Most grab bars have three screw holes in each mounting flange, but you'll only be able to anchor two of the three screws into a typical 1-1/2 inch wide stud. Use a plastic anchor for the third screw.

We placed a vertical 2-foot bar just at the edge of the shower to give her something to grab when going over the lip into the tub. The walls were lath and plaster. We were able to hit a stud with ...

The grab bar installs into acrylic, fiberglass and drywall surfaces. Customers can choose between three length options and four finishes, including black, brushed nickel, bronze and white.

We have a beautiful, sunny bedroom with private bath for her, and the bathtub/shower unit is fiberglass. We asked a handyman to install grab bars, but he said he couldn’t because the fiberglass ...

Grab bars usually cost anywhere from $20 to $200, but a typical grab bar price is $40 to $100. Unless you choose to install the device yourself, grab bar installation costs can add $100 to $200 to ...