Hello everyone,
I am currently looking at a townhouse (end unit) that I would like to buy.
Unfortunately, the house does not have network outlets installed. I would like to add them later. I am not familiar with this topic.
The house was built in 2002, and in my opinion, it would not make sense to completely rewire the electrical system.
Is there another way to install the network outlets? For example, using cable trunking / cable ducts? Has anyone here done something like this before? If so, does anyone possibly have pictures?
Thank you very much for your help.
Best regards
I am currently looking at a townhouse (end unit) that I would like to buy.
Unfortunately, the house does not have network outlets installed. I would like to add them later. I am not familiar with this topic.
The house was built in 2002, and in my opinion, it would not make sense to completely rewire the electrical system.
Is there another way to install the network outlets? For example, using cable trunking / cable ducts? Has anyone here done something like this before? If so, does anyone possibly have pictures?
Thank you very much for your help.
Best regards
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nordanney19 Oct 2015 16:51Flush-mounted means that you open up the walls, lay the cable, and then plaster over it again. So basically, it's like electrical wiring.
A small tip:
CAT7 is often used for network cabling. This might make sense for new construction and in-wall installation, but if you want to squeeze the cables behind any kind of trim, CAT7 (S/FTP) can be difficult to handle.
Using Cat5e as UTP also works; the cable is much thinner and more flexible. It is also cheaper.
CAT7 is often used for network cabling. This might make sense for new construction and in-wall installation, but if you want to squeeze the cables behind any kind of trim, CAT7 (S/FTP) can be difficult to handle.
Using Cat5e as UTP also works; the cable is much thinner and more flexible. It is also cheaper.
Thanks for the tip. I was planning to use Cat 6e anyway.
Has anyone managed to do this with in-wall installation?
What I also had in mind is to run cables from the phone socket, where the modem is connected, to every room and then use a switch there. That would probably be the easiest method, right?
I would only need 3 cables this way, two going upstairs and one going down to the basement. That should be manageable with a cable duct.
Has anyone managed to do this with in-wall installation?
What I also had in mind is to run cables from the phone socket, where the modem is connected, to every room and then use a switch there. That would probably be the easiest method, right?
I would only need 3 cables this way, two going upstairs and one going down to the basement. That should be manageable with a cable duct.
Embedding cables in plaster as a retrofit solution?
This means chasing grooves into the plaster or wall (a lot of dust), embedding the cables in plaster, and then carefully plastering over the grooves. After that, a full repaint is necessary.
I once did this in a basement room. You could always see the grooves, and it created a lot of dust.
I would only recommend this for a complete renovation. Where possible, I would try to tuck the cables into baseboards, door frames, etc. When replacing floors, you can also make a groove in the screed (even though this is probably not according to best practice). The grooves in the wall are definitely going to be visible afterward.
Or will it possibly be wallpapered?
This means chasing grooves into the plaster or wall (a lot of dust), embedding the cables in plaster, and then carefully plastering over the grooves. After that, a full repaint is necessary.
I once did this in a basement room. You could always see the grooves, and it created a lot of dust.
I would only recommend this for a complete renovation. Where possible, I would try to tuck the cables into baseboards, door frames, etc. When replacing floors, you can also make a groove in the screed (even though this is probably not according to best practice). The grooves in the wall are definitely going to be visible afterward.
Or will it possibly be wallpapered?
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