When planning your niche, you must plan the dimension of the niche in relation to the product that you will use in your shower. Many people will begin by choosing the tile for the shower niche. However, if you choose the tile for your shower niche prior to choosing the dimensions of the niche, you may encounter several error.
For instance, if the dimensions of the niche is too small for the bottle that you will use in your shower, the bottles will not stand vertical within the niche. To avoid this problem, measure the tallest bottles that you will use in your shower to ensure that the niche will be large enough for the bottles to stand in the niche. Additionally, provide extra space within the niche so you can easily remove the bottles from the niche.
How to Plan the Size of a Shower Niche
The studs within your walls limit the placement of the niche and the width of the niche. The niche cannot be placed in any spot within your walls. The width of the niche should match the distance between the studs within the wall.
If the niche is wider than the distance between the studs, it will be difficult to frame the niche. Additionally, you should consider the depth of the niche in relation to the thickness of your wall. The depth of the niche should not be too deep, as this will make it difficult for you to use the niche.
However, if the niche is too shallow, it will not be able to hold the items that you plan to store within the niche. The height of the niche should be selected such that the niche is easy for you to reach. If it is too high, you will have to stretch to reach the niche.
If the niche is too low, you will have to bend over to access the niche. The most common height for a niche is at mid-chest height. This height allow for easy access to the niche.
If you are installing the niche for a family, its also possible to install a second niche at a lower height to allow for the children to access the niche. Finally, the dimensions of the niche should match the dimensions of the tile that will be used within the niche. The dimensions of the niche should be multiples of the size of the tiles that will be installed within the niche.
This will ensure that the edges of the niche dont have to be tiled with tiny piece of tile. The dimensions of the niche should match the dimensions of the tile to ensure that the lines within the niche appear even and professional-looking. Finally, the most important part of installing a niche within your shower is waterproofing the niche.
You must waterproof the niche as it will be an hole in the waterproof barrier of your shower. If you do not seal the waterproof membrane within the niche, mold can grow within your wall cavity. Additionally, install the shelf within the niche with a slight downward slope to allow for water to easily drain from the niche.
If the water is not allowed to drain from the niche, the standing water may cause the grout within the niche to fail, and slime can grow within the niche. You should of checked for leaks after installation so you dont have problems later. Its important to make sure the tiles is placed correctely based off the niche dimensions.
The niche’s size depend on the furnitures you use. Youll want to make sure the grout is applied more better than the last time. The height of the niche should be chosen better then the previous project.
The walls thickness affects how deep you can go. One of the most common mistake is not checking the studs first. If you dont check, you could of had a big problem.
The tiles should be laid out naturaly so they look good. It is alot of work but worth it.
