Description
Download free 5-panel shower wall DXF template. 5-Panel with Double Niche with return panels for frameless glass.
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This advanced 5-panel shower wall template features dual built-in storage niches, providing maximum storage functionality for modern shower installations. Designed for 48-inch back wall and 36-inch side wall configurations, this template delivers precision cutting paths for all five panels with two strategically positioned niche cutouts that offer organized storage for shower essentials. The double niche design is particularly popular in family bathrooms and luxury shower installations where multiple users need dedicated storage space for personal care products. The template positions niches at two different heights to accommodate various product sizes and user preferences. The lower niche is ideal for frequently used items like soap and shampoo, while the upper niche provides storage for less-frequently accessed products or decorative elements. This DXF file is engineered for professional CNC fabrication of quartz, granite, marble, and large-format porcelain panels. The 5-panel design with 6-inch returns ensures compatibility with frameless glass enclosures while the dual niches eliminate the need for external shower caddies or organizers, creating a clean, streamlined aesthetic.
Installation Overview
Installation begins with thorough waterproofing of all substrate surfaces, with critical attention to the niche areas where recessed cavities create potential water intrusion points. Each niche requires a prefabricated or site-built recessed box in the wall framing to receive the stone surround. The back wall panel with niche cutouts installs first, with the stone edges of each niche extending into the recessed boxes. Side panels follow, completing the panel assembly. All niche interiors should be finished with waterproof material before stone installation. The niche bottoms must slope slightly toward the shower floor to prevent water accumulation. Use premium waterproofing membrane that wraps into each niche cavity. Seal all panel joints with color-matched epoxy or high-performance silicone rated for continuous wet exposure.
CNC Cutting Notes
This DXF template provides precise toolpaths for cutting all five panels with two niche openings in the back wall panel. The niche cutouts require careful programming to ensure clean, square edges that will properly receive trim or finished niche boxes. Program appropriate speeds for your material type, using slower feed rates around the niche openings to prevent chipping or stress fractures. For quartz and porcelain, ensure adequate cooling during cutting operations. Standard niche dimensions are 12 inches wide by 24 inches tall for the lower niche and 12 inches wide by 18 inches tall for the upper niche, positioned vertically along the back wall. Edge finishing on niche openings should receive special attention as these edges will be highly visible. Consider adding a slight chamfer or bullnose edge treatment for a refined appearance.
Material Compatibility
This template works with 2cm and 3cm thickness materials, with either thickness suitable for panel installations. The niche openings work particularly well with materials that have consistent color and pattern throughout, as the niche edges will be prominently displayed. Engineered quartz provides excellent performance for shower applications with niches due to its non-porous nature and ease of achieving clean, chip-free cutouts. Natural stone materials including granite, marble, and quartzite can be used but require careful selection to avoid materials with veining or fissures near the niche cutout areas. Large-format porcelain panels are ideal for double niche installations due to their superior water resistance and ability to achieve clean, precise cutouts without edge chipping.
Where to Buy
This professional DXF template is available as a free download for commercial and residential fabrication projects. The file is fully compatible with all major CAM software platforms and CNC cutting equipment used in stone fabrication. For additional shower panel templates including single niche designs, different niche configurations, or alternative panel sizes, explore our comprehensive architectural template library. Slabwise provides fabricators with precision-engineered templates for hundreds of specialized applications.