How to Remove Towel Bar from Wall - Loosen Set Screw to Detach Towel Rack for Removal or Replacement
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If you need to remove a towel bar without damaging your wall, keep watching. I'm sure at some point you're going to have a reason to do this. And to detach your own towel bar, it's going to be very similar to what I'm going to demonstrate in this video with mine. I installed my towel bars a few years ago as part of my bathroom remodel but let's say I wanted to repaint this room, I'll want to be able to do it the cleanest way possible without anything on the walls.
Obviously towel bars are connected on the two ends. But underneath, there is a set screw that locks the posts to the wall. On mine, I'll need a tiny Allen wrench to loosen the screws. This is typical of most custom towel bars. And it's important not to take the screw out all the way. Just loosen it enough until the post can be lifted up. Then just repeat on the other side. Some towel bars installed by your home builder might have screws that can be removed by a micro flathead screwdriver. So check to see what type of set screw you have before starting.
When both sides are loose enough, lift the towel bar off. What's left on the wall are the mounting brackets. This is what the towel bar hangs on to and where the set screw is wedged up against so the bar doesn't fall off. I'm removing these so that when I start painting, I can get paint completely under the towel bar posts and fully cover the wall.
In the video, you'll see under the brackets I have inserted wall anchors to make sure these were attached securely. But the wall anchors can be removed and the holes can be filled in if you're completely eliminating the towel bar. This whole process is very simple and I'm confident anyone can do it. After I'm done painting, I can just reverse the steps I took to reattach the towel bar. A drill really helps with the wall brackets but it's not necessary. And a regular screwdriver will work just great!
If you need any of the tools I mentioned, I listed them in the description to make it easy for you to find. I've repainted my bathrooms many times and I always remove the towel bars for the cleanest look. I hope you can see that removing a towel bar is super simple to do! If this video was helpful please give me a thumbs up and hit the subscribe button for more home DIY videos like this!
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3 окт 2024
