I plan to install safety grab bars in a couple locations.
Pdf grab bars ceramic tile.
When i received the glacier bay 42 inch grab bar i realized that to install it in a shower i d need a way to find studs behind tile and drywall.
Basic installation procedure ceramic tile 1 drill a pilot hole at each screw location with a 1 8th 3 16 masonry bit.
A sandvick carbide tipped hole saw available through wingit with 3 8 9mm arbor will drill a 1 1 4 30mm.
Can i drill holes thru the tile to anchor the bar securely.
Poke a sharpie through the screw holes on the grab bar to mark on the wall where you will be drilling the screw holes.
I also realized that the length of the bar meant it would have to be mounted on an angle to mount to studs.
Once found hold the grab bar up to the wall.
There comes a time when all of us get a little unsteady while using the shower or tub and feel the need for something to hang onto.
A sandvick carbide tipped hole saw available through wingit with 3 8 9mm arbor will drill a 1 1 4 30mm hole at slow speeds in.
For ceramic tile an industrial grade carbide tip hole should be used.
In another area is drywall.
In ceramic tile a piece of masking tape over the tile helps the drill bite into the tile.
In this video i install a grab bar in a ceramic tiled shower using a 3 4 diamond hole saw bit and wing it s gran bar mounts.
How can i attach a suction grab bar to 1 ceramic tile wall with grout.
Plain o helpers grab bar installation guidelines 2 5 16 3 16 16 5 3.
Grab bar advice and installation help at the john bridge tile forums grab bars in ceramic tile showers john p.
If using a 3 16 bit and hit a stud do not drill too deep or the screw might pull out.
Any other tips for drilling through tile.
Where each grab bar flange will align.
Where each grab bar flange will align.
In ceramic tile a piece of masking tape over the tile helps the drill bite into the tile.
There is ceramic wall tile around the tub shower.
And of course there are those whose afflictions or handicaps limit their agility.
Cover the tile under the screw holes where the bar will be installed with painter s tape.
In this video i mount some safety grab bars on ceramic tile and i show you how to mount them very securely without mounting them into the studs.