Mounting shelf on tile wall

brendalomax · 11-10-2012, 11:22 AM

I would like to add a shelf to a bathroom wall using adhesives. It has ceramic tile walls installed the the early 1950's. Nothing heavy will be placed on them. I have a 13" space between 2 soap dishes I would like to use. This area is not in the tub.

**oh'mike** · 11-10-2012, 11:30 AM

Brenda--What is your question? What glue? I use 100% silicone caulk---taped for a day or two until the silicone sets----

PL premium builder adhesive is also a possibility----but will make a mess of the tile if you ever wish to remove the shelf.

Hardwood Head · 11-10-2012, 11:37 AM

PL Premium is not meant for wet applications, PL 700 on the other hand is.

brendalomax · 11-12-2012, 01:46 PM

Thank you Hardwood Head and oh'mike for your responses. Will let you know how my shelfing project comes out.

sdsester · 11-12-2012, 06:09 PM

What do you mean by there being no weight on the shelf? Why have it then?

One possibility to look into is some of the new nano suction cup tape products. They hold as well or bettter than many adhesives in wet areas. It is nice because it will not stain tile like adhesives can. When you are done with the shelf or should it break, you just break the suction bond.

https://www.inventables.com/technolo...ction-cup-tape

brendalomax · 11-14-2012, 01:28 PM

Ordered the suction cup tape. Am not mechanically inclined. This sounds like the easiest to do.

sdsester · 11-14-2012, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by brendalomax

Ordered the suction cup tape. Am not mechanically inclined. This sounds like the easiest to do.

Just remember to clean the tile and make sure it is free from "scrubbing bubbles" and shower cleaner residues.

brendalomax · 12-12-2012, 06:23 PM

Still waiting on suction cup tape.

11-10-2012, 11:22 AM	#1
brendalomax Newbie Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 4	Mounting shelf on tile wall I would like to add a shelf to a bathroom wall using adhesives. It has ceramic tile walls installed the the early 1950's. Nothing heavy will be placed on them. I have a 13" space between 2 soap dishes I would like to use. This area is not in the tub.

11-10-2012, 11:30 AM	#2
oh'mike Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kane county,Illinois Posts: 16,724	Mounting shelf on tile wall Brenda--What is your question? What glue? I use 100% silicone caulk---taped for a day or two until the silicone sets---- PL premium builder adhesive is also a possibility----but will make a mess of the tile if you ever wish to remove the shelf. __________________ New members: Adding your location to your profile helps in many ways.--M--

11-10-2012, 11:37 AM	#3
Hardwood Head Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 39	Mounting shelf on tile wall PL Premium is not meant for wet applications, PL 700 on the other hand is. Last edited by Hardwood Head; 11-15-2012 at 05:25 AM.

11-12-2012, 01:46 PM	#4
brendalomax Newbie Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 4	Mounting shelf on tile wall Thank you Hardwood Head and oh'mike for your responses. Will let you know how my shelfing project comes out.

11-12-2012, 06:09 PM	#5
sdsester Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 8,908	Mounting shelf on tile wall What do you mean by there being no weight on the shelf? Why have it then? One possibility to look into is some of the new nano suction cup tape products. They hold as well or bettter than many adhesives in wet areas. It is nice because it will not stain tile like adhesives can. When you are done with the shelf or should it break, you just break the suction bond. https://www.inventables.com/technolo...ction-cup-tape __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

Mounting shelf on tile wall