How To Build A Niche In A Bathroom Wall

Cut a piece of backer board to install in the back of the niche.

How to build a niche in a bathroom wall.

Measure the height and width of the niche. Assemble the recessed bathroom shelves. 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.

A wall niche is easy to install and is a great way to display some of your favourite collectables. Next mark the outlines or cutlines on the wall by using a pencil. Determine location cut out cavity. Carefully cut out the cavity using a saw or angle grinder.

This can be either 1 2 inch like the wallboard or you can go thinner with 1 4 inch thick board for example. Apply wood glue to the ends of the vertical pieces and attach the top and bottom with brad nails. Previous step next step. Then cut some pieces for the top bottom and sides.

The advantage of a thinner board on the back wall is that it gives you a little bit deeper of a shelf. Score the marks with a utility knife and use a hammer to knock out the drywall. We recommend installing the niche in the center of the two studs if necessary. 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.

Glue the back of the assembled frame then attach the 1 4 plywood back with brad nails. Finally put the cabinet into the wall level it then nail through the stiles into the studs with 2 1 2 in. Make an outline on the wall between two studs 1 4 in. Place the build in set into the desired position.

Be careful not to cut into the drywall on the other side of the wall. I used these clamps to hold the pieces together while i wielded the nail gun. Larger than the cabinet back so it ll fit easily and cut out the drywall with a drywall saw.