[Help] Sparkies – alternatives to chasing in new wiring

Bold Seagull · Feb 28, 2018

Or anyone for that matter. This is mainly an aesthetic subjective query really, but given in an existing property chasing in new wiring is a generally very messy, time consuming process, does anyone have experience with using steel conduit as an 'attractive' feature? Rather than than chasing in the wires, can you make a job of using the conduit as a feature in it's own right? Or does it invariably look a bit naff? I realise on internal face brickwork or concrete you don't want to chase in, so it adds to that effect, but plastered walls are a different matter as post chasing you can repair them easy enough. Would be interested in thoughts generally.

happypig · Feb 28, 2018

Not a sparks but I think it looks a bit too "industrial"

jackanada · Feb 28, 2018

It's a look I thought had had its day some years ago.
Sadly still going along with badly made creations from OSB, pallets and scaffold boards.

Bozza · Feb 28, 2018

I like it, but it needs a certain kind of home to be able to pull it off.

All of this reminds me, I need to phone the plastering man to tidy up the mess that [MENTION=12852]pauli cee[/MENTION] left behind (when he moved light switches and plug sockets etc for us).

pauli cee · Feb 28, 2018

I 've carried out a couple of jobs like this,
but as [MENTION=6886]Bozza[/MENTION] says, it has to suit a certain property.
Both the ones I did were in massive open plan flats in London with high ceilings, and it looked pretty good tbh, they were both ultra modern arty places tho, don't think it would really work in your average 3 up, 2 down!

But as also stated, it does save people like me coming round and trashing your lovely home, leaving dust that doesn't settle for days, then having to pay out for a plasterer and decorator, (Sorry Bozza!!), :blush:

Triggaaar · Feb 28, 2018

Bold Seagull said:
Rather than than chasing in the wires, can you make a job of using the conduit as a feature in it's own right? Or does it invariably look a bit naff?

I thought you were an architect? Shouldn't you be telling us what does and doesn't look good?

moggy · Feb 28, 2018

If you wanna go surface with conduit you could spray it to a particular colour or finish.
Have you got a listed house or something?
That changes the ballgame

Bold Seagull · Feb 28, 2018

Triggaaar said:
I thought you were an architect? Shouldn't you be telling us what does and doesn't look good?

Yes, don't tell everyone, but we're not all knowing and design-omnipotent as we like to make out...

beorhthelm · Feb 28, 2018

i like that first picture. depends on the setting, wouldnt work in a normal semi.

Triggaaar · Feb 28, 2018

Bold Seagull said:
Yes, don't tell everyone, but we're not all knowing and design-omnipotent as we like to make out...

Modest of you, but still - an architect asking sparkies for design advice. I knew it was cold, but hell has frozen over.

Bold Seagull · Feb 28, 2018

Triggaaar said:
Modest of you, but still - an architect asking sparkies for design advice. I knew it was cold, but hell has frozen over.

Knowledge is power Trig.

LamieRobertson · Feb 28, 2018

I like the fire

SIMMO SAYS · Feb 28, 2018

LamieRobertson said:
I like the fire

Have you finished painting your worktops

LamieRobertson · Feb 28, 2018

SIMMO SAYS said:
Have you finished painting your worktops

Do you know anyone who can plumb in a washing machine....only the guy i was hoping to do it seems past it

pauli cee · Feb 28, 2018

Triggaaar said:
Modest of you, but still - an architect asking sparkies for design advice. I knew it was cold, but hell has frozen over.

Shame they don't do that a bit more frequently to be honest :thumbsup:

SIMMO SAYS · Feb 28, 2018

LamieRobertson said:
Do you know anyone who can plumb in a washing machine....only the guy i was hoping to do it seems past it

You can't go wrong with [MENTION=26444]Wrong Direction[/MENTION] :moo:

Pickles · Feb 28, 2018

beorhthelm said:
i like that first picture. depends on the setting, wouldnt work in a normal semi.

I'd take any sort of semi these days.

LamieRobertson · Feb 28, 2018

SIMMO SAYS said:
You can't go wrong with [MENTION=26444]Wrong Direction[/MENTION]

Ye but an assistant?

SIMMO SAYS · Feb 28, 2018

LamieRobertson said:
Ye but an assistant?

He's cheap tho :moo:

LamieRobertson · Feb 28, 2018

SIMMO SAYS said:
He's cheap tho

I need someone experienced

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