ᐅ Shower niche shelf made of aerated concrete blocks

Created on: 29 Oct 2017 01:34
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305er
Hi, from the beginning we actually wanted to install a recessed shelf in our shower (see picture).

Unfortunately, we forgot this in all the stress.

The interior plaster is already applied, as well as the screed.

Is it still possible to create a niche in the side wall facing the storage room?

It is a non-load-bearing Ytong wall (11.5cm (4.5 inches) block) and with the plaster we have a 14cm (5.5 inches) thick wall.

We were thinking maybe about 70cm (28 inches) long, 30cm (12 inches) high (one tile height), and about 8-9cm (3-3.5 inches) deep.

Would that be possible? Especially since the plaster is already on? And without having to break through the whole wall?
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winnetou78
29 Oct 2017 21:39
Well, if you place the bottles lengthwise, that works fine.
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Nordlys
30 Oct 2017 08:16
For hygiene reasons, we decided against using a wall niche in the same shower construction. You can’t dry it properly with a squeegee, so it ends up needing cleaning or collects limescale and water deposits in the corner. Two people, two bottles. Whoever showers takes their own bottle from the cabinet, wipes it off with a towel after showering, and puts it back on the shelf. Everything stays clean. Karsten
305er30 Oct 2017 09:42
Sorry Karsten, but I find that really complicated and impractical.

Especially with two kids, it’s not just two bottles.
My wife alone has three or four, with two or three of them for her hair.

And besides, where am I supposed to put them while showering?
Definitely not on the floor! That would make me feel like I’m in a cheap hotel.

It should be a bit cozy after all.
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Nordlys
30 Oct 2017 09:48
Ok, we have no problem with mounting on the floor. Neither with the rest. But there are plenty of solutions for the wall available at bathroom supply stores, both with and without drilling. Karsten