How to Install a Safety Grab Bar with the World's Strongest Fastener

Leah demonstrates how to install a safety grab bar in a bathroom to make it easier for elderly people to move about, and to make it ADA friendly.

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[yvetteg]

You have the best tutorials. My 86 year old father fell yesterday, and I am going over this evening to install some safety grab bars in his house. I was so relieved to find a tutorial by you. Thank you for the help.

[tommurphy]

Leah-Great Video! I want to help with recommending the proper fastener for the shower grab bar you installed: the WingIts RESGBW35 fastener. This fastener is specifically made for shower grab bars. It is pre-assembled with 2 fasteners on each side and is weight rated at 600Lbs into sheetrock with tile and 300lbs into straight .625" sheetrock. This fastener also perfectly aligns your top and bottom holes so you will not see the plastic sticking out above the escutcheon. The fastener also includes 3M VHB waterproof tape which serves as a perfect template for drilling your holes as well as providing a permanent waterproof seal- eliminating the need for any messy caulking. You can find this fastener in Home Depot bath section near the grab bars and is sometimes called the "Studless Installation Fastener."

[rjserra]

Thanks for spreading the word on Wingits. I didn't know they were out there. As a suggestion for those people who may not have the finger strength to compress the wings for installation, you could use a worm gear hose clamp to compress the wings. Once compressed, you could push the wings into the hole. The hose clamp would be too big to go into the hole so the wings will slide out from inside the hose clamp as they went into the hole. Once the wings were inside the hole, you can unscrew the hose clamp to make it bigger and slide it over the face plate and proceed with the installation. Most people would probably not have to do this, but for a few it would be helpful especially if the installer has arthritis.

[zerotrace]

A beautiful video by a beautiful person. This may be the exact solution I need to help my disabled Mom. Thank you Jane.

[donovanweber]

This is my new benchmark for quality "how to" instruction .you gave "all" the necessary information and you delivered it professionally but, you possess that rare quality that makes people want to listen to you. I imagine you've always had people willing to support your endeavors. Who dosent want their leaders to possess that calm yet in control disposition that by its nature seems to produce a very valuable asset = we call "support" .

[katiemw]

Thank you!!! My elderly mother visited our new house, and we realized the garage steps into the house were a challenge for her. I need to install a grab bar in an awkward spot without studs. This will be PERFECT! Thanks so much!!!

[giftboutiq]

Thank you Leah! This is the answer to my prayers! I have Multiple Sclerosis and I need grab bars throughout the house but always had problems finding the right place to put them. With this style grab bar I can have them installed wherever I want!

[pacobellgrande]

Extra special thanks to to wingits complete bar kit links. It’s been ages since I installed these for my folks. Definitely pre-YouTube. No-stud kits like this were not available at my circa 1972 hardware store. It’s hell when you realize it’s your turn for these. Thanks for the video. If you’ happen to be n Memphis this Saturday or Sunday, I’ll trade some great Southern food for the opportunity to watch you work in person. That invite is good anytime, my wife and I love your stuff.

[faithpeacehope]

I love this lady, can't say it enough. Thank you so much; you have given me so much confidence to do things myself. Love you Lady

[jimdavis]

Leah, you abilities and your instructional skills are awesome. We can never thank you enough for all you do!

[VCGConstruction]

The studless install definitely speeds up the process! Thank you so much for the video Leah!! I love it!

[Lesevesel]

This is so good! I'm making this a project for my mother who, bless her dear heart, is getting older and I want to make sure she's provided for.
Sure 'preciate y'all, Leah!

[balel]

Leah - just wanted to say thank you again for all of your videos. I've learned so much from you over the years, so happy to have subbed to your channel.

[lisaberg]

Thank you SO much. Moms coming home from rehab, after breaking a hip and i didn't have time to find someone to come do this. How easy....you are my HERO!

[crickettmoon]

If you look at the Wing It box, it will say on the side that it is certified for handicapped applications. I frequently have customers who are bringing in elderly parents and they are nervous about safety. I always point out the weight capacity and handicap certification. I feel that giving someone peace of mind in such a small way brings me Joy as well. Rock On Leah!!

[AdrianLugo]

Thank you for this video Leah. Need to put one in for my 84yr old dad, and it's a little tricky to grab somewhere.

[trep]

I didn’t know any of this, big thanks to you Leah! This is why I follow your channel you always teach me something new.

[bobmoynes]

Nice one Joe we have called them butterfly bolts for about 40 years, also Leah maybe look into some small washers as your screws looked about ready to pull through.

[demofred]

Leah - Rather than use a pencil to mark your level line (which is difficult to remove) use any painter's tape for your markers. The tape is easy to remove afterwards. I use the edges of the tape as my level line.

[katandpapa]

Excellent video!!! I've been around construction for 40 years (electrician) I've never heard of "wingits"! Thank you! 🇺🇲🙏❤