How to Hang Towels on Glass

To hang towels on glass, you must use **towel bars specifically designed for installation on glass surfaces**. This is crucial because standard wall-mounted towel bars are not suitable for glass.

## Choosing the Right Hardware

The fundamental rule is to **only use towel bars that are designed to be installed on glass**.

*   **Avoid Wall-Mounted Bars:** Standard wall-mounted towel bars are **not appropriate** for glass installation. They lack the specific fittings and load distribution mechanisms required for this unique surface.

Towel bars designed for glass often utilize specialized mounting systems, which might involve drilling holes in the glass (through-glass mounting) or using strong adhesives and clamping mechanisms suitable for non-porous surfaces like glass.

## Installation Considerations

If using a towel bar that requires drilling through the glass, pay close attention to placement:

*   **Maintain Edge Clearance:** **Choose a size that allows for at least 3” between the hole in the glass and the edge of the glass**. This minimum distance helps prevent stress points that could lead to chipping or breaking the glass panel.

## Safety First: Not a Grab Bar

It is critically important to understand the structural limitations of towel bars installed on glass:

*   **Do Not Use as a Grab Bar:** **Do not use a through-glass towel bar as a grab bar, it cannot withstand the weight of a falling adult**. These fixtures are designed solely for hanging towels and cannot support significant or sudden human weight.

By selecting the correct hardware and adhering to these installation and safety guidelines, you can safely hang towels using fixtures attached directly to a glass surface.