How To Fix Towel Bar On Shower Door

Lock down the suction cups.

How to fix towel bar on shower door.

Loosen the setscrew that fastens the post to the mounting plate. Rather use a screw with slightly larger threads. Loosen the bracket screws and remove the brackets from the wall. You may have to use a larger screw to get some bite from the handle.

When towel bars come loose it s usually because they weren t well fastened in the first place. If needed enlarge the bracket holes in the drywall with a screwdriver and insert the toggle bolts in the holes. Loosen the set screws under the towel bar and remove it from the wall. This bar uses two brackets one on each end.

Use a mixture of vinegar and hot water or any glass cleanser. Then unscrew the mounting plate from the wall and remove the old anchors. In the event that tightening the screws does not help you may need to remove the wall mounts and reinstall the towel bar. How to repair the towel bars on sliding shower doors.

Clean or replace as needed. The frames of shower doors are somewhat flimsy and weak and so stuffing a town in between the frame and the towel bar won t help it to stay together. Step 2 remove the towel bar. The easy fix is to simply tighten the screws until snug.

Once in place press firmly a second time at the center post to make sure it is all the way on and all air is removed. Remove the screws that attach to the hinges and place them safely away from the shower drain. On some towel bars you can actually see the screws that hold the bar in place. Use a finger to push them toward the outside edge.

Most the time simply taking a screwdriver and tightening the screws will re secure the towel bar and keep it from wobbling or coming loose. Don t use a longer screw as this may push through the back of the towel bar. They become loose over time and will pull out if not repaired. Step 1 remove the shower door.

No need for plaster repair or drywall etc. Step 3 replace the towel bar. After the door has dried attach the towel bar in place by pressing the suction cups against the glass. Others have a decorative cover that hides the screws.

Insert toggle bolts in each bracket. To ensure a good grip apply firm pressure when pressing it on and then smooth out any air bubbles. Step 4 reinstall the shower. In this episode i go over how to easily repair a towel bar or towel rack that has come removed from the wall.

Tighten the toggle bolts so the brackets are secure.