How To Install Bathroom Grab Bars

[@handymanjourney]

Get the 3/4" Apache drill bit here: amzn.to/4e3IC7J Get a set of WingIt grab bar mounts here: amzn.to/3KqrICS Get your own 3/4" diamond hole saw bit here: amzn.to/2UYXjRa

[@robertochavez8196]

How much does it cost the instruction ?

[@sweetac271]

Thanks for the link to the Diamond Hole Saw! What about the link to the WingIts? Also what kind of drill is needed…does it have to be a hammer drill?

[@SDsailor7]

@@sweetac271 you should not need a hammer drill just a regular drill. Those wing its and hole saw are expensive. Even more expensive at home depot!

[@SDsailor7]

@@sweetac271 they sell the wingits and drill bit at home depot. And they are expensive both of them.

[@BlueEffigy]

i make i wood stencil to keep the bit from moving anything above 3/8

[@FrankMay-q1l]

The best video of drilling thru tile, and the drill bit needed for the installation,

[@handymanjourney]

Thank you, I am glad this was helpful!

[@mikerodgers7884]

Thanks man, this video definitely came in handy as I'm putting grab bars up for my dad 👍🏾

[@handymanjourney]

Glad this video was helpful as you were installing grab bars and answered your questions!

[@craigrik2699]

wow, I totally agree, the best video of drilling through tile and porcelain, 2025 and I'm installing grab bars for my 75 yo wife ... cheers

[@Tablesaw818]

If you hit a stud you count your blessings. No better option than attaching to solid wood. Nice vid Allen.

[@handymanjourney]

Well said! Thanks for your comment!!

[@scallen3841]

Attaching them to the studs is the best tho

[@billprusak7031]

Your video is really educational I've been looking for one that shows you in slow speed how to do that with the wings I really appreciate what you did you're 1 of the good ones out there compared to all the crappy ones that I have seen thank you again keep up the good work

[@pauljevas2293]

First time user of KZbin tutorials. My wife will finally have the confidence needed to shower with Cerebral Palsy. The suction ones are just not cutting it. Thanks for the video!

[@handymanjourney]

Glad this video helped!!💪🙌

[@teachthempiano6634]

When you tightened the screws to suck in the wings (4:10), it mistook that you were using the plastic flanges on the Wingits to pull the wings apart while screwing in the machine screw. Mine cracked when I tried that. Those plastic flanges on the Wingits are good for keeping the them from being pushed into the abyss behind the wall by the screws, but not meant for pulling the wings apart, especially when there is a wire mesh covering the back of the wall. The wings get pulled open after bars are in place with their sturdy metal flanges. In my case I also had to trim my wings about 5mm with a rotary tool due to the larger depth of my backer board. Thanks for the helpful video!

[@samuelbeasley2301]

Allan, do more like this (along with your positive attitude ) and you following will increase exponentially.

[@handymanjourney]

Hey thanks man! I appreciate that!

[@mokatpan4426]

Great tips. Especially, for using the Milwaukee hole saw bit and keeping it wet. Made my job much easier. Thanks!

[@handymanjourney]

Your welcome! I am glad this video was helpful!!

[@clintgd]

Very helpful to know about the difference drill bits for porcelain and ceramic.

[@handymanjourney]

I am glad this video was helpful for you

[@jaminkeene2280]

Answered questions I had and even some I didnt think of. Great video, simple, staright to the point. As well as educational. Thank You.

[@doughedges8082]

Thank you Allen, great video! This gave me the confidence to install a grab bar in our shower. I bought a 36" Delta grab bar at ACE and then did my research online to figure out how to install. Your video was perfect. I watched another video where the use blue paint tape to make all your measurements on and this helped me a lot and protected my tiles when I slipped with the diamond hole saw. The hardest part for me was starting on the angle with the hole saw which you seem to be quite efficient at. I did get a little better with each hole. I did notice that the grab bar you used lined up with top and bottom holes on the template, with my delta bar the top and bottom holes were offset to match the correct distance with the wingit template. This cause me some hesitation and fear, but after triple measurements I finally decided to go for it and everything lined up perfectly. Thanks again for taking the time to put this video together!

[@stevenelson6589]

Looking good there Chip. I too am playing around with the pattern. You look competitive and ready to compete!

[@angeltopete4432]

Thank you for teaching me! I was afraid to install one for my dads shower but now,tomorrow is INSTALLING GRAB BAR DAY. You speak very clear and very calm and it makes fun to watch you and your tools. THANK YOU and you got a new subscriber :)

[@handymanjourney]

So awesome! I am so glad this was helpful! Best of luck! Thank you for your kind words!

[@angeltopete4432]

@@handymanjourney you deserve every kind word there is. One of the reasons is by not being selfish and sharing knowledge that can save older peoples lives by not falling and hitting their head. Hope everyone watches your cool and fun videos. I mean, working people that care because lazy people just watch Netflix, THANK YOU again and i will always follow your videos and give you likes 👍

[@handymanjourney]

@@angeltopete4432 Thank you so much

[@kdcraft89]

Thanks for this video. I just got a milwaukee diamond hole bit. Great demo of how to use it!

[@handymanjourney]

I'm glad this video was helpful for you!

[@freewoodencrosses]

Great video and I wish I watched it before my install, but I still like hitting the stud best. I can tell you are a pro.

[@JohnHenrySheridan]

Great vid thanks 👍

[@normhodgkinson6965]

Allen, very nice job, and great info. haven't used Wing-Its before, but i will try them on my next grab bar install. thanks.

[@handymanjourney]

Hey thanks for your comment norm! They work great!

[@josesorozabal-fernandez9362]

Subscribed. Excellent video and explanation. Cheers.

[@handymanjourney]

I'm so glad this video was helpful for you

[@jackreed1062]

Great demonstration I'm also a general licensed handyman good job

[@Antonioelectrichandy]

Amazing work Allen as usual, thank you for sharing this information. YOU'RE THE MAN

[@handymanjourney]

Hey Thanks for the comment man! :)

[@Antonioelectrichandy]

@@handymanjourney anytime brother.

[@michaelaasherson1899]

You are awesome. I like the wing-it

[@handymanjourney]

You are welcome! I am glad this video was helpful for you

[@karenbearden6198]

Thanks so much for this clear and concise tutorial, it was a huge help!

[@handymanjourney]

So glad it helped!

[@karenbearden6198]

@@handymanjourney Just a note for anyone who has not done this before, we used the Wing-Its on the first bar and it went very well. I also had purchased Snap Toggles and used them on the second bar, it went just fine also. Then on the 3rd bar, again using Toggles I got off my mark just a bit drilling the holes. It took a while to correct the problem, so what I wanted to convey, if you don't use the Wing-Its which have the template for where to drill the holes, perhaps make a templet and avoid the problem I encountered. My magic marker mark got smudged and I veered.:( Alas, all was well at the end. :)

[@AJCsr]

I just put in a grab bar and used a dermal 1/4" tile bit. First, I punched a hole through the tile and then used a circular motion to open up the hole to the size I needed.

[@handymanjourney]

Awesome! Great work

[@Sicstang]

10,000 subscribers! Congrats! 🎉

[@handymanjourney]

Hey Thanks Chris! I appreciate it! I can not believe it!

[@OldGuyHelper]

Great video! Unfortunately I found a block wall behind the tile that I wasn't expecting. I ended up using the Apache bit to drill far enough into the cinder block to allow for the wings to spread out behind the tile/wall. A bit more work but the wingits still worked fine.

[@samuelbeasley2301]

Good job, excellent instructive video. Very well done.

[@handymanjourney]

Hey thanks Samuel! I appreciate your comment!

[@kevingoode3332]

Great Video. Never installed one but have now thanks to your instructional vid, so thank you for this!! 🤜🤛👍👍

[@handymanjourney]

I am so glad this was helpful!!!

[@petethehandyman9185]

Nice job, I’ve used the wing its and they work great,sometimes there is not room for them to go through so I will use togglers as an alternate

[@handymanjourney]

Thanks for your comment Pete! Yes those work as well!

[@SDsailor7]

Do they sell stainless steel toggles?

[@petethehandyman9185]

@@SDsailor7 yes they do for marine use

[@SDsailor7]

@@petethehandyman9185 Thank you I will be looking for those.

[@GoodLuck797]

Very informative video!Thanks for sharing Allen.

[@handymanjourney]

Hey your welcome, thanks for your comment Cody!

[@dennisleblanc7933]

Great video Allen! Keep it up! I learned something new today. ☺

[@handymanjourney]

Hey thanks for your comment Dennis! I appreciate it!

[@abaddog]

thanks brother. i learned a few things

[@handymanjourney]

Hey thanks! I appreciate it! So glad this helped!

[@bobs5290]

very easy to follow , got to be safely installed wing its are great for shallow walls

[@hippchip]

Are you drilling counter clockwise?

[@darrenr1194]

Moen makes a pretty good grab bar anchor. Called the "Secure Mount" Drill one hole on each side and they fasten pretty nicely and hold a lot of weight. Great video Alan looking forward to more!

[@handymanjourney]

Hey thanks for that Darren!

[@danmidkiff5416]

I've used that product. Very strong and easy to install!!

[@bobbyz7736]

Their mounting plates are made from aluminum which corrodes, and they show below the base of their grab bars after mounting. Not good in my opinion.

[@richardmcnally2056]

Immensely helpful. Thank you sir.

[@kimwood2493]

What if cement is behind the tile what do you do

[@robschmidt5014]

I installed the same exact 3 ft grab bar today for a friend using wing its and that Apache drill bit.

[@handymanjourney]

Awesome! That Apache works great!!

[@shelby50411]

im confused..how the heck does the random grab bar mount just so happen to line up with the wingit template

[@handymanjourney]

You have to make sure you have your measurements correct

[@shelby50411]

hi handy..not talking about measurements...im referring to the circl hole pattern on the grab bar...how can it be same as the wibgit template?..just coincidence?...all grab bars are made different and all the mounting hole patterns are different

[@vettepwr23]

Nice video. I wish I found this video before. All the information presented here is accurate. Do not try the Apache bit on porcelain as he stated. You’ll just end up breaking it and it’s rather expensive. Get yourself the Milwaukee bit as he discussed and make sure you keep it cool.

[@ccmcgaugh]

Great "How To" video! Clear, concise, great tips, easy to understand. 👍👍👍👍👍 BTW, this is the first one I watched about installing a grab bar, and may be the only one I need, but will watch a few others just for comparison.

[@jamesfreeman7671]

What size diamond hole saw bit do you use???

[@handymanjourney]

3/4"

[@dougpeters1625]

Really outstanding video!

[@handymanjourney]

Hey thanks Doug! I appreciate it!

[@caitlin7107]

Hi what do you use to fix towel rails ?

[@rickyV89]

Thanks and thanks for into to wingits thought id beed something like that just didn't know that was out there thanks

[@handymanjourney]

I am glad this video was helpful!

[@weewilly4132]

The video is great! does help with 1 part for me and is really easy to follow and understand! however...I have a situation where I need to drill through the tile and into a block wall behind for the grab bars. any helpful insight?

[@tomwiggins1225]

If you left it would be nice if you had left a link where to get the Apache wingettes

[@Screenwriting]

Do you need to seal the hole from water?

[@s.c.7672]

Should there be sealant anywhere, after installed?

[@FA2FO91]

If I can’t use “wingits” what would you recommend????? Zip tie anchors??

[@shelby50411]

regarding the wingits and template u used...was the template incuded with the grab bar correct?

[@handymanjourney]

The template is included with the package of wingits

[@AK-tb7jf]

Great video. I followed it and was successful at the end. The most challenging part was to align both holes to match the Winglets (verticality spaced accurately). There are hardly any vertical adjustments on the grab bars. I actually ended up enlarging the grab bar holes to allow the screw be mounted straight into the winglets. Any suggestion as how to avoid that? I still have 3 more to install on my parents showers. I was right on target using the templates.

[@handymanjourney]

If you double check your measurements before drilling the hole that you are the exact measurement away from the center to center you should not have to enlarge the holes and you should be able to go right in with them. Best of luck to you

[@FrankMay-q1l]

Please help! I'm using an 1-1/4" diamond hole saw bit and I can't stop it from slipping off to the side when I start on angle. I have even tied to go thru masking tape very slowly but I still can't control it. Your video, and all the others, make it look so easy. What else do I need to Know?

[@handymanjourney]

You need to start super slow , like slower than you think and at a super steep angle

[@fleadoggreen9062]

My bathroom is older with mesh behind the tiles so maybe plaster walls do you think wing it’s are still the way to go ? Thanks

[@LaredoHandyman]

That foam piece is sufficient to keep water from penetrating behind it? Id be incline to put a little silicone around the hole.

[@internetpolice1166]

What size wingits do you use for the 3/4 bit or does it matter? I see wingits makes several sizes.

[@dennisbarker2803]

Great intro to grab bar installation.

[@Monarchski]

I used one from Home Depot that has an epoxy adhesive that will attach right to the tile, It had really good reviews and I have to admit it worked great. Only drawback is you have to let the adhesive dry overnight.

[@grizzly8859]

Fact...... epoxy will not hold up to water. Minerals in the water will chew rate through it in no time. You better off using silicone, with a dap of hot glue to hold it in place all the silicone cures

[@scallen3841]

I just do the work and find the studs

[@chrissimon8403]

Where is a link for the wing it anchors??

[@timothyd.munday833]

Awesome information....learned a lot!

[@handymanjourney]

Hey Thanks for your comment Timothy! Glad I could help!!

[@martinw4261]

This is good advice. Thanks. I looked in your descripton but didn't find links to the 3/4 red diamond holesaw or the wing-its. You're leaving referral money on the table here.

[@handymanjourney]

Yes I meant to get that up. Thanks for the reminder! You can purchase it here amzn.to/2UYXjRa

[@hkgonra]

What do you typically charge ?

[@SDsailor7]

I wish there were close ups of the installation specially the wingits and the screws.

[@handymanjourney]

Google wingits, I think there are some great info

[@marcobracamontes1424]

Nice nice very well explain thanks sir

[@adamluera2145]

Would you recommend wingits for a 18in grab bar or go with a toggle bolt?going through tile just like your video, thank you

[@TavsIsAbout]

Hi again Allen, what’s all the yellow stuff over your drill at 05:17? Is that paint? What happened?

[@orlandodelarosa825]

What is the height of grab bar placing on the wall?

[@comesee989]

Really cool, thanks a lot.

[@handymanjourney]

Your very welcome!

[@shobhamansharamani5988]

@@handymanjourney where are you located? I need to install one. Do you do the installation? Thanks

[@charterwalk]

Excellent!

[@EarlBalentine]

What if your shower is marble, what drill bit do you use?

[@Kinosec-10]

What I don’t understand is how you got a wing it to work right next to that stud? I was told you need to be several inches away from any stud

[@RC-ud9hh]

On the second example, you said that what's behind the tile is drywall? Not cement board?

[@1232bluejays]

I have install two big tvs for a customer on the walls. Wonder if I could use these wing its to attach the tv mount to the wall?

[@handymanjourney]

Hey Dave, Thanks for your comment, Yes wing its would work for that, I would still put a screw in a stud if you have one, Just for good measure.

[@1232bluejays]

@@handymanjourney for sure I'll be trying to hit a stud. Hopefully I won't hit a water pipe. If I do I think I'll just drive off the job in a rapid manner.

[@handymanjourney]

Hahaha!! Ya, That would surely ruin your day!!!

[@wyattsdad8561]

Great vid! Have you had to do a fiberglass shower insert yet? It’s scawy lol

[@DunnGoneOkie]

What size hole drill?

[@handymanjourney]

3/4"

[@douglasadams4540]

Good to know. Never heard of wingits

[@handymanjourney]

Hey thanks for your comment. Ya they work great!

[@cjtheus]

Great Video....I wanna install some Bars in my shower , it's not Tile nor Dry wall it's hard Plastic type material can I still use the Diamond bits and the Apache bit too drill....and another does those anchors come with the Bars in the package. Thanks again for a great clearly description of how too install Shower Bars.

[@handymanjourney]

Thanks for your comment, yes you can use the Apache drill bit to drill through that. Know the wing its come separately from the bars but are usually sold right next to the bars in the local Home Depot

[@cjtheus]

@@handymanjourney Thank you gotcha....this has been a Project of mine for a long while.

[@keithhoward8651]

Where did you get the wingits

[@handymanjourney]

Home Depot!

[@andriyshapovalov8886]

Good video, but do I have to use a lever or I can make it parallel to the grout line for aesthetics ?

[@nikkiallen4971]

Dumb question if I don't have drill can I use a strong glue or do u need someone to drill the holes in.. thank you in advance x

[@handymanjourney]

I would not trust glue to hold, you will need to drill it

[@nikkiallen4971]

@@handymanjourney ok brilliant thank you I'll ask my friend if I can use their drill

[@handymanjourney]

Awesome!

[@austinhalpin5282]

Good info, thanks man

[@briantompkins947]

Hey Allen, what is the best way you have found to install grab bars on a fiberglass tub surround?

[@rogjackson]

What make/model grab bar is that in the first installation? Excellent video!! Nice work.

[@markchristman1076]

Get a deep scan stud finder. You should be able find studs on non tiled wall and pulling 16/32/48 inches.

[@dianawild]

I thought this looked like something I could myself, so when I was with my 90 yr old dad, in Florida, I set to use this method. Turned out to be a disaster because, in Florida, the external walls are made with concrete.. They put slats on the concrete and attach the wallboard to the slats. This means there is only a 3/4 inch space behind the wallboard which means any method that relies on a space behind the wallboard will not work. So frustrating!

[@Fibertape69]

How old is the house?

[@wyattsdad8561]

Can you just use lead anchors? I feel like I had to install grab bars years ago in a coffee shop build out that I was a part of and I think I just used the lead anchors.

[@handymanjourney]

You sure could!

[@Illtakewhatsleft]

Is there a standard height above floor or tub to place grab bars?

[@waltermcnicoll4968]

33-36 inches from the floor is the general rule

[@rmigalla]

Thank you.

[@CJB2862]

In the video it looked like you didn't push the WingIts behind the wall to allow them to expand before tightening the screws.

[@brucegordon3566]

Thanks after my stroke I need to put a some in shower my contractor is not sure Also how do I ell.what type of tile

[@macmac2767]

Should demonstrate closeup how wingets are installed.

[@Tako2e]

That’s ceramic my friend 🤙🏽

[@handymanjourney]

Yep, These tiles are ceramic, Just pointing out how I drill through porcelain if needed

[@marymayes5056]

Good job.

[@SDsailor7]

The tools needed are more expensive than the grab bars!

[@handymanjourney]

Very true, that's why it costs so much to have them installed

[@HGAviator]

Allen, how much do you charge to install the grab bars? And does that include the wing-its?

[@handymanjourney]

Typically I would charge around $90 labor per bar if I was doing other things at the home plus the materials cost

[@HGAviator]

@@handymanjourney wow...! More than I thought. I'm in Mesa, AZ and most of customers are my neighbors. I charge $50. I need to reconsider my rates.

[@rogbunga]

Yes, but if you use the Wingits with a Glacier Bay grab bar, the plastic flange on the shower side of the wall will stick out past the bar's plate where the bolts go through. I had to shave off part of the flange.

[@proficientbuilders7714]

You should try moen secure mounts far more superior. Use water when drilling.

[@andriyshapovalov8886]

You should have tried to watch the video when he used the water.

[@RideoutMr]

Wish we could have seen the end product before it was cut off. Hate it when the pop ups appear.

[@verngrissom9305]

What. No Milwaukee tape measure ?

[@handymanjourney]

Haha! 🤣🤣

[@grizzly8859]

Milwaukee tape measures freaking suck,!. Wouldn't use it if it was given to me. I like to say I just give it to someone else but I'm not an a**hole

[@johnjkizer6399]

Wow, that’s some huge holes your making

[@handymanjourney]

Yep, for wingits you have to make 3/4 holes! 😳