How long is the average towel bar
How long should towel bar be for 2 towels?
If you have the space, a 30″ towel bar is great for holding two standard bath towels folded in thirds. Of course another option for holding two towels is to get a 24″ double towel bar.
How long is a towel rack?
Towel bars are commonly sold in lengths of 18, 24, and 30 inches. Factor both your bathroom and towel size into your decision of which of these lengths to choose. Eighteen- and 24-inch-long towel bars are the most space-smart choices if you have an average 40-square-foot bathroom.
How much space do you need for a towel bar?
Towel or robe hooks should be 70 inches above the floor. Multiple hooks should be spaced a minimum of 9 inches apart. Towel rings should be at least 20 inches above the vanity countertop, as applicable.
What is the average towel size?
Crane & Canopy Bath Towel Dimensions
| BATH TOWEL TYPE | DIMENSIONS IN INCHES |
|---|---|
| Washcloth | 12″ x 12″ |
| Hand Towels | 20″ x 30″ |
| Bath Towels | 30″ x 56″ |
| Bath Sheets | 40″ x 70″ |
How far from shower should towel bar be?
Aim for installing a towel ring anywhere from 50 inches to 52 inches off the ground. Towels should hang freely and not brush against the top of your vanity.
How tall should a towel bar be?
between 36 inches and 42 inches
Towel bars are normally mounted between 36 inches and 42 inches from the floor. I feel 36 inches is too low since bath sheet towels are longer than standard bath towels. If you use extra-large towels, you raise them to 48 inches or 52 inches.
What size are bath towels?
A bath towel generally measures 20×40 inches or 28×54 inches. This size is the most commonly bought towel size amongst all other options. As long as your bath towel completely wraps you around when you step out of the shower, it’s a good size for you.
How do you measure a towel rail?
We recommend you to measure just above the floor or wall, where the pipes come out. Centre of the pipe to centre of the pipe. With these measurements, you need to select the closest possible pipe centre on the towel rail size.
Where should towel bars be placed in a small bathroom?
Towel racks should go in the following places in the bathroom.
- Next to the sinks.
- Above the toilet.
- Next to the shower.
- Near the tub.
- Behind the door.
What size is hand towel?
Towel size guide
| TOWEL | TOWEL SIZE CM | TOWEL SIZE INCHES |
|---|---|---|
| Face towel | 30cm x 30cm | 11.8 x 11.8 inches |
| Guest towel | 30cm x 50cm | 11.8 x 19.7 inches |
| Hand towel | 50cm x 100cm | 19.7 x 39.4 inches |
| Bath towel | 70cm x 135cm | 27.6 x 53.1 inches |
Are towel rails standard size?
The dimensions of heated towel rails generally tend to be between 600 – 1800mm in height and between 400 – 1000mm in width.
How do you measure for a replacement towel bar?
When you want to replace an existing towel bar, get a tape measure and measure along the bar between the inside edges of the supports. Typically, this measurement will not be an even number of inches, so round up to find the size of replacement you need.
Should towel rail valves be fully open?
A standard heated towel rail / towel radiator is designed to come on and off with the central heating system, like any other radiator. If the valve is fully open, the maximum amount of hot water will be entering the radiator and heating up the rail to the temperature set for the whole central-heating system.
How far does a towel radiator stand off the wall?
It will leave the radiator at around 100mm standoff, depending on the exact radius of the elbows.
Is a heated towel rail worth it?
You may ask yourself “is a heated towel rack worth it?” But a better question to ask is, “am I worth it?” The answer is a resounding yes, you absolutely are.
How far off the floor should a towel radiator be?
A radiator should be approx. 150mm from the floor to the underside of the radiator.
How do you size a towel radiator?
To provide sufficient heat, and assuming the towel rail will be the only heat source, our recommendation is 400 BTUs per square metre of floor space for a bathroom with one outside wall, one small window and in a house with good insulation.
Are heated towel rails expensive to run?
Electric heated towel rails are operated like any other electric heater, being turned on and off with the flick of a switch. These rails avoid the issue of having to switch on the rest of your central heating, however they can be expensive to run due to the power requirements of the heated element within.
Why is my towel rail not getting hot?
You may notice that the towel rail is not heating up and, specifically, the top rungs of the rail are colder than the bottom ones. You may also have heard knocking or tinkling through your pipes and radiators. This is usually caused by trapped air and bleeding will normally solve this.
Can a towel radiator heat a bathroom?
One of the most commonly asked questions when it comes to the functionality of heated towel rails is, do they actually heat up your bathroom? In short, the answer is yes! Heated towel rails are ideal for making your bathroom a warm, comfortable place to be… especially on those cold winter days!
How big should bathroom radiator be?
Size is everything
Towel radiator typically range in size from 700x400mm up to 1800x600mm and it’s important to choose a radiator that’s in proportion to the overall size of the bathroom. A radiator that’s too small won’t have the oomph to heat the room, leaving you with a disappointingly cold bathroom.
Are towel rails as warm as radiators?
Are towel rails as warm as radiators? A towel rail usually gives out less heat than a radiator, however, if it has been sized correctly, then it should still be able to make your bathroom a warm and cosy place. A towel rail might take less time to heat up than a radiator.