NOTICE that he only mounts to one side of the mounting plate on the stud side (3 screws) so that the all threw screws will be catching meat...he doesn't mention this, but this IS KEY!
Just curious on how your stud finder actually finds studs behind tile walls? I've tried many stud finders and most are next to useless when working with tile.
Someone I know had worked for the US border services, and he showed me his scanner for finding drugs inside cars. I was amazed at the deptht his thing could go through walls.
We watched several RU-vids for safety grab bar installation. Steve Johnson seems to do it the right way and because he seems to do high-end installations, he is thoughtful (having a bag to collect the drilling debris.) I would go one step further and put a cloth in the tub in case something drops - it won't chip the tub. He also showed how to install one side in the stud and one side using anchors. (no stud available)
how are toggle bolts in cement board providing any structural support? typically heavy gauge studs and / or marine grade plywood backer helps - especially since a person's weight can easily pull a wall apart.
If the wall is an outside wall, which is cinder block or concrete, is there studs as well in there ? And if I miss the stud, will there be space to put a toggle bolt, or should I use a plastic wall anchor ?
Nice little tips about using painter's tape to immobilize the flange covers temporarily, taping up bags beneath where you're drilling to catch the tile dust and debris, and leaving a little silicone-less gap under each flange to provide a drain path for any moisture that might get behind it. Excellent tips!!
I did a grab bar installation today for my brother-in-law using the same method in the video. The toggle bolts are really great. And they are just as easy to install as depicted in the video. Bought the toggle bolts at Home Depot.
Very Helpful and detailed. I had a good idea of what to do but watching this video was reassuring. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the world!
