The team found the solution in a synthetic rubber that proved to be better at attaching to different surfaces and filling out any unevenness so that air can’t get in. “We tried the suction cups with the new material, both in a test lab and in peoples homes, to make sure that a stable vacuum is created and that the suction cups stay where you want them.”
TISKEN Towel rack with suction cup, white
Price $ 9.99
How to get it
Available services
TISKEN series puts things within easy reach without having to drill any holes into your walls. The tight-grip suction cups won’t let go of smooth surfaces like glass or tiles – unless you want them to.
Article Number403.812.86
Product details
You can adjust the towel rack to your needs as it is extendable.
One push assembly - clean the wall surface and push to attach. No tools are needed.
To release and remove, insert a credit card (or similar) between the suction cup and the wall. No ugly holes or marks are left behind.
The suction cups have a tight grip on smooth surfaces like glass or tiles.
Designer
IKEA of Sweden
Good to know
Only sticks on flat surfaces such as glass, mirrors, and tiles.
Clean the surface before mounting the suction cup to ensure better grip.
Holds up to 6 lbs.
Combines with other products in TISKEN series.
Materials and care
Material
- Frame/ Plate:
- Polycarbonate plastic
- Suction cup:
- Thermoplastic elastomer
- Cover/ Body:
- ABS plastic
- Holder/ Connection:
- Recycled ABS plastic
- Bar:
- Aluminum, Polyester powder coating
Care
Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.
Wipe dry with a clean cloth.
Safety and compliance
Do not attach to bathroom wallpaper or any other type of wallpaper since the product can damage the material.
Assembly and documents
Assembly instructions
TISKEN Towel rack with suction cup403.812.86Measurements
- Width: 87 cm (34 ¼ ")
- Min. width: 53 cm (20 ¾ ")
- Max. width: 83 cm (32 ¾ ")
- Depth: 8 cm (3 ¼ ")
- Height: 10 cm (4 ")
- Max. load: 3 kg (6 lb 10 oz)
Packaging
TISKEN
Article Number403.812.86- Width: 10 cm (3 ¾ ")
- Height: 4 cm (1 ½ ")
- Length: 41 cm (16 ¼ ")
- Weight: 0.28 kg (10 oz)
- Package(s): 1
Ratings and reviews
AssemblyLindaThere is a flaw in the pieces. They just don't fit together. Took it back.
Perfect size for our shower EdithEasy to install very happy with it
Works well, but not that attractive looking.MariaSeems to be holding well, which was a main concern.
Doesn't Work and Causes DamageChengCan't hold a towel without falling twice within a couple hours. When it was removed, it caused an air bubble and damage to wall paint. Very disappointed, do not buy!
Doesn’t work VirdianaIt didn’t work no matter how many time I tried never worked and I just out a single towel. It’s weird because I had the other products for the shower and work perfectly even with heavy stuffs
Towel holderJewelGood strong suctions. Expandable!! Reasonable in price!!
Works for a while, but might eventually fallJunekoMine seems to stick on one side great but the other side falls down once in a while. I can wash it, dry it, stick it back on, but it'll eventually fall (sometimes falls right away and I have to try again, sometimes stays on for a couple of months). Not sure if the product is defective, since one side seems to stay on quite well.
Does not work on widenBibhupriyaDoes not work on widen surface
It doesnt stick even ifGabrielleIt doesnt stick even if the wall is clean and pressure is applied.
really simple to install andEcereally simple to install and incredibly durable
rental friendlyBansarirental friendly
Does the jobAnonymous reviewerNot worth the price but we needed it
Great product!! The suction cupsJessicaGreat product!! The suction cups are so strong
Works wellBarrieWorks well
Fits exactly where I wantLesleeFits exactly where I want it to in the shower.
Very good for rentersMaynardNo need to drill a hole. But make sure you have tiles instead of dry wall
Not quite there yet…VickiAs a renter I love the idea of this product but alas not all of the suction cups work. I bought the tisken towel rack and only one of the suction cups work. Every morning I have to re-stick one of the cups, and every evening it has fallen down again (the other cup is a real trooper and sticks like a dream). I also bought the tisken corner shelf (both suction cups work awesome), and two individual hooks (they fell down within 2 hours). So out of 6 suction cups total 3 work perfect and the other 3 not so much. This product is almost there but might require more development
Reasonably priced with good qualityAnnieReasonably priced with good quality
Suction towel barShannonWorks very well
Works well, resists the weightIrmaWorks well, resists the weight of the towel
Customer reviews
4.1Average rating
858Reviews
Story
Better grip for flexible storage
The movable suction cup is a smart wall mount for flexible bathroom storage. The only problem is that it can come off after a while. Suddenly you hear a thump in the bathroom, and the shampoo bottle is on the floor. So, how do you make the suction cup attach better? Product developer Kristofer Adsegård and his colleagues – responsible for TISKEN bathroom series – wanted to find out.
Kristofer and the team started by studying in detail how a suction cup works. “It attaches because there’s a vacuum between the suction cup and the surface. But, if air comes in, the vacuum breaks and plop – your hanger comes off. It can be something small, like dirt and limescale on the wall, or tiny irregularities on the tile that eventually let air in,” says Kristofer.
Rubber that seals tight
The suction cup becomes like new again
To make your TISKEN bathroom series last longer, it’s important to handle the suction cups right. Kristofer explains that you shouldn’t pull the hook or other parts to make them come off, since it can damage the grip. “To release the vacuum, it’s better to use your bank card, or some other plastic card, between the suction cup and the wall. And, if you put the suction cup in water near boiling point for a few minutes, and then air dry it, it will become almost like new again.”
Material
Bathrooms can get wet…very wet!
We know how important it is to design the right furniture for different types of bathrooms. That’s why many of our bathroom storage units and accessories are made of plastic – perfectly suited for shower/bath spaces. Choose from VESKEN, STUGVIK and BOLMEN series for a functional bathroom with extra storage – where you can bathe, shower and splash as much as you like, without worrying about exposing your furniture to too much water.
Function solution
Better grip for flexible storage
Why do suction cups come off the wall after a while? That fact made us so frustrated that we detail studied the vacuum technique. We noticed that barely visible dirt or limescale breaks the vacuum seal, even on smooth tile walls. So, for TISKEN bathroom series we looked for a new rubber material that seals better and fills out small uneven spots on the wall. Now you don’t have to wake up in the middle of the night from the sound of the shampoo bottle thumping on the floor.