How can I attach a suction grab bar to 1" ceramic tile wall with grout
by Ann
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Trudi
on Mar 17, 2018
You could use some E 6000 glue also. I have found that that sticks to anything.- See 1 previous
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Kay Jones
on Mar 17, 2018
If this grab bar is for supporting weight, you might consider having it professionally installed through the tile into a stud. I'm not sure any glue would support the weight of someone losing their balance. I'd be interested in anyone's experience with this. -
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62q10370829
on Mar 17, 2018
You have to find studs & drill holes for screws. Good luck -
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Nicki Petruzzella Kerns
on Mar 17, 2018
Tile is too small to support suction cups for such an important item. I wouldn't trust it; go with screwing it in. With the proper tools it's pretty simple; I did it last summer and it's still on the wall! You'll need the following:Screw-mounted grab barPower drillDrill bit specifically for tile in size specified in the bar's installation manualStud finderPainter's or masking tapeSharpieSafety glassesShop Vac or broom/dustpanUsing the stud finder, locate the stud(s) where you wish to install the grab bar. Once found, hold the grab bar up to the wall. Cover the tile under the screw holes where the bar will be installed with painter's tape. Poke a Sharpie through the screw holes on the grab bar to mark on the wall where you will be drilling the screw holes.Now, put on your safety glasses. Put the tile drill bit on the drill and position the bit over the Sharpie dot you made. Drill the hole, taking care to go SLOWLY and not force the drill. The tape will provide much-needed traction for the bit as the tile is very slippery and this is not a place you want the drill to slip! The first hole will be the scariest one to drill but you'll feel exhilarated when it's done.Finish drilling the rest of the holes, then peel off the tape. Now, step back and freak out over the amount of dust and tile shards all over the bathroom (don't worry; the Shop Vac will make cleanup very easy).Install the grab bar using the screws provided with it per the instructions.Pat yourself on the back; you did it!
Trudi
on Mar 17, 2018
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