Installation Guide

WALL NICHES
installation instructions:
construction adhesive
elastomeric adhesive caulk
caulking gun
hammer & nishing nails
extra ne sandpaper
2x4 & 1x1 lumber
mineral spirits
putty knife
shims
caulking gun
framing nails
drywall knife
jigsaw & circular saw
power drill
flat head wood screws
screw driver
sponge or cloth
TOOL & MATERIAL
CHECKLIST
IMPORTANT INFO
• Clean installation surface and back of niche of all dirt and dust with a
clean cloth or sponge.
• Make sure that the surface and the back of the niche are completely dry
before attempting installation.
• It is highly recommended that you paint/nish our appliques before you
install them. Once installed, you can apply any necessary touch‐up paint/
nish.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Make sure to use the correct tools recommended.
Wear safety goggles.
Follow xture, power tools, and paint manufacturers’ instructions and users manuals.
Use common sense and follow good construction practices.
Medallions are not load‐ bearing. Do not use them to support electrical xtures or ceiling fans.
RECESS MOUNT
1. Using a paper template, trace the outline of the niche onto the template.
2. Trace the template onto wall and remove template.
3. Using a drywall knife, cut the opening as traced by the template and remove
drywall.
4. Use 2 x4’s to frame the area with vertical supports on each side and top and
bottom cross braces.
5. Cut 5‐6 pieces of 1x2 lumber in 6” pieces. Use construction adhesive to attach
the blocks onto the niche walls on the back of the niche. Allow 24 hours for
the adhesive to set.
6. Apply adhesive to the blocks.
7. While placing niche into opening, make sure that the niche is level. Smooth
any excess adhesive around the niche edge. Clean excess adhesive with
mineral spirits.
8. Touch up niche using latex paint as needed.
SURFACE MOUNT
1. Place niche on wall and outline position on wall.
2. Apply a 1/2” bead of poly‐urethane adhesive to the back of the niche.
3. Use a level before pressing the niche into place.
4. Use latex caulk around the edges of the niche.
5. Wipe off any excess caulk or adhesive using a damp sponge or cloth.
6. Touch up niche as necessary.
HOLE
WALL
NICHE
INSTALLATION
SURFACE
RECESS MOUNT
SURFACE MOUNT