subject: How To Install A Bathroom Towel Rack [print this page] It's a pretty simple process to install a bathroom towel rack, but there are a few things that one must keep in mind during the process. These towel racks need to securely hang from the wall, since wet towels will be hanging on the racks. The most important piece of advice I can offer during this process is to make sure that one side of the towel rack hangs from a stud, not just the drywall. Without the extra support of the stud, odds are your towel rack will eventually fall. This article will inform you on how to properly install your bath towel rack.
The first step is choosing a convenient spot on the wall to hang your towel rack. Make sure that nothing will get in the way, such as the bathroom door. Since you'll be grabbing your towels when you're exiting the shower, it's best to have your towel rack by the shower or bathtub.
Another problem that often occurs is placing the rack in a spot that will get wet from dripping water. This will eventually damage the rack and cause the rack to collapse, leaving a hole in the wall. Once you've confirmed a convenient location, you'll need to find a stud in the wall with your stud finder. Once you locate a stud, this is the spot that one side of the rack will hang on.
After choosing the location, it's time to choose the height. The height will vary based on your preference and the people that will use it most. If you plan on hanging the rack in a bathroom that the children will use, you may want to consider hanging the towel rack on the lower side. You can also hang it at a normal height, but be sure they have a stepstool to reach the towels when needed.
Once you've concluded a final height, jot down a mark on the wall with a pencil. Now hold the towel rack over the mark and hold the other end in a straight line where the rack will eventually be placed. Be sure you have a leveler on hand to make sure the rack is level. Once again, make a note of each side of the rack and the screw holes.
Now it's time to drill some holes. Take the drill and drill the screw holes, where you've marked on the wall. The holes on the side opposite of the stud should be bigger, so the anchors can fit. The anchors will provide the extra support that the weaker side needs. You can hold them up in order to measure an accurate size.
Once you have those holes in place, place the anchors on the weaker side. The anchor will have a wider side and this side should be facing out. At this point, you'll be able to put the towel rack in its desired position and screw in both sides.
Always test it out before completing the process. Take a few towels and see if it holds. You should be complete at this point with the installation of your new towel rack!
