Shower Shelf Installation Guide for Tile Showers

READ this entire installation guide before beginning your installation.

ACP is not responsible and will not be held liable for project failures if installation guidelines are not followed. Acceptable waterproof substrates: existing ceramic tile walls, CementBoard ® , Schluter Kerdi Board® , GP DensShield® , Johns Manville GoBoard® ,HardieBacker® , Fiberock® and equivalent products. Always follow manufacturer's installation instructions to create a waterproof enclosure.

Although Palisade tiles are 100% waterproof, we recommend the use of a siliconized sealer like DAP® or SilTex in the seams for added protection. Follow your local building codes for wet environments like shower and tub enclosures. We recommend a 100% waterproof substrate that will prevent water from getting behind potentially unsealed areas that would cause mold or other damage.

Modern bathroom with a sleek black-framed glass shower, white marble tiles, and neatly hung towels.

Tools and supplies needed outside of what is included:

Protective eye wear
Level
Screwdriver or screw gun
Caulking gun for 10.3 oz adhesives: Loctite® Power Grab® Ultimate (white formula), LIQUID NAILS® FUZE*IT®,Titebond Titegrab UltimateTM and Manus 75-AM HV(In Canada, use Lepage® No More Nails Wet Grab)
Silicone-based sealant

What is included:

1 - Shelf
2 - Brackets
4 - Screws (stainless steel)

White marble triangular shelf with two white wooden mounting brackets and screws on brown background

Step 1

After locating where you want to place the shelf, put adhesive onto bracket.

Step 2

Install the first screw closest to the corner of the shower. Before installing the second screw, be sure to level the bracket. Repeat the same process for the other bracket.

Step 3

Before installing the shelf, place a bead of adhesive on both inside edges of the shelf. Placing adhesive here will help eliminate glue pushing out onto the outside surfaces of the shelf.

NOTE: If Palisade was installed over existing tile

If Palisade tiles are installed over existing tile, you will need to use 1/4" tapered anchors (examples shown). Follow anchor install instructions to install anchors, but use the stainless steel screws provided with the shelf.

Hands installing a white corner tile trim piece on a marble-patterned tiled wall corner.

Hand installing white trim on marble tile wall corner using green cordless drill screwdriver.

Person installing wall shelf on marble tiled wall using electric screwdriver and spirit level for alignment.

White corner bracket mounted on gray and white marble tiled walls for structural support or decoration.

Two different colored plastic wall anchors, one green and one gray with red, on a beige surface.

Step 4

After you have applied the adhesive, place a small bead of sealant along the edges that will go against the shower wall.

Step 5

Carefully slide the shelf onto the brackets. Continue to push the shelf into place for a tight fit against the wall. Wipe off any excess sealant that pushes out or add sealant in areas needed.