Forge & Co — Installation & Mounting Guide

Grab a brew, take a few minutes to read through these steps, and familiarise yourself with the hardware before you start. If DIY isn't quite your thing, we always recommend getting a professional on board. Ready to tackle it yourself? Let’s get to work.

What’s in the Box

This guide applies to your Forge & Co solid SUS 304 stainless steel hardware collection (including your towel bars, toilet paper holders, and robe hooks). While the pieces vary in shape and span, they all share the same robust, concealed-fix mounting system for a seamless look.

Tools Required (Not Included)

Spirit level

Tape measure / ruler

Pencil

Standard Phillips screwdriver (No. 2)

Power drill with appropriate bits:

Masonry / Brick / Tile: 7mm masonry drill bit

Timber / Studwork: 2mm wood drill bit

Step-by-Step Installation

1. Plan Your Placement: Figure out exactly where you want your accessory positioned on the wall, keeping user clearance and wall composition in mind.

2. Level and Mark: Place a spirit level against the wall to draw a straight horizontal reference line for your anchor points. If you are installing a two-bracket item like a towel rail, measure the exact distance between the mounting centers to plot both sides. Take your time here—precision is key to a level fit.

3. Plot the Screw Holes: Holding the mounting bracket (inner lug) against your marked position, use your pencil to mark the two vertical screw holes. For standard Forge & Co brackets, these holes sit 18mm apart vertically.

4. Drill Your Holes:

For Masonry: Drill into your pencil marks using a 7mm masonry bit to a depth of roughly 30mm.

For Timber: Drill pilot holes using a 2mm wood bit to a depth of about 15mm.

5. Insert Wall Anchors (Masonry Only): Push the provided wall plugs into your drilled holes. Give them a gentle tap with a hammer if they need a little encouragement to sit flush. (Skip this step if you are screwing directly into solid wood).

6. Mount the Brackets: Fasten the metal inner lug securely to the wall using the provided screws, driving them straight through the bracket holes.

7. Attach the Accessory: Slide your hardware piece over the wall lug(s). Ensure the small grub screw opening is pointed directly downwards so it stays completely out of sight once mounted.

8. Lock It Down: Insert the provided Allen key into the base and tighten the grub screw firmly against the inner lug until the accessory is completely locked and wobble-free. Take care not to unscrew the grub screw all the way out and lose it.

A Quick Tip

For dual-fixing items like towel bars, lightly secure one side first, drop your spirit level across the bar to check the second bracket's alignment, and then mark/drill the final holes.

Got a question or need a hand? Drop us a line at support@forgeandco.store.