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When you're going to hang something on the wall, it's not a question at all!
You will need a hammer drill or impact drill. A couple of dowels. Level, hammer, tape measure.
If this is a shelf or a cabinet, then we put it in that place and approximately mark the level of the hole. Well, then it’s quite simple, we measure the distance between the holes on the shelf or cabinet.
We mark under the first hole, take the level - draw, take a tape measure, set the distance. The intersection of a straight line in terms of level and a distance in terms of a roulette will be your second hole!
If there are several shelves or cabinets, then we do this:
We start, either from the extreme right point, or the extreme left point, we drill, hammer in the dowel, tie the thread, level it. In the place where the person holds the thread, it is required to somehow fix it. It is possible to drill and fasten to the dowel only if the hole from the draft dowel is either hidden by a shelf or cabinet.
An ordinary dowel 6 x 40 will withstand a minimum of 50 kg per cut, in a concrete wall. I think that you will not have more than 100 kg in one closet!
Why all this, how to hang a shelf, or how to hang a closet is such a simple operation that it’s even somehow boring!
But here's what I wanted to tell you.
How exactly to hang the first time?
How to hang something, to the holes of which there is no direct access!?
Imagine a situation that you measured, hammered a nail, and did not fit in size, for various reasons, but drilling is already next to impossible!?
Has there been such a situation?
Since I worked a lot at the construction site and as a carpenter and joiner, I had to see a lot!
And often just such a situation turned out to be almost unsolvable the first time!
But there is a way that is ingenious, like all the simplest! And I remembered this method when it became necessary to hang an extension cord!
Hang the extension cable for the computer on the back of the table the first time and exactly in the place where you need it! The top table top extends a little beyond the back panel, so we have a limiter!
We need to make a template.
1. We select self-tapping screws so that they freely fit into the hanger hole.
2. In this case, I had a thin piece of cardboard lying around.
ATTACHING THE EXTENSION CORD
It is more convenient than a simple sheet, because the screws will hold better there.
3. Insert the screws and move them to the extreme point of the hanger,
4. We take a piece of cardboard, and aligning it on one of the sides, we press on the cardboard so that the self-tapping screws appear on our side.
5. We take out the cardboard with self-tapping screws, put it in the place where our object should be, in this case the extension cord.
6. We wrap the screws, tear out the cardboard, adjust the screws in height.
7. We put on the extension cord.
That's what we got, fast, simple, accurate and the first time! The story turned out to be 10 times longer than the process itself!!!
How to hang a router.
Using absolutely the same technology, we will attach the router in the place where it is needed on the back panel, or on the wall, but the first time.
In this case, ordinary paper was used as a template!
Here is our router hanging on the back of the table! Very simply cheap and cheerful!
Before installing electrical wiring in a new apartment or before replacing wiring during a major overhaul, any owner faces a choice of how many and which sockets he needs to install in each room. In modern apartments, sockets are rarely installed one at a time, usually two, three, and in some cases even four electrical sockets are placed side by side. For example, it is better to install 3-4 sockets at a workplace with a computer, otherwise you will not be able to do without an extension cord.
Practice shows that there are never too many outlets. If we need to install two sockets side by side, then we have a choice - to install two single electrical sockets in a two-gang frame or one double electrical socket. The Florence series features double rosettes and multi-gang frames, so both options can be implemented. What to choose?
- Double sockets are designed to instead of one old socket, one double socket could be installed into an existing socket.
Ideas for the home: how to hide the wires
This allows you to double the number of outlets during the redecoration of the apartment. For this, double sockets were developed.
- The price of a double socket is less than the price of two single sockets in a two-gang frame, we will see this on the example of white or beige sockets of the Florence series.
1. Calculation of the price for two single sockets in a two-gang frame
2. Calculation of the price for an alternative option - for a double socket
It is possible to mount the wiring so that powerful electrical appliances are connected to each single socket, i.e. so that a current of up to 16 A flows through each. But for this, it is necessary that the sockets are either powered through two separate lines with cables of the usual cross-section for connecting sockets (2.5 mm2), or powered in series through an oversized cable. As a result, it is possible to ensure that the total maximum current, which can flow through two single electrical outlets would be 32A. This cannot be done by mounting a double electrical outlet.
Summing up, we can say that double sockets are indispensable if we are faced with the task of increasing the number of sockets in pre-installed sockets. This is mainly true when replacing sockets in the process of redecorating, if the wiring is not being replaced with the installation of new socket boxes. Single sockets under a multi-gang frame look more aesthetically pleasing than double sockets and offer more freedom of choice. This option is suitable for an overhaul of an apartment with a replacement of wiring or for arranging an apartment without finishing in a new building.
An extension cord with chargers constantly gets in the way on the table or under your feet, collects a lot of dust, and it looks unaesthetic. Dealing with this problem is very simple: take a nice box, make a few holes in it and hide all the wires and cables there.
There are also ready-made solutions, such as Plug Hub from Quirky. This is a box made of hard plastic with a rubberized bottom. There are three holes on the top for cables, and inside there are three fasteners, on which you can wrap extra long cords. Plug Hub can be placed on the floor or mounted on the wall.
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To fix the wires and extension cord under the table, you will need binders and screws (they must be at least a quarter less than the thickness of the tabletop in length, otherwise they will go through and the table will be damaged). First of all, fix the extension under the table top, preferably in the middle of the table or closer to the wall. Then fix the binders in the right places with screws. Connect everything you need to the extension cord and assemble the wires with clamps. Visually, the table has become much cleaner and neater.
There is a simpler option if you do not need to hide a large number of wires. This will require a construction stapler. To prevent the long wire from the lamp from dangling under your feet, carefully fasten it with paper clips at the table leg. A small extension can also be fixed with paper clips. For thicker wires, it is better to use special clamps (for example, these).
Do you like stapler staples? Regular zip ties will do. Secure the cable to the table leg with cable ties. The wires that run along the floor can be covered with plastic or a plank to match the color of the floor. The extension can be fastened under the tabletop using a wide Velcro: fix it with screws on the back of the tabletop, and then attach the extension. To keep the wires from dangling under the table, run them through cable ducts - these can be purchased at any hardware store. You can fix the channels themselves with electrical tape or a regular plaster.
3. Organize cable storage
Getting rid of the confusion in the wires will help their proper organization. To get started, collect cords from phones, a player, a game console, and tablets around the house. Then take the boxes (preferably prettier), place cardboard separators inside them, sign the place for each cable (so as not to get confused later) and lay everything out neatly. To avoid tangling the wires themselves, use ordinary ties.
If you don't feel like messing around with boxes, buy a basket and stock up on toilet paper rolls.
If the wires do not bother you, you can simply attach a label to each to make it easier to distinguish between them. For example, like this:
4. Keep all the necessary wires close at hand
Not all cables we can hide in a box: we need some of them almost constantly. The solution is simple: mount them on the edge of your desktop so that you can reach out and connect the device to the right wire if necessary. Sugru will help us with this - plasticine-rubber and one of the most indispensable things in the household. Don't believe? Then look.
Roll the Sugru into small balls and place on a table support. Then, with a clerical knife, remove some plasticine (carefully, try not to deform the balls much). Life hack: to prevent plasticine from sticking to the blade, pre-rinse it with soapy water. Then adjust the shape a little with a sushi stick or a toothpick to get neat hollows (they should be slightly wider than your wires). Everything is ready, you can fix the cables.
There is an option for those who know how to work with wood. A small block with holes will help organize all the wires on the desktop.
The simplest solution is to pass the wires through the binders attached to the table top.
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Seriously, if you get creative, cables can be an interesting piece of decor.
Unfortunately, wireless technology has not yet become commonplace in offices and homes. So, in the near future, a bunch of annoying wires on the table will not go anywhere. Here are some tips to help you get rid of the mess and hide the cables from prying eyes.
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1. Hide the power strip with chargers in the box- An extension cord with chargers constantly gets in the way on the table or under your feet, collects a lot of dust, and it looks unaesthetic. Dealing with this problem is very simple: take a nice box, make a few holes in it and hide all the wires and cables there.
- There are also ready-made solutions, such as Plug Hub from Quirky. This is a box made of hard plastic with a rubberized bottom. There are three holes on the top for cables, and inside there are three fasteners, on which you can wrap extra long cords. Plug Hub can be placed on the floor or mounted on the wall.
2. Fix the wires under the tabletop
- To fix the wires and extension cord under the table, you will need binders and screws (they must be at least a quarter less than the thickness of the tabletop in length, otherwise they will go through and the table will be damaged). First of all, fix the extension under the table top, preferably in the middle of the table or closer to the wall.
- Then fix the binders in the right places with screws. Connect everything you need to the extension cord and assemble the wires with clamps. Visually, the table has become much cleaner and neater.
- There is a simpler option if you do not need to hide a large number of wires. This will require a construction stapler. To prevent the long wire from the lamp from dangling under your feet, carefully fasten it with paper clips at the table leg.
A small extension can also be fixed with paper clips. For thicker wires, it is better to use special clamps (for example, these).
- Do you like stapler staples? Regular zip ties will do. Secure the cable to the table leg with cable ties. The wires that run along the floor can be covered with plastic or a plank to match the color of the floor.
- The extension can be fastened under the tabletop using a wide Velcro: fix it with screws on the back of the tabletop, and then attach the extension. To keep the wires from dangling under the table, run them through cable ducts - these can be purchased at any hardware store. You can fix the channels themselves with electrical tape or a regular plaster.
- Getting rid of the confusion in the wires will help their proper organization.
To get started, collect cords from phones, a player, a game console, and tablets around the house.
Then take the boxes (preferably prettier), place cardboard separators inside them, sign the place for each cable (so as not to get confused later) and lay everything out neatly.
To avoid tangling the wires themselves, use ordinary ties.
4. Keep all the necessary wires close at handNot all cables we can hide in a box: we need some of them almost constantly.
The solution is simple: mount them on the edge of your desktop so that you can reach out and connect the device to the right wire if necessary. Sugru will help us with this - plasticine-rubber and one of the most indispensable things in the household.
Roll the Sugru into small balls and place on a table support. Then, with a clerical knife, remove some plasticine (carefully, try not to deform the balls much).
Life hack: to prevent plasticine from sticking to the blade, pre-rinse it with soapy water.
Then adjust the shape a little with a sushi stick or a toothpick to get neat hollows (they should be slightly wider than your wires).
Everything is ready, you can fix the cables.
- There is an option for those who know how to work with wood. A small block with holes will help organize all the wires on the desktop.
- The simplest solution is to pass the wires through the binders attached to the table top.
5. Don't hide wires
Seriously, if you get creative, cables can be an interesting piece of decor. For example, you can fix the wire on the wall using special clips. Why hide the wire when you can attach a bird to it?
The growth in the number of devices that require a connection point to be installed inside an industrial or residential building has led to the development of many ways to fix the cable to the wall, both at the construction stage and in a long-term and well-occupied room. In various situations, you have to choose how to fix the wires on the wall so that they do not spoil the interior with their appearance, comply with electrical safety rules, and be protected from external environmental influences and accidental damage. A significant aspect is the rational consumption of material and cost savings.
Types of wiring
The need to attach the wire to the wall is first considered in terms of the expected service life. Power cables extending from wire junction boxes are intended for long-term use. Communication lines and television connections are of the temporary type, capable of changing their position if necessary.
Based on this, there are 2 types of laying electrical communications:
- open wiring, when the line is fastened to the outer surface of the structures and the entire network is available for inspection and partial repair;
- concealed wiring is laid in the wall materials (walled) and is available for operations at the points of connection to it (sockets, connectors) or intermediate switching (boxes, shields).
If the hidden laying of the wire is made in corrugated or smooth pipes, then in these areas subsequent fast is possible.
An example of installation in smooth PVC pipes is shown in a series of photos:
In technical rooms, such wiring may remain uncovered with a layer of plaster; in residential apartments, it is under a layer of finish.
Concrete concrete factories even produce special types of panels with internal slabs and design outlet points to connection boxes.
Influence of base material
Another factor influencing the choice of methods for attaching the cable to the wall will be its design and materials of manufacture.
The load-bearing and internal walls of the building are erected in the following options:
- reinforced concrete panels;
- brickwork (solid, hollow, multilayer, combined);
- wooden (logs / timber);
- bulk monolithic concrete;
- sip panels;
- frame-panel construction.
In each case, it is necessary to decide which fasteners to use for the selected type of wiring.
Brickwork
The scheme and method of how to fix the cable on a brick wall is chosen based on the available tools and materials. Masonry, as a rule, is not left without a protective coating of plaster, so the wiring will be closed.
With a large amount of work, you will need a puncher and a grinder for leveling. Short sections can be worked with a chisel and hammer by hand.
An example of wiring on a brick wall is visible in the photo:
It is possible to securely fix the fit of wires to the wall in simple ways that do not require the cost of special fasteners: quick-drying mortar (alabaster, gypsum, glue), wire to driven nails / screws, strips of tin + nails. The main condition is a reliable fastening without the possibility of displacement or sagging.
After the cable laying is completed, the channels will be. So that they do not affect the monolithic structure of the applied solution, the recesses are covered with a reinforcing mesh.
Monolithic hard surfaces
The wires are attached to the concrete wall with dowels using a mounting gun or manual drilling of holes for installing a plastic sleeve, to which a fixing bracket or clamp is screwed with a screw.
A variant of what plastic fasteners look like is shown in the photo:
Depending on the diameter of the cable (wire bundle), staples, perforated metal tape of industrial production and self-production are also used as fasteners.
The use of a mounting gun on various types of fasteners for cables and corrugations on concrete is demonstrated in the video:
Laying in pipes
Monolithic concrete surfaces are not, wires are fastened on trays, in pipes or using corrugations. The wiring can be left open, mounted inside the wall during its construction, or hidden under the finish. Sometimes, simplifying the work, channels are cut in the slabs of fixed formwork, but this solution leads to a violation of the uniformity of the thermal insulation protection of the house in places where the material of the polystyrene foam plates is removed.
The through-Ø of various standardized products allows you to choose the material in which you can lay the appropriate number of supply wires. Characteristics of corrugated PVC pipes for laying power networks are presented in the table:
Before you install the corrugation according to the design scheme in the bulk wall, you need to thread a soft wire into it, so that you can easily get the wires later. If several cables need to be laid in one tube, diverging in different directions in intermediate fittings (tees, elbows, crosses), then the required number of wires is threaded in directions, and the corresponding ends are marked in different colors (paint, colored electrical tape).
If such preparation for pulling a soft core is not done in advance, then you will have to use a cable (approximately Ø 3 mm), which confidently passes into the pipe at a distance of 3 - 4 m. , did not get stuck, did not damage it when feeding forward with scrolling.
In conditions that do not require a strict aesthetic approach, in technical rooms, for reliable protection of external wiring, a more rigid metal hose is used that connects junction boxes (also metal). The principle of attaching it to the wall does not differ from the plastic corrugation and is shown in the diagram:
In all cases (pipe, corrugation, metal hose), it is important to fix the cable exit into the connectors of the attached box at an angle of 90 °, so the first fastening is placed at a distance of no more than 10 cm.
Walls of different density
Depending on the brand of the wire and the material in which it will be installed, the wire mount on the inner wall may have a different design.
In sufficiently strong plaster, when there is no need to fix the corrugation, you can drill holes and hammer in brackets - dowels with a wire previously inserted into them. A sample of such fasteners is visible in the photo:
On surfaces made of wood pressed from sawdust slabs, various types of brackets and clamps are installed (as on concrete monoliths), in which screws and nails act as a retainer. Installation is carried out manually quickly, and a construction gun replaces an electric screwdriver.
Thin wires for the Internet and phone can be fixed on the drive. This is a special screw, which is partially screwed into the wall, and a thin conductor is screwed onto the protruding part.
For soft bases such as GKL sheets, plastic staples and clips are used, which are simply nailed with small nails. The fastest in this case will be the use of special U - shaped staples and a construction stapler. Such brackets are designed for quick installation of the wire and have plastic stops so as not to transfer the current-carrying core.
They hide the wiring in the apartment with the help of plastic skirting boards, which have internal cavities closed with a decorative cover. It remains to mount the plinth and make exit points to the sockets.
A popular way of fastening cables, combining the ease of laying open wiring and not being flashy for viewing a closed type, are plastic cable channels. A bundle of wires in a box closed with a lid is always available for inspection and switching changes. The channel is attached to the walls with screws, the cores inside it - with plastic ties.
The boxes and junction boxes for them are available in different sizes, you can always choose the right brand for a specific network scheme. In appearance, such boxes on the walls of an office or home have already become familiar and do not cause discomfort in the perception of the situation.
Modern housing consists of many communications, where the leading place is occupied by electrical wires. They connect not only numerous light sources, but also all equipment, from household to digital. Such an abundance of cable can create a not very attractive picture, and if there are small children in the house, then it can also be dangerous. So that no troubles happen, during the planning of repairs, you must immediately determine where and how to hide the wires in the apartment. Consider the most common options that are very popular.
Internal placement
When it comes to major repairs, it is best to hide all communications so that they do not spoil the aesthetic appearance.
Wall
This technology can be applied with wallpaper already pasted on the wall. To do this, you need to follow a simple algorithm of actions:
- The wallpaper is carefully cut with a sharp knife and bent to the sides, securing with needles.
- Using a construction tool, make a groove where the wire will be hidden.
- Lay the cable in the resulting recess.
- Close up the groove with plasticine or cover it with plaster.
- When the solution dries, the wallpaper is smeared with glue and glued in place.
Floor
No less popular is the placement of wires on the floor, or rather under it. In such a simple, but at the same time original way, you can quickly disguise the wires. You can use this option in several ways.
- Special plinth. When visiting a hardware store, pay attention to models of skirting boards with a special niche for the cable. In them, the central part will be easily removed, wires can be laid in the recess. This method is convenient and versatile.
- Floor disguise. During the repair work, using a perforator, a recess is made in the floor, in which communications are laid and then poured with cement.
- Cement strainer. Leveling the floor is a mandatory process in almost every apartment. When performing it, it is necessary to stretch the wire in the corrugation, lay it on the floor and pour the usual cement screed on top.
Ceiling
You can hide the wires even on the ceiling, besides, it will be easier to do this than in the version with the wall. There are also several options here:
- Installation of a decorative plasterboard niche that runs along the entire perimeter of the ceiling. In the resulting gap, you can place a huge amount of wires. Experts recommend that all communications be fastened into one common highway.
- A stretch ceiling also allows you to hide the wires, but you only need to think about this before the canvas is stretched. The placement method will not matter.
outdoor camouflage
If there is no desire to violate the created interior and add work to yourself, then you can use no less interesting methods of disguise.
Tree branch. Even a small but extra piece of cable can be easily decorated. To do this, a tree branch is formed, which is decorated with homemade leaves, flowers and birds. The original idea will update the interior and enliven the room.
Trees. If the length of the excess wire is too long, then do not rush and cut it off. It will be enough to buy special fasteners, look for a suitable silhouette on the Internet and form it on the wall.
Landscape. You can consider more complex options. So on the wall you can "draw" the original panel. The main thing is a clear contrast that will highlight the idea.
Art object. Since we are talking about electricity, you can make the original design of the ceiling in the form of a giant light bulb. This design is fixed on the ceiling.
Power station. In order for the decorative element to perform several functions at the same time, you can depict a simple power plant on the wall, with which parents can teach their children the basics and principle of operation of the power plant.
Highway. The process is more complex and painstaking, moreover, it will require free time and desire. To create an interesting piece of furniture, you need to cut out all the components from cardboard and, if desired, color it so that a colorful object comes out. You can purchase special blanks. Thus, it will be easy to disguise the wires from the TV.
Fence. Any wires can be fixed on top of the plinth. But, in order to disguise them, you can cut out small blanks in the form of a fence, which is fixed to the plinth with double-sided tape. This is an original idea for a children's room, while the fence can be painted in different colors or one particular one.
In addition, communications can be easily hidden behind such items:
- tall indoor plants;
- properly arranged furniture;
- door platbands;
- carpet covering.
A computer
The largest number of cords is located around the computer desk. Here, in addition to the computer itself, there may be other devices that require connection to the mains. All this leads to the presence of not only tangled wires, but also carrying. To decorate them, it is enough to turn on the fantasy:
- Using clips, self-tapping screws, double-sided tape, all wires are fixed under the table cover.
- Any shoe box will contain a large number of wires that will come out of specially made holes.
- The sewn cover for the extension cable is simply fixed to the desk cover and thus will not get in the way and interfere with the user.
- A simple cover is also made along the contour of the back of the table, along which the cords will go down to the sockets.
- In order for the wires to be twisted into one whole, you can tighten them into a hose that will quickly remove the chaos behind the wall.
- So that the connectors from the appliances are not lost, you can use simple clerical paper clips that are attached to the side of the tabletop. When it comes to wires from the Internet, here experts recommend switching to modern and innovative technologies, that is, using a wireless network - Wi-Fi. This will allow everyone to connect to the internet no matter what room they are in.
- In the process of masking, each type of cable must be marked on both sides. Even after a few years, you will not get confused in a large number of wires and quickly find the one you need.
- Wires that are used for data or signal transmission (computer, antenna, audio, and internet) should be tied separately from mains AC cables. This will reduce the level of interference and noise.
- The power cable should be short, the longer it is necessary, the greater the risk of electric shock and injury. Even a child or an animal in the process of playing can damage it.
- The fabric braid should not be bent, as the fabric, with a small tear, can catch fire, and also quickly lose its attractiveness.
- A specialist shop has a large assortment of special decorative boxes in which wires can be hidden. The original design will easily fit into any interior of the room and will not take up much space.
If necessary, you can implement the most unusual and extraordinary ideas for masking wires in an apartment.
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How to hide wires
The equipment in the apartment greatly simplifies the life of its owner, but as it becomes more, the problem of wires becomes more complicated. If you are already starting to panic looking at the wires for your computer, charging your phone, laptop, tablet snaking across the floor and under the table - do not despair, in this article we have collected for you 7 best ways to hide the wires beautifully and put an end to it!1 Bind and immobilize!
Cables and wires, at least most of them, are roughly in the same corner and rarely move. Nevertheless, the wires for the computer, gathered in thick balls under the table, the eternal “noodles” behind the TV, constantly fall under your feet, make it difficult to clean, or even fall out of the connectors at the most inopportune moment.
How to hide the wires and at the same time fix them? Try using construction ties for this: they are disposable, they cannot be removed without cutting, and reusable. They cost a penny, but they can be used to collect wires into bundles, and fasten them to the wall for them.
**highlight: Does the soul strive for beauty even in the prosaic theme of wires? Buy decorative ties! Leaves similar to "Leaf Tie" can be ordered online. Similar "Wire Blooms Cable Clips" will make it possible to fix the cable to the wall.
2 Binder to help with hiding wires!
The name of this large clerical clip is not familiar to everyone, as well as its other side. It can not only hold papers, but also be a good ally in the fight against wires.
Use them to attach wires to a table or wall, and take out the one you want whenever you want, in one motion. Mount them on your desk and run a usb cable or whatever you use often through them and they'll never get lost or crawl away.
3 Velcro will help to hide the wires: simple and creative.
It is convenient to tighten the wires with special Velcro, the same as on clothes. You can buy them or make them yourself, you can find materials for them in a needlework store.
4 Hide, cannot be left.
There are many options for how to hide wires that move in one way or another, but what to do with those that lie in one place almost all the time?
In this case, you need to buy a cable channel, often in hardware stores they are sold combined with skirting boards. They will perfectly hide several wires, even if they are quite thick.
Although they also have a minus - you need to install them after getting rid of the old skirting boards, and the wire laid in them cannot be easily removed. Fortunately, there are alternative solutions.
Such a decorative fence is convenient, looks great and is easy to make. All you need is plywood (thick cardboard or plastic is also suitable), double-sided tape and cutting tools.
5 Incubator... for charging.
No less hassle in the house is delivered by charging and power supplies from various gadgets. Every year their number is growing, and sometimes the search for the right charge takes as much time as the process of charging the battery.
To forget about it and no longer meditate on a tangle of tangled wires, taking out the necessary charge from it, the box for charging will help.
The field for creativity here is huge - only your imagination and ... fire safety can limit you. Yes, you should not neglect this parameter and try to fit all 15 power supplies into a small box: they can overheat and cause a fire, so don’t save on space in the “charging incubator”.
Inside the box is an extension cord for several inputs. To do such a thing for a couple of minutes, but then you can charge several devices at once without cluttering up the table. A shoe box is perfect as a base.
There is another option - to sew a holder for chargers. The design and number of seats, again, is determined only by your imagination.
A "single" bag for charging a smartphone made of fabric and a similar one with increased rigidity (a matching lotion bottle lined with fabric).
6 How to store wires.
When you put all the wires on the table and near household appliances in perfect order, it will not be out of place to know how to store the wires. It can be a cord from a lawn mower, a favorite New Year's garland, or even headphones that tend to get confused with phenomenal persistence.
The wiring harness can be inserted into a cardboard tube from paper towels or toilet paper. Each should be labeled and stored in a large box, without fear that they will get confused. Instead of such tubes, you can use pipe insulation (sold in hardware stores).
Headphones can be wound on an old bank card, and a garland on a large piece of cardboard.
7 How to hide wires for a computer and more.
We deliberately placed this method of taming wires at the end, since it includes all the previous ones. How to connect the wires so that you forget about them for a long time? Make them one with the furniture! Read on to find out how to eliminate bad breath yourself.
For example, the order in the wires under the computer desk can be put in place by fixing the extension cord, electrical and signal wires "upside down" or vertically. Special skills are not needed for this, just screws and a screwdriver. And if you don’t want to spoil the furniture, pay attention to the various Velcro clips, of which there are many in hardware stores.
Following these simple tips, you can clean up the wires in no time, while showing your creativity. Read: How to make decorative candles yourself - 10 ideas.
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How to fix the cable channel to a concrete wall
During the construction of the house, the installation of electrical wiring is carried out in a hidden way, under plaster. Complete replacement of electrical wiring, as a rule, is carried out during a major overhaul. In this case, strobes are made in the wall, into which the wire is laid.
But what to do when there is no opportunity or desire to engage in dusty wall chasing? Or do you need to connect a newly installed powerful electrical appliance, such as a water heater? In this case, many choose an open method of laying electrical wiring, and fastening to the wall is carried out using a cable channel.
Types of cable channels
Several criteria are used to classify a cable channel:
- The size. There are small products for laying one wire of a small section or large boxes designed to fix up to eight conductors of various sections on the wall;
- Manufacturing material. They produce aluminum, steel and plastic structures. For indoor installation, plastic models are more in demand, and the fastening of steel and aluminum boxes is more often used when laying electrical wiring along the facade of a house;
- Location. The cable channel can be fixed in several places. The design of the product adapts as much as possible depending on the installation site. There are plinth, parapet, trunk and floor models.
Note! In terms of color design, the cable channel most often has a neutral white color, suitable for any finish. Models imitating a wooden structure are also popular.
Mounting technology
The main advantage of the cable channel for open wiring is the ease of installation. At the same time, the structure can be fixed on any surface: wall, floor or ceiling. The material of the surface is of greater importance: it is on this that the method of how best to mount depends. Consider the main mounting options, as well as the types of surfaces to which the channel cable is attached.
Surface marking
Before starting to fix the cable channel, it is necessary to make markings on the surface: the location of the boxes for electrical wiring is marked on the wall. This can be done with a pencil or chalk and a building level. It is important to maintain the horizontal and vertical, because after the installation is completed, the unevenness of the gasket will be striking.
Self-tapping mounting
To fix the box on a wooden wall, use ordinary self-tapping screws. The recommended length is 2-3 cm. This method is suitable for wooden houses, bathhouses and other buildings. Also fastening on self-tapping screws is suitable for walls sheathed with wooden clapboard.
When performing installation, holes are pre-drilled in the bottom of the box, into which self-tapping screws are then screwed. In plastic structures, holes can be made directly with a self-tapping screw when fastening. The optimal distance between mounting points is 30–50 cm, depending on the expected load on the cable channel (the number of electrical wires placed in the box).
Fastening with dowels
Mounting cable channels on a concrete surface requires a more serious approach and additional tools. This will require plastic dowels and a hammer drill or impact drill to make holes in the concrete wall. This method is suitable for installing any profile: both metal and plastic, indoors or outside the building. The order of work is as follows:
- Mounting holes are drilled at the bottom of the box. The distance between them, as in the previous version, is 30–50 cm;
- Then the cable channel is applied to the wall along the previously marked line;
- With the help of an awl or a nail, the location of the fasteners is marked on the wall surface;
- Then, according to the marks in the wall, holes of the required diameter are drilled with a puncher, into which plastic dowels are hammered;
- After that, it remains to fix the profile with self-tapping screws.
To fix the electrical wiring box to the concrete surface, you can also use dowel-nails, which are driven in with a hammer. But this option has a significant disadvantage - if it is necessary to transfer the structure, certain problems arise with the dismantling of such dowels.
Adhesive way
Another option for fixing the cable channel is to use mounting glue to fix it. Most often, for these purposes, the adhesive composition "liquid nails", produced under the brand name Moment, is used. Such glue is available in tubes for a mounting gun or in ordinary tubes for manual application.
The adhesive mounting method is used for fixing cable channels to drywall, PVC wall cladding (plastic lining or panels), as well as in bathrooms on ceramic tiles. It is worth noting that only plastic electrical wiring boxes are suitable for this method, since their weight is minimal. It is also desirable that the number of wires laid in the cable channel is minimal and does not create significant loads on the structure.
The technology of the adhesive fixation method is as follows:
- An adhesive is applied to the back of the profile. To ensure maximum bonding area, the adhesive is distributed in waves;
- Then the cable channel is carefully applied to the wall along the marking line and immediately removed;
- After 2–3 minutes, when the glue began to dry out, the strip is applied again and pressed strongly for several minutes.
After the adhesive has completely set, additional fixation is performed in problem areas. For fastening, use small screws or hammer nails.
To facilitate the connection of the profile, use the additional elements offered by the manufacturer: T-shaped and corner structures, strip connectors, various bends and other accessories.
For mounting sockets and switches, it is best to use overhead versions of these products or use models of boxes with built-in structures.
Separately, we note that the installation of external wiring is carried out last, after all the finishing work has been completed.
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How to fix the wire to the wall?
Wires are laid in different ways. Or they make a groove in the wall, they lay an electric wire there. Can be placed over plaster, but not over paper wallpaper. They fix it with special brackets bought at the store, or by cutting from metal plates, nail them, put a wire on them and tighten the ends. Wiring is often placed in beautiful cable channels so that they do not spoil the appearance of the room.
If the wire is stationary and does not involve periodic movement, then it is better and safer in the cable channel. These are plastic boxes made of low-burning materials, having both a neutral white color and many others - like wood, ivory, etc. In such a box, the cable does not break, does not press, and the maintainability of the entire network increases.
They used to hammer a nail, but those days are gone. In places where wire is sold, special fasteners for wires are available for sale. They are selected based on the thickness of the wire and look approximately as follows
Very easy to stick! You can even use wallpaper paste! And if it is not available - your own saliva, after eating eggs or even oatmeal! Eat a bowl of oatmeal (or pearl barley - it doesn’t matter), then moisten the wire and the wall with your saliva and calmly stick the wire to the wall - if your saliva is not viscous enough, you can drive in a nail or use a perforator, the main thing is to choose the right time to pin the wire to the wall! The most effective is after midnight and certainly in the phase of the growing moon! Calmly, without being nervous, turn on the puncher (you don’t have to slobber it) and, having estimated the position of the wire, as you like it, shove it into the wall! The main thing is not to make a mistake in the phase of the moon! Otherwise, the wire may stick fragmentarily, and fall off the next day! And this is a completely different story! 🙂
In addition to all these methods, you can use ordinary nails 20 millimeters long. Otherwise, hammer half the nail path along which you want to lay the cable. Bend them 90 with pliers. Hold the cable and drive the nails into the top with one at a time. Get a mount in the form of brackets.
Wires and cables can be attached to the wall with special wire fasteners, but it will not look very neat.
More civilized is to lay the wire in cable channels that are attached to the wall and only then the wire is laid in them.
There are several ways to fix the wire to the wall. It all depends on the purpose of this fastener, permanent or temporary, on the purpose of the wiring being laid, on the requirements for its appearance. If the wire is attached to a concrete or brick wall, it is best to use cable channels, the choice of which in the store is very large, of various sizes. They also have special corners, adapters or plugs, as for skirting boards. It looks aesthetically pleasing and is quick to install. The cable channel is attached to the dowel-nails using a perforator, after about 40-50 centimeters. There are more options for a wooden wall, these are the same cable channels, plastic clamps shown in an earlier answer, home-made tin clamps (they are first cut into thin strips, then nailed to the wall along the cable laying route, and then the cable is laid and I clamp the clamp on both sides ), special retro porcelain insulators that used to be found in every home, but now they have become a vintage piece of furniture. Often they try to hide the wire in plastic plinths if they go along the wall.
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How to remove wires in an apartment and hide them creatively. MASTER FROM GOD
Every person strives for perfection. Trying to create something beautiful around him. Furnishes his home. Tries to make it warm and cozy. Carries out repair work, creates a beautiful interior, furnishes furniture and equips the room with equipment. The operation of modern technology is impossible without wires. Television, electrical and Internet wires often stretch around the perimeter of the entire room, thereby causing a lot of trouble. Owners often trip over them. In addition to making life difficult, they also greatly spoil the design of the room. What to do in this situation and how to remove the wires in the apartment, tangled underfoot?
An easy and common way to remove wires in an apartment is to hide them in a floor plinth. Its main feature is that it contains a space designed for laying wires. You can buy it on the market or in any building supermarket. The plinth is attached to the wall with self-tapping screws and dowels.
Cables stretched along the wall are hidden in the plastic channels of the plinth. Floor skirting boards come in different colors and sizes. Therefore, you can easily choose the right plinth, which will allow you to hide all communications in it, and at the same time look nice.
After laying the existing wires, the channel cavity is closed with a special decorative strip. This method is distinguished by its reliability and cable protection is guaranteed from animals that like to scratch and gnaw everything.
Hiding wires in the floor will help another method. When carrying out construction work on leveling the floor with a screed. The wires are completed in a special sleeve and filled with cement mortar. When hardened, the cords are successfully hidden under it.
How to remove the wires in the apartment on the wall
When carrying out repair work, the wires are deepened inside the wall. This is done by a Bulgarian. Two grooves are cut out in the wall, after which a part of the plaster between them is knocked out with a perforator. Thus, a strobe is obtained. All communications fit into it and are smeared with alabaster. It dries quickly and fixes them. Also come with the places where the sockets will be located.
How to remove the wires on the wall after the repair is completed? The box will solve the problem. It is necessary to attach them to the wall with glue or fasten them with screws, and then putting the cable into them, slam the lid.
If the socket is located close to the door or you do not know how to remove the wires lying in the doorway, then door trims are used to mask the cable. It is necessary to remove them and place the wires there, put them back.
It is easy to remove the wires in the apartment using suspended or stretch ceilings. A metal, wooden or plastic frame is specially made and fixed under the ceiling.
Cables are bundled and laid inside the frame or on top of it.
In order for the wires to be assembled together, you can use insulating tape or plastic clamps. If there are few wires, use a plastic sleeve. Then the stretch or false ceiling will hide everything. But if you cannot remove the wires yourself, you can contact trusted craftsmen and they will help you.
How to remove wires in an apartment with furniture
You can cover the wires in other simple ways. With furniture. If there is a lot of furniture in the room, you can arrange it so as to hide the wires as much as possible. At the same time, nothing fundamentally changes, and the room after such a rearrangement will look different.
The presence in the house of a personal computer and org. technology, implies a large accumulation of wires at the table.
The right decision would be to purchase a special plastic box for cables. It perfectly fits the wires and extension cord. When buying a simple box, you can hide it under the table, but if it is bright, use it as a decorative addition.
How to clean the wires in the apartment - creative ways
If desired, you can not hide the wires at all. It just takes a little imagination and ingenuity. And the interior design of the room will change beyond recognition.
Do not rush to cut the length of the wire. Its size can serve for creative ideas. Creation of ornament, pattern, birds, dragonflies. Cords can be hidden by using climbing plants. Run a twig along the cable and the wire will turn into an element of decor. It will look beautiful, and the presence of fresh flowers will refresh and give comfort to the room.
Decorative staples are also sold. They are somewhat different from ordinary ones in their appearance. Decorated with birds, flowers and all kinds of figurines. With their help, you can make a tree from an ordinary wire, with a bird sitting on it or a flower, with a beautiful butterfly.
If such staples could not be found on sale, vinyl stickers can be used instead. With their help, create a composition and the cable will become part of it.
Using the advice of the site's article, everyone will be able to choose for themselves an acceptable way, thanks to which you can achieve results. And the problem - how to remove the wires in the apartment will disappear forever.
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