DIY Grab Bar Installation without STUDS | HOW TO 2021

Welcome back Carpenters Dream family! Today we’ll go over how we can install a grab-bar without studs. Yes , without studs!!!
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[@michaelbarrack9854]

I’m a General Contractor and am impressed by your attitude and knowledge. I no longer have employees because I couldn’t get them to take their time and they didn’t have the wherewithal to trouble shoot. This is clearly a vocation for you. I wish I could hire you.

[@donluoma3700]

Hey, great video!!! I have been a carpenter for many years and I never knew about these anchors. I was installing a grab arm in my bathroom and was up against the no stud where I needed it to be. I treied the anchors that came with it epic fail. I looked on KZbin and your vid was the best, honestly. Clear precise direction. Thank you. I bought the same anchors as you did from ACE hardware. Took my time and it's👍a perfect job

[@empress408]

Thank you so much for showing me how this is done. I’m the senior who’s having my new tub installed with new tile and was afraid they forgot the grab bars! Now I know they can add them now by simply drill through the tile! Phew! This viewing sure set my mind at rest. ❤️👏

[@brucemackenzie3884]

Awesome job young man ! Great attention to detail-answered all my questions on a job I need to do for an elderly woman.

[@cynthiaberecek7705]

Great video! Love how you showed an unexpected issue (anchor won't go in) and troubleshot to go forward. Most other videos show a perfect room, perfect walls and no issues. Thank you for being real. I learned more from your video than any others. Keep up the good work!

[@carpentersdreamdiy]

Thank you so much, such an honor. & yes, very important you highlight the issues one could run into. Glad I was able to advertise that it’s more ways to installing a grab bar than just screwing it to a stud. Sometimes it’s no studs in the area they want / need, could be concrete etc. More videos coming soon! Thanks for tuning in, really appreciate it.

[@tman6762]

Nice job! I am sure they will appreciate having the security of that grab bar. Thanks

[@rahimtejani-yi9kj]

That was a solid video - love how it's just so 'real' - most videos try to be perfect, but no job ever is. My father is elderly and just came out of hospital. I need to install grab bars in his shower and this video was perfect! - Thank you.

[@jcastprod]

I appreciated your thoroughness in explaining. Thank you!

[@dougpeters1625]

this is an excellent tutorial with a lot of great tips!

[@andymilisits8276]

Fantastic, very informative and easy to understand.

[@daviddominguez8258]

Great job . I learned how to install a grab bar . This video has been very useful to me . The information about the kind of drill bits and anchors to use is also very helpful. Thanks.

[@SuperDorothyofoz]

Excellent video . As a DYI'er I learned so much from this session. I feel so much more confident now about doing an installation like this. Good luck with your vids and i'll look for more.

[@hacerdineroconfb]

Is my first time watching your channel. It's helping and you explein any detail that we need to know about. Thank so much. God bless you because you are helping many people.

[@rtp4919]

If I heard correctly, you said to set your drill to "hammer" setting. This is a sure way to crack the tile/tiles. Additionally you need to support your drill and keep it horizontal, not at an angle. You got away with a lot of 'don't do in the industry. Not a hater, just wanted to better your chances of success.

[@carpentersdreamdiy]

Hello, thanks for tuning in. We appreciate your comment. However, over the years of us doing it this way, we’ve never ran into any of those issues. Of course the same method won’t work for everybody. Different strokes for different folks. It’s more than one way to get this done, people have to go with what works best for them. Constantly learning and growing, that’s the goal. Thanks again.

[@dsweet2010]

He is correct though, hammer mode guarantees cracked tiles. Every carpenter strictly advised NOT to ever use hammer mode as constantly punching the tiles will crack them!

[@blt981]

I give this young fellow a hand shake for his hustle to work with his hands……he’s on his way to make an honest living…..good for you youngster….

[@bendivona8608]

Great job, thanks for your help. Real world install where problems arise and you had find the solution. You gave me the confidence to go ahead with the project.

[@cj7fun579]

Great video using the pull toggle anchors and what to do when running into a problem. 👍

[@carpentersdreamdiy]

Appreciate that. Thanks for tuning in!

[@toddk.3257]

Great video! Thanks for all the tricks and fixes for the inevitable problems. One word of advise, get the camera in close for some of the shots where we can only see your back or your hands are hiding the detail work. Otherwise, fantastic video.

[@carpentersdreamdiy]

Hi, thanks for tuning in. We appreciate it & will do!

[@TommyHenshaw]

Wish you lived closer to middle Oklahoma I could sure use your help!!

[@OlysZoo]

This is a very good video. I spent three days with my installation on an acrylic tub surround that was not flat and was on an OUTSIDE wall. The stud finder could not get a read because there was 1-1/2" of dead space behind the surround. Please state the manufacturer of the anchor product you used for the right hand side as depending on where you live we might only have the ones that are at the big box stores., That grab bar was mounted higher than what is recommended, but if that is where she wanted it,..,,,, I paid $60 for the super duper anchors used in hospitals, but could not use them because there was not 3" of dead space behind the surround. Always investigate your hardware specs before you buy.

[@robertjohn4739]

Awesome presentation start to finish. Thank you!

[@AztecWarrior69_69]

Shower grab bars are not meant to go horizontal, that's why they are longer than the average stud spacing. They are meant to go straight up and down or diagonal. WHY? Because if you should fall you are able to reach that lower part of the bar, and pull yourself up. That customer will have way harder time reaching the bar if she slips and falls.

[@glenndavis7924]

This video was great, the only problem is I would’ve liked being able to see what the anchors look like that you used. Show more of the equipment that you Used. Thank you.

[@jonathandedmon9814]

You are going to have "HATERS" come after you. Do your "Due Diligence", you know what I mean. In addition to what I have just said: see if a pre tap on the tile to hold your drill bit in place, to help you from having your drill bit run on you. Keep putting out smart videos.

[@radchander]

very nice tutorial....the blue tape tip for keeping the escutcheon away is great...Keep up the great work. I just subscribed. Wish you the very Best in your endeavors...

[@owenirc5139]

Thank you, young man. I am old and am going to do this in my showers. It's hugely important for old folks. A fall can ruin 15 years of remaining life. May I make a suggestion? The parts you used, perhaps add the name of them at Home Depot or Amazon or wherever to the thing above that says "Show more". I kind of know what Moly's are, but the first items you used, they may be new tech and I don't know them. Thanks again.

[@MrWkimmel]

Thank you for this video, I have been frustrated not being able to find the studs behind the tile and worried about inadequate support. I did not want large holes like wingits require

[@bg767]

Nicely done !!

[@carpentersdreamdiy]

Thanks a lot, we truly appreciate it!

[@lonelyenchantress2172]

Great Job, love to see a young, ambitious, & hard working black man!! 💪🏾🛠

[@carpentersdreamdiy]

Yes ma’am. Appreciate you!! 📐🙌🏾

[@nickfigurelli6207]

Great video on drilling into tile. Given it was my first time drilling into tile, I was concerned on cracking the tile. Your video gave me the confidence to do it!

[@Steve-iu9bd]

Great job! Keep up the good work. You're right about learning how to troubleshoot and think on the go.

[@bsd9230]

I used this video tutorial to install a grab bar for an elderly friend. BUT I burned through, bent, broke, etc 4 tile drill bits trying to go through the old home plaster and lathe (not drywall) behind the tile. Can you detail brand and make of your 3/16 drill bits and your 1/2 inch drill bits. Btw wetting the drill bit really helped do it. Great Pro Tip. Just wanted to know brands snd specifications of the bits u used drilled it perfect.

[@kthwhitt1]

Love the hustle bro! Keep moving up! Remodel Contractor here.

[@Jimbo65-bd6fo]

I agree this guy was awesome!!!

[@juliethomas8450]

Great presentation and keeping it real. Just one thing I noticed is that you didn't say to use stainless steel screws to prevent rust from leaking out as the screws age. Keep up the good work young man!

[@jlewis7972]

From what I received, he stated to use shower tub silicone to cover the nails and holes (I’m getting ready to install grab bars )

[@joaquinsuarez6090]

Agree. You must use stainless steel screws/bolts. Silicon won't protect the regular ones from rusting.

[@beachbumflorida8203]

You should have used a Wingits grab bar fasteners they hold a a lot better and self seal you can buy the cheap ones from home depot or Lowes but the best grab bar anchor would be the The Wingits GBW-40 and will meet all code requirements. Not busting your chops just giving you my knowledge of years of Installing, selling, and specifying Toilet accessories for commercial, Multi Family and Hospitality projects and If you need any fasteners send me a message I am a Wingits Accessories dealer and get lower prices than what you see online and will help you out. Have a great day! and yes I have done that method before but only if I do not have any other option.

[@carpentersdreamdiy]

Noted! Appreciate you putting me on game. I’ll keep that in mind. Thanks for watching.

[@michaellinderman5317]

Nice job! Very informative. Both the camera work & narrative were clear & concise.

[@carpentersdreamdiy]

Hello, thank you so much for tuning in. We appreciate it!

[@tayler2396]

Nice. Why would they make a bar with 36" spacing? Are bars often installed at a slight angle in order to hit two studs, or rather installed vertically and attached to a single stud? (although you definitely showed studs aren't required; I just kind of like using them).

[@reggiepotts3437]

great Job, Thanks

[@dsnow10343]

Great video! Like the comment below, you gave me some tips I hadn't thought of or seen before.

[@Ammo461]

Great job, good explanation of tools and procedure. Thanks!

[@carpentersdreamdiy]

My pleasure, thanks for tuning in!

[@chuckrafiki8649]

I've looked at other" no stud grab bar installs " and even the major mfr's like Delta and Moen recommend using 3 wingets per side if not using the special anchor they sell. ideally both sides should be mounted in a stud. Also, maybe its just the angle, but it looks more like a 24 inch bar not a 36 inch one I do like how you show to use the painters tape to keep the dang bangers/end covers from movin' around. You might wanna check around and see what others are doing first and then improve on it. just a thought.

[@tamblackday1]

Lawd.... who son is this??? 😮 anyway, great tutorial.! Thank you!

[@carpentersdreamdiy]

Thanks for tuning it. We appreciate you!

[@blt981]

Youngster nextime put a cardboard box on the tub floor so you don’t make a scrub scuff marks on lady’s tub floors from your kicks or from tile debris…also those chipie headband flashlights are greart do’s you can see inside little holes or little spots……get 6 or 8 inch longer screw bits to attach to screw gun bits to make it easier to screw next to curve of handle.your doing good homie….keep it up….

[@bsd9230]

Great instructions

[@pete28113]

How long are the screws in the package?? You did a great teaching job and I'm running with you.. Thank you!!

[@carpentersdreamdiy]

3in & Appreciationnnn!! Thanks for watching. Feel free to share this video with others 🙏🏽.

[@doddieb]

thank you learn a lot I think I can do this installation even if I'm 84 yrs old. Steve

[@carpentersdreamdiy]

Yessir 💪🏽💪🏽

[@donaldshroyer8633]

Would anything be different with a plastic lined tub stall?

[@mikebarnes5528]

Why would you not hit it in the stud that was present. Hollow wall anchors can pull from the sheetrock wall. Also seal the screws with silicone and the wall.

[@carpentersdreamdiy]

This video is for when you don’t have any studs where the client would like it. From personal experience, I’ve ran into that issue due to the fact that the studs run 16” OC in most cases. So I’ve had to improvise in those situations. Thanks for the advice.

[@donnaspinelli7818]

Good job, thank you for sharing

[@ritamariekelley4077]

There's so much much shabby workmanship these days. It's wonderful to have a job done correctly. You, sir, are a master at your craft. Hope you train others to have your high quality work ethic. Or teach a class at the local community college.

[@AztecWarrior69_69]

work ethic is one thing but the quality here is sub par. And he shouldn't be training ANYONE. He is just learning and he did things wrong.

[@JoseMartinez-fj2by]

Awesome, thank you; and I learned a new Tec nick.

[@carpentersdreamdiy]

Good to hear! Thanks for tuning in.

[@lazmotron]

Great Video, Great Channel.

[@jxtdenco1]

Just curious. Is this install ADA compliant? I thought you needed at least three screws per side. Then, you found the stud on the right side but you didn't use it...why. Don't you always want to attach to a stud if possible? And I like to find the studs and level the grab bars BEFORE I drill any holes. Thanks for the video.

[@GH-wt7ww]

Great tutorial and video. Are the screws 3in or 2.5in in length? Having a hard time finding 3in all seem to be 2.5in.

[@carpentersdreamdiy]

Appreciate that!! They were 3in screws.

[@teddybear8571]

Great video . Thanks👍😁

[@Joe-em3iw]

How many inches off the floor general mounting height?

[@judydemien2172]

Thank you for the help.

[@carpentersdreamdiy]

Thanks for tuning in. No problem at all!

[@zam200864]

Did you use a 1/2" regular masonary bit to enlarge the holes? appreciate if you could clarify, thanks

[@carpentersdreamdiy]

Hello, thanks for watching. It was a carbide tipped drill bit. Hope this helped.

[@zam200864]

@@carpentersdreamdiy thank you

[@carpentersdreamdiy]

@@zam200864 My pleasure!

[@jackdealy7027]

Great video. Thank you.

[@carpentersdreamdiy]

Hello, thanks for tuning in. Our pleasure!

[@user-je9mv6ct2k]

This was great!

[@carpentersdreamdiy]

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[@lucyw.mcmellan7274]

Very nice tutorial. 👌

[@jonfaber4836]

Great video

[@carpentersdreamdiy]

Appreciate you tuning in!

[@MariaTorres-op4ht]

Thank you for your tutorial..

[@robingenzleranddreamphotos6116]

Nice video , but you should have only did one hole on the right and then the left . Then do your finishing holes in the end .

[@jakee8704]

🔥

[@peteronorio6746]

Thank You great video

[@carpentersdreamdiy]

My pleasure.

[@mills7588]

Anyone know the brand of that stud finder?

[@carpentersdreamdiy]

Zircon.

[@mills7588]

@@carpentersdreamdiy thank you my guy, i will be investing in one

[@carpentersdreamdiy]

@@mills7588 No problem. Thanks for tuning in!

[@etm567]

Unless you install it at an angle.

[@renatodasilva2527]

I don’t see this working how to you stop the butterfly anchor to fall down the wall before you screw them in

[@carpentersdreamdiy]

It won’t fall as long as you have it screwed in a bit before you put it in the wall.

[@TheSolidMount]

@@carpentersdreamdiy THe ones he uses have aplastic strap on them so they are held against the wall

[@jjooeegg1]

Good video . Subscribed

[@carpentersdreamdiy]

Appreciate that, thanks for watching!

[@MariaTorres-op4ht]

Just subscribed..Stay safe..

[@mikeparker1164]

Dude , you need to find a new line of work , I could have had three bars installed with green anchor’s from Hellman and use a 5/16 tile bit .

[@joaquinsuarez6090]

Make a video!

[@warcaatx5429]

LEGEND

[@carpentersdreamdiy]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@PraetorClaudius]

Really good video but how can you be sure the tiles won’t come loose. Isn’t the title the only thing holding it?

[@11148420]

There is also a wall behind the tiles

[@palmtree5544]

Your camera man should learn to hold the camera still.

[@terrydinkler862]

An amateur trying to do a professional's job with a blindfold on.

[@guyparadee3105]

Nice job, thanks...

[@carpentersdreamdiy]

My pleasure, thanks for tuning in.