Planning for Grab Bars in Bathroom Remodelling

[tbasc]

In addition to providing anchorage, spacing of fixtures and so on is important. ADA in Google produces sites with this information. TB

[DanG]

You will need backers in the stud wall. This would require knowing where you want the bars. An easy alternate solution would be to skin the studs with a sheet of wafer board or plywood before installing the green board or wonder board. You will be able to screw them anywhere your little heart desires.

I don't know if this paper is white enough for ya though!

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[HotRod]

Just do what I do and add a sheet of 1/2 or 3/4 plywood to the back wall. It adds support and will allow you to attach anything in the future

[Speedy Jim]

LOL! I'll top post too:

Do some GOOGLE search, like:

Grab bars can be screwed into existing studs with a little planning. There are also special fasteners, like "Wingits" for between studs.

Jim

DanG wrote:

[Vince]

Hello:

Can someone suggest a whitepaper discussion/URL for planning the future installation of safety grab bars within a residential bathroom?

TNX

[Calvin Henry-Cotnam]

I don't have a reference to quote, but I believe the 2003 revision to our building code (Ontario, Canada) now requires blocking to be installed around the tub space of at least one bathtub in new construction.

Unfortunately, I don't have the specs for what is considered sufficient blocking.