Hookmaster Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I need to mount some grab bars in a shower with a fiberglass shower insert. There is space between the fiberglass and the wall studs. I would prefer not to have to open up the wall from the adjacent room to put in backing. Is there a way to do it from the shower side. WingIts won't work because the fiberglass is too thin. Same with the Moen SecureMount.Has anyone used these:http://www.backtobasics.net/faq.htm#Why_do_I_need_to_use_The_Solid_Mount™How about dropping something down from the ceiling? This needs to be done ASAP!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macgyver55 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Moen brand makes a suction mount grab bar. Not sure how well they work or not but could be a good temporary option until you find a permanent one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delcecchi Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 You can buy those suction things on amazon. They work great if you have a smooth surface. They were a little tricky on my tile since the pitch of the old 4 inch tile was a little off from what the device was designed for. Really helped after knee replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kusuda Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I have used moen secure mounts but I had drywall behind the shower insert. I think they are pretty strong for most people. Is the fiberglass 1/8" thick? copied from the webpage:*Requires a 3½” space behind the wall and works in the following substrates• 1/2” or 5/8 ” Dry Wall• 1/2” or 5/8 ” Dry Wall with Tile• 1/2” or 5/8 ” Dry Wall with Marble• 1/8” or 1/4 ” Fiberglass Tub Surround Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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