Frequently Asked Questions

Where should a towel ring be placed?
Where should a towel ring be placed?
A towel ring, generally used for hand towels, consists of a circular band suspended from a mount. While the bottom of the ring, from which the towel hangs, sits at a height of 48 inches above the floor, the mount sits higher on the wall.


What is a standard size towel bar?
What is a standard size towel bar?
The most commonly-available towel bar sizes are 18-inch and 24-inch. However, it's possible to find in-between sizes of 20- or 22-inch, as well as 30- and 36-inch sizes. The smaller towel bars are meant for hand towels, but any towel bar over 22 inches should be sturdy enough to hold bath towels.


Will an electric towel rail heat my bathroom?
Will an electric towel rail heat my bathroom?
Most heated towel rails will provide enough heat to warm the bathroom and also keep your towels fluffy and warm – ready for when you step out of the bath or shower. A larger bathroom, however, may require another source of heating to sufficiently warm the room.


What is the best towel warmer to buy?
What is the best towel warmer to buy?
The 13 Best Towel Warmers Reviewed
  1. Amba RHW-SP Radiant Straight Hardwired Towel Warmer
  2. Amba RSWH-B Hardwired Radiant Square Towel Warmer
  3. Amba RWH-CB Hardwired Curved Towel Warmer
  4. Brookstone Towel Warmer
  5. Conair Therma Luxe PTW1 Towel Warmer
  6. Conair Towel Warmer and Drying Rack
  7. Heatwave Industries Towel Spa Towel Warmer.


How far should towel bar be from shower?
How far should towel bar be from shower?
Generally speaking, the average height of a towel bar should be 48 inches from the floor. This is also true for the hand towel ring. If you are hanging towel bars in a children's bath, you may want to hang the bar lower (36 inches from the floor).


How far should a toilet paper holder be from the toilet?
How far should a toilet paper holder be from the toilet?
Height Placement
According to the NKBA, a wall-mounted toilet paper holder works best if installed 26 inches above the floor, on center. "On center" means that the center of the holder, as opposed to the bottom or top of it, is 26 inches above the floor.


How do you fix a towel bar?
How do you fix a towel bar?
To repair this problem:
  1. Loosen the set screws under the towel bar and remove it from the wall.
  2. Loosen the bracket screws and remove the brackets from the wall.
  3. Insert toggle bolts in each bracket.
  4. If needed, enlarge the bracket holes in the drywall with a screwdriver, and insert the toggle bolts in the holes.


How do you hang towels on a towel bar?
How do you hang towels on a towel bar?
Steps
  1. Spread the bath towel out on a flat surface. Any flat surface you have handy will work
  2. Fold the towel into thirds and drape it over the towel bar. First, lay the towel flat
  3. Hang the towel over the bar. Adjust the hanging ends so that they're both even
  4. Hang a hand towel over a bath towel.


How many towel bars do you need in a bathroom?
How many towel bars do you need in a bathroom?
Hang two towel bars side by side if you have a large wall where you can accommodate two sets of towels. Allow about one inch in between the two bars. Towel bars can also be hung on the side of a cabinet, provided that there is room for the towel to hang.


Should heated towel rails be left on?
Should heated towel rails be left on?
Can I leave my towel rail on all the time? Our heated towel rails are designed and safe to remain switched on, day and night. The reality is that turning heated towel rails on and off before and after showering is not an effective solution as towels can take several hours to warm and dry either side of your shower.


Do heated towel rails use much power?
Do heated towel rails use much power?
you could be saving a total of $115 every year by simply installing a heated towel rail timer and having it run only 8 hours per day rather than 24 (savings based on a standard sized 80W towel rail, running 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, at an average electricity cost of 25 cents per kilowatt hour).


What is the best heater for bathroom?
What is the best heater for bathroom?
Best Bathroom Heater Reviews – (Updated List)
  1. Stiebel Eltron CK 15E Bathroom Wall Heater
  2. Broan 174 Bathroom Wall Heater
  3. Nikko Bathroom Heater Fan
  4. Holmes Digital Bathroom Heater Fan.


Can you put wet towels in a towel warmer?
Can you put wet towels in a towel warmer?
Like a towel rack, it is a place where towels are hung to dry. But the big advantage is a towel warmer is it uses electricity (electric) or water (hydronic) to warm the towels A towel warmer, can also be used to dry delicates instead of using a dryer; as well as, wet shoes by hanging them on a robe hook.


How do you warm up towels?
How do you warm up towels?
A faster and more sure way to heat up your towel is to simply nuke it in the microwave. Run your towel under the kitchen faucet, then wring it out so that it's just slightly damp. Throw it in a Pyrex dish or on a plate and microwave for 30 seconds. Presto.


What are electric towel rails filled with?
What are electric towel rails filled with?
Electric towel rails are fitted with an electric element and filled with a water inhibiting fluid. The element heats up the fluid and the towel rail is heated by a process known as convection.


Do towels dry better on hooks or bars?
Do towels dry better on hooks or bars?
Towel bars are a good option if you have a lot of wall space near the tub or shower. Towel bars allow towels to dry without being bunched up, so they dry faster than towels might on a hook or ring For especially tight spaces, consider using an over-the-door towel bar.


How do you take a towel rack off?
How do you take a towel rack off?
How to Remove a Wall-Mounted Towel Rack
  1. Step 1 Remove the holders and rod. Locate the set screw holding each of the rod holders to the mounting bracket
  2. Step 2 Remove the brackets. Unscrew the mounting brackets from the wall, using a Phillips screwdriver
  3. Step 3 Clean up the wall
  4. Fill Screw Holes
  5. Remove Glue Residue.


What is the average height of a bathroom mirror?
What is the average height of a bathroom mirror?
32 to 43 inches
Even standard height sinks can vary from 32 to 43 inches, as they are often customized to the users, and mirrors come in an even larger variety of sizes, shapes and styles.


Which way should toilet paper holder face?
Which way should toilet paper holder face?
First of all, you should know that there's a documented correct way to place toilet paper onto the holder — which is in the “over” position. Seriously — the 1891 patent for the toilet paper roll literally states that the end of the roll should be hanging off the exterior, so there's that.


Which way should a toilet roll holder face?
Which way should a toilet roll holder face?
Ideally, the holder should be 8 – 12 inches in front of you from the front of the toilet bowl. To keep it accurate, make sure you measure from the very front of the toilet bowl, not the middle or the back of it.


How do you get a toilet paper holder off the wall?
How do you get a toilet paper holder off the wall?

How do you anchor screws in tile?
How do you anchor screws in tile?
Insert a screw anchor into the hole. Tap lightly with a hammer as needed to set the anchor into the wall. The anchor will be flush with the tile once fully inserted. Insert the screw into the anchor and twist a few times so it will stay.


How do you glue a towel bar to the wall?
How do you glue a towel bar to the wall?
Hold the towel rack on the wall where it will go and lightly mark the edges with a pencil. Apply construction-grade adhesive such as silicone caulk to the entire back of one end of the towel rack and firmly press against the wall to ensure a good seal.


How do you remove a Moen towel bar from the wall?
How do you remove a Moen towel bar from the wall?

How do you roll towels like a hotel?
How do you roll towels like a hotel?
How to Roll Your Towels Like a Spa!
  1. Start by folding the towel in half.
  2. Grab one of the corners and bring it across until it is parallel to the far edge.
  3. Flip the towel.
  4. Then fold the corners in thirds.
  5. Flip the towel again.
  6. And begin tightly rolling.


How do you make a fan out of a towel?
How do you make a fan out of a towel?
Create a fan shape with the washcloth by flipping and folding it. Once this is done, fold it in half, so that it looks like a fan. Tuck it into your towel pouch.

To do this:
  1. Lay the towel flat in front of you
  2. Flip over the towel and fold again.
  3. Do this till you have no more towel left to fold.


How do you make animals out of towels?
How do you make animals out of towels?
How to make a towel elephant
  1. Step 1: Start with the towel flat in a 'landscape' orientation.
  2. Step 2: Fold both sides of the towel lengthways into the middle.
  3. Step 3: Roll the short ends inwards until they meet in the middle and fold firmly in half.
  4. Step 4: Stand the U-shape up and push down on the top to 'fluff' it.


How wide should a towel bar be?
How wide should a towel bar be?
For a standard size bathroom that is 5 feet by 8 feet, or smaller, use 18- to 24-inch towel bars to keep the hardware in proportion to the size of the room. If you have a large bathroom with abundant wall space, you have the luxury of using 30- to 36-inch towel bars to create a spacious display for your towels.


Where should towel bars be placed in bathroom?
Where should towel bars be placed in bathroom?
Standard towel bars should be 42 to 48 inches above the floor. Hotel-style towel racks (which incorporate towel bars and a top-shelf and usually install above the toilet) should be at least 48 inches above the floor. Towel or robe hooks should be 70 inches above the floor.


Where do you hang towel rings in a small bathroom?
Where do you hang towel rings in a small bathroom?
A towel ring, generally used for hand towels, consists of a circular band suspended from a mount. While the bottom of the ring, from which the towel hangs, sits at a height of 48 inches above the floor, the mount sits higher on the wall.


Are towel rails expensive to run?
Are towel rails expensive to run?
Using the heated towel rails is very affordable. The electrically heated towel rail is an affordable bathroom heating solution Using this formula, it would be safe to estimate the average cost to run an average towel rail heater for 24 hours at a cost to you of £ 0.23 per 24 hour day.


Do heated towel rails have thermostats?
Do heated towel rails have thermostats?
Heated towel rails fitted with thermostats have been specifically developed to keep the warmth of the towel rail at a consistent level, with precision accuracy that gives you total control over the temperature of your bathroom.


Can a towel warmer catch fire?
Can a towel warmer catch fire?
Installing the Towel Warmer Behind the Bathroom Door
It will cause the door to trap heat and reach high temperatures. This heat can damage towels and the towel warmer. It could also start an electrical fire.


Can you heat a bathroom with a towel rail?
Can you heat a bathroom with a towel rail?
Most heated towel rails will provide enough heat to warm the bathroom and also keep your towels fluffy and warm – ready for when you step out of the bath or shower. A larger bathroom, however, may require another source of heating to sufficiently warm the room.


How much does a 2000 watt heater cost to run?
How much does a 2000 watt heater cost to run?
Here's a closer look: 2000 watt electric heater = 2kW that runs for 1 hour uses 2 kWh of electricity with the formula Power x Running Time = Energy Used (2kW x 1 hr = 2kWh) which when you multiply the tariff with, (2kWh x 2kWh) you come up with 30.00 pence per hour.


How much do oil heaters cost to run?
How much do oil heaters cost to run?
Electric room heaters
Typical heat output Running cost per hour (standard meter)
Halogen heater 1.2 kW 17p
Convector heater 2 kW 28p
Fan heater 2 kW 28p
Oil-filled radiator 1.5 kW 21p
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How can I heat my bathroom in the winter?
How can I heat my bathroom in the winter?
14 Ways To Warm Up Your Bathroom For Winter
  1. Add a cozy rug. A bath mat does not have to be a shaggy little rectangle
  2. Blend beautiful natural materials
  3. Take a different approach to lighting
  4. Consider heated floors
  5. Get your towels toasty
  6. Rev up the wall color
  7. Incorporate antiques
  8. Invest in a bathtub that helps retain heat.


How can I heat my bathroom without a heater?
How can I heat my bathroom without a heater?
Here are a few tips to keep your bathroom warm and inviting for the winter!
  1. Create a Warm Welcome. Decorate your bathroom with warm tones to give your space an intimate feel
  2. Let the Light In. Let the sunshine through your windows
  3. Keep a Warm Towel Near
  4. Check Basic Efficiency
  5. Try Heat Lamps
  6. Consider Heated Floors.


Why is there a heat lamp in my bathroom?
Why is there a heat lamp in my bathroom?
A heat lamp works best when it is used to provide some extra heat whenever it is necessary, such as during cold weather, rather than as the main source of heat in the room A heat lamp will be more effective if you have a smaller bathroom and if the ceiling is lower.


Should heated towel rails be left on?
Should heated towel rails be left on?
Can I leave my towel rail on all the time? Our heated towel rails are designed and safe to remain switched on, day and night. The reality is that turning heated towel rails on and off before and after showering is not an effective solution as towels can take several hours to warm and dry either side of your shower.


How do you arrange towels on a towel rail?
How do you arrange towels on a towel rail?
Steps
  1. Spread the bath towel out on a flat surface. Any flat surface you have handy will work
  2. Fold the towel into thirds and drape it over the towel bar. First, lay the towel flat
  3. Hang the towel over the bar. Adjust the hanging ends so that they're both even
  4. Hang a hand towel over a bath towel.


Can you put clothes in a towel warmer?
Can you put clothes in a towel warmer?
Yes, you can simply hang your towels on the warmer and let them dry. Electric, wall mounted towel warmers would be ideal for such a task.


Can I put a towel in the microwave?
Can I put a towel in the microwave?
A faster and more sure way to heat up your towel is to simply nuke it in the microwave. Run your towel under the kitchen faucet, then wring it out so that it's just slightly damp. Throw it in a Pyrex dish or on a plate and microwave for 30 seconds. Presto.


Will a towel catch on fire in the microwave?
Will a towel catch on fire in the microwave?
A: As long as your towel contains no metal tags, or weights like many decorative towels have, then yes you can microwave a towel to warm it. You will want to make sure that the fabric can also withstand the heat. If it can go into the dryer and suffer no damage, then you will be able to use this method.


Can you put kitchen towel in the microwave?
Can you put kitchen towel in the microwave?
And, yes, there are safety rules about using paper towels in the microwave. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety Information Service, white paper towels should be safe to use in cooking.


How do you fill an electric towel rail?
How do you fill an electric towel rail?
Take the blanking plug and screw it into the opposite side to where the element will be fitted. Shake up the bottle of fluid and pour it into the top of the rail using the provided funnel. Once all the fluid has been poured in, pour in water until about an inch from the top of the towel rail.


How do you bleed an electric towel rail?
How do you bleed an electric towel rail?
Get your towel or rag and place it on the floor underneath the bleed valve. Using your radiator key turn the bleed nipple anti-clockwise. You should now hear a hissing noise. This is the steam and air leaving the radiator.


How long do electric towel rails take to heat up?
How long do electric towel rails take to heat up?
Standard Electric Towel Rails should be turned on for at least 4 hours to reach their peak temperature. Some of the towel rail does not get hot enough.


How do you dry towels fast?
How do you dry towels fast?
Method 2 Drying Without a Dryer
  1. Use a hairdryer. If you have access to a handheld blow-dryer, you can use it to quickly and intensively dry your clothing
  2. Use a clothesline or drying rack. Hang your clothing on a line, if possible, or use a drying rack
  3. Use an iron and a towel.


How far apart should you hang towel hooks?
How far apart should you hang towel hooks?
Robe hooks should be mounted at 70 inches above the floor and if there are two, they should be spaced at least 9 inches apart. Robe hooks are also great for towel storage if a towel bar is not possible due to space limitations.


How many towel bars do you need in a bathroom?
How many towel bars do you need in a bathroom?
Hang two towel bars side by side if you have a large wall where you can accommodate two sets of towels. Allow about one inch in between the two bars. Towel bars can also be hung on the side of a cabinet, provided that there is room for the towel to hang.


How do you fix a towel bar?
How do you fix a towel bar?
To repair this problem:
  1. Loosen the set screws under the towel bar and remove it from the wall.
  2. Loosen the bracket screws and remove the brackets from the wall.
  3. Insert toggle bolts in each bracket.
  4. If needed, enlarge the bracket holes in the drywall with a screwdriver, and insert the toggle bolts in the holes.


How do you fix a rip in a towel rack?
How do you fix a rip in a towel rack?
Towel Bar Has Pulled Out Of The Wall – How To Fix It Yourself
  1. Remove the old or broken towel bar from your wall.
  2. Use a cordless drill and make the existing holes in the wall larger so you can put in toggle bolts.
  3. Put the toggle bolts on the towel bar mounting hardware by sliding the screw into the mounting hole and threading the spring loaded piece onto the other side.


How do you remove an old ceramic towel bar?
How do you remove an old ceramic towel bar?
How to Do It:
  1. Score around the edges of the ceramic bar mount with the X-Acto knife.
  2. Next, take your chisel and hammer and carefully tap around the ceramic bar mount that you have scored. I used the very corner of the chisel to tap it
  3. When it is off, you can sand the wall opening to make it flat.


How high should mirror be above sink?
How high should mirror be above sink?
Hang the mirror 5” to 10” inches above the sink. Hang the mirror a few inches above the highest part of the faucet. Center the mirror in between the vanity lighting and the sink.


Should vanity lights hang over mirror?
Should vanity lights hang over mirror?
Over-Mirror Lighting Height
In those situations, a wall-mounted vanity fixture above the mirror is an option. Install the light above the medicine cabinet or mirror at a height of about 75 to 80 inches from the floor. You can also use the vanity as a guide. Place the light about 40 inches above the top of your vanity.


How high should a toilet paper holder be mounted?
How high should a toilet paper holder be mounted?
Height Placement
According to the NKBA, a wall-mounted toilet paper holder works best if installed 26 inches above the floor, on center. "On center" means that the center of the holder, as opposed to the bottom or top of it, is 26 inches above the floor.


Which side does the toilet paper holder go on?
Which side does the toilet paper holder go on?
The other guy's suggestion is on point with most people being right handed, but righties are going to want to have a full reach to their left side with right hand. The dispenser also being on the right side will probably actually present more of an uncomfortable reach.


Where should a towel ring be placed?
Where should a towel ring be placed?
Generally speaking, the average height of a towel bar should be 48 inches from the floor. This is also true for the hand towel ring. If you are hanging towel bars in a children's bath, you may want to hang the bar lower (36 inches from the floor).


Do they use toilet paper in India?
Do they use toilet paper in India?
Most Indians don't use toilet paper and consider it cleaner to splash water with their left hand in the right location. In some parts of the world and especially in India toilet paper is not that common, people use other materials to wipe their bottom, such as newspapers, leaves and sand.


Where should a toilet be placed in a bathroom?
Where should a toilet be placed in a bathroom?
To pass state building code, every fixture in the bathroom, including the toilet, must have a minimum of 21 inches of clear floor space in front of it. For many users, however, 21 inches is not enough; the recommended amount of floor space in front of a toilet is 30 inches.


Should I put toilet paper on the seat?
Should I put toilet paper on the seat?
Using toilet paper to cover the seat of a public toilet might not be such a good idea. When a toilet is flushed, germs spring from the bowl onto the roll of toilet paper hanging nearby, and because of its material, toilet paper is easy for germs to cling to.


Why does it matter which way the toilet paper goes?
Why does it matter which way the toilet paper goes?
Front-facing means the next sheet of paper sits at the front of the roll, closest to the user's hand. Back-facing means it sits on the back of the roll, the next sheet often hanging down at the bottom of the roll while pressed up against the wall.