How to utilise fixing point hole in shower that’s no longer needed?

Question

We are upgrading our shower rail and showerhead system in a double shower. Both rails fixing points measure at 72 cm apart. We are having a hell of a time finding a replacement rail with these measurements for fixing point. I have seen a lot of cheaper, nicer shower sets that measure about 10 cm less than what these measure at. I figured that it might be a good idea to try and find something that could utilise that fixing point like a soap holder or hook of some description. Any ideas or suggestions would be welcome.🙏

EricL · Answer

Hello @Doozyfix

Please keep us updated with your progress. We look forward to seeing your new shower rail installed.

Eric

Doozyfix · Answer

I’m leaning more towards a hook actually. Something to hang your Loofah on! Raman a soap pod because Dave–1 has identified, It may be too much of a temptation for people to put their feet on. I do feel that there’s never enough places to hang scrubbing brushes, loofahs and other personal cleaning items. I do like the idea of Eric’s, but I’m also concerned that the white tile colour will not match the repair and it will be obvious to anyone who enters the bathroom that this has been repaired- especially with two Shower rails in the One shower. Thank you all for the compliments on the drawing. It is very much an amateur effort, although helped to get the message across 😂

Nailbag · Answer

Hi @Doozyfix as @Dave-1 mentioned, awesome details on your sketches!

Unfortunately nothing in bathroom fittings is standard, so finding an exact solution to replace the existing fittings and covering all holes is highly unlikely. This leave two solutions, one of which @EricL has covered very well. The other is to replace the affected tiles. But this has the added issue of effecting any waterproofing. This can be resolved by enlisting the services of an accredited shower and grout repairer who can replace the removed grout with an epoxy and cover the wall with a waterproof seal.

Regards, Nailbag