How To Fix A Ceramic Towel Rack

A towel rack in the bathroom is an essential hardware item and range from porcelain and metal to plastic.

How to fix a ceramic towel rack. Replace a cracked sagging or ugly towel bar. Layout the ceramic fixture. But the plastic bar can snap sag develop cracks fade or discolor as it ages and is exposed to cleaning chemicals. I easily pulled my bar out on its own since it was too short to begin with but if yours isn t you can remove it by sawing through the middle of it.

In all cases the installer should locate the fixture with the user in mind. No need for plaster repair or drywall etc. Don t put off this fix. How to clean ceramic tile countertops.

Now that you ve got your supplies it s time to go to work by removing the old towel bar. You can also use these techniques to remount towel rings toilet paper holders and hooks too. How to install. Other issues include mounting towel rack over an electrical outlet or switch.

Porcelain towel racks must be attached to the wall using a strong adhesive versus screws. Measure from end to end on the towel rack ours is 19 1 2. Ceramic towel bar anchor posts rarely fail. Remove the old towel bar.

This is one project where layout greatly affects usability. This is the best way to fix a hole in drywall from a towel rack being pulled out. Re caulking the bathtub sink and shower is an easy way to fix seals that are broken or cracked and it will help prevent mold and water damage. This video shows you how to do it yourself so that you can remount the towe.

Everything you need is available at home centers and hardware stores. The above examples simply highlight a couple fixture placement problems. The original bar is one piece and since the ends are locked into place you can t just slip in a new one. In this episode i go over how to easily repair a towel bar or towel rack that has come removed from the wall.