Square Bar Ladder Rails

A single towel rail of 600mm suits a single person or couple. For family bathrooms, 750mm or 900mm rails or a multi-bar rail, provide more hanging capacity. Double bars allow two towels to be hung side-by-side without overlap. Measure the available wall space carefully and allow clearance on either side for a neat installation.

A standard towel rail is an unheated, wall-mounted rail for hanging and airing towels. A heated towel rail incorporates an electric or hydronic heating element that warms the rail surface. Standard towel rails are more affordable and simpler to install, while heated towel rails add warmth and faster drying. Both are available in a wide range of finishes and sizes to match bathroom accessories.

Heated towel rail sizes are measured by total width, typically 450mm to 900mm for a single rail, and up to 1200mm for wider ladder-style units. A 600mm rail suits a single bathroom with one or two towels; a 900mm ladder rail is ideal for a family bathroom. Vertical ladder-style rails offer more drying capacity within a narrower wall footprint.

A heated towel rail is a wall-mounted rail that uses either electric elements or a hydronic (hot water) connection to warm the rail surface, drying and warming towels placed on it. Electric heated towel rails are the most common in Australian bathrooms, they are connected to a standard power point or hardwired, and can be controlled with a switch or timer. They add comfort and help keep towels fresh between uses.