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How can I remove this?

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IdioticBuffoon

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I want to remove these two "things" so I can install a new towel bar since the last one broke. They seem to be glued very tightly to the drywall.

Any ideas?

Thing
 
They probably are not glued to the drywall. Try bumping them up from below with the heel of your hand.
 
Don't do it. That's NOT drywall, it's plaster, and those are seriously embedded. Buy a replacement square bar instead.
 
Originally posted by: Ornery
Don't do it. That's NOT drywall, it's plaster, and those are seriously embedded. Buy a replacement square bar instead.
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Seriously embedded ... that's what I thought because they wouldn't budge. So what's a replacement square bar? Got a link?

Thanks.
 
Originally posted by: IdioticBuffoon
Originally posted by: Ornery
Don't do it. That's NOT drywall, it's plaster, and those are seriously embedded. Buy a replacement square bar instead.
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Seriously embedded ... that's what I thought because they wouldn't budge. So what's a replacement square bar? Got a link?

Thanks.
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Dude, since you're in the Western Sahara, just hang them between two camels.
 
Originally posted by: AlienCraft
Originally posted by: IdioticBuffoon
Originally posted by: Ornery
Don't do it. That's NOT drywall, it's plaster, and those are seriously embedded. Buy a replacement square bar instead.
Click to expand...

Seriously embedded ... that's what I thought because they wouldn't budge. So what's a replacement square bar? Got a link?

Thanks.
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Dude, since you're in the Western Sahara, just hang them between two camels.
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Originally posted by: IdioticBuffoon
Originally posted by: Ornery
Don't do it. That's NOT drywall, it's plaster, and those are seriously embedded. Buy a replacement square bar instead.
Click to expand...

Seriously embedded ... that's what I thought because they wouldn't budge. So what's a replacement square bar? Got a link?

Thanks.
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Go to depot or lowes. the will sell a bar that you cut to size and uses spring loaded ends to hold it in place.
 
Originally posted by: Ornery
Don't do it. That's NOT drywall, it's plaster, and those are seriously embedded. Buy a replacement square bar instead.
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No, it's drywall. That's heavy duty adhesive they are attached with or maybe tile mastic. Removing the holders may rip out chunks of drywall.

My first suggestion would be to agree with drnickriviera. I would go to the local HD and see if you can get a bar that will fit in. However, they never seem to have enough spring tension.

If you want to remove them, I would suggest stopping in the PVC aisle and picking up a cable saw for cutting PVC (basically piano wire with handles). You may be able to saw off the holders along the wall.
 
Originally posted by: skimple
Originally posted by: Ornery
Don't do it. That's NOT drywall, it's plaster, and those are seriously embedded. Buy a replacement square bar instead.
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No, it's drywall. That's heavy duty adhesive they are attached with or maybe tile mastic. Removing the holders may rip out chunks of drywall.

My first suggestion would be to agree with drnickriviera. I would go to the local HD and see if you can get a bar that will fit in. However, they never seem to have enough spring tension.

If you want to remove them, I would suggest stopping in the PVC aisle and picking up a cable saw for cutting PVC (basically piano wire with handles). You may be able to saw off the holders along the wall.
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Thanks for your suggestions everyone. I think I would leave it as is and get a bar to fit in it. Much easier this way.
 
Check the bottom of them. On some of the metal ones there are little screws on the bottom. And what holds them on are metal brackets that the screws hold on to. It's worth a try 😉
 
Originally posted by: Cdubneeddeal
Check the bottom of them. On some of the metal ones there are little screws on the bottom. And what holds them on are metal brackets that the screws hold on to. It's worth a try 😉
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What my dad did was use a piece of PVC pipe with the existing ends fitted into it. After several times replacing it, the new, stronger version looks better than the original square bar, and it hasn't broken off in years.
 
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