Shower niche and bench installation with waterproofed framing, sloped shelves and tile layouts that line up so storage and seating look built in.
A niche and a bench turn a basic shower into a comfortable one. Shampoo has a place to sit, and there is somewhere to rest a foot or a person. Because both are built into the wall, they have to be framed, waterproofed and tiled with the same care as the rest of the shower. Homeowners in Nashville often decide on them late, so we help you plan their height and position early.
We recommend placing a niche where it is out of the spray but easy to reach, and sizing it to fit the tile so cuts are minimal. The shelf slopes slightly toward the shower so water does not collect. Benches are framed and sloped the same way, with a waterproofed surface and a tile layout that wraps the edge neatly. Mosaic or contrasting tile in the back of a niche is a popular accent. We coordinate niche layouts with the glass and the fixtures before framing begins. Stand in your current shower and decide where your hand naturally reaches for soap. That spot is often the best niche height. If a bench is for sitting, sit in a chair at the intended height to check comfort, and consider a corner bench to save floor space in a smaller shower.
Out of the spray and easy to reach.
Fewer awkward cuts.
Water drains instead of pooling.
Framed, sloped and waterproofed.
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BeforeAfterOut of the spray and easy to reach.
Fewer awkward cuts and cleaner lines.
Water drains out, not into the wall.
Framed, sloped and waterproofed.
Mosaic or contrast tile in the back.
Layout set before framing.
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You tell us the rooms, the tile you like and your timing, and we ask about the floors, walls and any water issues.
We check flatness, moisture and layout from photos or a visit and talk through materials, pattern and trim.
You get a plain written scope with prep, waterproofing, materials, schedule and cure times before anything is ordered.
Old tile comes out, floors are repaired and leveled, backer board and membranes go in and showers are waterproofed and tested.
Tile is set with the right mortar, checked for flatness and alignment and cut carefully at the edges.
We grout, seal and caulk, clean up and walk the finished job with you, leaving written care tips and extra tile.
Many people place them at chest height, and we adjust for your height and layout.
A properly waterproofed niche with sloped shelves does not trap water.
It must fit between studs or be framed out. We plan size and position together.
It is a comfort feature, especially for shaving, bathing a child or accessibility.
Yes, or add a mosaic accent. We show you options with samples.
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