How Do You Install Grab Bars In A Bathroom?
Slips and falls in the bathroom are a major cause of injuries to people of all ages. Properly mounted grab bars (installed directly into studs or wooden backing behind a wall) can prevent falls and are an inexpensive way to help ensure no one in your family gets injured in a preventable home accident. According to the National Kitchen and Bath Association grab bars installed horizontally or on a 45-degree angle provide the best support for a person trying to get out of a bathtub or shower. Install horizontal grab bars between 33 and 35 inches above the floor of the bathtub and close enough to the shower control to allow for water temperature adjustment. A 24-inch grab bar installed on a 45-degree angle exactly spans the spacing between studs installed on 16-inch centers, so it’s relatively easy to install a grab bar directly into the underlying studs, without disturbing the existing wall. If the drywall above your shower is exposed an electronic stud sensor should locate them easily. A
