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FAQ's ...

Frequently asked questions...

  1. Why do I need to use The Solid Mount™?

  2. How long does it take to install?

  3. Do I need to purchase your grab bars?

  4. Why can't I just use Toggle Bolts or some other expansion fastener from the internet? 

  5. Do I still need to find the studs?

  6. How do I install The Solid Mount™?

Why do I need to use The Solid Mount™?

To our knowledge there is only two safe ways to install a grab bar into fiberglass shower or tub enclosures. You could always hire someone to put some structural support between the fiberglass shower and the studs in the wall; the cost would be in the upward area of $400.00 or more plus the time it would take to complete the job, patch the walls and don’t forget the dusty dirty mess. Or if you truly want a quick, safe and money saving way to install a grab bar in a fiberglass shower or tub enclosure then you need The Solid Mount™. The Solid Mount™ is a safe, unique and solid mounting assembly that installs thru the face of your fiberglass shower into the studs of your home so your grab bar is securely fastened and the fiberglass is protected.

How long does it take to install?

It takes approximately less then 1 hour to do a complete installation. We have heard from customers that can install a grab bar in less then 30 minutes

Do I need to purchase your grab bars?

No you do not have to purchase grab bars from Back to Basics, as a matter of fact we do not sell grab bars. It is our belief that there are enough grab bar manufactures that make a great grab bar so why get involved in manufacturing and selling our own line of grab bars when so many companies sell them?

Why can't I just use Toggle Bolts or some other expansion fastener from the web?

Some people believe that you can use toggle bolts or other forms of expansion type fasteners to attach a grab bar to the fiberglass shower or tub enclosure walls, please do not believe these dangerous and insecure methods. Remember the fiberglass that you are putting the toggle bolt or other expansion mounting bracket to still has no structural strength or stability and the walls still can crack and completely break in time allowing you to slip or fall and break your hip or worse.

Do I still need to find the studs?

Yes, you must still find the studs in the wall but don't worry that is really a simple thing to do. The reason for finding the studs is the fiberglass has no structural strength or stability. The Solid Mount™ mounts directly to the stud and gives you a Solid and Safe mounting plate for you to mount your grab bar to.

How Do I install The Solid Mount?

The Solid Mount™ is installed using basic hand tools and takes about 1 hour to complete the installation process.
For a complete set of installation instructions follow this link.

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The Solid Mount allows a grab bar to be securely installed into your Fiberglass shower or Fiberglass tub. The Solid Mount does not rely on the fiberglass shower wall or the fiberglass tub wall for any of its support or strength it gets its security from the studs that are part of your home. The Solid Mount is the solution for giving you a secure and safe shower or bathing experience. The Solid Mount is the one and only patented fastening system designed specifically for installing grab bars into a Fiberglass Shower or Fiberglass Tub enclosure. If you own a home with a Fiberglass Shower or Fiberglass Tub enclosure and you live with any of the following questions then The Solid Mount is for you. Do you ever feel your Fiberglass Shower or Fiberglass Tub enclosure could be safer? Have you ever felt your feet slip in your Fiberglass Shower or Fiberglass Tub enclosure? Do you ever feel like you have nothing solid to hold onto, so you can balance yourself when you are in your Fiberglass Shower or Fiberglass Tub enclosure?

Would you like something solid to hold on to as you enter and exit your Fiberglass Shower or Fiberglass Tub enclosure? The Solid Mount is the solution for giving you a safe and secure shower or bathing experience in your fiberglass shower or fiberglass tub.

Fiberglass shower or fiberglass tub walls have no structural or stable support, not only will the fiberglass shower or fiberglass tub walls flex when pushed against but they also can crack and break over time from continual pushing or pulling. The Solid Mount allows a grab bar to be safely and securely installed into your Fiberglass Shower or Fiberglass Tub enclosure.

The Solid Mount does not rely on the fiberglass shower or the fiberglass tub for any of its support or strength it gets all of its support and strength from the structural studs that are already part of the walls in your home.