How To Install an IKEA GRUNDTAL Rail on a Tile Backsplash — How To

A kitchen rail is a super-stylish way to add storage to any kitchen. With roots in commercial and restaurant kitchens, this versatile tool is really limitless, as you can add on S-hooks for utensils or pots and pans, holsters for cutlery, mini shelves, and more. And IKEA's GRUNDTAL rail system is one of the most versatile and affordable ones out there, available in classic stainless steel with a number of accessories to match.

The trickiest thing about installing the rail is not the rail itself, but being sure you have the right screws and hardware to get the rail into your backsplash or other surface. If you're mounting it onto regular ol' dry wall, you can just follow the directions from IKEA (although we suggest adding anchors!). But if you're mounting it on ceramic tile, the most common backsplash, you need to be more careful.

Before starting this project, be sure you know that the tile is indeed ceramic, and that there's drywall behind it. If you're working with another material or are unsure, consult with your local hardware store for the correct materials. And if you're in a rental, be sure to check with a landlord before starting the project, as this is a permanent change! Here's what to do.

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