How To Fix Towel Bar On Shower Door

Loosen the setscrew that fastens the post to the mounting plate.

How to fix towel bar on shower door.

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. Remove the lower guide rail lift up on the shower door and remove it from the tracks place the door on a flat. Then unscrew the mounting plate from the wall and remove the old anchors.

Don t use a longer screw as this may push through the back of the towel bar. Step 2 remove the towel bar. On some towel bars you can actually see the screws that hold the bar in place. Rather use a screw with slightly larger threads.

The easy fix is to simply tighten the screws until snug. You may have to use a larger screw to get some bite from the handle. Step 1 remove the shower door. They become loose over time and will pull out if not repaired.

Lock down the suction cups. When towel bars come loose it s usually because they weren t well fastened in the first place. Remove the post and the bar. Loosen the set screws under the towel bar and remove it from the wall.

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. Use a mixture of vinegar and hot water or any glass cleanser. Use a finger to push them toward the outside edge. To ensure a good grip apply firm pressure when pressing it on and then smooth out any air bubbles.

Step 4 reinstall the shower. How to repair the towel bars on sliding shower doors. Remove the screws that attach to the hinges and place them safely away from the shower drain. Step 3 replace the towel bar.

If needed enlarge the bracket holes in the drywall with a screwdriver and insert the toggle bolts in the holes. In the event that tightening the screws does not help you may need to remove the wall mounts and reinstall the towel bar. Insert toggle bolts in each bracket. Loosen the bracket screws and remove the brackets from the wall.

Tighten the toggle bolts so the brackets are secure. 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. Covering the drain with a washcloth can help prevent losing items while you work remove the door completely and pull the screws free. Clean or replace as needed.

After the door has dried attach the towel bar in place by pressing the suction cups against the glass.