On my own towel bar the space from wall to the outside of the bar is 2/16 short of 3 inches then add about the same for the ball end of the bracket. Total distance is almost 3 inches
About 4 inches
Hello and thank you for your interest in Moen products. The Moen Preston 18” towel bar, model #DN8418CH is chrome. If you should have additional questions, please feel free to call us at 800-289-6636. Our current business hours are Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and on Friday from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm (Eastern Time).
Hello KD and thank you for your interest in Moen products. Moen does not test/evaluate the cutting of the bars on our towel bar products. We can suggest using a hack saw with fine teeth. Areas of concern would include sharp edges, possibly crushing the bar and chipping the finish. If you have additional questions, please feel free to call us at 800-289-6636. Our current business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am - 7:00 pm (Eastern Time).
Hello Cary and thank you for your interest in Moen products. The bar of the Moen Preston 18 in. Towel Bar in Spot Resist Brushed Nickel is 3/4” in diameter. If you have additional questions, please feel free to call us at 800-289-6636. Our current business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am - 7:00 pm (Eastern Time).
Hello LLP and thank you for your interest in Moen products. The Moen Preston 18 in. Towel Bar in Chrome can be converted to a 30” towel bar with the purchase of a Moen DN9430CH. If you have additional questions, please feel free to call us at 800-289-6636. Our business hours are 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Monday through Friday and on Saturdays from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm(EST).
3/4 inch.
There is a plate that is behind the towel bar that you screw in first. Then the towel bar fits on this plate and a tiny screw secures it to the plate! Brilliant!☺
Hello. My name is Carol Ann and I work for Moen. We sincerely appreciate your interest in Moen products. Moen’s brushed nickel paper holder in the Preston collection is model number DN8408BN. You may find it helpful to contact Moen directly for product/parts information prior to purchase. We would be delighted to verify the kits needed for your project and make product recommendations best suited for your individual situation. If you have additional questions, please submit the Contact Us form at Moen's website or call us at 800-BUY-MOEN.
Hello Jim. Thank you so much for your interest in Moen products. The answer provided by George is accurate. The Moen Preston towel bar is attached to the mounting hardware with a set screw, to allow easy removal during a remodel project. If you have additional questions, please complete the form at http://www.moen.com/consumer-support/contact-us or call Moen at 1-800-289-6636. Our business hours are 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday EST.