How To Build A Niche In A Bathroom Wall

We recommend installing the niche in the center of the two studs if necessary.

How to build a niche in a bathroom wall.

Previous step next step. Score the wall knock out the drywall using a carpenter s square and a level measure and mark the desired location for the wall niche. Apply wood glue to the ends of the vertical pieces and attach the top and bottom with brad nails. Carefully cut out the cavity using a saw or angle grinder.

Finally put the cabinet into the wall level it then nail through the stiles into the studs with 2 1 2 in. A wall niche is easy to install and is a great way to display some of your favourite collectables. Score the marks with a utility knife and use a hammer to knock out the drywall. Determine location cut out cavity.

This can be either 1 2 inch like the wallboard or you can go thinner with 1 4 inch thick board for example. The advantage of a thinner board on the back wall is that it gives you a little bit deeper of a shelf. Measure the height and width of the niche. Next mark the outlines or cutlines on the wall by using a pencil.

Place the build in set into the desired position. Assemble the recessed bathroom shelves. Larger than the cabinet back so it ll fit easily and cut out the drywall with a drywall saw. Make an outline on the wall between two studs 1 4 in.

Use the spirit level to make sure your marks are straight and level. Then using a pencil transfer the measurements of your niche onto the plaster wall. I used these clamps to hold the pieces together while i wielded the nail gun. In our example the niche is 26 1 2 wide 18 high and 2 3 4 deep.

Measure the height and width of the niche. Cut a piece of backer board to install in the back of the niche. Glue the back of the assembled frame then attach the 1 4 plywood back with brad nails.