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.”
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TISKEN Towel rack with suction cup, white
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403.812.86TISKEN 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.
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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.
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IKEA of Sweden
Reviews
Very handy railAnonymous reviewerHad ours for years and it has been great, not the most attractive looking item, a little be assisted living/hospital and old fashioned. The suction cups are now starting to disintegrate and perish which means suction isn't 100%. Would be great if you could buy replacement suction cups for it rather than buy a whole new rail.
SolutionAnonymous reviewerWanted a rack to hang up shower mat to drip.
This works a treat and easy to fit.
Its okAnonymous reviewerTo begin, the instructions are useless. I went to youtube and found a random video and it explains a key step the instructions missed out! Its doing the job but wouldn't buy again 😕
suction cups refuse to suckAnonymous reviewerI've attempted several times to apply these cups to the tiled wall (with proper cleaning and recovering cups in hot water). Thank god I bought hooks, which have the same cups and I just switched cups to the towel rack.
Excellent rackAnonymous reviewerVery versatile and sturdy rack
Good extending railAnonymous reviewerGreat towel rail. Extends too which is useful. Unfortunately I couldn't place it on my shower screen where I wanted it as I was afraid to push to hard on it. Found somewhere else for it so all ok.
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
Does the job but gives me OAP bathroom vibesAnonymous reviewerDoes the job well, attached this to the outside of my shower screen for somewhere to hang the bath mat.
Made my beautiful new modern bathroom look a bit meh!
It'll stay though for now as it does the job and was cheap enough.
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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.”
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.
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.