Review on Gatco 4240 Latitude II 24-Inch Chrome Towel Bar: Stylish & Practical Bathroom Accessory by Heather Gonzales

I have to say right away: That's not bad, but these aren't the towel holders I need. I will keep them but they certainly don't live up to my expectations after reading all the overwhelmingly positive reviews. I wasn't looking for an ADA-compliant, heavy-duty handrail, but I was hoping for something more durable - in the sense of "hotel quality" construction that can take a little abuse and snags. I used to find such a beast at my local Orchard Supply for about thirty bucks, but they've since disappeared from their shelves and my search has been in vain. with two end caps," which most of us are probably trying to avoid, but there's nothing "fixed" about it: although it's technically a single piece, the two "arms" that hold the plank out are pull the wall, not rigidly fixed .fixed - there is a little play, and the three parts are bolted together by a not-quite-tight connection.Fortunately, the slight play is not noticeable when the rod is fixed to the wall.But I have immediately sensed that thin tubing was used - it's too light and metal-sounding to inspire confidence - pretty sure they won't survive the abuse of my gymnastics preschoolers or my somewhat clumsy octogenarian father-in-law, at least not without a few dents and loops and twists The "all right" rating should be pejorative, not to say "all right, better than not right, but certainly not great good”. The polished chrome finish certainly looks good. If that's what you're looking for, great (I'm not entirely unhappy with the purchase - they're decent and fit the space), but if you need something high-profile or just something strong to securely cling to something slippery Paul, oops, lost my balance, look elsewhere. Edit: Found! Harney Hardware 79206 is my benchmark for towel rails and if that is indicative of their standard of quality I would have no hesitation in ordering their 23016 Boca Grande Towel Rail which doesn't look as heavy but is in the style of this Gatco bar, at a lower price point.