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How To Install Grab Bars In Porcelain Tile / The Tool You Need how to use wing its
The best way to install grab bars in a tile shower is to use Wing Its , Drilling through porcelain tile is quite hard though and requires the use of a diamond saw bit.
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@handymanjourney 5 лет назад

Get the 3/4" Apache drill bit here: amzn.to/4e3IC7J Get a set of WingIt grab bar mounts here: amzn.to/3KqrICS Get your own 3/4" diamond hole saw bit here: amzn.to/2UYXjRa

@robertochavez8196 4 года назад

How much does it cost the instruction ?

@sweetac271 2 года назад

Thanks for the link to the Diamond Hole Saw! What about the link to the WingIts? Also what kind of drill is needed…does it have to be a hammer drill?

@SDsailor7 2 года назад

@@sweetac271 you should not need a hammer drill just a regular drill. Those wing its and hole saw are expensive. Even more expensive at home depot!

@SDsailor7 2 года назад

@@sweetac271 they sell the wingits and drill bit at home depot. And they are expensive both of them.

@BlueEffigy 5 месяцев назад

i make i wood stencil to keep the bit from moving anything above 3/8

@jackreed1062 17 дней назад

Great demonstration I'm also a general licensed handyman good job

@user-gx2ec7sc8j 9 месяцев назад

The best video of drilling thru tile, and the drill bit needed for the installation,

@handymanjourney 9 месяцев назад

Thank you, I am glad this was helpful!

@AJCsr 3 месяца назад

I just put in a grab bar and used a dermal 1/4" tile bit. First, I punched a hole through the tile and then used a circular motion to open up the hole to the size I needed.

@handymanjourney 3 месяца назад

Awesome! Great work

@Tablesaw818 5 лет назад

If you hit a stud you count your blessings. No better option than attaching to solid wood. Nice vid Allen.

@handymanjourney 5 лет назад

Well said! Thanks for your comment!!

@scallen3841 5 лет назад

Attaching them to the studs is the best tho

@billprusak7031 Год назад

Your video is really educational I've been looking for one that shows you in slow speed how to do that with the wings I really appreciate what you did you're 1 of the good ones out there compared to all the crappy ones that I have seen thank you again keep up the good work

@samuelbeasley2301 5 лет назад

Allan, do more like this (along with your positive attitude ) and you following will increase exponentially.

@handymanjourney 5 лет назад

Hey thanks man! I appreciate that!

@doughedges8082 2 месяца назад

Thank you Allen, great video! This gave me the confidence to install a grab bar in our shower. I bought a 36" Delta grab bar at ACE and then did my research online to figure out how to install. Your video was perfect. I watched another video where the use blue paint tape to make all your measurements on and this helped me a lot and protected my tiles when I slipped with the diamond hole saw. The hardest part for me was starting on the angle with the hole saw which you seem to be quite efficient at. I did get a little better with each hole. I did notice that the grab bar you used lined up with top and bottom holes on the template, with my delta bar the top and bottom holes were offset to match the correct distance with the wingit template. This cause me some hesitation and fear, but after triple measurements I finally decided to go for it and everything lined up perfectly. Thanks again for taking the time to put this video together!

@jaminkeene2280 2 года назад

Answered questions I had and even some I didnt think of. Great video, simple, staright to the point. As well as educational. Thank You.

@bobs5290 2 года назад

very easy to follow , got to be safely installed wing its are great for shallow walls

@angeltopete4432 3 года назад

Thank you for teaching me! I was afraid to install one for my dads shower but now,tomorrow is INSTALLING GRAB BAR DAY. You speak very clear and very calm and it makes fun to watch you and your tools. THANK YOU and you got a new subscriber :)

@handymanjourney 3 года назад

So awesome! I am so glad this was helpful! Best of luck! Thank you for your kind words!

@angeltopete4432 3 года назад

@@handymanjourney you deserve every kind word there is. One of the reasons is by not being selfish and sharing knowledge that can save older peoples lives by not falling and hitting their head. Hope everyone watches your cool and fun videos. I mean, working people that care because lazy people just watch Netflix, THANK YOU again and i will always follow your videos and give you likes 👍

@handymanjourney 3 года назад

@@angeltopete4432 Thank you so much

@freewoodencrosses Год назад

Great video and I wish I watched it before my install, but I still like hitting the stud best. I can tell you are a pro.

@ccmcgaugh 2 года назад

Great "How To" video! Clear, concise, great tips, easy to understand. 👍👍👍👍👍 BTW, this is the first one I watched about installing a grab bar, and may be the only one I need, but will watch a few others just for comparison.

@clintgd Год назад

Very helpful to know about the difference drill bits for porcelain and ceramic.

@handymanjourney Год назад

I am glad this video was helpful for you

@normhodgkinson6965 5 лет назад

Allen, very nice job, and great info. haven't used Wing-Its before, but i will try them on my next grab bar install. thanks.

@handymanjourney 5 лет назад

Hey thanks for your comment norm! They work great!

@kdcraft89 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for this video. I just got a milwaukee diamond hole bit. Great demo of how to use it!

@handymanjourney 7 месяцев назад

I'm glad this video was helpful for you!

@GoodLuck797 5 лет назад

Very informative video!Thanks for sharing Allen.

@handymanjourney 5 лет назад

Hey your welcome, thanks for your comment Cody!

@Antonioelectrichandy 5 лет назад

Amazing work Allen as usual, thank you for sharing this information. YOU'RE THE MAN

@handymanjourney 5 лет назад

Hey Thanks for the comment man! :)

@Antonioelectrichandy 5 лет назад

@@handymanjourney anytime brother.

@kevingoode3332 2 года назад

Great Video. Never installed one but have now thanks to your instructional vid, so thank you for this!! 🤜🤛👍👍

@handymanjourney 2 года назад

I am so glad this was helpful!!!

@dennisbarker2803 4 года назад

Great intro to grab bar installation.

@richardmcnally2056 Год назад

Immensely helpful. Thank you sir.

@dennisleblanc7933 5 лет назад

Great video Allen! Keep it up! I learned something new today. ☺

@handymanjourney 5 лет назад

Hey thanks for your comment Dennis! I appreciate it!

@privateer0561 4 месяца назад

To find a stud behind tile: Use a small drill bit and drill through a grout line. When through, probe using a nail to find a stud. If you don't continue drilling until you do and then cover up the excess holes with grout (or perhaps caulk) Done.

@OldGuyHelper Год назад

Great video! Unfortunately I found a block wall behind the tile that I wasn't expecting. I ended up using the Apache bit to drill far enough into the cinder block to allow for the wings to spread out behind the tile/wall. A bit more work but the wingits still worked fine.

@samuelbeasley2301 5 лет назад

Good job, excellent instructive video. Very well done.

@handymanjourney 5 лет назад

Hey thanks Samuel! I appreciate your comment!

@karenbearden6198 4 года назад

Thanks so much for this clear and concise tutorial, it was a huge help!

@handymanjourney 4 года назад

So glad it helped!

@karenbearden6198 4 года назад

@@handymanjourney Just a note for anyone who has not done this before, we used the Wing-Its on the first bar and it went very well. I also had purchased Snap Toggles and used them on the second bar, it went just fine also. Then on the 3rd bar, again using Toggles I got off my mark just a bit drilling the holes. It took a while to correct the problem, so what I wanted to convey, if you don't use the Wing-Its which have the template for where to drill the holes, perhaps make a templet and avoid the problem I encountered. My magic marker mark got smudged and I veered.:( Alas, all was well at the end. :)

@michaelaasherson1899 Год назад

You are awesome. I like the wing-it

@handymanjourney Год назад

You are welcome! I am glad this video was helpful for you

@robschmidt5014 4 года назад

I installed the same exact 3 ft grab bar today for a friend using wing its and that Apache drill bit.

@handymanjourney 4 года назад

Awesome! That Apache works great!!

@marcobracamontes1424 4 года назад

Nice nice very well explain thanks sir

@austinhalpin5282 2 года назад

Good info, thanks man

@vettepwr23 2 года назад

Nice video. I wish I found this video before. All the information presented here is accurate. Do not try the Apache bit on porcelain as he stated. You’ll just end up breaking it and it’s rather expensive. Get yourself the Milwaukee bit as he discussed and make sure you keep it cool.

@timothyd.munday833 5 лет назад

Awesome information....learned a lot!

@handymanjourney 5 лет назад

Hey Thanks for your comment Timothy! Glad I could help!!

@abaddog 4 года назад

thanks brother. i learned a few things

@handymanjourney 4 года назад

Hey thanks! I appreciate it! So glad this helped!

@Sicstang 5 лет назад

10,000 subscribers! Congrats! 🎉

@handymanjourney 5 лет назад

Hey Thanks Chris! I appreciate it! I can not believe it!

@charterwalk Год назад

Excellent!

@darrenr1194 5 лет назад

Moen makes a pretty good grab bar anchor. Called the "Secure Mount" Drill one hole on each side and they fasten pretty nicely and hold a lot of weight. Great video Alan looking forward to more!

@handymanjourney 5 лет назад

Hey thanks for that Darren!

@danmidkiff5416 Год назад

I've used that product. Very strong and easy to install!!

@bobbyz7736 Год назад

Their mounting plates are made from aluminum which corrodes, and they show below the base of their grab bars after mounting. Not good in my opinion.

@dougpeters1625 2 года назад

Really outstanding video!

@handymanjourney 2 года назад

Hey thanks Doug! I appreciate it!

@josesorozabal-fernandez9362 3 месяца назад

Subscribed. Excellent video and explanation. Cheers.

@handymanjourney 3 месяца назад

I'm so glad this video was helpful for you

@marymayes5056 4 года назад

Good job.

@rmigalla 2 года назад

Thank you.

@douglasadams4540 5 лет назад

Good to know. Never heard of wingits

@handymanjourney 5 лет назад

Hey thanks for your comment. Ya they work great!

@petethehandyman9185 5 лет назад

Nice job, I’ve used the wing its and they work great,sometimes there is not room for them to go through so I will use togglers as an alternate

@handymanjourney 5 лет назад

Thanks for your comment Pete! Yes those work as well!

@SDsailor7 2 года назад

Do they sell stainless steel toggles?

@petethehandyman9185 2 года назад

@@SDsailor7 yes they do for marine use

@SDsailor7 2 года назад

@@petethehandyman9185 Thank you I will be looking for those.

@comesee989 3 года назад

Really cool, thanks a lot.

@handymanjourney 3 года назад

Your very welcome!

@shobhamansharamani5988 3 года назад

@@handymanjourney where are you located? I need to install one. Do you do the installation? Thanks

@weewilly4132 Год назад

The video is great! does help with 1 part for me and is really easy to follow and understand! however...I have a situation where I need to drill through the tile and into a block wall behind for the grab bars. any helpful insight?

@wyattsdad8561 5 лет назад

Great vid! Have you had to do a fiberglass shower insert yet? It’s scawy lol

@SDsailor7 2 года назад

The tools needed are more expensive than the grab bars!

@handymanjourney 2 года назад

Very true, that's why it costs so much to have them installed

@markchristman1076 3 месяца назад

Get a deep scan stud finder. You should be able find studs on non tiled wall and pulling 16/32/48 inches.

@rogjackson 2 года назад

What make/model grab bar is that in the first installation? Excellent video!! Nice work.

@andriyshapovalov8886 3 года назад

Good video, but do I have to use a lever or I can make it parallel to the grout line for aesthetics ?

@dianawild 4 года назад

I thought this looked like something I could myself, so when I was with my 90 yr old dad, in Florida, I set to use this method. Turned out to be a disaster because, in Florida, the external walls are made with concrete.. They put slats on the concrete and attach the wallboard to the slats. This means there is only a 3/4 inch space behind the wallboard which means any method that relies on a space behind the wallboard will not work. So frustrating!

@666_Jesus_sucks 2 года назад

How old is the house?

@briantompkins947 5 лет назад

Hey Allen, what is the best way you have found to install grab bars on a fiberglass tub surround?

@Monarchski 5 лет назад

I used one from Home Depot that has an epoxy adhesive that will attach right to the tile, It had really good reviews and I have to admit it worked great. Only drawback is you have to let the adhesive dry overnight.

@grizzly8859 5 лет назад

Fact...... epoxy will not hold up to water. Minerals in the water will chew rate through it in no time. You better off using silicone, with a dap of hot glue to hold it in place all the silicone cures

@scallen3841 5 лет назад

I just do the work and find the studs

@martinw4261 5 лет назад

This is good advice. Thanks. I looked in your descripton but didn't find links to the 3/4 red diamond holesaw or the wing-its. You're leaving referral money on the table here.

@handymanjourney 5 лет назад

Yes I meant to get that up. Thanks for the reminder! You can purchase it here amzn.to/2UYXjRa

@RC-ud9hh 3 месяца назад

On the second example, you said that what's behind the tile is drywall? Not cement board?

@fleadoggreen9062 3 года назад

My bathroom is older with mesh behind the tiles so maybe plaster walls do you think wing it’s are still the way to go ? Thanks

@adamluera2145 Год назад

Would you recommend wingits for a 18in grab bar or go with a toggle bolt?going through tile just like your video, thank you

@rogbunga 3 года назад

Yes, but if you use the Wingits with a Glacier Bay grab bar, the plastic flange on the shower side of the wall will stick out past the bar's plate where the bolts go through. I had to shave off part of the flange.

@ivanfranco2363 5 месяцев назад

Good shit

@FA2FO91 4 года назад

If I can’t use “wingits” what would you recommend????? Zip tie anchors??

@s.c.7672 11 дней назад

Should there be sealant anywhere, after installed?

@Tako2e 5 лет назад

That’s ceramic my friend 🤙🏽

@handymanjourney 5 лет назад

Yep, These tiles are ceramic, Just pointing out how I drill through porcelain if needed

@LaredoHandyman Год назад

That foam piece is sufficient to keep water from penetrating behind it? Id be incline to put a little silicone around the hole.

@AK-tb7jf 9 месяцев назад

Great video. I followed it and was successful at the end. The most challenging part was to align both holes to match the Winglets (verticality spaced accurately). There are hardly any vertical adjustments on the grab bars. I actually ended up enlarging the grab bar holes to allow the screw be mounted straight into the winglets. Any suggestion as how to avoid that? I still have 3 more to install on my parents showers. I was right on target using the templates.

@handymanjourney 9 месяцев назад

If you double check your measurements before drilling the hole that you are the exact measurement away from the center to center you should not have to enlarge the holes and you should be able to go right in with them. Best of luck to you

@RideoutMr 5 лет назад

Wish we could have seen the end product before it was cut off. Hate it when the pop ups appear.

@SDsailor7 2 года назад

I wish there were close ups of the installation specially the wingits and the screws.

@handymanjourney 2 года назад

Google wingits, I think there are some great info

@tomwiggins1225 2 месяца назад

If you left it would be nice if you had left a link where to get the Apache wingettes

@HorseLuvr101 2 месяца назад

What I don’t understand is how you got a wing it to work right next to that stud? I was told you need to be several inches away from any stud

@kimwood2493 4 года назад

What if cement is behind the tile what do you do

@johnjkizer6399 6 месяцев назад

Wow, that’s some huge holes your making

@handymanjourney 6 месяцев назад

Yep, for wingits you have to make 3/4 holes! 😳

@hkgonra 5 лет назад

What do you typically charge ?

@proficientbuilders7714 5 лет назад

You should try moen secure mounts far more superior. Use water when drilling.

@andriyshapovalov8886 3 года назад

You should have tried to watch the video when he used the water.

@cjtheusful 4 года назад

Great Video....I wanna install some Bars in my shower , it's not Tile nor Dry wall it's hard Plastic type material can I still use the Diamond bits and the Apache bit too drill....and another does those anchors come with the Bars in the package. Thanks again for a great clearly description of how too install Shower Bars.

@handymanjourney 4 года назад

Thanks for your comment, yes you can use the Apache drill bit to drill through that. Know the wing its come separately from the bars but are usually sold right next to the bars in the local Home Depot

@cjtheusful 4 года назад

@@handymanjourney Thank you gotcha....this has been a Project of mine for a long while.

@TavsIsAbout 4 года назад

Hi again Allen, what’s all the yellow stuff over your drill at 05:17? Is that paint? What happened?

@caitlin7107 Месяц назад

Hi what do you use to fix towel rails ?

@internetpolice1166 4 месяца назад

What size wingits do you use for the 3/4 bit or does it matter? I see wingits makes several sizes.

@vbBegin1957 3 года назад

Wing it's cool much faster install I use the Ole school method

@EarlBalentine 2 года назад

What if your shower is marble, what drill bit do you use?

@macmac2767 4 года назад

Should demonstrate closeup how wingets are installed.

@rebeccaanderson5037 2 года назад

i believe i can do it now!!!'

@handymanjourney 2 года назад

So awesome! 🙌

@wheelie642 3 года назад

I’m not tryin to be negative just pointing out grab bars are least useful on the opposite wall to the shower head. The tricky part comes at the business end of the tub where there are pipes you might find the hard way.

@handymanjourney 3 года назад

Thanks for your comment!

@wyattsdad8561 5 лет назад

Can you just use lead anchors? I feel like I had to install grab bars years ago in a coffee shop build out that I was a part of and I think I just used the lead anchors.

@handymanjourney 5 лет назад

You sure could!

@CJB2862 2 года назад

In the video it looked like you didn't push the WingIts behind the wall to allow them to expand before tightening the screws.

@chrissimon8403 5 лет назад

Where is a link for the wing it anchors??

@user-gx2ec7sc8j 9 месяцев назад

Please help! I'm using an 1-1/4" diamond hole saw bit and I can't stop it from slipping off to the side when I start on angle. I have even tied to go thru masking tape very slowly but I still can't control it. Your video, and all the others, make it look so easy. What else do I need to Know?

@handymanjourney 9 месяцев назад

You need to start super slow , like slower than you think and at a super steep angle

@jeffreyweaver782 5 лет назад

Get Alan! Great video and love your channel. Question about this: which but would you use to drill thru fiberglass shower?

@handymanjourney 5 лет назад

Hey Jeffrey thanks for your comment. The Apache drill bit drills through fiberglass very nicely! Best of luck to you

@orlandodelarosa825 Год назад

What is the height of grab bar placing on the wall?

@wellnessandprosperity7129 2 года назад

the wall for the grab bar is exterior block. wing-it are to long for this wall since the furring strip between the block and the drywall is 1" or less.

@brucegordon3566 2 года назад

Thanks after my stroke I need to put a some in shower my contractor is not sure Also how do I ell.what type of tile

@Illtakewhatsleft 5 лет назад

Is there a standard height above floor or tub to place grab bars?

@waltermcnicoll4968 3 года назад

33-36 inches from the floor is the general rule

@shelby50411 10 месяцев назад

regarding the wingits and template u used...was the template incuded with the grab bar correct?

@handymanjourney 10 месяцев назад

The template is included with the package of wingits

@1232bluejays 5 лет назад

I have install two big tvs for a customer on the walls. Wonder if I could use these wing its to attach the tv mount to the wall?

@handymanjourney 5 лет назад

Hey Dave, Thanks for your comment, Yes wing its would work for that, I would still put a screw in a stud if you have one, Just for good measure.

@1232bluejays 5 лет назад

@@handymanjourney for sure I'll be trying to hit a stud. Hopefully I won't hit a water pipe. If I do I think I'll just drive off the job in a rapid manner.

@handymanjourney 5 лет назад

Hahaha!! Ya, That would surely ruin your day!!!

@fd3871 5 лет назад

is it a diamond hole saw bit? made by Milwaukee? hahah jk. good vid.

@HGAviator 4 года назад

Allen, how much do you charge to install the grab bars? And does that include the wing-its?

@handymanjourney 4 года назад

Typically I would charge around $90 labor per bar if I was doing other things at the home plus the materials cost

@HGAviator 4 года назад

@@handymanjourney wow...! More than I thought. I'm in Mesa, AZ and most of customers are my neighbors. I charge $50. I need to reconsider my rates.

@jamesfreeman7671 Год назад

What size diamond hole saw bit do you use???

@handymanjourney Год назад

3/4"

@keithhoward8651 5 лет назад

Where did you get the wingits

@handymanjourney 5 лет назад

Home Depot!

@nikkiallen4971 3 года назад

Dumb question if I don't have drill can I use a strong glue or do u need someone to drill the holes in.. thank you in advance x

@handymanjourney 3 года назад

I would not trust glue to hold, you will need to drill it

@nikkiallen4971 3 года назад

@@handymanjourney ok brilliant thank you I'll ask my friend if I can use their drill

@handymanjourney 3 года назад

Awesome!

@shelby50411 10 месяцев назад

im confused..how the heck does the random grab bar mount just so happen to line up with the wingit template

@handymanjourney 10 месяцев назад

You have to make sure you have your measurements correct

@shelby50411 10 месяцев назад

hi handy..not talking about measurements...im referring to the circl hole pattern on the grab bar...how can it be same as the wibgit template?..just coincidence?...all grab bars are made different and all the mounting hole patterns are different

@loucaban316 2 года назад

It's too bad that you're not in my area, I'm afraid to try or trust a Handyman..( after 2 Handymen tried ) and they scratched the tile. I'm in Florida.

@handymanjourney 2 года назад

Oh man, so sorry to hear! What part of Florida are you in?

@DunnGoneOkie 2 года назад

What size hole drill?

@handymanjourney 2 года назад

3/4"

@verngrissom9305 5 лет назад

What. No Milwaukee tape measure ?

@handymanjourney 5 лет назад

Haha! 🤣🤣

@grizzly8859 5 лет назад

Milwaukee tape measures freaking suck,!. Wouldn't use it if it was given to me. I like to say I just give it to someone else but I'm not an a**hole

@snarlingrabiddog5150 6 месяцев назад

Porcelain tile are the devil's dandruff.

@handymanjourney 6 месяцев назад

😂

@snarlingrabiddog5150 6 месяцев назад

@@handymanjourney :) You did a great job, btw. The tips help me and a lot of others who are needing them for our loved ones who need them for aids. Thanks for the upload :)