The WingIt™ grab bar fastening system allows for the installation of grab bars in all building wall substrates in ten to fifteen minutes. Drill two holes per standard grab bar and install the WingIts™. There are no special tools or skills required.
How do I install Wingit™ grab bars?
Drill two holes per standard grab bar and install the WingIts™. There are no special tools or skills required. WingIt's™ come 1 PER PACKAGE and you will need to order 2 WINGIT'S™ to mount a grab bar For thicker walls or installtion in tile, use Extended WingIt
Why choose wingits®?
Our innovations in design, technology and installation are so revolutionary, they're patented. Developed with input from leading hospitality designers, WingIts® is specified more than all other major brands combined. Made with 100% recyclable reclaimed steel, our products are carved and melted to provide strength and durability.
What are wingits® bath accessories?
The #1 specified bath accessory lines in hospitality. WingIts® accessories bring the powerful combination of graceful, sleek lines on the outside and ultimate structure on the inside - into the bathroom. Our innovations in design, technology and installation are so revolutionary, they're patented.
Can Wingit's™ be used with exposed screw flanges?
Not for use with exposed screw flanges. WingIt's™ are compatible with most "Straight" and "Custom Configuration" Grab Bars. Typical Use: Used for drywall installations.
How do you use anchors in WingIts?
2:566:15WingIts Featured at The Home Depot - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd all you do is put the two together. And snap them together like that extend. It back out. NowMoreAnd all you do is put the two together. And snap them together like that extend. It back out. Now you just insert it in the hole. Push. It all the way. In.
How do you hang grab bars without studs?
0:513:52Grab Bar Without Studs - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipUsing an inch and a quarter hole saw I place the pilot bit on the center punch mark and bore a holeMoreUsing an inch and a quarter hole saw I place the pilot bit on the center punch mark and bore a hole for each mounting. Bracket. This oversized wall anchor is the key component in the secure mound.
What does the WingIt feature allow for?
Allows for Installation of Grab Bars into Almost Any Wall! The WingIt can reduce the cost of retrofitting a grab bar up to 70% while allowing for freedom of placement in both new and existing construction. Dry wall, tile, and acrylic or fiberglass tub surrounds are some of the walls that the WingIt can be utilized.
How do you install a grab bar in a fiberglass shower?
7:2114:31Installing A Grab Bar in a Fiberglass Shower. - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd just put a bead of caulking right around the edge you don't need a whole lot. So now we're goingMoreAnd just put a bead of caulking right around the edge you don't need a whole lot. So now we're going to go ahead take the solid mount flange and we're just going to screw it.
How do I install Wingits grab bars?
0:172:04WINGITS INSTALLATION - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipItself. Just a matter of taking the faceplate. The wing assembly putting a faceplate down when youMoreItself. Just a matter of taking the faceplate. The wing assembly putting a faceplate down when you sand lay into it pop it in stretch it back out and insert it into the hole.
Where is the best place to put grab bars in the shower?
Here are a few rules of thumb for where to place grab bars in your shower. Vertical entrance bar should go close to the shower door jamb. Horizontal bar should go along the side wall, 34-36 inches above the floor. Vertical bar on the faucet end wall should go near the faucet handles.
Can you use drywall anchors for grab bars?
Building codes typically require grab bars to hold just 250 pounds of dead load force. SNAPTOGGLE holds over 100 pounds more. This heavy duty wall anchor can support 360 pounds in ½” drywall.
How do no drill grab bars work?
0:341:27No Drill Grab Bar by Drive Medical - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipOnce secure slide this cover ring over the adapter until it locks in place then it's ready to useMoreOnce secure slide this cover ring over the adapter until it locks in place then it's ready to use for balance.
Can grab bars be mounted on drywall?
Using the grab bar mounting flange as your guide, mark the pilot hole locations oriented over your stud marks. For mounting on drywall, you'll need to drill pilot holes using a bit that's slightly smaller than the shaft of the mounting screw (the core that the threads wrap around).
Can you screw a grab bar into fiberglass shower?
You can install a grab bar in a fiberglass shower using mounting brackets that are compatible with fiberglass. You'll have to cut a hole into the fiberglass wall and then drill to secure the grab bar in place.
Do suction grab bars work on fiberglass showers?
Suction grab bars can be attached to any smooth, non-porous surface. This includes tile, glass, fiberglass, and some metals.
How do you install a permanent grab bar in a shower?
0:193:30Grab Bar Installation For An Accessible Bathroom - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipUse a stud finder to locate the stud nearest to the shower mark both sides of the stud where theMoreUse a stud finder to locate the stud nearest to the shower mark both sides of the stud where the ends of the grab bar will be mounted.
Can grab bars be mounted on drywall?
Using the grab bar mounting flange as your guide, mark the pilot hole locations oriented over your stud marks. For mounting on drywall, you'll need to drill pilot holes using a bit that's slightly smaller than the shaft of the mounting screw (the core that the threads wrap around).
Do shower grab bars need to be installed in studs?
In the shower, bath or by the toilet, properly installed grab bars give extra security in the bathroom. Grab bars can be installed on surfaces like drywall, tile, fiberglass, stone, concrete and wood paneling. For the most support, grab bars should be attached directly to the studs inside a wall.
Do suction grab bars work on drywall?
There are a few limitations that suction grab bars present that are the reason we say they are unsafe to use on a constant basis. They must be placed on a dry, flat, non-porous and smooth surface. Not every shower or bathtub wall offers this. These will not work on drywall or painted walls.
Can you use drywall anchors for grab bars?
Building codes typically require grab bars to hold just 250 pounds of dead load force. SNAPTOGGLE holds over 100 pounds more. This heavy duty wall anchor can support 360 pounds in ½” drywall.