TV niche made of plasterboard: DIY production

The main stages of forming a frame system, collecting equipment and marking

Modern TVs not only have a wide screen diagonal and an attractive appearance, but are also lightweight.

Today, an LCD TV with a 42-inch screen weighs no more than 4-6 kg. Based on this, the need for large and massive cabinets is gradually decreasing, and they are being replaced by more practical designs and techniques for installing TV.

One of these solutions is the formation of a frame system, which in its finished form will play the role. It can be made from various materials and their combinations, but the simplest and most economical would be to create a plasterboard system. Such a decision has many advantages, but requires a responsible approach and care.

TV stand shelf option

Making a TV stand from plasterboard with your own hands will not be difficult, especially if you adhere to the following structure of work:

collection ;
design and marking;
frame assembly;
finishing.

The principle of creating a TV table does not necessarily have to have the above structure. However, it is precisely this that is optimal and makes it possible to complete the work in the shortest possible time. In this case, the first stage, marking the beginning of construction, is the collection of the necessary tools, the list of which is as follows:

Tools for working with drywall

pencil;
roulette;
plumb line;
Screwdriver Set;
metal scissors;
screwdriver;
set of spatulas;
container for mixing the solution.

To create a simple TV stand from plasterboard, you don't need many tools. However, the above list is more than enough to carry out the installation of a frame structure. Design is the most important stage of work, since the result of the work largely depends on its accuracy and quality. Initially, you need to decide on the installation location of the system, its size and purpose. The creation of the frame is carried out exclusively using a ready-made template based on the available geometric data.

Drawing with the dimensions of a homemade plasterboard cabinet For a standard beam TV, more massive reinforced cabinets are used that can withstand the large weight of the device, and for new LCD models the design can be miniature but durable. Options for homemade TV stands can be seen in the photo:

Why do you need a niche for your TV?

A niche for a TV is needed for many reasons and some of them simply cannot be disputed. Although if everything is made public, then there will be no need for such a dispute:

This is a convenient and practical structure that will serve as an additional aesthetic design for the large screen, lift it from the floor, protecting it from dust, dirt and possible damage.
A niche can be of any size and design, because there is always free space on the wall. A wooden shelf or stand will require additional effort and material to attach to the wall. But, if you make them using the same technology, from plasterboard, they can be used for speakers, books, disks, cassettes and other things that you have nowhere to place, but want for aesthetic purposes.
Installing a plasterboard structure will not only solve the problem of unsightly wiring, but will also make it possible to install LED lighting. If you cut out various shapes in the material, the backlight will also give an additional decorative effect in the form of shadows.
In a small room, this will not only save space, but also increase visual visibility. If very large, it can be used as a way to divide space into zones for specific targeted needs.

In order to make the most of the possibilities of such an advantageous and cheap structure, it is necessary to draw up a step-by-step plan, decide on the location and make a drawing with the expected dimensions. This is a basic guide to action, and if it is drawn up correctly, equipping a plasterboard niche for a TV will not be particularly difficult.

Assembling the sheathing, covering the system and finishing: step-by-step sequence of actions

After marking has been completed, you can proceed to the formation of the frame system. A TV stand made of plasterboard will have a simple appearance without shelves and with a table top. Its formation begins with the assembly of the frame, and the entire process of installing the system is as follows:

According to the markings, it is screwed to the floor and walls, which is pre-cut to the required size with metal scissors. It is fixed with the help of, and its purpose is to provide additional rigidity to the system. In addition, its presence simplifies the installation of vertical structures, which are simply inserted into it and fixed. Attaching the profile to the wall
The construction of the sheathing begins from the inner corner adjacent to the wall. The first stand is inserted into and fixed at the lowest point using self-tapping screws. After this, it is set completely vertically along a plumb line and in this position the distance to the wall, which runs parallel, is measured. According to the data obtained, a part of the profile is measured and cut, which is subsequently inserted into the vertical guide and plays the role of a horizontal cross member.
The distance between the vertical elements should be no more than 20-30 cm. Moreover, each rack is additionally reinforced with crossbars, and their upper edges are covered with another UD profile, which will connect the entire structure and make it motionless. Model of a TV stand made of plasterboard
To the finished sheathing (gypsum plasterboard). Each part of the coating is pre-measured and cut with a knife. After this, the material is applied to the racks and fixed to them using metal screws. At the same time, their caps are slightly recessed into the material, and the distance between the fixation points should be at least 15-20 cm.
First, the side parts are fixed, and at the very end the main fabric is applied, which plays the role of the front side of the cabinet. It should completely cover the joints with the side parts, but not go beyond them. We cover the cabinet with plasterboard
All with gypsum mortar. At the same time, they are preliminarily laid in them, designed to increase the strength of the seam and ensure its reliability. It is covered with 2-3 layers of the mixture, with the help of which the surface is completely leveled. And also all fastening points. We putty a plasterboard bedside table
The top of the bedside table is covered with a tabletop, which is screwed to the horizontal crossbars. In this case, its front side should extend beyond the edge of the structure by 2-3 cm, and the sides should form a vertical level. Table top made of chipboard in section
The finished bedside table is completely ready and can

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Plasma TV can be found in almost any home today; it has become an important and necessary part of the interior. Sometimes you want to beautifully play with this detail or hide it in the wall. The plasma must be in the wall and not protrude even a centimeter, which is only possible when creating a recess from plasterboard. This structure is perfect for equipment with thin LCD, LED and LCD screens.

A niche for a TV is a modern way to stylishly and functionally arrange a space. This design solution is very popular today; it gives the room dynamics and volume. A plasma panel in a recess can free a room from unnecessary shelves or chests of drawers, as well as visually enlarge it and make it more spacious. It is possible to assemble such a structure yourself; you need to act consistently and know some of the subtleties and nuances.

Design of plasterboard walls in the interior of an apartment

Mobility and lightness can be given to the interior by the correct design of the partitions with which you plan to zone the space. If you come up with the shape of the design yourself, your apartment will become unique and one of a kind. There are several types of plasterboard structures that designers use.

Drywall arches

Drywall arches are an excellent solution for updating the interior of a small apartment. Before deciding what design the arch will have, you need to decide what function this structure will perform. These functions include:

Design and decoration of a plasterboard arch

zoning space in an apartment or dividing rooms;
decoration - with the help of this plasterboard element, the design becomes more comfortable and unusual;
redevelopment of an apartment using air structures;
functionality, when the arch has shelves, recesses for flowers.

Drywall arches are divided into groups that differ in the design and shape of the arch. The most striking and popular designs are:

Roman;
portal;
trapezoidal;
Thai;
eastern;
Gothic;
ellipsoidal.

Important! If the arch is created in a room where there is high air humidity, then green sheets of plasterboard should be used; they do not deform when exposed to humid air.

Plasterboard niches in the living room and bedroom

Why build niches:

A convenient structure that is used for storage.
An attractive element of room decor.
If you make a niche from plasterboard with lighting, you can zone the space.
You can build a niche with doors and thereby save on buying furniture.

A blank wall can be decorated with a niche made of plasterboard, where you can provide space for a TV, books, and flowers. In addition, you can make lighting that will focus attention on the structure in the evening, giving the interior a romantic feel. When constructing a suspended ceiling from plasterboard, you can mount a niche for a cornice under the curtains. This looks very impressive, since the curtains will fall from the ceiling without unnecessary elements.

An example of a suspended ceiling made of plasterboard

If we talk about a niche for a TV, then it can be made in the form of a recess with lighting, or a bedside table. A false fireplace made of plasterboard can serve as a TV stand.

This interior looks good in a Gothic style room. By making a niche from plasterboard, you can equip it with various curved shelves that will serve to store various decorative items.

You can place family photos and books on the shelf. If the upper shelves are equipped with decorative doors, then you can store items of clothing without buying cabinet furniture. The children's room can be divided into two zones by a niche. This is especially true if it is occupied by two children. Even if the child is alone, his room will gain functionality, since a niche can separate a recreation area and a play area.

Example of dividing a children's room

A bedroom divided by this design will become much more comfortable and attractive.

Plasterboard shelving in the wall

Gypsum plasterboard shelving is a modern solution for any interior. These designs help optimize space while saving it. There is no need for plasterboard bookcases, which take up a lot of space and make the interior heavy. Advantages of this design in different styles:

loft suggests restraint and minimalism, which can undoubtedly be emphasized by plasterboard shelving along a blank wall;
using these designs in a classic style, install lighting that will give the interior romance and attractiveness;
if you decorate the rack with various materials, for example, wallpaper, decorative stone, mosaics, mirrors, this will become a decoration of the high-tech style.

An example of a high-tech plasterboard shelving unit

For the strength of the structure, especially if equipment will be on it, you need to use a galvanized profile. You can decorate the rack with textiles, which will help hide personal belongings from prying eyes. Many modern styles reject the use of cabinet furniture, but storage space is necessary for any person. Plasterboard shelving will help to cope with this problem. These designs are also good because they can be built in any room, be it a bedroom, room, kitchen, hallway or bathroom.

Plasterboard wall in the living room

Drywall boxes in the kitchen

Drywall is a material that can be used to decorate any room. Thanks to him, we forgot what it was like to have communications sticking out of the walls in the kitchen and ugly exhaust vents. It is from plasterboard that the boxes in the kitchen are made, which hide all the pipes. In addition, you can build a box in which the hood will be built in, which will make the room neat and attractive. By making a box above the bar counter, you can install lighting in it, which will add romance to the design of the apartment on long winter evenings.

Plasterboard box for suspended ceiling

It is worth paying special attention to multi-level ceilings, as they look very impressive in any interior. If you build a plasterboard structure around the perimeter of the ceiling, you can hide electrical wiring for lighting in it and install spotlights. Also, using plasterboard structures, you can build a soaring ceiling, which gives the interior airiness and lightness.

Drywall wardrobes

Another use of plasterboard is the construction of dressing rooms. These interior items are becoming increasingly popular among ordinary people. You can build a dressing room from plasterboard with your own hands, and at the same time save a lot of money on the purchase of built-in or cabinet furniture. You can build a structure based on your needs. The only requirement for a plasterboard dressing room is that it must complement the overall interior of the apartment.

Stylish design of a plasterboard dressing room in an apartment

The design of these structures can be found on the Internet in the photo, or you can create it yourself based on the number of family members and the space of the room in which it will be installed.

Peculiarities

TV monoblocks are attached to walls using various brackets, but this method is suitable for restaurants, cafes or clubs. When creating the interior of an apartment, comfort and safety come first, so it is important to hide all cables and wiring well. What are the advantages and disadvantages of covering a wall with plasterboard and creating a niche?

Advantages:

The downside is the possible reduction in the area of the room due to the wall in which the niche and plasma panel will be installed.

Photo options for niche design in the interior

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How to set up a niche

Before you begin constructing a plasterboard installation, you need to develop a project plan and sketch a sketch on paper. The sequence of actions will be as follows:

Transferring the project to the wall, marking and installing the frame.
Covering the inner walls of the future niche.
If necessary, install backlighting.
Placement of plasma and communication wire for equipment operation.
Covering the frame with plasterboard.
Final work on finishing the structure.

Required tools:

Installation process

Let's start installing a niche for the TV with our own hands step by step:

Now you know how to make a niche for a TV yourself, and you can start finishing. This can be painting the surface, treating it with decorative plaster or polyurethanes, as well as wallpapering. The main thing is that the design is in harmony with the interior and matches the style of your room.

Modern televisions are no longer the same “boxes” that every family had 15-20 years ago. They have become more elegant, thinner and wider, with high-quality images and many TV channels. I just want to spend the whole day next to a caring friend who will tell you about all the news, take you to an exhibition, demonstrate a current film and help you become a participant in an emotional talk show.

Which option should you choose?

To make the time spent in the company of a caring assistant as comfortable as possible, experienced designers recommend not simply fixing the panel on one side of the room, but making a niche for it.

Despite the fact that a small part of the room's space will be occupied, this solution seems more profitable than hollowing out the surface and making a niche inside:

if this side of the hall is load-bearing, then for any work with it it is necessary to obtain a special permit from the municipal housing and communal services service, and it is not a fact that it will be issued;
if the house is brick, then no special problems are expected, but if you are dealing with concrete, then you will have to spend several times more effort;
walls in houses come in different thicknesses, and if your design is supposed to have a thin surface, then you will have to act carefully so that instead of the desired design you do not end up with a through analogue.

There are plenty of different options for creating a cozy television alcove; they can be divided according to the following functional features:

wall structure made exclusively for TV;
an option in which part of the wall is involved, this can include shelves, a fireplace and other elements, the benefit is double, since all the shelves become part of a single complex, and they do not have to be attached to the surface separately;
a solution where a niche is an element of a complex, beautiful design covering the entire wall, there are also a lot of winning nuances here.

In each of these cases, you can take advantage of ready-made opportunities that the Internet is replete with, try to fantasize on your own, or seek help from an experienced designer. With any choice, your living room will be transformed for the better, adding aesthetics and functionality.

This is the most budget-friendly project that will allow you to use any of the three possibilities described above. Wherein:

you should choose a design where the panel will be completely inside, without protruding outward, this way you will protect expensive household appliances from accidental contacts and keep them in working condition;
Acoustic speakers can also be located here; this advice is especially good for families with small children;
another advantage of this type of arrangement of objects is that cables and wires can be removed inside the complex, adding aesthetics to the overall appearance of this side of the living room;
The installed lighting in this alcove, which is comfortable for the eye, will decorate the room, illuminate the necessary area and create an additional effect.

Advice:
If you approach the issue creatively, you can not only save money, but also create an interior that will create the feeling of expensive decoration.

Anyone, even a novice designer, will advise you to choose from three alternatives the one that is most suitable for harmoniously filling one side of your living room; a niche for a TV could be:

rectangular horizontal;
rectangular vertical;
oval.

However, there are no strict design frameworks here, and different versions can be combined within one project.

Advantages of the rectangular horizontal option

As a rule, most of these designs are made in a rectangular horizontal format. This solution allows you to fully arrange the thin panel and plan several more shelves to place some necessary items on them. A good addition would be lighting. This project is welcome for both large rooms and small living rooms; in the latter case, it will become visually more spacious.

The uniqueness of the rectangular vertical project

If you want to try experimenting with a rectangular vertical format, then it is advisable to place the TV approximately in the middle. The rest of the space is filled with speaker systems, books, paintings, CD stands and other items that logically complement the complex.

Rectangular niche - for wide walls

Drywall is an excellent building material for most interior details, be it a fireplace or an alcove. In our case, it is made in a curved form. This makes the whole room more impressive. In addition, the upper part of the room visually increases. Experts believe that this project is ideal for a living room with wide walls.

Oval alternative for large and small spaces

This is one of the least popular projects, because it requires more skilled craftsman due to the difficulties in technology. Of course, this does not detract from, but, on the contrary, favorably emphasizes the uniqueness of the structure. An oval is at least more interesting than any rectangle. If the room is small, then this choice allows you to further narrow the space visually. However, for large living rooms with high ceilings, such an alternative could not be more suitable.

Plasterboard niches in the living room interior

Painting is one of the most popular finishing methods. Contrasting bright colors will allow you to create accents in the room; shades that match the wall are suitable for creating a calm, cozy atmosphere in a small living room. In the latter case, backlighting is required.
Decorative plaster - when applied in several layers, creates a 3D effect.

LED filaments, halogen lamps, spotlights of all shapes and sizes - the consumer has a wide choice of lighting options.

Horizontal - capable of visually expanding a narrow wall; a tandem with long, low furniture (sofa, cabinet) will be harmonious.
Vertical - they pull the room up; they are appropriate to be placed next to a massive closet, window, or door.

Depending on their purpose, plasterboard structures are divided into functional and decorative. The first ones are used for embedding equipment, furniture, communication systems, and various accessories. The latter are interior decoration in themselves; such niches can have unusual shapes, intricate colored lighting, and stained glass windows or decorative flower inserts are often used to decorate them.

The living room is the heart of the home, and a living room design with a niche is an ideal option for those who want to make their interiors sophisticated and impressive. The plasterboard construction adds its own unique touch to the overall appearance of the room and adds uniqueness to the interior space. The ease of material and installation allows you to create a niche almost anywhere.

Materials needed to build a niche with your own hands

What should be included in the list of materials for creating an alcove for a TV when going to a building supplies store:

you can’t do without aluminum profiles - CW (for fastening parts to the wall or ceiling) and UW (they are load-bearing elements that fix plasterboard panels);
wood beams, from which the basis of the future project is created;
It is better to purchase plasterboard panels with a thickness of 12.5 mm; this is the most common building material;
elements of metal connections fastening profiles;
dowels and screws.

If you have to work with an oval solution that involves arched elements, you should purchase a profile in the form of an arch, and select drywall so that it can be bent.

Among the tools for work you should take:

screwdriver and screwdriver;
drill with speed change mode;
hacksaw for metal;
a powered tool that can be used to process profiles;
a plane, it is useful for cutting and smoothing plasterboard panels;
construction knife;
roulette;
serpyanka (this is glass tape for reinforcing plasterboard parts after its installation on profiles);
plumb line and building level;
lace.

Instead of the latter, you can use a regular rope.

How to make a niche for a TV with your own hands

Required tool:

drill;
hacksaw for metal;
screwdriver;
stationery knife;

Materials for creating the structure:

plasterboard sheets 9.5-12.5 mm thick, to create curved surfaces it is necessary
take sheets 6.5 mm thick.
aluminum profile;
self-tapping screws;
reinforcing mesh, putty;

Work progress:

Detailed project for installing a niche for a 48-inch TV and installing an accompanying home theater.

Preparing for work

If you decide to work independently, without involving a specialist, it is important to sketch out a diagram of the future scope of work before starting work, and the more detailed it is, the easier the process will be.

This applies to both the designation of all materials used and dimensions, including the estimated dimensions of the TV:

special requirements for matching the depth of the opening with the thickness of the panel; if a socket is supposed to be behind the TV, then these are additional sizing calculations (it is better if it is located at the bottom);
it is best to make an opening that is 20 centimeters larger than the plasma panel; such additional distances are necessary to simply stick your hand through for settings and other functions;
It will be better if the drawing starts from the center of the surface, and to avoid distortions, use the answer.

If the scheme does not include masking the wires, then before constructing the opening, hollow out a channel for them using a hammer drill, followed by masking with putty.

Stage-by-stage design

Installation and subsequent modification of the project is not difficult, the main thing here is to follow the sequence of actions:

fixing UD profiles with self-tapping screws, this is done according to previously applied markings;
vertical installation of CD profiles in UD profiles, it is better that the distance between the latter is 60 centimeters, U-shaped fastenings are welcome;
horizontal fastening of CD profiles on the sides of the structure;
when the frame is assembled, the TV cable and electrical wiring (backlight) are laid;
drywall, pre-cut into pieces according to the drawing made, is attached to the metal frame profiles;
the entire finished structure is processed using putty.

As you can see, there is nothing particularly complicated in this process. It is very important to prepare a diagram, materials and tools in advance - and then building a niche will not take much time and will be enjoyable.

Things to remember when constructing an opening:

Your TV niche is ready!

In the era of thin plasma and LCD TVs, the approach to their placement in the interior of the room has also changed. Now it is not necessary to clutter the room with a standard wall or TV stand, because the panels have wall mounts that allow you to hang them on the wall. For convenience and aesthetics, the TV is most often placed in a niche. But it cannot be done in a thin or load-bearing wall, so drywall comes to the rescue.

Plasterboard construction for TV

Drywall is a versatile and easy-to-install material for creating all kinds of decorative structures. It’s easy to make a niche for a TV from plasterboard yourself. Moreover, the process will not require significant costs, expensive tools and special skills. Advantages of placing TV in a niche:

A TV recessed into a niche will fit harmoniously into the interior.
Lighting in the niche for the TV will create a decorative effect and the room will look brighter. And the backlight can be used as a night lamp.
On the niche shelves you can place books or decor in the form of figurines and vases.
The decorative recess guarantees the safety of the TV - it cannot be touched or damaged.
All cords and cables will be securely hidden behind the false wall.
A beautifully designed niche can become the central element of the interior.
Soundproofing effect - a niche will help minimize sounds from the neighboring apartment. If the wall is side, then the plasterboard wall can serve as a kind of insulation.

This design has one drawback - it will reduce the area of the room slightly.

A niche may look like a shelving unit

Niche types

A plasterboard niche can be installed on a wall made of any material - brick, concrete or wood. The design can be rectangular, oval or combined. The first type is divided into rectangular-horizontal or rectangular-vertical. The most common is the rectangular-horizontal option due to the ease of its implementation. Such a niche will look natural even in a small apartment.

The most common niche option is rectangular

An oval niche is more difficult to make, but it looks more interesting. An oval niche is not suitable for small rooms, as it visually reduces the space.

The oval looks very catchy

Also, niches may differ in general design. For example, a niche can look like a decorative frame with a recess the size of a TV, or like a wall with shelves or stained glass windows.

Niche arrangement

Before starting work on a plasterboard structure, you should carefully consider its design and the location of all communications (sockets, lighting switches, etc.). There are many options for designing a niche for a TV.
It is advisable to illuminate the niche with spotlights or LED strip - then it will look impressive. Moreover, the lamps can be mounted both in the upper and lower parts of the structure. The rays of light coming from below look interesting.
The back of the niche can be decorated with various decorative materials - wallpaper, photo wallpaper, stone. You can also paint it a different color - lighter or darker than the entire wall.
A niche can consist of several sections in which shelves, speakers or decor will be located. You can even place an aquarium or an electric fireplace in the section.
In special cases, a plasterboard structure for a TV can even zone a room. If you make it rotating, then you can watch TV from different angles.
The stylistic arrangement of elements is also important. The symmetrical design is inherent in the classic style and will look good in the bedroom. The asymmetrical composition is suitable for high-tech, modern and minimalist styles. It is most often used in cases where it is impossible to allocate an entire wall for TV or if there is a door nearby. Asymmetry is good for zoned or combined rooms - kitchen-living room, child's room.

Photo gallery: design options for niches in the interior

A niche can be made in a false wall made of plasterboard. Finishing with stone imitates a fireplace. Very often, several niches with different functions are made in one wall. If you paint a niche in a different color, it will perform a zoning function. Making a semicircular niche will be more difficult. A real fireplace can also be sewn into a niche. You can combine several types of finishes A niche can act as a bright accent For the Scandinavian style, the niche is painted white If space allows, the niche can be made deeper False niches look beautiful The simplest design looks like a recess in the wall Asymmetry is a good technique for rooms in the Art Nouveau style

How can you design a niche for a TV in the living room?

Let's consider the main possibilities that designing a niche in the living room offers, in addition to hiding the wires:

A vertical niche for the TV will create the illusion of a high ceiling and leave room for tall cabinets on the sides;

A horizontal niche made of plasterboard, on the contrary, will visually lengthen the wall and, in combination with low furniture, expand your living room;
A full-scale plasterboard structure with several niches on the wall will be useful not only for a TV, but also for storing various souvenirs, figurines, indoor plants and other decor;
A plasterboard niche with lighting is an interesting way to add a romantic and mysterious atmosphere to the interior of the living room, as well as to highlight the decor on the shelves of the niche.

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As for finishing materials for niches, the only limitation here can be your sense of style and budget. As a rule, the niche structure itself is finished with plaster, paint or wallpaper for the walls, while the internal cavity can be decorated with stone, glass, wood or a contrasting shade of paint or wallpaper. Highlighting the interior walls of a niche with color or texture visually deepens the surface and gives the room a more textured and bold look. At the same time, experts recommend choosing not too dark shades for this purpose, otherwise the niche will look more like a hole in the wall than a stylish interior solution.

We won’t bore you anymore: enjoy the photos of beautiful niches for the TV in the living room! And don't forget to save the best ideas as a note.

Creating a Sketch

The more data with exact dimensions is on the sketch, the less likely there are alterations. First, a sketch is made, which is checked and corrected during the process. Stages of creating a sketch:

A metal frame is drawn from a profile for a plasterboard structure. All the nuances are taken into account - load, location, reinforcing jumpers.
The sketch includes electrical wiring - sockets, wires and lighting circuit (if any). Sockets can be located both below and behind the TV, adding space for bending the wire and the plug itself.
Cost-effective cutting of plasterboard sheets is carried out.

The sketch should be as detailed as possible

At this stage, it is already necessary to decide on the finish, because certain materials have their own thickness, which also needs to be included in the drawing. If it is tile or finishing stone, then at least 5 cm, plus the same amount for tile adhesive. At least 10 cm in each direction is added to the diagonal of the TV, the same applies to other equipment, for example, speakers. The depth of the niche should be such that you can stick your hand between the wall and the TV.

Tools and materials

To create a niche you will need the following tools:

Drill (perforator).
Construction knife or jigsaw.
Grinder and metal wheels.
Metal scissors.
Level.
Roulette.
Pencil.
Sandpaper (mesh) and skinner.
Spatulas.
Mixer or drill attachment for mixing the solution.

In addition, you need to purchase the following materials:

Drywall 12.5 mm.
Aluminum profile CW and UW.
Self-tapping screws for metal and self-tapping screws with dowels (drive-in) for the frame.
Corner for slopes.
Finishing putty.
Primer.
Decoration Materials.

Required tools and materials

Any installation work requires the presence of certain tools and materials, without which it is impossible to complete it quickly and efficiently. To build a high-quality plasterboard niche in the living room for a TV, prepare:

Metal profiles. They will be needed to build a rigid frame - the basis of a future niche or plasterboard shelf for a TV. For any shape you will need 2 rack and 2 guide profiles. If the design of the structure is curved, you will also need an arched profile
Plasterboard sheets. This is the main material for creating a recess. To fix them you need to prepare special screws
Dowels. These are special fasteners that allow you to firmly fix the guide profiles. They are ideal for attaching metal frames to concrete and brick walls
Decoration Materials. Any drywall construction involves the use of compounds for leveling and processing. For this purpose, it is worth acquiring putty and primer. To give a niche a beautiful, aesthetic look, tiles, wallpaper, mosaics, paint, etc. are used.
Tools. To work with metal profiles and plasterboard sheets, you need to acquire: a drill, a screwdriver, a screwdriver, a hacksaw, a plane, a construction knife, and measuring instruments

The socket block is usually located at the bottom. The wires will be hidden behind the TV.

Step-by-step instructions for installing a niche

If there is no outlet in a suitable place, then the first step is to install electrical wiring in the wall (as well as an Internet cable and antenna wire). Channels for it are cut with a grinder, hammer drill or chisel. The wires are laid in the channels, and, after checking their functionality, the channels are covered with starting putty. The wall on which the niche is mounted must be puttied and rubbed down in advance - before installing the frame.
All wires are sewn into the wall
The frame is marked on the wall using a level.
This is painstaking work requiring maximum precision. Markings are applied using a level
UD profiles are mounted on the marked places on the dowels.
CD profiles are attached to them with self-tapping screws (for reliability, you can use U-shaped fasteners). The distance between them should be no more than 60 cm. The profile is attached strictly according to the markings
Now you can start attaching the plasterboard frame.
The sheets are cut into segments according to size. The cardboard is cut on one side, and then broken, and then cut off on the other. The finished parts are attached to the frame with special self-tapping screws for drywall, the heads of which are recessed so that they are not visible under a layer of putty. The distance between the caps should be 10–15 cm. Excess millimeters of plasterboard are removed with a knife. The sheets are attached to the profile with self-tapping screws
After covering, finishing work is carried out. All seams and corners are puttied using reinforcing tape. When the putty dries, it is cleaned with a mesh or sandpaper. Next, a primer is applied.

Hiding the TV in the wall partially or completely would be a good solution, especially if there is already a system of shelves, niches, or a false wall that hides communications. We propose to consider the main options for hidden installation of household appliances and instructions for their implementation. Let's talk about how to make a niche for a TV from plasterboard with your own hands.

Stages of installing a plasterboard niche

Surface preparation

The plane for placing the gypsum plasterboard niche must be carefully leveled. You can check this by applying a rule or slats to the wall, which should touch the surface as much as possible. All irregularities and dirt must be removed and the holes must be plastered.

Planning and marking

First of all, measurements are taken to install the frame, then a drawing is made that will allow you to visualize the type of structure and calculate the required amount of material. When developing a sketch, it is worth considering some nuances:

The niche for a TV or other equipment should be equal to the thickness of the device, and the width should be larger than the size of the objects. You also need to leave space for placing electrical wiring and gaps so that your hands can pass freely under the equipment;

Drawing with dimensions of a niche in the living room

In the built-in niche, the load that it will experience is taken into account;
If the niche will be illuminated, it is worth deciding on the laying of electrical wires under the drywall.

According to the dimensions, using a building level, a plan of the future niche is drawn on the wall.

Before you begin installing the frame, you need to decide how it will be done: glue or frame.

The first method requires a completely flat wall surface, which is very rare, so the second option is popular.

Construction of a metal frame

Wooden blocks are sometimes used to build the frame; this option is quite acceptable for the living room, there is no dampness there. But mainly a metal profile is used; with it, the niche structure will be securely fixed.

Decorating the wall with plasterboard above the sofa in the living room photo
Assembled plasterboard niche frame

Having carefully studied the stages of work on installing a niche, any novice builder can build such a model with his own hands. The work of constructing a metal frame may look like this:

Before installing the frame, in the case of planning lighting, electrical wiring is laid. It can be covered with a plinth with a cable duct or a groove can be dug into the concrete wall - a groove;
Strictly following the drawn lines, the profile is installed by pressing it against the wall, after which a polyurethane tape is first attached to it. Dowels are driven into the holes made, and self-tapping screws for the profile are screwed into them in increments of 40-50 cm. The result is a kind of frame. Frames for niches and shelves are made in a similar way;

Scheme of fastening profiles to the wall

To comply with all the geometry conditions, you also need to use a square in your work. The structure reaching the floor is screwed to it, the resulting frame will be the basis for the future niche;

Next, to add volume to the model, profiles are attached to the ceiling and floor in front of the guides on the wall. There will be a distance between them equal to the depth of the niche. The level should help in creating a vertical profile position. Then the front and back sides of the jumpers are fastened;

Two profiles are installed at the location of the niche to make the structure more rigid. Determine the location of the shelves in the niche, install them, and secure them. All elements are placed using a level and square;

Decorating the wall with plasterboard above the sofa in the living room photo

If lighting is provided in the niche, determine its type, placement of wiring and spotlights.

Covering the structure with plasterboard

At this stage you will need a special drywall knife, tape measure, pencil, square and ruler. When sheathing a niche in a plasterboard wall, you need to know some subtleties:

It is best to start attaching gypsum board elements from the walls.
It is advisable to cut the plasterboard sheet effortlessly, starting with the paper, then place it on the edge of the table where the cut is and break it slightly. After this, turn it over, cut through the paper on the back side and separate the part.
When installing, carefully press the elements against the profile.
It is better to place the fasteners at a distance of 10-12 cm.

Knowing these little tricks and putting them into practice, you can complete the job of installing a niche without any flaws.

An example of plasterboard covering a niche in the living room

Installing the backlight

Before you design a niche, you need to install lighting, if provided. Electrical wires are strengthened during the assembly of the frame and brought out. After this, the structure is finished with plasterboard. There are holes in it for lamps.

Finishing the niche

The seams of the gypsum board sheets are sealed and the recesses of the self-tapping screws are treated with putty and allowed to dry.
The corners need to be embroidered with a grater, the joints with a knife. This is necessary for deep penetration of the putty.
Next, apply a second layer of finishing and level it with a spatula.
The well-dried surface is rubbed with sandpaper.

The niche is ready for painting, but for wallpapering the model should be additionally treated with a primer.

Design task: how to fit equipment into the interior

Many people are familiar with Yugoslav walls with a niche for installing a TV or an aquarium. Televisions of that era, unlike modern panels, were massive, oversized and could only be hidden in a furniture cavity of the appropriate depth. Despite the fact that today a recess in the wall for a TV has a decorative rather than a functional purpose, both the design side of the process and the design side require close attention.

You can find countless images of concepts on the World Wide Web, but it is one thing to create a visual design, and quite another to carry out its technically correct implementation. The simplest version offers a classic niche, the back wall of which is either a load-bearing wall with a minimal layer of finishing, or a plasterboard surface with, again, minimal indentation from the rough plane.

A niche extending from ceiling to floor is otherwise called a portal and has a slightly different construction scheme. Such designs make it possible to realize the idea even when the walls do not have continuous leveling sheathing. At the same time, the portal looks like a completely finished and independent element of the interior.

The portal is flanked by two wide columns. You can choose absolutely any form factor: it does not affect the functionality in any way, but in the end, a niche with a complex configuration may require considerable time to level, smooth and finish it.

Unlike primitive imitations of rectangular pilasters, more complex columns may have curved front or side faces. It is also possible to have a radius design of the rear plane of the niche; such structures are called exedra, and in them TVs are rarely mounted in a hinged manner. An arbitrary number of smaller niches or shelves can be embedded in a niche or portal, as well as in the framing columns, for installing a home theater and other equipment or household items.

Sheathing installation and finishing work

Having calculated the parameters of the future design, carefully cut the material. This stage of construction is very important, since two adjacent strips must meet evenly at the ends. As a result, you will get a straight line that can have either a horizontal or vertical orientation. Protrusions at the edges and differences are unacceptable.

Attach strips of pre-cut plasterboard to the installed profiles. They fasten it with self-tapping screws. To create a volumetric effect, other profiles are attached to the edges of the installed plasterboard sections, which repeat the dimensions and location of the previous ones.

Before installing the plasterboard strips, elements of the communication system are laid.

These elements include:

cable from TV;
sockets located so as not to create obstacles for installing the TV;
wiring for built-in lighting (if applicable).

After this, cover the front part of the niche with plasterboard.

Front trim

To explain the nuances of making a niche for installing a TV, a video review is presented below.

All that remains is to carry out the final work on finishing the niche.

Step by step execution:

Sealing seams using putty. It is recommended to use sickle tape.
Applying a primer to the surface.
Leveling the overall surface with putty.
Sanding with sandpaper.
Application of primer composition.
Painting or applying finishing material.

If the features of your design require installation of lighting in a niche, do not forget to make holes for installing lamps.

Mounting and load from the TV

Although modern television equipment has become more compact, it remains quite massive. This must be taken into account when assembling the niche frame in order to securely strengthen it in the right places.

Typically, television panels are installed on hanging brackets at a level of 100-120 cm from the floor. This installation does not require the installation of a reinforced shelf, due to which the portal as a whole looks quite light and discreet.

Otherwise, you can use a standard TV stand to install it on a horizontal plane. This option is not very attractive due to the fact that there is almost no way to tear the TV off the hanging bracket, but with a loose installation it is quite easy for even a small child to knock it over.

Mounting a television panel on a plasterboard wall has certain requirements that relate to both the internal configuration of the structure and the fasteners used. Only one thing can be said with certainty: the model of the TV and the type of mounting bracket must be known at the design stage. Depending on the weight of the equipment, an adequate method of reinforcing the rear plane is selected. Some people prefer embedded profiles directly at the fastening point, others limit themselves to two-layer reinforced sheathing.

The bracket should be attached according to the instructions. For reliability, at least four attachment points are used

Among the fastening elements for mounting equipment weighing over 30 kg, the metal dowel “umbrella” and the mount called “Hartmut” are well suited. Please note that if there is a brick or concrete wall behind the rear plane of the niche with a minimum setback of the false wall, it is better to fasten it with bolts or chemical anchors. A guarantee of reliability is good, because no one knows how fasteners will behave after several years under different operating conditions.

Stylish decor: plasterboard niches in the living room, photo

Niches made of plasterboard can be attached to almost any wall, be it a brick wall, concrete or plasterboard. And virtually any interior can be decorated with such a niche. Well, perhaps your finishing idea will be the most original. Sometimes decorative mosaics and natural materials are used, and even laying with seashells is possible.

In a word, there are no restrictions. Niches are also divided depending on their purpose: functional ones are intended for building in furniture, audio equipment, heating devices, and various household items. Decorative niches are used to display souvenirs, photographs, vases, paintings. They are a decoration in themselves.

Niches in home interiors have been used for a very long time. They once decorated the homes of aristocrats, but now even the most modest designs can boast of them. Successful lighting, masking wall defects, additional shelves - all these are important functions of modern niches.

There are quite important nuances that influence the design of a niche in your living room. It is worth taking a closer look at them and those who chose the standard solution and decided to be original. In any case, listen to the advice of the masters.

Frame assembly

Unlike other popular designs, a niche or portal for a TV has special assembly specifics. As in most cases, the frame consists of a main part and load-bearing shaped elements that have no other function other than shaping.

The main set of profiles for creating a frame of almost any shape. Profiles CW and UW are used to form the base, CD and UD to strengthen the planes on which the drywall will be attached

For curved shapes, it is better to use a special bent profile that can recreate the bend of the correct shape

Assembly of the main part begins with the installation of guide profiles. Since niches are rarely made with a depth of less than 60-70 mm, the most suitable profile size for adequate load absorption is 50 mm. At least four vertical rows of guides are nailed to the rough plane of the wall, or, if continuous sheathing has already been completed, to profiles hidden behind the drywall. In the latter case, the section of wall for constructing a niche must be reinforced with horizontal crossbars every 40-50 cm - the assembled structure is attached to them.

All profiles in direct contact with the main wall, floor or ceiling must be glued with damping tape made of foam polyethylene

At the very bottom of the niche it is necessary to mount a small podium, which in plan will protrude beyond the rest of the structural elements. Its height is purely symbolic - up to 10 cm, and its purpose is to ensure the correct installation of the floor plinth. When using suspended ceilings, a similar design can be useful in the upper part.

For side columns, if they are straight, the guide profiles are duplicated in a position opposite to those already fixed to the wall. Fixed-length jumpers are inserted between them, which determine the depth of the recess. For the smallest niches, the second group of guides is simply inserted into the first.

If the columns have a curved front surface, the second row of guides is made with a segmented profile. Before installing it, you need to cut out the side segments of the sheathing, fold the drywall in four layers and follow the common marking line with a jigsaw. After sewing the sidewalls, a flexible profile is rolled along their edge; in the simplest case, this is a self-made “herringbone”.

It is a little more difficult to make the side edges curved: both groups of guides must be made of a flexible profile, and it is attached to the wall according to the marking line, which, in turn, is formed by tracing a template cut from plasterboard with a pencil. It will subsequently be used to sew the front edge, but first you need to screw a flexible profile around the perimeter of the wrong side. The structure is fastened, as in the general case, using spacer inserts.

Profile connection options. 1. Connection using bent “wings”. 2. Using a connecting “crab”. 3. Special insert for profile extension. 4. It is best to connect the profiles to each other using a cutter

The space between the columns forms a niche, which can be divided by a shelf for installation, or have a reinforced rear plane. In the first case, the frame is assembled in the same way as for columns: two profile lines connected by jumpers. If the shelf is slightly recessed, a pair of vertical posts will be needed for more rigid support. It is also necessary to strengthen the structure with braces, so loaded shelves are usually sheathed all the way to the floor, hiding the details of the frame structure.

Reinforcement of the rear wall is carried out using the counter-lattice method, applied to the rear side of the frame, repeating the step of installing the vertical posts. Here it is allowed to use a ceiling profile with a width of 60 mm, however, profiles in both directions must be attached to the wall with direct hangers.

Before sewing up the frame, lay the power cables for outlet groups and lighting, television wires and twisted pair inside the cavity of the frame. If the conductors used are not self-supporting or armored, they must be encased in a corrugated sheath. The cable train should not be attached to the frame - only to the wall, while at the exit point the wire is folded into a loop and laid in such a way that it can be easily reached through the hole under the socket installation box.

Frame covering

For a niche that will be located in a room with a normal level of humidity, you need to use standard drywall - gypsum board. But, a plasterboard niche in the bathroom requires the use of special moisture-resistant plasterboard - gypsum board, which can be bought at any hardware store.

For fastening, use self-tapping screws, the heads of which must be recessed into the sheet no more than 2 mm; in other cases, they will interfere with the putty or, if the self-tapping screw is recessed too deeply, they will create a dent in the sheet. Uneven areas of the frame, that is, those in which there is a bend, must be sheathed with treated sheets of plasterboard.

For this design, we recommend using the wet folding method: walk over the sheet several times with a spiked roller, then wet it with a damp sponge to soak the plaster. When the sheet begins to bend, you can connect it to the frame. For shelves, it is better not to use drywall, but instead use fiberboard or plywood. If you nevertheless decide to make spot lighting in a niche using lamps, then you need to make a hole in the gypsum board sheets exactly along the diameter of the lamp, after which you can install the lamp itself.

The final stages of work when creating a niche from plasterboard will be priming the surface and puttying the seams of the product. Perform further actions with the design as you wish; you can add some decor to it or leave it as is.

Niche cladding and finishing

In conclusion, a few words about finishing. The cladding is not particularly specific; all work is carried out by analogy with the installation of multi-level ceilings or arches. Drywall for covering curved surfaces must be prepared by soaking or making cuts on the outside of the bend.

In the case of television niches, the requirements for protecting joints and corners are the most stringent. General structural reinforcement with non-woven fiberglass scrims is also encouraged. From the options for finishing internal cavities, choose paint with a pronounced antistatic effect. For reasons of practicality, it is better to cover horizontal shelves of any size with thin glass of appropriate sizes.