SHOWER SHELVES FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The KBRS ShowerNiche™ is a tile ready recessed shower niche manufactured from rigid, non-porous PVCore™. The ShowerNiche™ is 100% waterproof and does not require box framing for support. The ShowerNiche™ mounts flush with the wall’s backer board (no flange to protrude). Once in position, it only requires a few backer board screws to mount it to a wall stud.

KBRS Offers 8 different size options for shower shelving. You can mix and match our niches into any combination. View ▸

The niche should be installed so that it protrudes slightly from the stud frame, this way when back board is installed around it it will be flush with the backer board. Install the niche so that it protrudes from the studs equal to the backer board thickness. To determine how far forward to place the niche, you need to add the thickness of your backer board to the thickness of your furring strip (if used - i.e. Tile-Basin® installation requires use of furring strips).

Any quality "polymer modified" thin-set will do just fine. Do not use a premixed thin-set (i.e.... water already added). A premixed thin-set that comes in a bucket with water already added will not cure properly. Remember: No premix! Always add your own water! Different terms for modified thin-set include: modified thin-set, modified thin set with a latex additive, fortified thin-set, polymer modified thin-set, polymer fortified blended thin-set. The thin-set must meet or exceed ANSI A118.4 and ANSI Al18.11 requirements when mixed with water.

Three of the most recognized brands:
1. Custom Building Products: usually found at The Home Depot. (Product Names: Versa Bond, Fortified, FlexBond Fortified and their elastic membrane is called RedGard)
2. Laticrete: usually found at The Home Depot, Lowe's and other tile suppliers. (Product Names: Laticrete 254 Platinum and their elastic membrane is called Hydro Ban).
3. Mapei: usually found at The Home Depot, Lowe's, Daltile and other tile suppliers (Name of product: Ultra Flex 2 and their elastic membrane is called Aqua Defense)

• Pebbled tile
• Impervious porcelain
• Gauged or ungauged natural stone tile
• Vitreous, semi-vitreous or non-vitreous tiles, quarry, cement body tile

Yes! You can retro-fit this shelf to any existing shower.

Currently we have the following shower shelf finishes available for our corner shower shelves: Stainless Steel, Oil Rubbed Bronze, and Matte Black. Each are available in triangle or pentagonal styles with square or oval design patterns. View ▸

Yes! Our corner shower shelves are designed with premium construction methods and will resist daily wear as well as water stains.

Installing a corner shower shelf is easy! To view our installation guide Click Here ▸

Standard or stock items may be returned within 30 days of purchase if purchased directly from KBRS, Inc - by internet, phone or fax. Standard or stock item(s) may be returned for credit or refund of the purchase price paid, less a 15% restocking fee. Custom product(s) or special orders are NOT eligible for return, credit or refund at any time; unless the product is received defective or the return is a direct result of a KBRS, Inc. error. To return an item you must first contact us via phone (866) 912-3211, or email returns@kbrsinc.com to obtain an RMA number. Item(s) must be returned in original packaging and return shipping must be paid by you, it is strongly recommended you insure your return package as KBRS will not be able to refund an item that arrives damaged and is not in re-stockable condition.
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Currently we do not provide shipping labels to have our products returned to us. Customers are required to return their products with the shipper of their choice. It is also recommended you insure your returned items, to protect form damages that may occur from shipping. KBRS will not be able to offer refunds on products that are returned damaged. All returns must be sent back to the warehouse in re-stockable conditions.

Since all of your products are packaged separately, it is common for items to get separated in the shipping process. Usually the missing product will arrive the next business day. If the product does not arrive by the end of the next business day, please contact us for a complete resolution.