A niche solves shower storage only if the wet wall is still protected.
Bottles on the shower floor are annoying, but cutting a box into a wet wall creates a real waterproofing detail.
SIG Tile installs shower niches in Monmouth County, with Renan placing the opening around tile lines, plumbing and the waterproofing system.
A shower niche should go where it is reachable, clear of plumbing and sensible with the tile pattern. The best location is not always the center of the wall.
Renan checks the wall, the valve location and the planned grout lines before cutting into the layout. Shower tile sets the main wall pattern, and the niche should look like it belongs to that pattern.
The niche shelf needs slope so water leaves the opening instead of sitting against the back or corners. A flat shelf can stain, collect soap and stress the grout joint.
The waterproofing has to wrap the niche and tie into the surrounding wall. Renan plans that with shower waterproofing or Schluter KERDI before the tile closes the wall.
A niche can sometimes be added to an old shower, but it is more limited and riskier than planning one during a rebuild. The framing and waterproofing are already hidden.
If cracked grout, dark corners or loose trim are already present, the issue may belong with tile repair or a larger shower rebuild before a storage upgrade makes sense.
“Renan did my mom's bathroom shower tiles years ago (I think it's been about 3 years now) and it still looks great with no issues.”
Custom tile showers built on a waterproofed system: pans, niches, benches, and curbless designs.
A shower bench has to drain, support weight and still leave room to stand.
A waterproof layer behind and under shower tile, including Schluter KERDI, sealed at seams, corners, and drains.
Sometimes, but exterior walls need extra caution because insulation, depth and condensation concerns can affect the choice.
It depends on the bottles you use, the wall framing and the tile layout. The size should avoid awkward slivers around the opening.
Yes. Matching tile can make the niche quieter, while accent tile can work if the edges and cuts are planned.
Send a photo of the shower wall, the tile size and the bottles or storage height you want to fit.
