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Painting or covering this blue PVC pipe?


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There is a shower to the left, so it will get very wet with hot water.

 

One option is to paint it white.

 

Is it possible to paint such a blue PVC pipe white in water proof paint?

 

 

Another more complex option would be to cover it.

 

I presume cement and tiling is the way to go here? Issues with that are that the pipe is then inaccessible, and that the cement might start to break away. Any other ideas for covering it?

 

TIA. 

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4 minutes ago, JeffersLos said:

Any other ideas for covering it?

Too late.???? Next time us white pipe?

 

Put paper behind it for masking and paint with oil based paint.

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18 minutes ago, VocalNeal said:

Put paper behind it for masking and paint with oil based paint.

Can I use oil based paint on PVC? No. Oil based paint will not work on PVC, which is plastic.
 
What type of paint will stick to PVC pipe?
 
 
epoxy-based paints
 
Most methods to paint PVC pipe involves the use of epoxy-based paints. These paints can cause serious harm to an individual if not used properly.
 
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Regular vinyl emulsion wall paint works well enough, sanding the gloss finish with 180 or 220 grit will help adhesion. MIL just painted the pipes along with the walls they were OK for the 8 years until the house got sold.

 

don’t forget that you will get mould and crud building up under the pipe unless there is clearance to clean under it.

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