Shower head support

The difference shows in every photo: the holder is mounted on a transparent plate, wider than itself, which sticks to the wall. No screws, no wall plugs, no tile drill bit.

It is the answer for a rental, for a shower where you don't want to drill the tiles, or for adding a second holder at child height next to the first.

Stick it to a smooth, clean, completely dry surface: degrease the tiles with household alcohol, press firmly for several seconds and wait before hanging the handset on it.

The diagram shows about 8 cm wide by 12 cm high for the plate, and 6 cm projection for the holder body. The bonding area is therefore larger than the item itself, which spreads the weight of the handset.

The cradle, open at the top, takes the handle of a standard handset. The in-use photo shows it with a round multi-jet shower head and its metal hose.

Check that a tile grout line doesn't run under the plate: the adhesive bonds better on a whole tile.

Three finishes are available. Chrome has the shine of classic taps, black matches a matt black rail or mixer, and grey stays discreet on light tiles or concrete.

The body is made of ABS, a rigid plastic that doesn't rust. Clean it with a soft sponge and soapy water, never an abrasive product that would scratch the finish.

Avoid pulling on the hose when the handset is hung back up: sideways strain is what wears out a stuck-on holder most. Grey, the less common finish, goes well with a smoked glass screen or a slate shower tray, where chrome would be too shiny.