A TV niche is a great design solution for your living room. DIY niche for a TV made of plasterboard. Designs made of plasterboard for a TV.

The interior layout can make you nervous: suddenly it turns out that there is nowhere to put the TV... But this is not such a problem - electronic device It will fit perfectly into the decor if you create a niche for it using plasterboard.

Why do you need a niche for your TV?

Nowadays, the box-sized TV is a forgotten thing of the past. It is not on sale, and only a few have kept such a huge electronic device at home. There is no need to install shelves or bedside tables for TVs with thin plasma and LCD screens, because they have fasteners that allow you to fix the screen to the wall or hide it in a niche.

A plasterboard niche is a great place to install a thin TV

It is important that the thin plasma is located inside the wall, without protruding forward even a centimeter. True, it’s not so easy to equip an ordinary wall for such placement of an LCD TV. The walls have different thicknesses - some are very thick, while others are thin.

You won’t have to worry about creating a recess in the wall if you arm yourself with drywall. Niche in this building material will make the interior original.

Advantages of placing a TV in a box

• A TV tucked into a niche made of plasterboard will not seem like a foreign object; it will be in complete harmony with the decor in the room;
• On the niche shelves you can place not only a liquid crystal panel, but also books, a player and disks, and other design elements;
• Thanks to the niche, the TV will be protected from accidental impacts, which means it will not move from its place and will not be damaged;
• You can put the sound speakers in the manufactured niche so that they are also completely safe, for example, from the hands of small children;
• The TV equipment (wires and cable) in the plasterboard niche will be completely hidden from view;
• You can mount into the created recess lighting, which will significantly decorate the room and make it brighter;
• The niche looks like an expensive interior decoration, although not much money is spent on its manufacture.

Types of plasterboard structures

If the owners of an apartment take on the task of creating a niche, they consider three options for its shape. The design can be rectangular horizontal, rectangular vertical or oval. Sometimes it is possible to combine several types in one niche.

Kinds plasterboard niche:

• Typically, preference is given to a rectangular horizontal plasterboard niche. It will perfectly position a thin screen and make a couple of shelves for additional things.

This niche is created without shelves, but with lighting

A rectangular horizontal niche is a good solution for decorating both large and small room. If you create such a niche in a small room, you will be able to make it look more spacious.

• Rectangular vertical niches are unique in that they occupy the wall area from the floor to the ceiling. The TV is certainly installed in the middle of such structures, and next to it there is space left for additional equipment, elements decorating the interior, books or paintings.

This niche has an unusual curved shape

A rectangular vertical niche will visually increase the space above your head. Therefore, it is better to build this structure in a room with very wide walls.

• Very rarely they resort to making an oval niche, since it has complex technology manufacturing. But it's much more interesting than simple rectangular design. True, owners of small rooms can only dream of a non-standard-looking niche, since it optically reduces the surrounding space.

Oval niche - perfect option for rooms with a large area and high ceilings.

An oval niche goes well with a round ceiling and a spherical chandelier

What you need to make it yourself

To create a niche from plasterboard and later not doubt its aesthetics and reliability, you need to have all the materials on hand:

• Aluminum profiles released from production under symbols CW and UW. The first marking indicates that the profile can be attached to the wall and ceiling. And the second indicates that the profile can be used as a load-bearing element for fixing plasterboard panels;
• Wood beams necessary to create the base of the structure;
• Plasterboard panels 12.5 mm thick;
• Connectors for metal profiles;
• Packaging with dowels and screws.

When planning to create an arched plasterboard niche, you need to purchase an arched profile and plasterboard sheets of such thickness that they can bend.

The following tools will be useful during work:

• A drill on which you can change the speed;
• Screwdriver and screwdriver;
• Hacksaw and power tools for processing profiles;
• Construction knife and plane for cutting and smoothing plasterboard panels;
• Measuring instruments (tape measure, cord, building level and plumb line).

What needs to be taken into account for the calculations to be correct

• Before starting work, you need to sketch out a drawing of the future structure on paper. From the drawing it will be clear which shelves will be made and where. It is important to indicate all the dimensions of the niche, which are calculated based on the parameters of the plasma TV.
• The depth of the recess must be equal to the length of the TV, otherwise it will protrude beyond the edges of the drywall, and all the work will be done in vain. If you plan to make an outlet behind the TV, then this size must be increased, because the wires will have to be hidden in the niche.
• The width of the niche should be 20 cm larger than the TV, because it is customary to leave a small distance on the sides of the plasma screen. Such gaps between the plasterboard wall and the TV screen are necessary so that you can stick your hands through them to connect or dismantle the TV.

For all other sizes there are no strict limits. The only thing is that every line in the drawing must be drawn straight. Therefore, when applying markings to the wall, you need to use a building level. Drawing begins exclusively from the center of the wall.

The drawing shows the dimensions of the niche for the TV and the shelves at the top

• The block of sockets for speakers and other additional equipment is usually located at the bottom. Most You can remove the wires behind the TV. If this option does not suit you, the wires are connected to the TV directly along the wall, having previously hollowed out a channel with a hammer drill. Then the wires embedded in it are masked with putty.

Installation of plasterboard construction

Stages of creating a niche:

1. First of all, UD profiles are fixed on the wall exactly according to the intended markings using self-tapping screws. CD profiles are vertically inserted into them; It is important to install each CD profile 0.6 meters from the other. They will not become loose if you fix them on the wall using U-shaped fasteners.
2. On the sides of the niche, the CD profiles need to be mounted horizontally rather than vertically. After assembling the frame, a television cable is laid on the wall and electrical wire for lighting;

   It is possible that when assembling the frame you may need other methods of fastening

3. Now you can move on to covering the frame. First, sheets of drywall are cut into pieces according to the required dimensions. The finished pieces are applied to a metal frame.

   Stages of creating a niche: constructing a frame, covering with plasterboard and treating the walls with putty

   The edges of the drywall sections should not protrude beyond the profile. One piece should be in close contact with the other. Excess millimeters of material should be removed with a stationery knife;

4. Pieces of material are screwed to the frame using self-tapping screws, the heads of which should “sink” into the material so that later they are not visible under a layer of putty;
5. Having sheathed the frame with plasterboard, you can perform finishing work:
   • It is important to putty all the seams between the pieces of material and stick strips of sickle tape on them. When the putty on the drywall joints has dried, it will need to be smoothed with sandpaper;
   • Then a primer is applied to the drywall;
   • As soon as the primer has dried, the entire surface of the niche is covered with a thin layer of putty, leveling out small pits;

The scope of application of plasterboard is extensive and is not limited to wall cladding or. You can make almost anything from it, from small parts interior design and finishing with furniture items. One of these options is to create a plasterboard stand for a TV, which you can make with your own hands in literally 3-4 hours.
Plasterboard TV stand

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

Modern TVs not only have a wide screen diagonal and attractive appearance, but also differ in small mass.

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 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 as soon as possible. In this case, the first stage, marking the beginning of construction, is the collection the necessary tool, the list of which looks like this:

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:

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In addition, creating a plan allows you to not only get an idea of ​​the location of the TV, but also the practicality of its placement. You can draw it purely schematically on a sheet of plain paper. However, it must necessarily indicate the dimensions of the object, its aspect ratio and the number of racks. After creating the project, appropriate markings are carried out, i.e. information from the plan is transferred to the surfaces of the floor and walls.

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 simplest form

1. 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 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
2. The construction of the sheathing begins with internal 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.
3. The distance between the vertical elements should be no more than 20-30 cm. Moreover, each rack is additionally reinforced with crossbars, and their top 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
4. 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.
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. The finished bedside table is completely ready and can

An excellent decorative element made of plasterboard, which will allow you to neatly place a TV and all the devices required for it, can be called a niche. This design Perfect for those rooms where there is not a lot of space, but you still want to place all the necessary devices and items in it as efficiently as possible. This product has another significant advantage - it is a TV stand, that is, having made a niche, you can be sure that your TV will hold securely and is unlikely to fall somewhere

It’s very convenient that you can assemble a niche for a TV from plasterboard entirely with your own hands; you don’t have to resort to the services of specialists, you just need to follow the tips and rules of this article. It is easier to create such a product than to build, for example, a common one. Therefore, even a beginner can do this job perfectly. By creating a niche, you will create an ideal place for the TV in your apartment, in addition, you can place everything necessary for its operation nearby.

What is this article about?

Choosing a shape and creating a niche design

For a niche it is very important to choose suitable design, which not only emphasizes the features of the product itself, but also organically fits into the interior. Most people find it very difficult to come up with any shape that will differ from an ordinary rectangle. If you are one of them, then you should start by browsing online pages with similar products, so you can highlight the main points of the design for yourself, highlight any design features, and ultimately create your own individual product.

If you are creating other plasterboard structures along with a niche, then perhaps it would be better to use the services of a designer who will definitely come up with a single composition of plasterboard that will please your eye in the future. Our advice is to make several sketches of a niche according to your imagination, because it can be made not only square or rectangular, but also of complex shapes, with height differences and the presence of bends.

Measure the wall where the plasterboard niche for the TV will be installed. You need to know its dimensions and, preferably, area, in order to select the dimensions of the structure almost perfectly. In accordance with the sizes, but without focusing too much on them, make a niche project. In the project, you need to sketch a niche of the shape that you came up with, but do not forget that the dimensions of the product must also be indicated there.

Also, you should imagine how the TV will be attached to the support. The role of the latter can be played by both the wall and the niche itself (in this option the bottom of the structure will have to be strengthened). All additional devices, For example, game consoles and various receivers and amplifiers will need to be placed nearby, so make sure that there are shelves for them in the niche as well.

Marking the working surface

The complexity of the marking will depend on where the niche will be located. If everything is standard, that is, the niche is on the wall, then the marking will take place only on the surface of this wall. But if the niche is made in the form of a partition, then you will also have to make markings on the ceiling and floor. We will consider the usual option for placing the structure - on the wall.

As always, the first thing to do is mark out the contours of the structure, indicate the places where the niches themselves will be located, that is, the cavities where the TV will be placed. The points for laying the rack profile are also indicated on the wall; in addition, for each profile rail (guide or rack) that is located in this area, you need to indicate the dimensions. So that later, when you cut the profile, you can immediately measure the length of the slats and make a cut, and not have to worry about measuring the entire marking and frame.

The niche, which is made in the form of a TV stand, that is, the device will stand directly in the recess of the structure, is additionally reinforced with a profile, and instead of drywall, chipboard or plywood is placed on its bottom - this should also be noted during marking. Make sure that all the lines are clearly visible and that the pencil mark is held securely, otherwise you may later touch the marked area with the tool, the lines will be erased, and you will have to redo everything.

Quite often, the largest TV is placed in the living room, since many people gather there, and the screen should be visible to everyone. But we are talking about the fact that electric fireplaces are also often installed in the living room, which harmonizes perfectly with the TV, especially if the perfect hole for the fireplace is made in the niche, that is, exactly in its size. If you will be making a fireplace in your niche, then indicate this at this stage. In addition, it is better to place the TV on a special suspension that is attached to the wall, so do not forget to mark the location where the suspension is attached, or better yet, secure it now.

The process of constructing a frame for a niche

The frame will be made from several types of profiles, which can be selected in size and thickness specifically for the weight of the structure and the load (in our case, a TV) that it will support.

• Guide profile. This type of profile will be used to connect the structure frame to the wall, that is, it will be the connecting link between the base and the product;
• Rack profile. It is used to construct the entire frame by connecting it to the already installed guide profile slats. Using this type of profile, all jumpers and stiffeners in the frame are created;
• Profile for bends. It already has holes that were made at the factory, so it can be bent immediately without preliminary preparation. But it can be replaced without any problems with a rack profile, which is simply cut as necessary.

Before you make a profile purchase, it is worth calculating its quantity. An article about calculating the number of profiles for plasterboard structures will explain in detail the subtleties this process, we recommend reading. You need to start assembling the frame by installing a guide profile, which is always located at the boundaries of the structure. You need to secure it to the base, and if it is concrete, use a drill and dowels.

The guide profile is cut into the required lengths using metal scissors, after which it is fixed on the wall and, if the niche is made in the form of a partition, on the floor and ceiling too. To give the plasterboard TV stand the required area, you need to use a rack profile. The rack profile is secured between two guide rails using self-tapping screws.

The rack profile must be placed in such a way as to give the structure maximum strength and the desired shape so that it is possible to sheathe this frame with plasterboard sheets, as a result of which it would become exactly what you intended at the planning stage, that is, a niche. Rack profile All guide rails are connected, after which you can begin to work on those places where there is a bend in the profile.

As mentioned above, you can use either a special profile or an ordinary rack profile. The latter only needs to be cut with scissors every 5–7 centimeters, making an incision on each of the two sides, and leave the third intact - it will be in direct contact with the drywall.

This prepared profile makes a bend, for example, in the form of a portal in a recess for a TV. Also, this profile creates a transition between parts of the structure in order to ultimately obtain a single product. Having finished creating the frame, you can begin covering it and decorating it.

Covering the frame with plasterboard sheets

It is at this stage that a significant disadvantage of the niche manifests itself - this structure, unlike a ceiling or wall made of plasterboard, has recesses for which the plasterboard will have to be cut a lot. It’s better for you to use an electric jigsaw for this so that your hands don’t get tired and the work goes faster. Also, a niche, especially a corner one, creates a lot of seams between sheets of drywall, so you will have to use more quantities plaster.

So, if the TV is on a wall, then start sheathing the area around it. If the TV will simply stand in a niche, then the first thing you need to do is sheathe the area behind it, after which you can move on to sheathing the place where the TV will stand and the adjacent walls in the recess of the niche. When you have sheathed the recess, you can move to the front side of the structure, sheathing it. We ask you not to confuse this sequence when covering. If you do everything according to these instructions, the putty will go a little easier, since the seams between the plasterboard sheets will be hidden by the front gypsum board sheets.

You can bend drywall for some sections of the frame as follows: make cuts on the gypsum board sheet every 6–8 centimeters and break the sheet along them, after which it can be fixed to the frame.

The work must be completed by strengthening the corners and further filling the product. We hope that now you will not wonder, like, how to hang a TV on plasterboard wall or how to make a niche for a TV, because in the article we explained this in detail and quite simply. Easy work for you and high-quality results!

Due to our design abilities and skills, we can independently shape the interior of our home, we can draw up minimal reconstruction projects, adjust them to the renovation estimate, and thus make the apartment more attractive and comfortable. We get enormous opportunities using plasterboard systems. This is a light and pliable material with which you can independently perform any decorative element- from a multi-level ceiling and arches, to the simplest niche for a TV.

The feasibility of building a niche for a TV

Flat-panel LCD TVs look good anyway, but may not be perceived in every interior. An excellent solution to this issue could be a plasterboard niche for a TV. We will look at the photo of the design and the main stages of building a niche today, all that remains is to decide on the structure and design. Another big advantage of a niche is the ability to camouflage network and signal cables, but before you make a niche with your own hands, it’s worth considering even the most original options design and choose those that are most compatible with the chosen interior style.

There are several ways to construct such a niche - it can be a structural part of the entire wall, which is covered with plasterboard, or separate design protruding from the wall. Depending on the interior design, you can choose either one or the other, but it is worth considering that if the wall is covered with gypsum board in any case, then installing a niche in this case will be both cheaper and simpler. A separate niche will make the television center more functional by arranging shelves there for small items.

We think over a sketch and plan

Depending on the room in which the TV will be located, a niche is designed. For example, for a niche in the bedroom, the photo of which is located below, it is not necessary to make the TV visible from anywhere in the room, that is, it can be installed deep enough, and this will make the niche more spacious and functional. Niche lighting in this case will be very useful. In the case when a niche is installed in a large living room, this assumes that the TV will be watched not only from one point, which imposes certain requirements on the design parameters.

Here's what you need to consider and do during the design process:

• calculate metal carcass on which the gypsum board will be attached, consider the placement of the profile, all stiffeners, reinforcements and spacers;
• be sure to include in the graphic sketch the laying of communications - power and signal cables, take into account and think over the lighting scheme;
• After this, you can estimate the cutting scheme for gypsum boards to avoid waste of material.

It is also worth immediately deciding what plan the finishing will be. The fact is that each finishing material has its own thickness and it can affect linear dimensions structures in general.

Preparing materials and tools

To build a niche of any design you will need the following tools and materials:

1. Metal profile for drywall. Can also be used wooden beam, however, if the design is quite complex, then the profile will be preferable. It is lighter, better processed and, if necessary, it can be bent and made into an arch or a complex-shaped niche. The tree will not allow this.
2. You can take the thinnest and most inexpensive gypsum plasterboard, ceiling-mounted. It will not bear a special load, and it is processed better.
3. Dowels for attaching the frame to the wall.
4. Materials for the manufacture of lighting, if provided, are wires, switches, light sources.
5. Finishing. Here everyone acts according to their own taste, but the minimum that needs to be done is to putty the seams and level the surface with finishing putty.

As for the tool, everyone should have it in their arsenal - this hammer drill, screwdriver, building level, jigsaw, metal scissors, dowels, screws, grinder, several types of sandpaper, spatulas for putty.

Stages of work

Since the sketch is already ready, all that remains is to go directly to the place where the niche will be built and start marking. The dimensions from the sketch are transferred to the wall, once again everything is adjusted in place and, if necessary, some changes are made. The first step is to draw the lines along which the profile will be attached. The guide profiles are fixed along horizontal lines, checking the horizontal with a building level. In principle, load-bearing posts can be replaced with wooden blocks of a suitable cross-section, but they are heavier, so dowels should be placed more often.

If the design involves the presence of several plasterboard boxes, they should be fastened in order from bottom to top. When the frame is ready, you can start covering. The sheets are marked as accurately as possible and cut with a sharp knife or jigsaw. In some cases, on simple structures, you can first strengthen the sheet, and then cut it in place. The screws are screwed in at a frequency of at least 10 cm. The screwdriver is adjusted to a small torque so that the caps do not damage the surface of the plasterboard, but also do not stick out above its surface.

After assembling the niche, it is puttied, and a reinforcing mesh is used. The niche is finished in accordance with the chosen room design. This can be wallpaper, stone tiles, painting or polyurethane panels. Good luck to everyone and enjoy watching TV!

Drywall is one of the most popular finishing materials in today's market. It is very easy to work with, including cutting and bending. At the same time, it is quite durable and can even act as partitions and walls in the interior. But it’s even more interesting to use it to create decorative designs, such as multi-tiered ceilings or niches in the walls. A niche for a TV made of plasterboard can become the main “highlight” of your living room. At the same time, its implementation will give you such additional benefits as:

• Simplicity and relative cheapness to implement;
• Possibility to hide all wires in the wall.

Today you will see how stylish and creative a TV niche made of plasterboard can look in a living room design and get acquainted with the features of its manufacture.

TV niche made of plasterboard: how to make

Niches made of plasterboard can be installed on walls made of almost any material: concrete, brick, wood, etc. Each niche for a TV is created based on the wishes and tastes of the owner of the house or apartment, so the installation process is unique. For example, your niche can be horizontal or vertical, rectangular or round, with or without lighting, and in absolutely any size and finish. In this case, the sequence of actions always remains the same:

1. Mount the frame;
2. Sheathe the inner walls of the niches;
3. Install backlighting if necessary;
4. Hang up the TV and carry out communications (TV wires, antenna, etc.);
5. Cover the entire niche frame with plasterboard;
6. Carry out finishing work.

As a rule, for a plasterboard niche for a TV, metal or wooden frame. Here's what it might look like in the photo:

Not very attractive, right? But drywall, lighting and various decorative coverings will easily turn this unsightly structure into candy. Let's see how interesting a niche for a TV made of plasterboard can be in the interior of the hall!

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;
• Full-scale plasterboard construction with several niches on the wall is 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 many for this purpose. dark shades, otherwise the niche will look more like a hole in the wall than a stylish interior solution.

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