is the objective to pull the rack off the wall and remount it?
I did some that were designed to fit the same as a 4.25" wall tile, and they
were
made by American Olean, I think, as a tile accessory. Also, soap dishes,
etc.
I just used a premium quality mastic type tile cement and
glued them to fresh greenboard. There are about 10 of these in
three bathrooms in three different rental units, and after 23 years and
maybe 20+ tenants, it's all still in perfect condition.
Keep in mind is that if someone is going to hang an
anvil or something from the towel rack, it would probably also pull out a
moly
bolt or bracket attachment.
Towels weigh a few ounces.

bill



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Hello,

I have a towel rack in my bathroom that has porcelain ends that
appeared to be just drywalled?? or plastered into the wall. There is
no bracket to attach the end to the wall. The fixture is countersunk a
bit and not just flush with the wall surface. The bathroom is
wallpapered so it is cut to fit around the end. I looked in your "Glue
what to what?" section but it did not mention how to glue porcelain to
a drywall or plasterboard wall. The house was built in 1971 so, not
sure if this is drywall or something else. Can you suggest a product?
Home Depot suggested a Hydraulic Cement. I picked up Drylock Fast
Plug. However, this states it is really for masonry or concrete. I
have not opened it yet as I am waiting on your response.

Thank you.