How To Fix Towel Bar On Shower Door

Step 3 replace the towel bar.

How to fix towel bar on shower door.

Loosen the bracket screws and remove the brackets from the wall. On some towel bars you can actually see the screws that hold the bar in place. In the event that tightening the screws does not help you may need to remove the wall mounts and reinstall the towel bar. This bar uses two brackets one on each end.

After the door has dried attach the towel bar in place by pressing the suction cups against the glass. 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. Tighten the toggle bolts so the brackets are secure. When towel bars come loose it s usually because they weren t well fastened in the first place.

Others have a decorative cover that hides the screws. Clean or replace as needed. The easy fix is to simply tighten the screws until snug. Step 4 reinstall the shower.

No need for plaster repair or drywall etc. Don t use a longer screw as this may push through the back of the towel bar. Loosen the set screws under the towel bar and remove it from the wall. Lock down the suction cups.

Remove the screws that attach to the hinges and place them safely away from the shower drain. Remove the lower guide rail lift up on the shower door and remove it from the tracks place the door on a flat. 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. Use a finger to push them toward the outside edge.

Remove the post and the bar. Rather use a screw with slightly larger threads. Use a mixture of vinegar and hot water or any glass cleanser. You may have to use a larger screw to get some bite from the handle.

Step 2 remove the towel bar. 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. How to repair the towel bars on sliding shower doors.

Then unscrew the mounting plate from the wall and remove the old anchors. Loosen the setscrew that fastens the post to the mounting plate. They become loose over time and will pull out if not repaired. 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.

In this episode i go over how to easily repair a towel bar or towel rack that has come removed from the wall.