I want to conceal some 10mm copper radiator pipes below plaster depth. once secured to the brickwork what can I cap them with so as the heat does not crack the plaster or discolour the wallpaper ?. I have previously tried this without putting anything between the pipework and the plaster which resulted in the above problems. Do I need to be aware of any chemical reactions eg. between copper pipe and steel capping. any help will be much appreciated,thanks
bury pipes in plaster
Nov 13, 2005
2 Replies
Yes, you can wrap them in Denso tape, which prevents the plaster reacting with the copper.
sponix
I used a strip of expanded metal to support the plaster, albeit only for about 12" before the pipes went behind the door frame, twenty years later no sign of cracking.
Peter
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