How to install Grab Bar inside Tile Shower. D.I.Y. Home Depot materials 

I watch 3 other videos on how to install grab bars in a tile shower. None of the other 3 videos said anything about use silicone to prevent water leaking into the walls. Obviously this guys a REAL pro and not just an paid installer.

This was the most informative video, covers everything from finding stud Location to silicone for waterproofing optimizing no damage to the tile

I have found a stud finder (any stud finder) to be unreliable when trying to use it through tile. The best things that I have found when trying to find a stud through tile are a rare earth magnet on a string and, to confirm, a handheld metal detector. What you are looking for are the screws that are used to attach drywall or backerboard to the studs. Using this method I have always reliably found the studs.

This is the best video on installing a grab rail on tile on youtube. The others didn't bother to locate a stud which is vital. Well done.

Thank you. My mom just had a stroke the the occupational therapist prescribed these. Funny, I amazoned deep sensor stud finder and the picture popped up. I already own one😂

I had to comment on here. I came back and searched for this video just to post this. Because of this video I was 100% confident in doing it on my own. Saved my father in law (who just recently had a stroke) 400+$ in installation. Got 4 of them installed by the toilet, as well as the shower. Ended up buying a better stud finder just to be safe on behalf of where is shower was located. AMAZING VIDEO! Thank you so much for making this super simple to understand. Measure twice, level twice, drill once!

This is a great detailed tutorial. Very professional. Thank you

Great video, thank you for posting.

Great video, clear instructions, was good a noting risks and hints on how to avoid mistakes. Thanks for the help!

That was awesome!!! I feel super confident to do this now!!

Fine job with clear video and instructions. Thanks so much!

As a DIY'er both around the house and on the car, I've seen 98% lame videos when trying to get help. Shaky cameras, poor angles, terrible sound, horrible light and worst of all, 3 minutes of BS introduction. This video is top-notch. Notice there aren't any thumbs down votes, something I've never seen before. Coincidentally, that's the exact bar (even size-wise) that my friend asked me to install in her shower. I told her I didn't want to do it because it's a spectacular house and I'm terrified of cracking the tile. After seeing this video, I just might give it a try. Thanks for the real-world help and... SUPERB JOB ON THE VIDEO MR. CLS!

Excellent description for this installation, thank you for the tips.

Great video! Thanks for sharing!

Nice. Thank you!!!

I’ve been a subscriber and this video is the very best! Nice work & great information.

Well done. Clear and informative. Thanks

Thank you. Very good detail

great job

The day you measure 16 inches from a known stud to locate the adjacent studs will be the day you learn the framer, for whatever reason, deviated from standard practice. Always use a quality stud finder, or, better yet, something such as Moen’s Secure Mount system, which does not rely on stud attachment.

Thank you

I need to have these installed in my bathroom. I already have everything needed, just I don't have anyone to install it. Any suggestions? I live in NYC.

Nice explanation with some great tips. We had one "professionally" installed in a remodeled bathroom about 8 years back. But as time passed it appears the screws used to install the grab bar rusted so badly that rust runoff is now running down the tile! This also means that the overall strength of the screws will deteriorate over time depending on the rate of rust on the screws themselves. Although not as strong, stainless steel hardware might perhaps be a wiser choice for installation rather that the usually supplied zinc coated steel screws to reduce potential rust and ultimate failure of the zinc-steel screws. Any comments regarding this suggestion?

If I have a walk in shower how many inches from floor should I install bar?

DO NOT hammer drill...it's ceramic, not cement or brick. Straight drill.

Great product for your bumm

How do you remove the covers of the safety bar? I can't get them loose?

Do you have any suggestions for getting the screw cover trim ring to stay on the bracket? Mine keeps popping off the little tabs. I've tried pounding it into place with a rubber mallet but I can't get it to stay. Thanks!

So what do you do if you live in Florida and there are no regular studs just metal studs that are pain in the ass and our exterior walls are all cinder block

How much did you charge for this project?

Can't always locate the stud. No access to the back of the wall.

I think many people need to know the How To if it goes onto an OUTSIDE WALL...how to find Stud?

I have that same stud finder and itll find a stud but then the stud apparently moves through the wall. I dont trust it

Please play violin music in background before reading this. Shower grab bar total disaster. Able to find nails by swinging magnet from string. 3/16 carbide tipped drill doesn’t do anything. Went to HD and got 3/16 diamond tipped drill for $19. Got through one hole after about 1”, hit empty space, and then enough wood for about 3/4” of the screw- enough. Then did second hole on top and then nothing. Poking a wire hanger inside hits insulation. Ok, maybe another hole on bottom of bar is enough. Diamond drill got through 1/4” and then wouldn’t go any further. So $19 buys you two holes with a diamond tipped drill. Have to buy another drill to finish off the third hole and hope to hit something to bite into. The nail indications were not a 2x4. Who knows? Then the pleasant thought hit me, if you do hit an electrical line you wouldn’t know till you took a shower. Yes, I know, you could ck with a non-contact voltage tester. I did. Will run it out now with another drill. If I do get it attached, I will refuse to use it out of sheer hatred. Get someone to do it? Handle bar installation runs from $80 to $600 with an avg of $360. How do you know they won’t hit an electric or water line? You might not know and water could soak inside of walls. Builder knows but they won’t tell you. One of my favorites from Ecclesiastes: In much wisdom is much grief. And he who increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. And I don’t even drink anymore. If you do, have one for me. I prefer scotch.