Towel Holders without drilling for gluing

Beautiful bathroom without drilling: Simply stick on your towel holder!

A towel holder in the bathroom is a must - but it also has to hold securely. Drilling holes for the towel rail, however, is associated with some risks. Depending on the condition of the wall, the drill can leave larger holes in the joints than expected. Drilling directly into the tiles is even riskier. If you are not extremely careful or if the tiles are already damaged, they can break. Then, in the worst case, a major bathroom renovation will be necessary - and in a rented flat, the landlord may demand costly replacement. But forget this scenario, because there is an alternative to drilling: Simply glue one to your towel - a shapely holder. With the tesa® Power.Kit Technology System, you attach the necessary adapter with a special adhesive. This way you don't damage any tiles and you can remove it without leaving any residue if necessary.

Drilling tiles in the rented flat: what is allowed?

Drilling prohibited! The law is clear when it comes to drilling holes in the landlord's property. As long as there are sufficient towel rails, shower rods, toilet paper holders and mirrors in the bathroom, it is forbidden to drill any more holes. In particular, it is not allowed to drill into tiles at all. If you now want to attach more towel rails, good advice is needed. It is better to play it safe and attach your towel rail without drilling.

Installation without drilling: this is how it works

You need the right tools for drilling, it is noisy and can damage the tiles. If you don't have your own drill, renting one can be expensive. If you borrow a tool from a friend, you may have to wait a long time for it. But you need your new towel rail in the bathroom as soon as possible. No problem with tesa® Power.Kit technology!

Fixing the towel rail to the wall - the right preparation

For your towel rail to hold securely, the surface must be clean, dry and free of grease. Remove any adhesive residue and wipe over the surface with rubbing alcohol. Avoid commercial bathroom cleaners. These leave non-stick residues that destroy the adhesive effect.

Step by step to the towel rail in the bathroom

Below you will find important information on how to stick your towel rail. In addition, each pack of the tesa® Power.Kit Technology Series contains richly illustrated instructions.

1. Select the place where you want to attach your new towel rail. 
2. For the tesa® adhesive to stick to the tile, the surface must be free of dust, grease, limescale and other residues. Use a clean, soft cloth for basic cleaning. Please do not use any non-stick cleaning agents or cleaners containing silicone, as these substances impair the adhesive effect. After basic cleaning, clean with rubbing alcohol. If a cleaning cloth is included with your accessory, please use it.
3. Take the adapter ring out of the package and remove the foil from the adhesive surface on the back.
4. Place the adapter ring in the desired position and press it firmly against the tile. 
5. Now everything is ready and the tesa® Power.Kit technology can be used.
6. Open the tube with the tube spanner and insert the opening into the larger hole in the adapter ring.
7. Press the adhesive into the adapter with the spanner until some adhesive comes out on the smaller opening of the adapter.
8. Now the back of the adapter is completely filled with glue and creates a secure connection with the tile surface.
9. At this point you need patience. The adhesive must cure for twelve hours. Do not touch the adapter during this time and do not check the strength under any circumstances.
10. After the waiting time, simply place your towel rail on the adapter and tighten the screw with an Allen key.

How to remove the towel rail without drilling

If you want to install the towel rail in a different place or take it with you when you move house, simply remove the adapter using a pipe wrench and a glass scraper - without leaving any residue and very easily. It can then be mounted again without any problems.

Gluing a towel holder: these surfaces are suitable

You don't only use a towel holder in the bathroom. You may also need a towel holder to stick in the kitchen or hobby room. The tesa® Power.Kit technology adheres to numerous surfaces, both smooth and rough. On rough surfaces, however, the application time may be longer. Here you will find an overview of the possible surfaces.

Matching adapters for towel holders without drilling and more.

Design your dream bathroom with tesa® Power.Kit technology: In addition to towel holders for gluing, you will find many other ways to attach your bathroom utensils without drilling: Grab rails, shower head holders, shower rods, hairdryer holders, etc. Adhesive technology is also suitable for other rooms in your home. The extra-strong one-component adhesive is used in the aircraft and automotive industries, among others, and offers a wide temperature spectrum:

The towel holder for the bathroom can withstand heavy weights: depending on the system, you can attach items weighing up to six kilograms and more to the holders.

Discover the towel holders without drilling now and give your bathroom and other living areas an individual order.