So looking at it more the drain will need to run from about 9 in down to 7 in as it runs across the wall. Instead of reframing a whole new wall I’m thinking we just build a small bump out to cover the pipes.

I’m thinking I oiled run a 2x2 horizontally along the floor and wall attaching to studs then anchored a second 2x2 into it along the floor so it would be 3 inches wide and 1.5 inches tall. I would then go up the wall to about 11 inches and add 2 more horizontal running 2x2s. The drain and supply lines would run between these 2 sets or parallel running boards. Then attach drywall across the front and top. So you have like a 12 in high x 3 in deep bump out.

would that work? Look ok? It’s about an 8 foot run of wall but 2 feet will be hidden by a vanity and another 2 feet or so by the toilet.

i could probably use 2x3s instead of 2x2s and not get up the wall too far off that would be better
thoughts?

 

So looking at it more the drain will need to run from about 9 in down to 7 in as it runs across the wall. Instead of reframing a whole new wall I’m thinking we just build a small bump out to cover the pipes.

I’m thinking I oiled run a 2x2 horizontally along the floor and wall attaching to studs then anchored a second 2x2 into it along the floor so it would be 3 inches wide and 1.5 inches tall. I would then go up the wall to about 11 inches and add 2 more horizontal running 2x2s. The drain and supply lines would run between these 2 sets or parallel running boards. Then attach drywall across the front and top. So you have like a 12 in high x 3 in deep bump out.

would that work? Look ok? It’s about an 8 foot run of wall but 2 feet will be hidden by a vanity and another 2 feet or so by the toilet.

thoughts?

If you cut the slot out of the drywall for the pipe you may get away with 2x2 framing.
Just run them side to side.

 

Thanks. How do you run the 6in 2x4s? I’m not following that part?

can the existing dry wall be left in place? I know it saves 1/2 in to remove it but is it worth the work to do so? Also the existing drywall does add a little more freeze protection to the pipes I would think

 

1. First, remove the existing drywall, and you will gain 1/2".
2. Horizontal 2x3s will need supports from the existing studs which are exposed now, or they will bow down.
3. 6" pieces of 2x4s attached to the original studs to support the new horizontal 2x3s. Attach the horizontal 2x3s to the 6" pieces and to the existing studs.