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 premium 5-panel shower wall template combines the spacious 60-inch back wall configuration with dual built-in storage niches, creating the ultimate luxury shower installation. Designed for high-end master bathrooms, this template provides precision cutting paths for all five panels with two strategically positioned niche openings that maximize storage while maintaining the clean, seamless aesthetic of large-format stone panels. The expanded 60-inch width creates a generous walk-in shower experience, while the dual niches provide organized storage for multiple users or extensive personal care product collections. The double niche configuration in this larger format allows for more generous niche dimensions compared to the 48-inch version, with options for wider or deeper storage recesses. This template is engineered for professional CNC fabrication of quartz, granite, marble, and large-format porcelain panels, delivering exact specifications that ensure consistent, high-quality results. The 5-panel design with 8-inch returns provides ample framing for frameless glass enclosures while the dual niches eliminate external organizers, creating a spa-like atmosphere in residential bathroom projects.
Installation Overview
Installation requires comprehensive waterproofing of all surfaces, with particular attention to the dual niche cavities which represent the most vulnerable areas for water intrusion. Each niche requires a properly constructed recessed box within the wall framing, typically built during rough construction. The 60-inch back wall panel installs first, with meticulous attention to the niche openings that must align perfectly with the recessed boxes. Due to the panel's size and weight, two-person installation is mandatory. Side panels install next, completing the panel assembly. Interior niche surfaces should be finished with waterproof materials before stone installation. The niche bottoms must be sloped toward the shower to prevent standing water. All panel seams require sealing with color-matched epoxy or premium silicone, with extra attention to niche perimeters where water naturally accumulates.
CNC Cutting Notes
Import this DXF template into your CAM software to generate toolpaths for all five panels with dual niche cutouts in the 60-inch back wall panel. The large panel size requires careful material selection to avoid defects or inconsistent veining. Program cutting operations with appropriate speeds for your material, using slower feed rates around niche openings to ensure clean, chip-free edges. Standard niche dimensions for this configuration are 14 inches wide by 28 inches tall for the lower niche and 14 inches wide by 20 inches tall for the upper niche, taking advantage of the additional back wall width. For quartz and porcelain materials, maintain adequate cooling systems during cutting. The niche edges will be highly visible and should receive premium edge finishing, typically polished or honed to match the panel surface with slight edge easing for safety.
Material Compatibility
This template accommodates 2cm and 3cm thickness materials, with 3cm recommended for this premium large-format installation to provide appropriate visual weight and presence. Engineered quartz is particularly well-suited for 60-inch panels with dual niches due to its consistent color distribution, non-porous surface, and ability to span large dimensions without structural concerns. Natural stone options including granite, marble, and quartzite can create dramatic visual impact but require careful vetting to ensure the material can span 60 inches without weak points near the niche cutouts. Large-format porcelain panels excel in this application, offering superior water resistance, lighter weight for easier handling, and the ability to achieve book-matched patterns across the expansive back wall.
Where to Buy
Download this professional DXF template free for use in commercial and residential fabrication projects. The file works seamlessly with all major CAM software platforms and CNC cutting equipment. For related shower panel templates including single niche configurations, different panel sizes, or specialized features like benches or accessibility options, explore our complete architectural template library. Slabwise provides hundreds of precision-engineered templates to support professional stone and solid surface fabricators.