Securing grab bar in tiled shower with concrete wall
#1
01-05-20, 11:46 AM
Securing grab bar in tiled shower with concrete wall
I am trying to install a grab bar in a tiled shower stall for my elderly mother. The house was built in the 1950s and there appears to be a “mud wall” behind the tile. The concrete is about 1 to 11/2 inches thick. I believe I located the studs with a stud finder and have positioned the grab bar over the studs.
I have had a difficult time drilling through the concrete and I am not sure I hit the stud.
What would be the best way to secure the grab bar in the tiled shower stall?
Would I be able to use a tapcon screw?
I have had a difficult time drilling through the concrete and I am not sure I hit the stud.
What would be the best way to secure the grab bar in the tiled shower stall?
Would I be able to use a tapcon screw?
#2
01-05-20, 11:49 AM
Group Moderator
Welcome to the forums.
If you are anticipating using tapcons.... that means the masonry is solid and deep enough..... is that correct ?
If I were installing a grab bar on a masonry wall I'd be using a caulk in fastener or a lead anchor.
Tapcons are ok but aren't always reliable for a grab bar installation.
If you are anticipating using tapcons.... that means the masonry is solid and deep enough..... is that correct ?
If I were installing a grab bar on a masonry wall I'd be using a caulk in fastener or a lead anchor.
Tapcons are ok but aren't always reliable for a grab bar installation.
#4
01-05-20, 12:13 PM
Group Moderator
Hmmmm..... I didn't really notice the 1" to 1-1/2".
Lead shield aren't a good choice. Sleeve anchors are borderline too.
It would be ideal to confirm the screws are going into studs. You can do that by using a ice pick or long skinny screwdriver. It won't go thru a wood stud.
If there is nothing there...... consider WingIts
Lead shield aren't a good choice. Sleeve anchors are borderline too.
It would be ideal to confirm the screws are going into studs. You can do that by using a ice pick or long skinny screwdriver. It won't go thru a wood stud.
If there is nothing there...... consider WingIts
#5
01-06-20, 08:08 AM
Thanks so much to all for your input. I would like to get it I the stud so I am going to keep trying to hit it. Not sure I can get a Wingits in there. May have to go with an anchor. Not wild about it, but sounds like it is a better option than tapcons. Thanks again.
