How Do You Install Shower Grab Bars?
Want to install grab bars in your shower or bath tub? Grab bars can provide added safety for the elderly as well as the young. However, drilling into tile and supporting a lot of weight can be tough. Here is an easy step by step guide on how to install grab bars. Find the studs in the wall. Stud finders will not penetrate through tile. Either try to find a stud above the tile where you have drywall or drill small exploratory holes in the tile at an angle and use a thin wire to detect studs. Once you find your studs, mark them with a pencil. Be careful not to drill into wires and pipes. Hold your grab bar against the wall and center the screw holes over any studs if possible. Use a level to make sure the grab bar is at equal heights on both sides. Mark the screw holes with a pencil. Drill the holes out that you marked earlier for the screws with tile / glass bits. Start with the smallest bit you have and work your way up. This will prevent cracking in the tile. If there are any holes th
