The wall-mounted niche has become one of the most popular additions to any renovation project: it frees up floor space, keeps your bottles in order and, above all, gives the shower a look worthy of a top-of-the-range spa… for just a few hundred dollars. At L’Entrepôt de la Réno, you’ll find two ready-to-install stainless steel formats – the single 12 “× 12” model and the double 12 “× 24” model – that stand out for their built-in waterproofing, quick installation and low price.
- Single niche 12 “× 12” – matte black finish
https://entrepotdelareno.com/products/niche-de-douche-simple-noir-mat - Double niche 12 “× 24” – matte black finish
Why switch to a prefabricated doghouse?
- Integrated waterproofing: monocoque body in 304 stainless steel, inclined at 1°, designed to evacuate water and limit the risk of infiltration (unlike home-tiled niches, where every joint is a weak point).
- Express installation: cut out the opening, screw in the niche, seal the perimeter – finished in less than an hour.
- Real savings: no additional tiling costs, no complex membranes to multiply.
- Spa design: brushed or matte black finishes to match marble or textured PVC panels.
- Minimal maintenance: seamless stainless steel surface = one wipe with a microfiber and it’s clean.
Installation steps (site version)
- Tracing & cutting
- Transfer the niche template between the studs (usually 14 ½”).
- Cut gypsum or cement board cleanly with a multi-purpose tool.
- Create the frame
- Screw on a 2 × 4 surround to support the niche.
- Check alignment and depth in relation to the finished facing.
- Insert & screw
- Apply a bead of elastomer sealant to the niche flange.
- Slide in the niche, screw into the frame and check the integrated slope.
- Sealing the wall
- Apply liquid or foil membrane over the flange to overlap and block any infiltration.
- Laying the cladding
- Ceramic: glue and seal all around, leaving a soft silicone seal.
- PVC panel: glue + screw, then peripheral silicone.
PVC or ceramic cladding? A few quick pointers
- Quick installation vs. hand-crafted look:
- PVC = fast bonding, no joints, lightweight.
- Ceramic = longer assembly time, but infinite patterns and formats.
- Weight:
- Ultra-lightweight PVC (ideal for non-load-bearing walls).
- Heavier ceramic (provide reinforced support).
- Interview:
- PVC = virtually no joints to scrub.
- Ceramic = joints to be cleaned periodically.
The good news is that the stainless steel niche accepts both without modification, simply by adjusting the cut-out in the cladding.
Decorative ideas to enhance the niche
- Waterproof LED lighting glued to the underside of the top cheek, for an atmospheric glow.
- Contrasting back: metallic mosaic or black marble inside the niche for a “frame” effect.
- Symmetrical duo: two single niches at different heights to give rhythm to the wall.
- Matching accessories: matte black or stainless steel dispensers to extend the finish.
Maintenance in five seconds
- Microfiber wipe + mild soap, then rinse; avoid abrasive powders, which dull the finish.
- Annual inspection of all-round silicone seal and replacement if necessary.
Affordable luxury, guaranteed peace of mind
Opting for a prefabricated niche means :
- Give your shower integrated storage that frees up bathtub edges.
- Add a design touch worthy of the finest spas, without breaking the budget.
- Minimize the risk of infiltration thanks to a stainless steel monocoque.
- Enjoy a quick installation that any meticulous do-it-yourselfer can do on a Saturday morning.
In-store or online, discover our single and double niches, order the finish that suits you and transform your shower into a sleek, practical and resolutely luxurious space.
- Quebec City Store: 9300 rue John-Simons, Suite 100, Quebec, G2B 0S6
- Trois-Rivières store: 3790 Boul Gene-H.-Kruger, Trois-Rivières, QC G9A 4M3, Canada
