How to Install a Bathroom Towel Rack

Installing bathroom towel racks are quite a simple process. However, keep in mind that wet towels will hang from these racks, so they must be installed to support the weight. Since the weight of a wet towel (also including hand washers and bathers) can be some what weighted down, it's always important to hang one side of the towel rack on a stud, not just the drywall. This is probably the single most important part of installing your towel rack. If it's ignored, there's a good chance the rack ends up falling out, leaving a hole in your wall! This guide will share all you need to know when you're installing your own bathroom towel rack.

The first step is choosing a convenient spot on the wall to hang your 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.

Always make sure that your rack is positioned in a spot that will not be exposed to dripping water. Dripping water will damage the rack and this is another way to leave a hole in the wall. You'll need a stud finder in order to locate the closest stud to your desired location. Keep running the stud finder in that area until you find the stud. This will be where you'll hang one side of the rack, on the stud.

Now that you've found a location, choose a height that's suitable for the average size person (unless everyone's extremely small or tall). If it's in a child's bathroom, you may want to consider placing the towel rack on the lower side, unless you have a stepstool for the child.

Now that you've found a comfortable height, make a note on the stud using a pencil. Proceed by placing one end of the towel rack on the mark, while holding the other end on a horizontal line touching the wall as well. Make sure you have a leveler to confirm it's on a straight line by holding it over the towel rack. Continue by marking where each spot will be placed, specifically the holes for the screws.

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!