UK trade guideShower Spares 4 min readUpdated 9 July 2026

How to Fit a Shower Riser Rail (UK)

Fix a Mira, Grohe or Hansgrohe riser rail to a tiled wall. Drilling, plugs and hose routing.

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Drilling into tile

Use a diamond-tip 6 mm bit at low speed with water cooling. Kick a small dimple through the glaze with a masonry bit first — stops the diamond wandering.

Fixing

Rawl plugs into masonry, or plasterboard cavity fixings if partition. Silicone seal between rail and tile to prevent water tracking behind.

Frequently asked questions

What height should I fit the riser rail?
Top bracket at 2.0 m for a standard 1.85 m user; head at eye level or above for kids.
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