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How to Permanently Anchor Bathroom Towel Bars: Step-by-Step Instructions and Pictures

Fasten loose towel bars in the bathroom with the proper type of anchor for tile or drywall. Read an overview on how to permanently anchor bathroom towel bars.

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Loosen the setscrew that fastens the post to the mounting plate. Remove the post and the bar. Then unscrew the mounting plate from the wall and remove the old anchors.


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Drywall
Drive E-Z Toggles into the old anchor holes with a drill containing a No. 2 Phillips bit.

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Drywall
Refasten the mounting plate with the long toggle screws. Then reinstall the post and the bar.

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Drywall
E-Z Toggle

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Tile
Enlarge the original anchor holes with a 1/4-in. carbide glass-and-tile bit ($5).

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Tile
Tap in 1/4-in. plastic anchors and fasten the mounting plate with screws.

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Tile
Plastic Anchor

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