Transform Unsightly Exposed Plumbing Into An Aesthetic Wall With Storage

If you've got a basement or laundry room remodeling project coming up, you might be worried about how to hide exposed plumbing in a way that looks good. Unlike most other aspects of a remodel, pipes aren't something you can throw paint on to make them look nice. And sometimes you need to access them when you have plumbing issues. So it's not a good idea to drywall them in or cover them in another semi-permanent way. There is a solution to turn a wall covered with unsightly exposed plumbing into an aesthetically pleasing storage wall, though. This hack involves hanging a pegboard over the pipes. When your pegboard is up, you can install hooks and other types of hangers for tools and other items that need a home. This hack is easy to set up, and the end result is both nice-looking and functional. 

The supplies you will need for this pegboard storage hack depend on the location of your exposed plumbing. No matter where you are hanging the pegboard, though, you will need an electric screwdriver. It's likely that you will need a lumber board and a saw, as well. When it comes to choosing pegboard accessories, it will depend on what you plan to use your new wall storage for. There are a large variety of hooks, baskets, and even shelves that are designed to attach to pegboards. So, you'll be able to use your wall unit for a number of purposes.

The placement of your pegboard and the exact method of installation are going to depend on how large the pipes you're covering are and whether or not you already have existing mounting structures to support the board. Pegboards are usually attached using furring strips, but due to the size of pipes, you may need larger lumber pieces. So, if you don't have boards that jut out past your exposed plumbing, you will need to install some. Measure and cut four lumber pieces (more for a large pegboard or for one that will be used for hanging heavy items) and attach them to your wall's studs using L-brackets. If you are working with a concrete wall, you can instead use a construction-grade adhesive like Adiseal. Then, use an electric screwdriver to place lumber screws through the pegboard and into the pieces of wood. Finally, place hooks and any other attachments you want into the board's holes.

While this idea is great for hiding exposed plumbing, you can use it for other purposes as well. This hack can be useful for covering wiring from wall appliances, old phone jacks, and anything else on your walls that you don't want to be seen. Pegboards are available in a variety of colors and styles, and can be painted to suit your preferences. This means the number of ways to use pegboards for organization and storage while also hiding ugly wall features is almost endless.