Installing Balmer VI Plaster Cement Wall Niches
Niche Planning
Balmer VI plaster niches are designed to be deep enough to hold a vase of flowers or a small sculpture. This depth is usually not available in existing walls. It is therefore usually necessary to design and build a structure to house the niche. Such a structure can be built with drywall either across a room corner or as a build out along a wall.
Installation
Once drywall work is completed, you are ready to install the niche itself. First, mark the outline of the recess opening as drawn below. A nail and string may be used as a compass to draw the semicircle at the top. The opening can then be cut using a jig saw or saws-all.
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Plaster niches should be fastened in place with S103 PL Premium Construction Adhesive applied to the back of the niche margin and by countersunk drywall screws. Screws should be installed through the margin through pre-drilled holes. Ensure that the screws penetrate wood blocking or studs to a depth of at least 1 inch. Screw holes are filled with S102 Spackling.