Find the studs near your proposed grab bar location using a stud sensor or one of the techniques ... The Solid Mount solves the fiberglass shower problem. Fiberglass tub and shower enclosures ...

A more practical solution is to install grab bars. We faced a similar problem in the '90s when Mom lived in a one-bathroom house Bill remodeled. He chose to put in a fiberglass tub/shower surround.

Installing a grab bar in a tiled shower is fairly straightforward, but there are a few tricks. First, decide where you want the bar. In a tub you'll probably need two bars, one to assist in ...