1418 Recess It Shelf
14"x18" recessed shower wall shelf/niche. Recess-it units are made of a structural, alloyed aluminum shell with a sprayed on elastomeric waterproofing coating. The shell backing eliminates the possibility of membrane penetration and the unit's vertical mounting and positive sloped bottom ensures no damming of water inside the unit causing any potential for leakage.
Product Usage & Information
This recessed shower wall shelf/niche is produced of a corrosion resistant alloyed aluminum with an elastomeric-waterproofing and anti-fracture coating combined with an aggregate bonding base. Finished materials, ceramic tile, marble, granite, etc. can be applied immediately after product installation utilizing standard mastics or thin-set. Supplied with 4 wall fasteners which may be used with/without preinstalled wood blocking. Features rolled flange for any style trim use.
Specifications
- Face = 14" x 18"
- Back = 13 1/4" x 16 3/4"
- Depth = 3 7/8".
Installation Instructions
Step 1
Place the unit level at desired location with flange away from surface. Care should be taken to position unit in a manner so as not to conflict with any structural wall framing members. Trace perimeter of Recess-It™ on substrate and place unit aside. Enlarge the marked layout by 1/2" on all sides and cut out substrate.
Place the unit level at desired location with flange away from surface. Care should be taken to position unit in a manner so as not to conflict with any structural wall framing members. Trace perimeter of Recess-It™ on substrate and place unit aside. Enlarge the marked layout by 1/2" on all sides and cut out substrate.
Step 2
Add a continuous bead of adhesive caulk on the back of mounting flange and secure it to the wall cavity with supplied wall fasteners. (Galvanized roofing nails may be substituted.) A power screwdriver may be used if a low resistance setting is available, otherwise...tighten all fasteners by hand and do not over tighten!
Add a continuous bead of adhesive caulk on the back of mounting flange and secure it to the wall cavity with supplied wall fasteners. (Galvanized roofing nails may be substituted.) A power screwdriver may be used if a low resistance setting is available, otherwise...tighten all fasteners by hand and do not over tighten!
Thickness of Recess-It™ mounting flange should be minimized to provide a flush wall surface for the finish tile.
In some substrates, you may be able to grind the perimeter of the cut-out for the width and depth of the mounting flange prior to unit installation. Otherwise, install unit, and then by using a bonding material (thinset/mastic), "feather" the edge of the unit for a distance of 8"-12" and allow to set firm prior to continuing with finish tile placement.
Step 3
Finish as desired using bonding products suitable for material being applied.
Finish as desired using bonding products suitable for material being applied.
NOTE: All Recess-It™ products have a predetermined slope for the bottom surface. This may be reduced or enhanced by utilizing a thicker bed of bonding material at the front or rear of horizontal plane as necessary.
Do not adjust slope to angle backward towards rear of unit!
Step 4 (optional)
Place FLOATING SHELF™ directly on top edge of selected tile course. Apply surface bull nose tile (SBN) or other finish treatment to top and bottom of FLOATING SHELF™ by using thin-set or mastic to "sandwich" shelf unit. Allow front edge of applied tiles to extend 1/8 " minimum to allow for grout coverage of shelf.
Place FLOATING SHELF™ directly on top edge of selected tile course. Apply surface bull nose tile (SBN) or other finish treatment to top and bottom of FLOATING SHELF™ by using thin-set or mastic to "sandwich" shelf unit. Allow front edge of applied tiles to extend 1/8 " minimum to allow for grout coverage of shelf.
1418 Recess It Shelf is Available in
- Red Deer SKU#: R06-7070
- Edmonton SKU#: E06-7070
See Tehcnical Information for Frequently Asked Questions.
Additional Info
- SKU# 06-7070
- Technical Information
