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 £ 7
How to get it
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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 3 kg.
Combines with other products in TISKEN series.
IKEA of Sweden AB SE-343 81 Älmhult, IKEA.com
Materials and care
Material
- Frame/ Plate:
- Polycarbonate plastic
- Suction cup:
- Thermoplastic elastomer
- Cover/ Body:
- ABS plastic
- Holder/ Connection:
- Recycled ABS plastic
- Bar:
- Aluminium, Polyester powder coating
Care
Wipe clean with a cloth dampened in 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 cup403.812.86Weight & measurements
- Width: 87 cm
- Min. width: 53 cm
- Max. width: 83 cm
- Depth: 8 cm
- Height: 10 cm
- Max. load: 3 kg
Package details
TISKEN
Article Number403.812.86- Width: 10 cm
- Height: 4 cm
- Length: 41 cm
- Weight: 0.28 kg
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
Stays onAnonymous reviewerEasy to install. Stays in place. I would welcome more colors from this range, perhaps black?
Towel rackAnonymous reviewerExcellent idea no drilling required into tiles, would love a toilet roll holder to be included into this range
towel holderAnonymous reviewergood for the money.... stays put, doesn't move
Job doneAnonymous reviewerPerfect for hanging up the bathtowel in the bathroom where I needed it to go. Easy to install and use.
Great kitchen Accessory Anonymous reviewerIdeal to fit on the inside of a cupboard door so that kitchen towels are not on display
Never stayed longer than half dayAnonymous reviewerDid followed each steps very carefully. Still not stayed on the wall.
Some of them are greatAnonymous reviewerAttached perfectly and stayed put but after a few months I needed to move it and since removal (I used a card as suggested and it all seemed fine) it won’t stay up. I’ve tried everything but it falls down after a few hours. It seems like one of the cups isnt able to stay flat to the surface anymore. I’ve tried many of these products from Ikea over the years with mixed results, either they work perfectly or they don’t work- doesn’t seem to be much I can do once one of them has decided it’s not sticking! The ones that work are fantastic
Couldn’t assemble this Anonymous reviewerSuch a simple product but I couldn’t assemble it based on the instructions given, so still not been able to use it.
Sticking IssueAnonymous reviewerIssues Sticking To The Surfaces.
I cleaned & tried severally I’m not happy with this product..
Very nice! Anonymous reviewerI purchased this because my daughter has had one of these for years and said how good they were!
It was a little bit tricky to assemble but that wasn't a big problem! It was easy to put on the bathroom tiles but did fall off a few times but we put the suction cup under very hot water as per instructions and it's been fine ever since! Great price. Looks lovely. Fast delivery. Highly recommended!
This one doesn't workAnonymous reviewerWe bought this yesterday from IKEA Nottingham. As we have some similar items working well so really surprised why one of the suction cup doesn't work so the rail fell off overnight even followed the instruction correctly and no towel on it. And also we swapped over two suction cups and still the same suction cup did not work so obviously it is not due to the surface issue. Was trying to go back to get refund but seems not worth to travel long way for a small item. Really disappointed.
Query Anonymous reviewerIt works very well but I have a query. Can I remove it and fix to another position? I have no idea whether the removed process will break the sucking material or not.
goodgoodvery goodAnonymous reviewergood
Doesn’t stay upAnonymous reviewerI have other suction cup bathroom items that stick.
The towel rail, with a dry hand towel on it, has fallen down three times in 12 hours.
I would return it, but a 3 hour round trip is a long drive,
Other reviewers said the same as me; should have listened.
Totally rubbishAnonymous reviewerBought that hoping to hang bath towel. Followed exactly the instructions, whole rail just fell to the ground. Don’t waste money.
Towel railAnonymous reviewerPerfect, sturdy towel rail. Excellent value for money.
GreatAnonymous reviewerGreat
Rubbish Anonymous reviewerI’ve tried everything to make this stick, falls down after 5 minutes, don’t waste your money
Waste of money. Anonymous reviewerI bought two of these, they BOTH keep falling off a tiled wall..
Best price and good qualityAnonymous reviewerBest price and good quality
Customer reviews
4Average rating
61Reviews
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Story
Better grip for flexible storage
The moveable 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, TISKEN 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.