Adding grab bars to shower

Mine are called Home Care made by Moen. Suction cups are about 3" diameter with a lever at each end. When attached you can't budge them without releasing the levers. Bought them at Home Depot or some such place.

Thanks for the advice all. Hubby will have to check to see what's behind the walls. I'm going to get the suction ones for a temp fix. I just need to be able to get in and out!

We use suction cup type in our home shower. We pull both lever's each time before showering and they hold just fine.

I install many grab bars in showers for a local social services organization. Where tile is over drywall I use Hilti Togglers, unless I happen to hit a stud, and use the chrome or sst bars with mounting flanges and peened surface for a better grip when wet.
Some clients have a tub surround with no wall behind. In those cases I drill pilot holes and use stainless steel screws right into the wall. I then caulk the bottom screw hole and the top and sides of the flanges; not the bottom to allow any water accumulation to drain.
It's a personal preference but I usually recommend a vertical bar at the entrance to the shower to help the person get in and out. The top of the vertical bar should be at the same height as the persons shoulder. In some cases I will install another bar at another location for added stability for the client.
I would not recommend suction cup bars except for hanging towels.

Sherry
We used toggle bolts to mount our grap bars
Works great for us
The size of the toggle can be determined by the weight you expect to put on the bar or the material you are attaching too

We used 3/8" toggles and once we drilled the holes
we cut the length of the toggle bolt to fit in the space available behind the bolt so the toggle could snug up tight against the wall surface

Remember to check from time to time , make sure they are staying tight

Hope this helps

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