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 $ 12.90
How to get it
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 number203.812.87
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.
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 cup203.812.87Measurements
- Width: 87 cm
- Min. width: 53 cm
- Max. width: 83 cm
- Depth: 8 cm
- Height: 10 cm
- Max. load: 3 kg
Packaging
TISKEN
Article number203.812.87- Width: 10 cm
- Height: 4 cm
- Length: 41 cm
- Weight: 0.28 kg
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
Can’t even stick. Keep droppingChuaCan’t even stick. Keep dropping
DisappointedAnonymous reviewerOnly one side stick well, despite numerous try it still don’t stick.
Very easy to use onCjVery easy to use on windows
acceptably good to use.Catherineacceptably good to use.
Reliable towel barAdrianThe suction holds well to the glass panel, suitable for hanging a bath towel. No more drilling
Product works as per specsAnonymous reviewerProduct works as per specs albeit a little pricer.
Suction Device not effectiveAnonymous reviewerI installed it in the toilet and left it for a day without puting any towel on it. However I later discovered the bar had fallen as one of the suction device gave way. Very disappointing.
I like it!LaiI like it!
Durable & prettyChuaDurable & pretty
One of the suction cupYongOne of the suction cup is defective. It does not hold up at all.
So convenient for sticking inVincentSo convenient for sticking in to my bathroom glass door. I even installed on my wardrobe’s sliding door and using it as handle as well as temporary towel rod.
Really difficult to get itAndrewReally difficult to get it to adhere to the wall
Love it!JosephI immediately put it in my bathroom for my towels.
Good product for bathroom tiledAnonymous reviewerGood product for bathroom tiled wall
Fantastic productAnuSuction cup sturdy, assembling installing are easy. Fully functional. Option to extend or reduce is a great concept in design.
Surprisingly it sticks very well.KarenSurprisingly it sticks very well. Hopefully it won’t drop off easily.
Fit WellTunIt fits perfectly in my bathroom and is just the right size for my towel.
Very useful and easy toHoongVery useful and easy to fix.
Easy to assembly.GohEasy to assembly.
Despite ensuring the suction isTanDespite ensuring the suction is firmly depressed, the item falls off after a short while
Customer reviews
4.4Average rating
115Reviews
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.