On 09/01/2020 18:31, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
On 09/01/2020 17:52, John wrote:
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On Monday, 24 October 2011 14:41:26 UTC+1, ThumperÂ* 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.




True although it does depend on the size of the tiles and whether the
plasterboard is damp. I think I would be inclined to go for spring
toggles so that in a crunch it is definitely pulling on tile. Personally
I will never put tile on plasterboard again in a shower, my preferred
shower finish is the Mermaid type board.