Fix shelves onto tiles - what fixing

Discussion in 'Tilers' Talk' started by mds1256, Nov 23, 2016.

  1. mds1256

    mds1256 Member

    My shower cubical is fully tiled and wanting to fix a set of shelves (just the little ones used to hold shampoo bottles etc) in the cubicle.

    What fixing should I use for these, the tiles are on a plasterboard wall, also should I seal around the holes once I drill and fix?

    Thanks
     
  2. CGN

    CGN Screwfix Select

    You can get shelves which use a twist lock vacuum fixing and ones that glue on if you don't want to drill.
     
  3. nigel willson

    nigel willson Screwfix Select

    just use red plugs , spot of clear silicon btwn fitting and wall.
     
  4. DIYDave.

    DIYDave. Screwfix Select

    Trouble is plugs into PB wall will soon work loose I recon. Couple of large bottles of shampoo / conditioner can be heavy

    Would be better to screw into studs, noggins but knowing where they are under the tiles may be a problem

    Stainless steel screws are a must - possibly supplied with shelves but a lot of supplied fixings now are rubbish

    I've always pumped some silicone into rawlplug before adding screw. Maybe not essential but I like the idea anyway :)
     

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