Do I cut in around the edges with an Olfa knife as much as possible and then drive the end up with a mallet to release it from a bracket behind it?
How To Take Off This Towel Bar End?
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Do I cut in around the edges with an Olfa knife as much as possible and then drive the end up with a mallet to release it from a bracket behind it?
AZjeff
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That could be a command brand stick on towel bar. Try pushing up on the bracket and see if it pops off the piece that’s stuck to the wall.
This is in a fifteen year old condo. Was the 3M Command around fifteen years ago?
Check underneath for an allen screw, otherwise tap on the bottom with a mallet.
EDIT, yes if thats caulk , cut around it with a utility knife.
EDIT, yes if thats caulk , cut around it with a utility knife.
No set screw.
NO, no, no! You don't need to cut anything to remove the lucite plastic towel bar from the end mounts. Look at the end of the bar closely and you will see that there is a rectangular "insert" inside the bar at both ends. The "insert" is made of clear flexible plastic similar to polyethylene (think plastic shampoo bottle) that is friction fitted inside the towel bar. There are two ways to remove the bar:
Method #1- grab the square towel bar and pull it towards the left end bracket to expose the "insert" on the right side, then use a X-Acto/Olfa knife with a pointy tip to slide the "insert" left fully into the towel bar. This should give you enough clearance to clear the ceramic mounting bracket.
Method #2- if there is not much clearance to pull the towel bar to the left end bracket, you might need to use a sewing needle or dental pick to tediously pry the "insert" into the towel bar to get adequate clearance from the ceramic mounting brackets.
EDIT: If you are trying to remove the white ceramic end brackets instead of the towel bar, those might be attached with construction adhesive.
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is it made of porcelain or ceramic? it looks like the old fashion kind that would have been grouted into ceramic tile work. maybe someone got creative and adhered it to the drywall/plaster
It looks like ceramic, doesn't have the gloss that I think porcelain has.
Elderly customer wants me to remove the towel bar and install a grab bar. There is going to be significant damage to the drywall if it is adhered to the drywall. I will let my customer know before I try to remove it.
Elderly customer wants me to remove the towel bar and install a grab bar. There is going to be significant damage to the drywall if it is adhered to the drywall. I will let my customer know before I try to remove it.
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towel bar kind of high for a grab bar, no?
You’ll want studs to mount a grab bar if not possible I’ve used these togglers for grab bars tv mounts and even wall cabinets.
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Was just going to say the same:
https://www.eclectic-ware.com/ceramic-towel-bars.html
Not sure there's a non-destructive way to remove them
^^This, but stud if available is better.
I assume this "contractor"/handyman has a stud sensor.
How much does this elderly customer weigh?
A grab bar would have a 3 - 4" trim ring at the wall so that should cover up any damage.
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Look for two small recessed screws. Many times they are the same color as the bracket and not readily apparent. If it's not held on by double sided adhesive and you hit it with a mallet it can damage the drywall and the bracket.
Customer wants the grab bar installed vertically, in the middle of where the towel bar is now.
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Oh ok
Turned out the ends were glued on. Very strong glue, white in colour, don't know what glue.
Yep. I see these alot in tiled areas.. It is what it is perhaps just get a piece of oak or a painted section of pine to cover it up then mount the bar to that. I've done that before and the next time I paint, I remove the wood and fix the wall if it looks tacky but I find its fine most times.