Fastening Through Tile

摘要

What's the best way to fasten to a tile wall? I have a loose shelf in the bathroom that I want to replace, and I don't want the new one to come away from the wall like the old one did. The gold standard for hanging something on a tile wall is to catch a stud with each mounting screw. Now, the voice of reality: If only it were that easy. The fact is you almost always have to use a hollow wall anchor with these installations. Bathrooms are relatively small spaces, and there's not much leeway for positioning a shelf, wall cabinet, or towel bar. You have to put these items in a practical location and where they look best. By the way, we're not talking about mounting objects to walls that see constant water exposure. You risk creating a leak through the wall. And though some hollow wall fasteners are rated for grab-bar installation, your best bet there is to mount to a stud or solid-wood blocking mounted between the studs.