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Posted by Chuck B. on August 19, 2005, 7:14 pm
Speedy Jim wrote:
> Chuck B. wrote:
>
>> I need to install a safety bar in my shower stall. I have tile from
>> floor to ceiling. What is the best way to drill thru the tile? And
>> what sort of anchor or insert do I put in the hole that will not split
>> the tile when I screw the bar to the wall?
>> TIA Chuck B.
>
>
> Find the studs behind the tile if at all possible.
> Try a good stud finder. Even though there is a
> lot of material, it may pick up the rough locations.
>
> If you can access the shower wall on the other side
> (bedroom, for example), find the studs there and
> transfer the measurement.
>
> There are special fasteners made just for bath grab bars:
> http://www.wingits.com/
> when the studs can't be reached.
> Hard to believe but they're supposed to work!
>
> For the grab bar, if at all possible, get a "corner" grab
> similar to:
> http://www.thehardwarehut.com/catalog-product.php?p_ref=1882
> (come in all sizes).
Thanks Jim. I'll check it out.
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