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Tile Over Niche
Installation Instructions
To help you through the T-O Niche installation process, we have provided the following
Installation Guide, which is intended to provide an easy to follow step by step process for the
installation of your T-O Niche, whether you are a professional or a first time novice. In connection
with your Redi Niche, please comply with the recommendations and standards established for
such projects from time to time by the National Tile Council of North America.
1. Measure distance between vertical studs (studs usually on 16 inch centers)
2. Measure and cut top and bottom horizontal support brackets to a length which permits
each of them to run between, and be fastened to, both vertical studs.
3. Level and mechanically fasten bottom horizontal support bracket to both of
vertical studs.
4. Level and mechanically fastened the top horizontal support bracket to both of the
adjacent vertical studs so that the vertical dimension between the horizontal support
brackets matches the vertical dimension of the predrilled fastening holes on the Redi
Niche
5. Please note: If the distance between the vertical studs is greater than the size of the
T-O Niche, you will need to attach additional vertical framing to one or both of the
vertical studs to accommodate the size of the T-O Niche.
6. Place the T-O Niche in between the support brackets.
7. Level and mechanically fastened Redi Niche™ using one framing screw in each predrilled hole
8. Install your tile backer board around
industry standards.
9. Take 100% waterproofing silicone and seal gap between backer board and the
Niche and seal the screw holes.
10. Now apply your setting material and set your tile, marble or stone directly to T-O Niche
surface.
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