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How to Create a Wall Niche

Learn how to install a pre-made wall niche; includes step-by-step instructions along with tips, materials, and tools lists.
  • They carefully lifted the niche up into the opening. They could have driven in a couple small finish nails to hold the niche in place for the 25 -30 minutes while the glue dried, but in this case the niche fit into the hole so snugly and perfectly, that Ron didn't think any reinforcements were necessary.

 

324-  Insert niche
   
  • The Oreolt's championship Abyssinian cat was the first to try out the new niche...
324-  Cat on niche
   
  • ...but in a very short time, he was replaced by a vase.
324-  Vase in niche
   

RESULTS:
The new addition added great character to a wall that was difficult to decorate. It turned out to be easier than the couple had thought it would be. They had been concerned about what they would find when they cut into the wall and the wall studs were also easier to overcome than they had expected.

Wall niches are simple to install and come in a variety of styles and shapes. They provide a great way to add an elegant architectural element --or a feline throne--to just about any room.

324-  Finished niche
   
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