Here is an example from my latest custom tile shower install that included a nice tall vertical niche with several shelves. The clients chose flat black plumbing trim for their shower, so we used 1/4. In this video we install the shower niche which is made out of the kerdi.
Adding this DIY shower niche to the shower surround was totally worth it! With a few extra steps, the bathroom has lots of extra storage. In conclusion, this video provides a comprehensive guide on how to install a shower niche using kerdi-board waterproof material, including tips on tile placement, placement, and shelf installation. Creating a functional and attractive tile shower niche with a shelf adds storage, improves shower aesthetics, and can increase home value.
This guide covers planning, materials, waterproofing, tiling techniques, shelf options, common pitfalls, costs, and maintenance to help homeowners and contractors make informed decisions. The Redblock rb3 Shower Niche Shelf Installation Guide. Step by step instructional video supported by a PDF Install Manual & Spec Sheet.
A shower niche provides recessed storage, offering a clean, built-in alternative to hanging caddies. Integrating a glass shelf enhances the aesthetic by maintaining a sleek, unobtrusive appearance while maximizing vertical storage space. How do I install the prefabricated shelf in the Schluter-KERDI-BOARD-SN shower niche? When using the KERDI-BOARD-SN prefabricated shelf, determine the desired height of the shelf and mark with a level line.
Set tile up to that line on the back and sides of the niche. Learn how to build a shower niche with step-by-step instructions, from measuring to waterproofing, for a functional and stylish shower space. 6.
Mud unit into opening also setting tile at same time, adjusting as needed. Various niche and shower shelf install pictures below * Recessed niches, soap dish and accent strip set comfortably at approx eye level. Notice niche holes are cut out after porcelain tiled is set.
No special framing needed, niches set on edge of backer board and tile.