Blocking Walls for Grab Bars | Maximizes Your Home's Accessibility

[@notnotnever]

This is so smart! I will definitely be keeping this in mind. Thank you

[@audreybowles6357]

This is right on point! Great information in the installation of blocking for grab bars while my walls are open in the bath/kitchen. Thank you Lindsay

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome!!

[@ShannonLRM63]

Thanks for this tip! We are having a new home built and this information was just what we needed. 😃

[@EquipMeOT]

Yay! This tip is a total game changer for prepping for the future 🙌🏻

[@dads3boys]

Thanks for producing this video Lindsay. Some very good tips. Although I'm just a DIYer, I've had the opportunity to install grab bars in my home and other's homes. So I guess I would qualify as a "semi-experienced" installer. One thing I've found is that it's pretty uncommon to locate studs in which you can cast both ends of the grab bars to. Also even when you are casting one side to a stud, given that the width of a 2x4 is actually 1.5" not all three screws on each flange are going into the stud. So, I definitely agree with your blocking technique if you're fortrunate enough to have access to the studs. But when you can't block, you need to be prepared to drill into a hallow wall. I've used a couple types of anchors. But, the best types I've found are called "strap" toggles. Have you used these? One of the best things about these is you don't have have drill as large a hole as comparable toggles. Also, their weight bearing capacity will more than support the capacity of the grab bar. Thanks again for your great videos.

[@EquipMeOT]

Yes! I like the strap toggles too! The smaller the hole the better. Installing into 2 studs is such a luxury, so I’m grateful for many hollow wall options (especially since the hollow space varies so much!).

[@drmorgannolte]

Great video thank you!

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome!

[@rogercarroll1663]

Thank you. Very helpful.

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome!

[@olgringo-421]

Reminder: In case you don't have any wide 2 bys (2x6s, 2x8s , etc) laying around like I did (didn't) and don't want to buy any, just glue lengths of scrap 2x4s on edge together. Clamp them tight while the glue sets and even if a screw happens to hit right on a seam it will still hold firmly.