Questions and Answers for Glacier Bay 24 in. L x 3.1 in. ADA Compliant Grab Bar in Brushed Stainless Steel

A:  Center to center is 18". Total length 21"

A:  Center to center is 18in.s on mounting plate.

A:  It should be 18" . Go to item on web site and look under specifications

A:  The center to center of the mounting plates are 18". Allow another 1 1/2" from center to outside of mounting plate to give an overall width of 21".

A:  Center to center is EXACTLY 18 inches!

A:  Yes

A:  You would have check with your local township code to make sure. I have installed my holding bars inside our house, because I have a small staircase in and out of our main rooms.

A:  yes, make sure they are installed with screws into studs. they are going to be very cold on winter, it's 4 degrees here today, so make sure one is wearing hand coverings in cold winter months. I also put one by my garage stairs into my home

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A:  It attaches with screws then a cover plate to finish the look. You just have to have the right screws based on the material you are attaching to. I made sure my bar was attached to studs behind the wall board.  If it’s concrete or brick you will need different hardware.

A:  This product does not come with plastic anchors. Since these safety bars may have to handle the full weight of a person in a fall, I suggest you use Toggle Bolt and Wing Nut Anchors, which have a much higher load limit!

A:  Yes

A:  Thank you. If this cannot be installed in a stud, we recommend you use a WingIt Stud-less installation kit. WingIts sold separately (SKU 147-567)

A:  No! Norma;ry you would screw through the plaster into the supporting two by fours.   You need something that will catch the back of the plaster board.  Check out the Molly bolt Model# MP10533

A:  It is NOT recommended to install this ADA grab-bar using mollies. AT LEAST ONE end of the bar should be secured on a stud using the stainless screws supplied.

A:  Not when I purchased it. Check the description carefully.

A:  Thank you. It can be installed vertically.

A:  Yes

A:  Thank you for your recent inquiry with The Home Depot regarding 18 in. x 1-1/4 in. Concealed Screw ADA Compliant Grab Bar in Brushed Stainless Steel. Yes this can be installed vertically. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you in the future.

A:  I wouldn’t it’s easy to put in and if wall is hollow you can use strong anchors which I Did on one side

A:  Thank you. We recommend you follow the installation instructions and install all the screws for safety reasons.

A:  I woukldn't really recommend, in order to support the weight of someone using it to stand/sit/pull up, should be installed in studs, not drywall with plastic anchors.

A:  Thank you. We recommend that you use WingIts compatible flange for stud-less installation; WingIts sold separately (SKU 147-567).

A:  Yes, super easy install.

A:  Thank you. You can use a stud-less installation kit if you cannot place the screws into studs.

A:  The bar ends at 36 inches but the flange extends about an inch on both sides. Approximately 38 inches total.

A:  It is approximately 39" overall with circular covers at ends. Bar alone is 36".

A:  Thank you. you can either install it at an angle or you can purchase a stud-less installation kit and use that on one the side that is not going into a stud.

A:  If both ends of your grab bar aren't on a stud, which the probably aren't, you have two choices. First, you can open up the wall and install backing to suit. Second, you can purchase wing-its wall anchors and mount your bar with those. Last time I checked, the wing-its are ADA approved and will support 300 plus pounds when installed correctly and in the right wall covering. They are available at Home Depot.

A:  you try and locate a stud , if not possible then you have to use a special anchor to to attach to wall , it would reqiure drilling a half inch hole or larger to install the anchor, they make anchors for that purpose

A:  You will only be able to attach it to one stud. The other end you would have to use the included wall hardware to attach the other end.

A:  We have used these in several bath / shower builds, either we would put the 24 inch bars at an angle between studs so mounting plate connected to two different studs or straight up and down on one stud. When we were walling in the full tub or shower we would put in cross members between studs, mark the wall going in so we could secure the plates on a stud and cross member. All of the options listed provide a solid and secure bar for the users.

A:  yes

A:  No from end to end

A:  Length of the grab bar from end to end

A:  24 inches is the total length of the bar.