Mr. Handyman of Newnan to Douglasville handles grab bar installation for bathrooms across Newnan, GA, mounting each bar into studs, wood blocking, or anchors built for the load. A towel bar screwed into bare drywall won't hold you. A grab bar set into solid backing will. Our crew installs bars inside showers and beside toilets, right where people tend to reach for the wall anyway. You'll get each bar placed where your hand lands naturally, not where the old towel ring happened to be. Most bathrooms take an hour or two. If you want a Newnan handyman who shows up on time and gets it right the first visit, schedule an appointment and we'll bring the hardware.
Grab Bar Installation in Newnan, GA
Grab Bar Installation in Newnan, GA
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How We Handle Shower Grab Bar Installation in Newnan, GA the Right Way
Every job begins with a walk-through to assess how you move within the space. We observe how you step over the tub wall and which hand you use to reach, marking potential grab bar locations with painter's tape before drilling a single hole. For placement, we reference the 2010 ADA Standards, even though private homes aren't legally required to adhere to them. The ADA specifies that horizontal grab bars should be installed 33 to 36 inches above the floor, with a diameter of 1-1/4 to 2 inches, and maintain a 1-1/2 inch gap between the bar and the wall. This gap allows your hand to fully wrap around the bar without pinching your knuckles.
Mounting is crucial, as many budget installations fall short here. We identify the framing with a stud finder and a strong magnet, then drive stainless screws into the wood at both flanges when the layout permits. However, studs don’t always align with the optimal placement. In such cases, we use grab bar anchors, such as Moen SecureMount or WingIts, which open up behind the wall and spread the load instead of relying solely on the drywall. The ADA requires that grab bars and mounts can withstand a force of 250 pounds, and we ensure our installations meet that standard.
Installing shower grab bars on ceramic or porcelain tile requires patience. We tape over the glaze and begin with a carbide or diamond drill bit at a low speed. We avoid using the hammer mode, as it can turn one hole into a cracked tile. Given Georgia's humid summers, the next step is crucial. Each flange and screw hole is bedded in 100% silicone to prevent shower water from seeping into the cavity and damaging the framing behind it. If you are planning a remodel, we can add 2x6 blocking between the studs before installing the cement board, allowing for grab bar installation in various locations later on. Before we finish, we test each grab bar by pulling hard on it. If it moves, we take it off and redo the installation.
Why Newnan Families Trust Mr. Handyman With Grab Bar Installation
Mr. Handyman of Newnan to Douglasville sends background-checked, insured craftsmen who average 10 years in the trades, so the person drilling into your tile has done it plenty of times. You'll know your arrival time before the visit, and we price the job upfront before any work starts. No surprise hourly add-ons. Grab bars rarely come alone, either. The same crew can handle drywall repair where an old towel bar tore out the wall or door repair on a bathroom door that sticks, so you aren't booking two contractors for one room. Every job carries the Neighborly Done Right Promise®. If something isn't right, we'll come back and fix it at no extra cost. That matters when the bar is what keeps your mom upright on a wet floor.
Why Newnan Families Trust Mr. Handyman With Grab Bar Installation
Mr. Handyman of Newnan Douglasville
4046 Sharpsburg McCollum Rd Suite 211 Newnan, GA 30265, United States
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