I just got a new towel rack and have looked at about 5 videos thus far on "how to." Your precision is AMAZING your commentary great. If everybody took the time and care that you do - well, let's just say our world and bathrooms would be a better place! Thank you for being such a consummate professional at what you do. When looking for DYI help - your channel is where I will head. Hope you put out some new ones from extra things you've learned along the way. Learning never ceases, right?! Thank you.
I’ll make a suggestion here. Plug the drain first! That way no screws, set screws, brackets, or any other pieces are not lost down the drain. I learned that the hard way, years ago.👍
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I did it !!! After my towel rack falling out of the wall about 5 times and tearing up the dry wall holes I watched your video and secured my towel rack the right way 🙂. You're video was great 👍 Thank you !!
Ok now you gave me the confidence to do this. I had my bathroom remodeled and they would not hang the towel racks or paint. Yep so I am gonna do this. Wish me luck.
If you don't like the bar rattling in the holders just put some toilet paper in each end and that will stop it. It can be easily removed if you ever take the rack down. Construction adhesive will work also but it seems like overkill and may be very hard to remove.
Using painters tape I like to stick it to my shirt first this will reduce the tackiness of the tape a bit. Less likely to remove any paint from the wall. Oh it’s a toggle bolt not a butterfly. 👍
I wished the contractors I paid to have redo my bathroom would have seen this video before they put up our new towel rack. Less than two months after they did it fell out due to nothing but trying crappy drywall screws with nothing behind them. Only weight that we put on it was towels and it wouldn't hold.
Just be careful if you have young kids that like to hang of them. It rips a big in the wall. No perfect solution when studs aren’t an option but this is the best way.
Great tutorial, we always learn a thing or two watching your videos! I like the way you put painters tape to do all your measurements. Thanks Shannon 🛠
Quick tip for catching drywall dust - tape an open envelope to the wall below your intended hole. Will catch 95% of the dust you make when drilling a hole.
I used to work in peoples homes, drilling lots of holes in sheetrock. I'd take an envelope and tape it under the drill site to catch all the dust. Made clean up quicker.
Great video! They always are. I like these videos because they get to the point. I’ve always done my own home projects and that lead to helping others and eventually some paying jobs. If there is one thing I learned is that there are a few different ways to do things. When I get a little overwhelmed by the process of selecting which way to go about it I will always look up Shannon’s videos as a way to kind of settle the argument in my head. Brings things into focus and allows the task to stay on point at least for me. Thank you for the info and bringing sometimes forgotten paths back to the front of the mind for those of us who enjoy the hobby. Thank you.
My set screws wouldn't go behind the brackets and I have no idea why. They are the ones that came with the towel bar. So frustrating. Now that I took the old one off and put the new brackets (a different style) I don't want to - can't really, if I don't want to completely tear the drywall up - take them down. So now I have no towel bar! Guess I'll have to hire someone after all. Thanks for your video, though!
I found your video to be the best because you show exactly how to get your brackets placed in the right place. A lot of videos skip all that which to me was the most helpful. Thanks to you I got this. Your Awesome!
i would just add one observation i think the sink drain hole should be covered up just incase shit happens and a piece of hardware goes down all and all a good job thanks
Nice. A kid might do a chip-up on that. I've had cases where there's a bunch of oddities in the wall like braces, partial broken studs, ducts or other that made toggle type anchors difficult. A smaller pilot hole and fishing with a hooked wire may help before using the 1/2" bit right away. I've even had ones where the drywallers used the stud space to dump their garbage end cuts.
Just about every house we cut into in my area that was built in the 70s with plasterboard has all the off cuts dumped in the walls, sometimes mangling the insulation on the outside walls. It’s so lazy
Good job but what I like to do before drilling is to use fine thin nail or screw driver and lightly push it through the mark to make sure there’s no electrical or plumbing in the way.
Looks great. I have a pocket door behind the wall. How far into the wall will that metal toggle (?) reach? I don't want it to interfere / scratch the door.
How do you know if the pipe or a stud? That’s what I am needing to know. I’m putting up a towel bar that solid stainless steel, but it doesn’t have that kind of connector ends on it. Mine is just three holes on each side of the thing where you just put like screws in and so I would have to use more than likely probably the plastic the big plastic screws that drill into the wall but my problem was and drilling the holes. The bit stopped at about almost a half inch in and would not go any farther. It’s almost like there’s metal behind whether it’s pipe or a solid plate and I don’t know so how would you know how to detect if it’s a pipe or if it’s wood because to me a drillbitregular one would go into the wood if it was wood if it was metal it more than likely wouldn’t and you’d have to use a metal drill but and I don’t want either of that I want just the drywall
If you are using a stud finder you can detect the edges of the object behind the drywall. If it's wider than 1-1/2" it is likely a pipe or other object. Also if there were wires installed through the studs they will sometimes be protected by a metal plate on the stud in that area so you could be hitting that? Most standard twist drill bits will drill wood or metal. Metal is just harder than wood.
Having to drill a 1/2" hole is nothing compared to doing the repair of a anchor gone wrong... For heavy mirrors / shelves, I cut the drywall from stud to stud and recess a 1"x6" and then finish the drywall. This also gives me a good look behind the wall.
Thanks so much. This method might be the most effective. I'd love to put a bit of glue to secure the brackets. My wife does not complain about the flimsy towel bars in both bathrooms anymore 🙂
Those fail as well. Find two studs, cut out drywall and put a stud between two studs. Fix drywall and then mount to stud. Do it right first time and never have towel bar move again. Otherwise forget it.
Here's a good tip buddy I hit start the stud Because I go on by stainless steel bar and put it in between the Chrome bars Cut it to the right length. Problem solved even if it's Brushed just sand it The towel covers it
I cannot thank you enough for your easy demonstration on hanging a towel rack!! Especially using the middle hole for a butterfly. That is the way my old set was when I removed it. Then I got a new one but the instructions didn't even mention being able to use the butterflies. Instead they wanted you to screw two holes in each bracket using an anchor. I already had the bigger holes in the wall from the previous butterflies that were inserted. I was baffled trying to figure out how I was going to assemble it now having the bigger hole from the previous butterfly and having to put two more holes for each bracket. You saved me a lot of time and frustration. Your awesome!
I did it! Hung 2 towel bars, strong, quick, and even! Thanks for the video to do so! I'm planning on doing another 2 stack rack and feel way more confident, thank you 😊.
A very useful video, thanks. I have to hang a towel rack/shelf unit soon in my new home bathroom, gonna keep this in mind when I put it up. Luckily the bathroom already had two standard towel racks in place similar to these.
This is a very thorough and detailed explanation of a simple job. Very well done. I'm not good at easy carpentry, but this video gives me a better way to install towel bars, because I'm too cheap to hire a professional. Thank you for your video.
At 7:18 I'm sure the correct direction to tighten the toggle hanger is clockwise (but I don't think you actually said). Excellent presentation. I think I could actually do this. I think the toggle is a stronger choice too compared to the plastic plugs too. Thanks, S.
Wow that was great. Never thought of it that way,painters tape was a great idea. Your a great help Shannon thank you. I'm remodeling a mobile home and every tip you have helps. I'm getting ready to pull some carpet out this weekend.
A stud is a vertical wood member in a wall that the sheetrock (drywall) is attached to . Here is a video about locating them:ruclips.net/video/s52cmQ0Gxes/видео.html
I have installed quite a few of these over the years for my customers and it really isn't too difficult to do this. Getting everything nice and level is the most important thing.
I just got a new towel rack and have looked at about 5 videos thus far on "how to." Your precision is AMAZING your commentary great. If everybody took the time and care that you do - well, let's just say our world and bathrooms would be a better place! Thank you for being such a consummate professional at what you do. When looking for DYI help - your channel is where I will head. Hope you put out some new ones from extra things you've learned along the way. Learning never ceases, right?! Thank you.
Awesome! Thank you!
Great tips! Thanks so much for making this video for us weekend warriors that don't do this every day!
Great tutorial and well explained for a beginner! Thanks Shannon
I’ll make a suggestion here. Plug the drain first! That way no screws, set screws, brackets, or any other pieces are not lost down the drain. I learned that the hard way, years ago.👍
Great point
Don't worry about it. That's gonna be next video about how to unclog the drain.
a piece o masking tape perhaps
I just put a washcloth over the drain.
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I did it !!! After my towel rack falling out of the wall about 5 times and tearing up the dry wall holes I watched your video and secured my towel rack the right way 🙂. You're video was great 👍 Thank you !!
all of your vids are explained very well w/ out over thinking. Well done from the easy to the more difficult tasks.
Thank you for this video, it really helped us to secure our towel rack that fall down from the drywall, this trick helped us.
Ok now you gave me the confidence to do this. I had my bathroom remodeled and they would not hang the towel racks or paint. Yep so I am gonna do this. Wish me luck.
You've got this!
If you don't like the bar rattling in the holders just put some toilet paper in each end
and that will stop it. It can be easily removed if you ever take the rack down.
Construction adhesive will work also but it seems like overkill and may be
very hard to remove.
Awesome detailed instructional video. Much appreciated.😊
Very helpful, good camera work, clear narrative,
Usually you will find the vent line in the wall behind the toilet be careful when selecting location for towel bars etc..
Using painters tape I like to stick it to my shirt first this will reduce the tackiness of the tape a bit. Less likely to remove any paint from the wall. Oh it’s a toggle bolt not a butterfly. 👍
That's a good idea!
You saved me. Thank you!!
I wished the contractors I paid to have redo my bathroom would have seen this video before they put up our new towel rack. Less than two months after they did it fell out due to nothing but trying crappy drywall screws with nothing behind them. Only weight that we put on it was towels and it wouldn't hold.
Great tutorial.
Lesson learned.
Thanks. I put one up with the plastic things and it's halfway off the wall right now. At least its a bath that nobody uses.
Thank you, sir.
Thank You!
Great job, man...It will help me to fix my hanger.
This project came along at the perfect time, one drywall anchor on my towel holder just fell out of the wall
Great instructions!!
I did it thank you
Great content! Exactly what I was looking for. 🔥
Hi good video thank you
Do you think I can use these same materials and method for hanging a oval mirror?
Excellent videon
Good as usual
would you show us how to install grab bars in tile shower
We will be releasing a video this year showing how to drill holes in tile walls. I will see what we can do about a specific grab bar video as well.
@@HouseImprovements thanks shannon
more videos Shanon, some more on site home reno's, you scarce these days
Our releases have been a little more spaced apart to start the year but we will soon return to our normal schedule and even more later in the year!
Just be careful if you have young kids that like to hang of them. It rips a big in the wall.
No perfect solution when studs aren’t an option but this is the best way.
Great tutorial, we always learn a thing or two watching your videos! I like the way you put painters tape to do all your measurements. Thanks Shannon 🛠
Adhesive was a nice touch too
You forgot about 5 swear words.
That's how my home projects usually go.
😂😂😂
I always learn something, even from your most basic videos. Marking on painter's tape. Why haven't I ever thought of that?! Great videos, thanks!
You do this so effortlessly. I love the way you explain the steps (good pace, very thorough). Thank you!
Quick tip for catching drywall dust - tape an open envelope to the wall below your intended hole. Will catch 95% of the dust you make when drilling a hole.
I usually just hold a dustpan right under the hole, tight to catch the dust.
Going to try it. Tired of nagging my husband.
I used to work in peoples homes, drilling lots of holes in sheetrock. I'd take an envelope and tape it under the drill site to catch all the dust. Made clean up quicker.
great idea.
So apparently just eye-balling the center and using a hammer in lieu of a screwdriver (like usual), is not advised. Damn.
Thanks! I'm a 65 yr old recently divorced woman with ADD. Your presentation was awesome! Easy to understand!
These tutorials are helpful to me thank you.
When building a house anticipate where these bars will be and add blocking between the studs. Same for pedestal sinks, closet rods etc.
Yes when building or Renoing from scratch that is best.
Good video. This is definitely a do it yourself project.
Great tip using the adhesive 👍🏻
Great video! They always are. I like these videos because they get to the point. I’ve always done my own home projects and that lead to helping others and eventually some paying jobs. If there is one thing I learned is that there are a few different ways to do things. When I get a little overwhelmed by the process of selecting which way to go about it I will always look up Shannon’s videos as a way to kind of settle the argument in my head. Brings things into focus and allows the task to stay on point at least for me. Thank you for the info and bringing sometimes forgotten paths back to the front of the mind for those of us who enjoy the hobby. Thank you.
My towel rack has been broken for 4 months . And I just fixed it in 5 mins with this video . Thank you !
I always learn from watching you, Shawn. Thank you. Next time, grab bars both in tub area (with those fiberglass walls) and drywall by commode.
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My set screws wouldn't go behind the brackets and I have no idea why. They are the ones that came with the towel bar. So frustrating. Now that I took the old one off and put the new brackets (a different style) I don't want to - can't really, if I don't want to completely tear the drywall up - take them down. So now I have no towel bar! Guess I'll have to hire someone after all. Thanks for your video, though!
I didn't realize your Canadian only because of the Home Hardware screwdriver lol
The accent didn't give it away, eh?
Thank God I watched this! I totally forgot about PIPES!! Yikes!
I found your video to be the best because you show exactly how to get your brackets placed in the right place. A lot of videos skip all that which to me was the most helpful. Thanks to you I got this. Your Awesome!
great vid. please buy stabila levels, throw away all levels that aint stabila. nice
i would just add one observation i think the sink drain hole should be covered up just incase shit happens and a piece of hardware goes down all and all a good job thanks
How would you attach to a wall with hard packed hemp insulation behind it? There's about 1/2" of concrete-like material in place of drywall. thx!
Nice. A kid might do a chip-up on that.
I've had cases where there's a bunch of oddities in the wall like braces, partial broken studs, ducts or other that made toggle type anchors difficult. A smaller pilot hole and fishing with a hooked wire may help before using the 1/2" bit right away. I've even had ones where the drywallers used the stud space to dump their garbage end cuts.
There's a special place in hell for trades that dump their trash, I've found no end of their junk under floorboards.
Just about every house we cut into in my area that was built in the 70s with plasterboard has all the off cuts dumped in the walls, sometimes mangling the insulation on the outside walls. It’s so lazy
Can you do a video on how to mount a heavy picture frame or heavy fixture on a wall ( living room).? Love your videos
Good job but what I like to do before drilling is to use fine thin nail or screw driver and lightly push it through the mark to make sure there’s no electrical or plumbing in the way.
Looks great. I have a pocket door behind the wall. How far into the wall will that metal toggle (?) reach? I don't want it to interfere / scratch the door.
Great video! What is the adhesive you used. Do you have a video on drywall refill. Thanks for great videos.
Just discovered your channel. As a new homeowner, I'm finding your content incredibly useful and very well presented. Thank you. Subscribed.
My towel rack fell off so I'm trying to put it back on. Maybe my screw was too small?
Great job
Why doesn't any manufacturers make bars 32 inch on center?
Why don’t you recommend snugging it up with the drill?
How do you know if the pipe or a stud? That’s what I am needing to know.
I’m putting up a towel bar that solid stainless steel, but it doesn’t have that kind of connector ends on it. Mine is just three holes on each side of the thing where you just put like screws in and so I would have to use more than likely probably the plastic the big plastic screws that drill into the wall but my problem was and drilling the holes. The bit stopped at about almost a half inch in and would not go any farther. It’s almost like there’s metal behind whether it’s pipe or a solid plate and I don’t know so how would you know how to detect if it’s a pipe or if it’s wood because to me a drillbitregular one would go into the wood if it was wood if it was metal it more than likely wouldn’t and you’d have to use a metal drill but and I don’t want either of that I want just the drywall
If you are using a stud finder you can detect the edges of the object behind the drywall. If it's wider than 1-1/2" it is likely a pipe or other object. Also if there were wires installed through the studs they will sometimes be protected by a metal plate on the stud in that area so you could be hitting that? Most standard twist drill bits will drill wood or metal. Metal is just harder than wood.
Only thing bad abt this was the preview add w erin andrews. Cant stand the woman
Good advice from a good teacher, thank you very much.
thanks
Excellent presentation. Thank you!
Thanks!! I got sent one from china with no instructions
Your style of teaching is the best I've seen anywhere in home improvements! I've watched several love your videos from decks, siding and to this.
Wow, thank you!
Great tutorial. Thank you very much!!
Excellent video! Thanks for including all of the little details about the set screw. Helped tremendously.
Having to drill a 1/2" hole is nothing compared to doing the repair of a anchor gone wrong...
For heavy mirrors / shelves, I cut the drywall from stud to stud and recess a 1"x6" and then finish the drywall. This also gives me a good look behind the wall.
I alway,s use a bit of nail polishes as a lock tight on setscrews to keep them from working loose!!
Great tip! I have one that continually loosens up, going to do this. Thanks for the resolution to an annoying problem.
interesting choice but I'm sure it works.
Great video Shannon, thank you sir!!
Thanks so much. This method might be the most effective. I'd love to put a bit of glue to secure the brackets. My wife does not complain about the flimsy towel bars in both bathrooms anymore 🙂
It's a good idea to put a plug in the sink when you are working around it. How many times have I lost small items to learn a lesson.
Very true!
Those fail as well. Find two studs, cut out drywall and put a stud between two studs. Fix drywall and then mount to stud. Do it right first time and never have towel bar move again. Otherwise forget it.
Mine didn't want to open because of insulation in the way. Finally got them to work.
wiggle them around a bit.
Here's a good tip buddy I hit start the stud Because I go on by stainless steel bar and put it in between the Chrome bars Cut it to the right length. Problem solved even if it's Brushed just sand it
The towel covers it
Pretty cool bro. The painters tape for measurements made a great deal of sense. Ight, subscriber now...
I cannot thank you enough for your easy demonstration on hanging a towel rack!! Especially using the middle hole for a butterfly. That is the way my old set was when I removed it. Then I got a new one but the instructions didn't even mention being able to use the butterflies. Instead they wanted you to screw two holes in each bracket using an anchor. I already had the bigger holes in the wall from the previous butterflies that were inserted. I was baffled trying to figure out how I was going to assemble it now having the bigger hole from the previous butterfly and having to put two more holes for each bracket. You saved me a lot of time and frustration. Your awesome!
We have a friend we call *towel bar* lol
he cant keep a relationship the chicks always leave him hanging lol . cough cough Jose V.
I did it! Hung 2 towel bars, strong, quick, and even! Thanks for the video to do so! I'm planning on doing another 2 stack rack and feel way more confident, thank you 😊.
Thanks! Very good video.
A very useful video, thanks. I have to hang a towel rack/shelf unit soon in my new home bathroom, gonna keep this in mind when I put it up. Luckily the bathroom already
had two standard towel racks in place similar to these.
This is a very thorough and detailed explanation of a simple job. Very well done. I'm not good at easy carpentry, but this video gives me a better way to install towel bars, because I'm too cheap to hire a professional.
Thank you for your video.
Nice and clean. Thank you!
At 7:18 I'm sure the correct direction to tighten the toggle hanger is clockwise (but I don't think you actually said). Excellent presentation. I think I could actually do this. I think the toggle is a stronger choice too compared to the plastic plugs too. Thanks, S.
yes clockwise
Great tip! Thank you!
Thank you so much. After so many attempts with screws this tip did the trick. I really appreciate you helping everyone else
I like your videos Shannon! Usually, there bar come with a paper template that save you some measurement!! Great job!!
yes they do but in this case we were re using an existing one.
Wow that was great. Never thought of it that way,painters tape was a great idea. Your a great help Shannon thank you.
I'm remodeling a mobile home and every tip you have helps. I'm getting ready to pull some carpet out this weekend.
What is a "stud" and how do we know if / where they are in the walls?
A stud is a vertical wood member in a wall that the sheetrock (drywall) is attached to . Here is a video about locating them:ruclips.net/video/s52cmQ0Gxes/видео.html
Thanks.
I have installed quite a few of these over the years for my customers and it really isn't too difficult to do this. Getting everything nice and level is the most important thing.
Thank you so much for this video. It's everything I needed to know to hang my towel bar.
Done stuff like this 1000 times and never thought to use tape and a level. Great tip!
Thanks for the lesson. You made it look very easy. I learned a lot and will try this out tomorrow.
Thx alot👍🏾
those towel bars destroy dry wall
Great tutorial. Thanks.