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wedi Recessed Shower Niches

wedi prefabricated niches are fabricated from ½” Building Panels for strength and come in five different size options.The perfect fit for all your shower necessities, our niches install quickly and safely, and integrate flush into the wall panelassembly with wedi fasteners and wedi sealant. Shelves, included in some models, are flexible and can be installedexactly where they will fit your design best.

Step 0

16” x 8” Rectangular Niche

Step 1

Cut out a space of the existing ½” wall panel 16” x 8” so that the niche flanges can rest on the 2’ x 4’ studs (16” o.c.) on both sides and line up flush with the surrounding backerboard or drywall panels. Apply a bead of wedi joint sealant onto exposed stud, as well as along inside edges of wall panel.

Step 2

Insert the wedi niche into opening. Apply a bead of wedi joint sealant along the outside seam and smooth out with a putty knife to cover and waterproof the seam.

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Step 5

Cut out a space of the existing ½” wall panel 16” x 12” so that the niche flanges can rest on the 2’ x 4’ studs (16” o.c.) on both sides and line up flush with the surrounding backerboard or drywall panels. Apply a bead of wedi joint sealant onto exposed stud, as well as along inside edges of wall panel.

Step 6

Insert the wedi niche into opening. Apply a bead of wedi joint sealant along the outside seam and smooth out with a putty knife to cover and waterproof the seam.

Step 6

Step 0 16” x 16” Square Niche

Step 7

Cut out a space of the existing ½” wall panel 16” x 16” so that the niche flanges can rest on the 2’ x 4’ studs (16” o.c.) on both sides and line up flush with the surrounding backerboard or drywall panels.
Apply a bead of wedi joint sealant onto exposed stud, as well as along inside edges of wall panel.

Step 8

Insert the wedi niche into opening. Apply a bead of wedi joint sealant along the outside seam and smooth out with a putty knife to cover and waterproof the seam.

Step 9

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16” x 22” Rectangular Niche

Step 10

Cut out a space of the existing ½” wall panel 16” x 22” so that the niche flanges can rest on the 2’ x 4’ studs (16” o.c.) on both sides and line up flush with the surrounding backerboard or drywall panels. Apply a bead of wedi joint sealant onto exposed stud, as well as along inside edges of wall panel.

Step 11

Insert the wedi niche into opening. Apply a bead of wedi joint sealant along the outside seam and smooth out with a putty knife to cover and waterproof the seam.

Step 12

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16” x 42” Rectangular Niche

Step 13

Cut out a space of the existing ½” wall panel 16” x 42” so that the niche flanges can rest on the 2’ x 4’ studs (16” o.c.) on both sides and line up flush with the surrounding backerboard or drywall panels. Apply a bead of wedi joint sealant onto exposed stud, as well as along inside edges of wall panel.

Step 14

Insert the wedi niche into opening. Apply a bead of wedi joint sealant along the outside seam and smooth out with a putty knife to cover and waterproof the seam.

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16” x 30” Cathedral Niche

Step 16

Cut out a space of the existing ½” wall panel 16” x 30” to accomodate the cathedral niche shape, so that the niche flanges can rest on the 2’ x 4’ studs (16” o.c.) on both sides and line up flush with the surrounding backerboard or drywall panels. Apply a bead of wedi joint sealant onto exposed stud, as well as along inside edges of wall panel.

Step 17

Insert the wedi niche into opening. Apply a bead of wedi joint sealant along the outside seam and smooth out with a putty knife to cover and waterproof the seam.