Noble Niches

Waterproof, tile-ready shower niches designed for fast installation and convenient built-in storage in tiled shower walls.

Fast, Tile-Ready Built-In Storage for Shower Installations.

Noble Niches provide a simple way to add recessed shelving and storage to tiled shower installations. The waterproof, tile-ready design eliminates the need to build a niche from scratch, helping installers create a clean, integrated storage area that can be finished with the surrounding tile.

Designed for installation in standard 2-inch x 4-inch stud-wall construction with 1/2-inch backer board, the niche mounts flush with the wall assembly and can be installed in minutes. Its lightweight construction simplifies handling and positioning while providing a durable foundation for the finished tiled niche.

Noble Niches feature notched, exaggerated corners designed to simplify the installation of square tiles. The niche dimensions are sized to provide a better tile fit, helping installers achieve a clean, professional finished appearance while reducing unnecessary cutting and fitting during installation.

Typical Applications

• Recessed shower shelving
• Built-in shower storage
• Tile-ready shower niches
• Tiled shower wall installations
• Residential shower installations
• Professional tile installation
• 2-inch x 4-inch stud-wall construction
• Installations using 1/2-inch backer board

Advantages

• Waterproof and ready to tile
• Designed to install in minutes
• Creates convenient built-in shower shelving
• Sized for a better tile fit
• Notched, exaggerated corners simplify square tile installation
• Mounts flush in 2-inch x 4-inch stud-wall construction with 1/2-inch backer board
• Durable construction
• Lightweight design simplifies handling and installation
• Provides a prepared alternative to building a recessed niche from scratch
• Integrates into the surrounding tiled shower wall
• Designed to support clean, professional tile installations

Specifications

• Brand: Noble
• Product Type: Tile-Ready Shower Niche
• Primary Application: Recessed Shower Storage
• Installation: Flush Mount
• Wall Construction: 2-Inch x 4-Inch Stud Wall
• Backer Board: 1/2 Inch
• Surface: Tile Ready
• Waterproof: Yes
• Corner Design: Notched, Exaggerated Corners
• Construction: Durable and Lightweight

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Noble Niches used for?

They are designed to create recessed, built-in shelving and storage within tiled shower walls.

Are Noble Niches waterproof?

Yes. The supplied product information identifies Noble Niches as waterproof and ready to tile.

Can tile be installed directly over a Noble Niche?

Yes. The niche is supplied as a tile-ready system designed to become part of the finished tiled shower wall.

What type of wall construction is required?

The niche is designed to mount flush in 2-inch x 4-inch stud-wall construction with 1/2-inch backer board.

Why do Noble Niches have notched, exaggerated corners?

The corner design is intended to simplify the installation and fitting of square tiles.

Are Noble Niches sized for tile installation?

Yes. The niches are designed with sizing intended to provide a better tile fit and simplify the finished installation.

How difficult is a Noble Niche to install?

The system is designed for fast installation, with the supplied product information stating that it can be installed in minutes.

Are Noble Niches heavy?

No. The niche is described as having durable, lightweight construction to simplify handling and installation.

What is the advantage of using a preformed shower niche?

A preformed tile-ready niche provides a prepared recessed shelving area, reducing the need to construct the shower storage area from scratch while providing an integrated location for built-in storage.