How to Install Bathroom Accessories on Ceramic Tile

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Choose the accessories you need to install.

   These will often include information such as their location, mounting height, and a template for drilling holes to anchor them.
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   Step 2: Determine the best method for drilling holes required for mounting your accessory

   , Make sure the layout is level and plumb, so the fixture will look pleasing when it is installed. , Drill the holes you need for mounting the device.
   
   Typical drive-in plastic anchors require a 1⁄4 or 5⁄16 inch (0.6 or
   0.8 cm) hole, molly anchors, and other expansion anchors may require larger holes to allow them to expand properly., This will also decrease the amount of debris that may collect on the drill bit, allowing it to drill more efficiently., Be careful to strike the anchor cleanly with your hammer, since a miss may crack the tile.
   
   Hammering softly will decrease the chance the tile will be vibrated enough to crack the tile's joints., Pre-drive the screws into the anchors so they will be expanded and the anchor will hold securely without slipping when the accessory is mounted. ,,, Do this immediately, since this dust can stain surfaces if it becomes damp or wet before it is removed. ,
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   Step 3: and the best anchor to secure the device.

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   Step 4: Use the supplied measurements or template to lay out the location for holes you will need to drill for your installation.

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   Step 5: Drilling through porcelain ceramic tile with a glass bit.

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   Step 6: Keep the drill cool while drilling through the tile by dipping it into water frequently.

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   Step 7: Drill all of the holes needed

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   Step 8: then tap an anchor into each hole

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   Step 9: driving it flush to the surface.

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    Step 10: Driving the screws will lock the anchors so they won't spin when installing your accessory.

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    Step 11: Hold the accessory in position and fit the screws through their mounting holes

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    Step 12: then use a screwdriver or screw gun to tighten them.

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    Step 13: Check the appearance of the mounted accessory to make sure it looks right

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    Step 14: and that it is level/plumb.

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    Step 15: Clean up dust and debris from the floor and wall.

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    Step 16: Remove protective films or coatings when you are satisfied that it looks good.

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