Description
Download free 5-panel shower wall DXF template. 5-Panel with 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 a built-in storage niche, creating luxurious shower installations ideal for master bathroom projects. The larger format provides a generous walk-in shower experience while the integrated niche offers organized storage without cluttering the space. This template delivers precision cutting paths for all five panels with a strategically positioned niche cutout that takes advantage of the expanded back wall width, allowing for a larger niche opening compared to the 48-inch configuration. The 60-inch width creates opportunities for oversized niche dimensions or optimal niche positioning that works with the natural flow of the shower space. Standard configurations place the niche at ergonomic heights for easy access while maintaining proper water drainage. This DXF file is engineered for professional CNC fabrication of quartz, granite, marble, and large-format porcelain panels. The 5-panel design with 8-inch returns ensures structural integrity and proper framing for frameless glass enclosures while the integrated niche eliminates the need for external shower caddies, creating the clean, spa-like aesthetic expected in luxury bathroom installations.
Installation Overview
Installation requires meticulous planning and execution due to the large panel dimensions and integrated niche construction. Ensure proper waterproofing of all surfaces with continuous membrane systems that extend into the niche cavity. The niche requires a prefabricated waterproof box or carefully constructed recessed cavity built during framing. The 60-inch back panel requires two-person installation due to size and weight. Install the back panel first, ensuring the niche opening aligns precisely with the recessed cavity and the panel is perfectly plumb and level. The larger niche opening in this configuration provides more usable storage but also requires more careful waterproofing attention. Side panels complete the assembly, maintaining proper alignment. The niche interior can be finished with matching stone, contrasting materials, or tile. Ensure the niche bottom slopes toward the shower floor to prevent water accumulation. Seal all panel joints and niche perimeter with appropriate waterproof materials.
CNC Cutting Notes
This DXF template provides toolpaths for all five panels with a single niche cutout in the 60-inch back wall panel. The larger back wall allows for expanded niche dimensions, typically 14-16 inches wide by 26-30 inches tall, taking advantage of the additional panel width. Program the niche cutout with appropriate cutting speeds for your material, using slower feed rates around the opening to ensure clean, chip-free edges. The niche corners should be slightly radiused rather than sharp 90-degree angles to reduce stress concentration and improve visual appearance. For quartz and porcelain materials, maintain adequate cooling during cutting operations. The large panel size requires stable work holding during cutting to prevent vibration that could result in dimensional inaccuracy. Complete all edge finishing and polishing before any secondary operations to prevent damage to finished edges.
Material Compatibility
This template works with 2cm and 3cm thickness materials, with 3cm recommended for this luxury large-format installation to provide appropriate visual weight and structural presence. The larger niche opening works particularly well with materials that have dramatic veining or pattern, as the niche frame becomes a showcase feature. Engineered quartz provides excellent performance with consistent color and pattern distribution across the 60-inch width and superior resistance to staining on the niche shelf surface. Natural stone materials including granite, marble, and quartzite create stunning visual impact in large-format installations but require careful sealing of the niche edges and bottom. Large-format porcelain panels are increasingly popular for 60-inch shower installations due to lighter weight compared to natural stone, superior water resistance, and ability to achieve book-matched patterns across the expansive back wall.
Where to Buy
Download this professional DXF template free for luxury shower fabrication projects. The file is compatible with all major CAM software platforms and CNC cutting equipment. For related shower panel templates including double niche configurations, alternative features like benches or LED accents, or different panel sizes, explore our comprehensive architectural template library. Slabwise provides hundreds of precision-engineered templates for high-end stone and solid surface installations.