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Shower/bath "plastic" inserts – 1970s version - varkpilot - 07-27-2017

We have one!  Need to install safety bar[s].

Decades ago, I watched one being installed and remember seeing a ½ to 1" space between the back of the insert and the 2x4 studded wall. 

Is my aging memory worse than I thought?


If there is that space in inserts of that vintage, how does one attach safety bars through the insert to the 2x4s without risking cracking the "plastic?"


RE: Shower/bath "plastic" inserts – 1970s version - goaliedad - 07-27-2017

I would drill a hole large enough to insert a plastic bushing that the grab bar would set against but still be covered by the bar


RE: Shower/bath "plastic" inserts – 1970s version - lou holtz - 07-28-2017

[Image: s-mount2_large.png?v=1492275339]  google grab bar mounting kit

Just used this system at my in-laws.   Works very well for solid mounting.  Only downside that I saw was that the cover plate is still slightly exposed, as the cover plate on the bar is not deep enough.


RE: Shower/bath "plastic" inserts – 1970s version - Mking143 - 07-30-2017

^^^
This. Solid Mount
I've installed a number of these in my son's fiberglass showers.
Make sure you caulk well.


RE: Shower/bath "plastic" inserts – 1970s version - Lynden - 07-30-2017

WingIts makes two types of fasteners for mounting grab bars directly to the fiberglass surround between the studs.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/WingIts-Grab-Bar-Fastener-Standard-Stainless-Steel-WingIts-with-4-in-Screw-GBW40/202670710?MERCH=REC-_-rv_gm_pip_rr-_-202552917-_-202670710-_-N

http://www.homedepot.com/p/WingIts-Grab-Bar-Fastener-Refined-Engineered-Safety-RES-Set-of-2-RC-RESGBW35-2/202552917