On Aug 9, 9:21*am, "Walter R." wrote:
We are getting old and need a grab bar in the shower stall. The walls are
covered with 2x2 ceramic tiles, probably over sheetrock and standard studs
(standard construction).

How can I located the studs under the tiles in order to fasten the bar
securely? My little magnet gizmo for finding nails in the wallboard does not
seem to work through the layer of tiles. My clairvoyance is also not working
today. :-)

Once I know where the studs are, I can drill holes through the tiles with a
carbide drill and use lag screws to fasten the grab bar.

Thanks

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Walterwww.rationality.net
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Can't help with the stud locating (others have though). In addition
to the shower grab bar, install at least one to assist getting off the
toilet. I put one up years ago for her but found how nice it is for
me. If I ever moved houses that is the first thing I would install.

She had a major problem last Dec and even the grab bar wasn't enouth.
I put a "trapeze" handle hung from the ceiling and that did the
trick. Not needed now but it is still available.

Harry K