How To Build A Niche In A Bathroom Wall

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.

How to build a niche in a bathroom wall.

In our example the niche is 26 1 2 wide 18 high and 2 3 4 deep. Assemble the recessed bathroom shelves. Measure the height and width of the niche. Glue the back of the assembled frame then attach the 1 4 plywood back with brad nails.

This can be either 1 2 inch like the wallboard or you can go thinner with 1 4 inch thick board for example. Next mark the outlines or cutlines on the wall by using a pencil. A wall niche is easy to install and is a great way to display some of your favourite collectables. Cut a piece of backer board to install in the back of the niche.

The advantage of a thinner board on the back wall is that it gives you a little bit deeper of a shelf. Place the build in set into the desired position. Then using a pencil transfer the measurements of your niche onto the plaster wall. Score the marks with a utility knife and use a hammer to knock out the drywall.

Use the spirit level to make sure your marks are straight and level. Previous step next step. Apply wood glue to the ends of the vertical pieces and attach the top and bottom with brad nails. Be careful not to cut into the drywall on the other side of the wall.

Measure the height and width of the niche. 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. Make an outline on the wall between two studs 1 4 in.

We recommend installing the niche in the center of the two studs if necessary. Learn how to spruce up your room with bunnings warehouse. I used these clamps to hold the pieces together while i wielded the nail gun.