Installation Guide

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2020 Newberry Niche Installation Instructions Page 1 of 2
2022-Installation Instructions
for In-the wall
Wall Niches
Use a stud finder to locate where the studs are in your wall. If possible, you’ll want your
product to go between the studs so that you do not have to cut through a stud.
Measure the back of your unit and cut a template from scrap paper to those measurements,
or, you can also use the product itself as a template. Place the template/product on the wall
and trace around it with a pencil. Cut the hole in the drywall using a drill and drywall saw. Use
a drill to drill a hole in each corner of the rectangle, then insert a drywall saw into each drilled
hole and cut to the next one. (see figure A) If your Niche came unfinished or primed, we have
left the back panel off to make it MUCH easier for you to finish it. Using screws from the
“Back Panel Screws” hardware bag, screw on the back panel. Ensure that the panel does not
overhang on any side as that could make it more difficult to get into your wall opening.
Using construction adhesive (such as Liquid Nails® Brand) (See figure B) found at any hardware
store, apply a bead all the way around the outer edge of the back of the Niche’s frame
overhang. (See figure C) Careful not to put too much or it will squeeze out once you insert it
against the wall. The adhesive will be adhering to the outside surface of your drywall. Wipe
away any excess with a damp rag quickly.
Most of our wall niches are reversible, so there is no “top”. If there is a top vs. bottom, it will
be labeled on the back of the niche.
Insert the wall niche into the wall and press it into place. You will only have about a minute to
make any adjustments to the position before the adhesive begins to tack.
If desired, place a very thin bead of painter’s caulk around the outer edge to fill any small
gaps due to uneven wall surfaces.