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Installing grab bars in the bathroom. Anyone had issues with installation -- 48zip 03/22/2019 08:23AM
Not simple to do correctly, there needs to be structure to attach them to. ** -- thankbud 03/22/2019 1:01PM Of course. That's the simple and obvious part. ** -- 48zip 03/22/2019 1:04PM Just put some big screws in the drywall, it will hold ** -- fordham 03/22/2019 1:51PM I was thinking nails, but maybe your idea is better. ** -- 48zip 03/22/2019 3:10PM Not grab bar, but my folks have used a seat riser a few times. -- Hokie360 03/22/2019 12:44PM Did that for our Dad and they were extremely helpful. Easy breezy. -- DonHo-kieHi 03/22/2019 12:28PM Good news is they sell them in 32" length. I like your info.... -- 48zip 03/22/2019 12:45PM No I only installed knee pads for the tub.... ;) -- Vtskier1 03/22/2019 11:17AM ↑ Likes bars to grab to help with his pushing -- statmanfromHCyrs 03/22/2019 10:18AM Grab ass? ** -- FfxStationHokie 03/22/2019 09:30AM I would suggest installing on a stud.... -- Freddyburg Hokie 03/22/2019 09:14AM That works, but painful, and I don't want to stand there forever....** -- RTFC 03/22/2019 10:00AM Like me, a stud finder is useless, right? ** -- 48zip 03/22/2019 10:21AM TWSS ** -- TomTurkey 03/22/2019 11:29AM My townhouse built with the stair handrails anchored into the sheet rock. -- `lag 03/22/2019 09:38AM If you're installing on a fiberglass tub or shower, beware of the air space -- Victor Tango 03/22/2019 09:00AM Thanks. Good news is this is just for the toilet. Ms. Zip has bad knees. -- 48zip 03/22/2019 09:08AM Just make sure that the bars leave room for "spreading" for others, too ** -- Nova Hokie 95 03/22/2019 10:22AM I'm afraid to ask what this means. Unless it is width of space. -- 48zip 03/22/2019 10:25AM Yup, that's what I meant - do you have enough room to spread out on the pot ** -- Nova Hokie 95 03/22/2019 11:31AM Surprised every adult hasn't installed ADA toilets -- EDGEMAN 03/22/2019 09:34AM They are used more and more in new construction. -- 48zip 03/22/2019 10:23AM Just b/c i'm 6' 1" let alone any infirmities. -- `lag 03/22/2019 09:41AM You can buy "steps" for kids -- EDGEMAN 03/22/2019 09:43AM Your knees will appreciate a taller toilet. ** -- EDGEMAN 03/22/2019 09:46AM But your hemorrhoids won't ** -- Hokerer 03/22/2019 10:19AM No way, hate those toilets.... -- Freddyburg Hokie 03/22/2019 09:41AM Nice touch at the end handing the kid toilet paper for a napkin. I know -- Hoakie82 03/22/2019 1:23PM For example... -- EDGEMAN 03/22/2019 09:40AM
