How Does a Towel Bar Attach to the Wall?
A towel bar can be a useful way to add detail to your bathroom. They are easy to install, requiring only basic tools and a do-it-yourself attitude. Does this Spark an idea?
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Attaching to Sheetrock
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Towel racks come in many different designs, but all attach to the wall in basically the same way. An anchor is drilled through the Sheetrock, and the rack is placed over the anchor. These anchors may also come with plastic inserts to be placed into the Sheetrock prior to inserting the anchor.
Attaching to Tile or Cement
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Towel bars may also be attached to surfaces such as tile. Use a "spade" drill bit, which is made for tile, and slowly apply pressure to allow room to insert Liquid Nails into the hole. Then insert the wall anchors and attach your towel rack. This same process can also be repeated for attaching towel racks to cement walls.
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Other Towels Holders
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Towel racks can also be placed on the back of a door or are available as a free-standing tower. These models allow for storage without having to attach a towel rack to the wall.
Benefits
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Towel racks allow someone to have a clean towel immediately available to them, instead of having to walk and potentially fall on a wet floor.
Considerations
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Install a towel rack in a place that is easily accessible and yet not in the way.
Warning
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The anchors that support a towel rack can usually withstand about 40 lbs. of force before ripping the Sheetrock. Do not place heavy items over or on the rack.
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