Assembly Instructions

For stainless-steel or plastic preformed products,

(e.g., ALFI), always follow manufacturer’s instructions for the best outcome.

The preformed product should be installed over Paliade tiles.

Tub/Shower Niche

Installation Tips

For preformed membrane products (e.g., EZ-Niches) always

follow manufacturer’s instructions for the best outcome. Paliade tiles should

be placed over the preformed membrane.

Use a piece of paper as a template for your Paliade tile inserts for the

membrane product (A inset). Cut them to t and afx with recommended

adhesive (B).

A permanent recessed shelf to hold bathing essentials (also

called a niche) is a great way to add storage space to your

tub or shower. This feature can be easily integrated into

your Palisade project.

Although Palisade tiles are 100% waterproof when used with DAP

Kwik

Seal Ultra in the seams, we recommend you follow your local building codes

for wet environments like shower and tub enclosures. We recommend a

100% waterproof substrate that will prevent water from getting behind

potentially unsealed areas that would cause mold or other damage.

Paliade tiles should cover the

substrate to the niche opening before

preformed products are installed.

Apply sealant to all edges where niche meets Paliade tiles.

Apply sealant to all edges where

niche meets Paliade tiles.

Acceptable waterproof substrates: existing ceramic tile walls, Cement

Board

, Schluter Kerdi Board

, GP DensShield

, Johns Manville GoBoard

HardieBacker

, Fiberock

and equivalent products. Always follow

manufacturer’s installation instructions to create a waterproof enclosure.

There are three different ways to install a recessed niche into

a tub or shower.

1. Stainless-steel or plastic preformed products (e.g., ALFI

)

2. Preformed membrane products (e.g., EZ-Niches

)

3. Custom-built niches covered with Paliade tiles

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Waterproof, Grout-Free Wall Tiles

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Tub/Shower Niche Installation Tips TM Waterproof, Grout-Free Wall Tiles A permanent recessed shelf to hold bathing essentials (also called a niche) is a great way to add storage space to your tub or shower. This feature can be easily integrated into your Palisade project. Although Palisade tiles are 100% waterproof when used with DAP® Kwik Seal Ultra in the seams, we recommend you follow your local building codes for wet environments like shower and tub enclosures.
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Insert preformed membrane with Paliade tile applied into niche opening. Apply Paliade tiles over membrane lip. Continue applying tiles to complete project. Apply sealant to edges, corners and anywhere else water could penetrate. Cut edge trims to fit niche edges. Affix with adhesive. After adhesive has set up, apply sealant around trim edges. For a custom-built niche, finished with Palisade Decide on a location for the niche.
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Line framed structure with waterproof board and seal joints with sealant, ensuring a waterproof seal. Cut sections of Paliade to line the inside of the niche. Measure and cut Paliade tiles so that they terminate at the niche opening. Apply a generous amount of the approved adhesive to the rear of the Paliade tiles to ensure proper adhesion over the ledge of the niche (where it transitions from the water board to the niche). Adhere tile pieces to the inside of the niche.