Genta 18 in. Towel Bar in Matte Black

(Long review with details about installation) I have probably installed about a hundred bathroom accessories just in the last 7 or 8 years working with a builder friend. While the process is similar for all of them, there are a few specifics that change from time to time. The Genta line requires great attention to alignment detail to have a good-looking final installation because the end pieces have an extension of that horizontal flat bar. That's not a negative. It's just a cautionary comment. Since the crossbar of each accessory is flat and not round it requires careful orientation of the end pieces that hold it. And the distance between mounts must be precise as well or there will be unsightly gaps between the crossbar and end pieces. That said, the quality of the pieces including the finish is quite good. I am adding these accessories to my previous installation of an 8 inch spread Genta Faucet to udpate our powder room. The look is nice and up-to-date without being too "modern". The towel bar comes with all screws and wall anchors and a hex wrench needed for installation as well as a template that has markings for ALL the bath accessories including both size towel bars. Make sure you tape it in place level and stretched tight and drill with a small pilot drill to hit dead center on the marks on the template. I was fortunate to hit the wood on both ends since there is a thick frame for a pocket door inside the wall where this is placed. That brings up another point not mentioned in the instructions. I think there should be a caution about the possible existence of pipes in the area where you will be installing screws. While most piping except large diameter drain pipe should not be within reach of the screws there is no guarantee that this is the case. So use a stud finder before drilling because some even show plumbing and electrical behind drywall, drill slowly and, if at all possible, locate one end on a stud for extra support as well as assurance you aren't drilling into a pipe or wiring for that matter. The mounting piece screw holes are oversized just enough to get a bit of realignment if you happen to be off just a hair when you drill but you have no more than 1/16th of an inch of room for error or 1 degree of misalignment of the end pieces before you encounter problems. I am going to length to mention these cautions during installation so no one blames the product when the lack of accuracy creates problems or a poor finished look. If you are selecting these for new construction or major renovation have your contractor install blocking between the studs where the accessories will be located. It's easier to get a strong, accurate installation that way. There are always scraps of 2x4 or 2x6 or larger to place between studs. Back to this product, chrome will always be in style as far as I am concerned and it is a very durable finish. It wipes clean of fingerprints and watermarks easily and that's true of this towel bar. It makes for a nice sturdy installation with a crossbar that doesn't squeak from rotating because...it doesn't rotate. The price seems reasonable for the quality and heft of the metal. An inexpensive update to a bath or powder room looking a bit dated. See my comments on the paper holder as well.

I am very happy with the products

Very attractive! Brightens up the bath