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Default What screws to use for shower grab rail?

On 09/01/2020 17:52, John wrote:
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On Monday, 24 October 2011 14:41:26 UTC+1, Thumper wrote:
My dad is getting unsteady on his feet, so I've been to the local
mobility shop and bought a 12 inch plastic rail that I can fix to the
bathroom tiled wall, in an ideal position where he can grab on to it
when taking a shower. The lady in the shop said they are not allowed
to sell the screws for fixing it.

What would be the ideal screws for fixing it to the wall?

thanks

Ian




What is the wall made from? If it was my plasterboard wall then I would
want a panel on the other side and bolt it through. Hopefully yours may be
solid.

Even if its plasterboard the tiles will make it pretty strong

I've used a cheap diamond core drill for the tiles, and plastic
rawlplugs in this sort of construction.




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