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Yes, toggle bolts can be a good option for installing grab bars, especially in hollow walls where there is no stud behind the mounting location. However, for walls with studs, you won’t need toggle bolts as you can install the grab bars directly into the studs. It’s important to determine which type of wall you […]

While it’s generally recommended to install grab bars in wall studs for maximum strength and stability, there are some situations where you can use wall anchors or other support methods if studs are not available or conveniently located. What are wall studs? Wall studs are essentially the vertical beams that form the skeleton of your […]

Yes, you can safely install grab bars in a fiberglass shower, but proper installation is crucial to ensure safety. Because fiberglass walls are typically thin and not structurally strong on their own, grab bars should be anchored into wall studs behind the fiberglass whenever possible. If studs aren’t accessible, specialized mounting anchors designed for hollow […]

Yes, plumbers might be able to install grab bars, but it depends on their experience. To ensure your grab bars are safely and properly installed, it’s important that the person installing the grab bars has experience with and understands the requirements for installing on hollow walls as well as drilling into stud walls for secure anchoring. […]

Landlords typically aren’t obligated to install grab bars in rental units unless local building codes or accessibility laws specifically require it. That said, tenants with disabilities have the right to request grab bars as a reasonable modification under the Fair Housing Act. Usually, tenants pay for the installation, but landlords must allow the modification. Landlords […]