Installation Guide

ManualsBrandsEkena Millwork ManualsLumber & CompositesNiches

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Wallnichesareinterioraccentsthateasilyenhanceyourhomewithstyleandelegance.Nichesoften

featureasimpledesignthatmakesitaversatileadditiontoanyroom.Ourwallnichesarecraftedoutof

highdensitypoly‐urethane.Poly‐urethanehasthetraditionalappealofstoneor

plaster,whilebeing

lightweightandeasytoinstall.Itcomespre‐primedandreadytobefinished.

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Tools&MaterialsNeeded

 Caulkinggun

 Elastomericadhesivecaulk

 Polyurethaneconstructionadhesive

(WerecommendPLPremium)

 Spongeorcleancloth

 Puttyknife

 Extrafinesandpaper

 Level

 2x4Lumber

 1x2Lumber

 Mineral/Whitespirits

 Hammer&finishingnails(Nails mustbe

longenoughtopenetratethesubstrate

atleast1/2")

 Jigsaw,keyholesaw,orpen‐knife

 Framingnails

 Shims

 Circularsaw

 Drywallknife

 Screwdriver

 Flatheadwoodscrews

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 Drill

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PriortoInstallation

 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/finish

ourappliquesbeforeyouinstallthem.Once

installed,youcanapplyanynecessarytouch‐uppaint/finish.

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ImportantSafetyInstructions

 Makesuretousethecorrecttools recommended.

 Wearsafetygoggles.

 Followfixture,powertools,andpaintmanufacturers'instructionsandusersmanuals.

 Usecommonsenseand

followgoodconstructionpractices.

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SurfaceMountInstallationProcess

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clot h.

6. Touchupnicheasnecessary.

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RecessMountInstallationProcess

1. Usingapapertemplate,tracetheoutlineofthenicheontothetemplate.

Summary of content (2 pages)

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Wall niches are interior accents that easily enhance your home with style and elegance. Niches often feature a simple design that makes it a versatile addition to any room. Our wall niches are crafted out of high density poly‐urethane. Poly‐urethane has the traditional appeal of stone or plaster, while being lightweight and easy to install. It comes pre‐primed and ready to be finished.
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. 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.