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Positioning your niche at chest to eye-level is a good standard. This translates to a height of about 48 to 60 inches. Ideally, you’ll want to position your niche to fit between the studs which are usually located 16 inches apart. But many contractors can help you with planning the space for a more custom look.
Does shower niche need to be centered?
I see no reason it needs to be centered. I would put it either on the same wall as the shower head, or on the back wall near the corner, to keep it out of the shower spray.
Where do you put a shower niche in a bathtub?
Install a niche on an opposite or adjacent wall to the showerhead, so items you can access items without reaching through the shower spray. If you need to access the niche while in the bathtub, consider a second niche lower down, or add height to the niche and shelves for access when taking a shower or bath.
Are shower niches worth it?
A shower niche is a much better solution, for relatively little expense. It’s an extremely useful feature that provides you with a proper place to keep your shower accessories, without adding bulky organizers that take up much-needed space.
Can shower niche go on outside wall?
The only good place to install one would be on an exterior wall which would leave a big gaping hole in the home’s insulation. To rule out an exterior wall for a shower niche can sometimes mean that you just can’t put one in a shower.
How big should my shower niche be?
It can look odd when your shower niche is tiny compared to the size of your shower. As a general rule, we recommend installing a niche that’s at least half the width of your shower wall.
How much slope does a shower niche need?
The proper slope is 1/4 inch per foot so about 1/8 total for a niche.
How big should a bathroom niche be?
When putting a shower niche in an existing wall, 12”w x 24”h is a good size. It allows the niche to fit between studs which are often 16 inches apart. With a glass shelf at 12 inches this creates 2 feet of shelf space. The typical depth of a shower niche is 3.5 inches, the width of a wood stud.
Are shower niches hard to keep clean?
Cleaning Difficulties A square or rectangular niche design has corners and crevices that can make it difficult to remove grime. Overzealous cleaning and harsh chemicals can also remove waterproofing and damage grout. To clean these areas, use a surface-approved, spray-and-rinse cleaner that can reach every cranny.
Do shower niches get moldy?
When a custom niche is built well, it can look very sturdy, solid and deceptively waterproof. This is an assumption made far too often when shower niches are framed into the shower wall. The rest you can imagine; moisture in the walls, which leads to mold, dry rot, etc.………. something you can easily avoid.
Does a shower niche need a lintel?
Whether the 600 mm is the vertical or the horizontal it does not matter the brickwork above will need to be supported, it is fair to say that you could remove the brick to create the niche and the brick above would not move, however over time it will, so please insert a lintel.
How do you frame a niche in a wall?
How to Build a Wall Niche 1 Lay Out Niche. Determine that the wall you’re cutting into is not a load-bearing or exterior wall. 2 Cut Deeply Into Wall Studs. 3 Finish Cut with a Reciprocating Saw. 4 Rip-Cut Frame Boards to Width. 5 Assemble Niche Box. 6 Trim Out Niche. 7 Fasten Niche Box.
Should a shower niche be sloped?
You want enough slope in a niche to evacuate water without throwing out your shampoo bottles. You’re talking about two different planes when it comes to shower curb tops. A top can be tilted front-to-back to evacuate water, yet still be level side-to-side.
How do you waterproof a niche?
Waterproof Shower Niche To waterproof a tiled niche, apply waterproof backerboard to the inside surfaces of the niche. Next, apply waterproof membrane, bedding it in unmodified thinset. With the waterproofing complete, install the tile starting with the bottom of the niche, which should have a slight pitch for drainage.
Should I tile the niche first?
This ensures any splashing or accidental spraying of water on the wall or shower door does not result in any seepage and water damage behind the tiles. If the niche needs to be tiled, then it has to be done tile by tile. If the shower niche is large enough in height to add an additional level or compartment, go for it.
How do you tile a shower niche without a bullnose?
Rail Molding: Some of these decorative moldings include pencil moldings, dental moldings, rail moldings, and cornice moldings. So if you don’t want a bullnose, you can use a rail molding of the same color, a complementary color, or even a different color that suits the aesthetic you want to achieve.
Where does bullnose tile go in a shower?
Bullnose Tiles gets the name from the half rounded edge on the front of the tile. It is used to finish off the edge of a field tile. Available in different shapes, sizes and colors as well.
