hangers on, let the cabs settle against the pipes and mark them, then lift off and do your cuts, then lift back.

More skilful people can mark them by measurement and calculation.

 

[foxhole]

If the unit straddles the pipework then just remove section of the cabinet rear .

 

[anthonyseoul1]

Thanks everyone for the advice.

 

[Ian H]

I recommend using cabinet hanging rail.

Do any of the National stores sell these rails? I’m after a single 8ft length.

 

[JohnD]

the company I used to get them from went bust, I think it was woodfix, but they are on ebay

mail order is usually 2 metres max but I had some 3 metres a while ago.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/177073/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=kitchen+cabinet+rail