Can I still have conduit?

[iDIY]

Got a new build ongoing, detached from house, garage (not subject to building regs) small art studio above (subject to building regs).

SWMBO wants the arty loft look in the studio and is asking for painted block work wall with sockets and light switches fed by surface mounted conduit as opposed to a plastered finish with concealed wiring.

(1) is this still permitted under building regs.

(2) is plastic conduit acceptable, using std t&e or must it be steel conduit?

 

[crystal ball]

Conduit is fine, plastic or steel, personally I think steel looks better but is more expensive, you might struggle getting T&E in conduit, singles are easier

 

[mattylad]

SWMBO won't like plastic conduit - steel will be and look far better (with singles as said).
If your doing it, I'm not sure if you can rent the threading tools - perhaps someone who knows can comment?

Does she also want some brass gauges, meters and wotnots on the wall to give it that steampunk look? lol

 

[danechip]

SWBMO? Is this Mumsnet?

 

[iDIY]

Does she also want some brass gauges, meters and wotnots on the wall to give it that steampunk look? lol

don’t encourage her

 

[JohnD]

Do it in plastic conduit, and slap some black paint on it before fixing. Have assorted lengths of steel lying around and clatter them noisily when she comes in.

 

[bernardgreen]

Stainless steel conduit and boxes etc. look very good. Harder to work with and more expensive but always remains bright and shiny,

Cable trays can be used as storage shelves, many other uses bedside electrical work

so what ever you do....do not let the lady see THIS

 

[mattylad]

Phwoarrrrr... conduit porn...

Paint plastic with silver spray paint to look like steel...

 

[ntipp]

Yes that should be permitted under building regulations.