Ready For Tile Waterproof Leak Proof 16" x 14" Bathroom Recessed Shower Niche - Single Bathroom Shelf Organizer Storage For Shampoo & Toiletry Storage STR-1614 - Flush Mount Installation

I've installed this in two bathroom remodels. It makes creating a niche super simple and I love that it is waterproof so no fear of leaky seams down the line.

Great quality for the price, the actual unit is thick walled and well made.

Contractor was pleased with the construction and ease of installation and tile setting. Only thing he noted is that the far sides of the niche are slightly angled inwards. This meant that the bottom marble slab has to be cut at slight angles on the sides (vs. a straight 90 degree) to fit. It wasn't a big deal, but he did not initially realize this meaning a couple additional cuts were required for placement. For us, we like the idea of having a solid recessed unit vs a framed in option to help eliminate any potential of leakage. Overall very happy with the product and final outcome.

This box worked perfectly for the bathroom project. Below shows the installed product. The tile work is a bit tricky but that doesn’t take away from the product at all. It’s water resistant and installs between studs for easy installation

Worked well. Much quicker, easier and a better process than framing it out traditionally. Sat perfectly flush with 1/2" Durock light-weight foam board. The rough frame size is 14" x 18". I put in a rain-head, so I decided to put the niche opposite the shower head ("behind" you) otherwise you'd have to reach through the water spray to grab anything. I didn't put in on the side wall because I didn't want shampoo bottles to be the focus when you walk into the bathroom. Just my preference, there's no right or wrong location. Once the unit was set into the backerboard, I surrounded it with the backerboard membrane as per the backer-board manufacturer's instructions (I took the photo prior to that to show how it was set into the wall). When installing it, make sure it is right-side up. The bottom has an intentional, slight incline to help water run off it. One allegedly experienced reviewer who normally "makes his own" stated the back to front has a 1/4" slope - no way is that even close to being true. If it was, bottles would not stay in it. Ridiculous comment. Another review said you need a "special" ($115 a bag) mortar...Not true. I used standard Mapei Ultraflex thin-set and it's been holding for 3 years. No matter what old-school reviewers say, this method is much faster and better - but not cheaper - than building a niche conventionally. It is also so much less prone to failure. That being said...It just seems so expensive for a piece of injection-molded plastic. I've noticed most manufacturer's are priced around the same - so it must be an industry-wide price point. It's a decent size - it holds about 7 various sized bottles (2 for me 5 for my wife). I just ordered a second one for the upcoming kid's bathroom renovation. I would recommend it based on use and functionality, but sorry, -1 star for the price. NOTE: I purchased this item on Amazon for full price and have no affiliation to the seller. I try to write helpful, unbiased and insightful reviews because I also read reviews prior to making my own buying decisions. I notice many reviews lack helpful information, are not well written or give poor reviews based on not reading directions, inexperience or failing to read the product details prior to purchasing. Writing valuable reviews helps pay it forward.

sturdy and nice fit

Good quality

Great size!! Perfect niche size in our large wet room!!