Guest guest Posted February 27, 2001 Report Share Posted February 27, 2001 Elaine, If they are a true laminate, the silicone would work fine and you could rub the leftover silicone off when you removed it later. Just don't rub your eyes when working with silicone rubber. Take care, Bill and Charlotte ---------------------------------------- Elaine Grimmesey wrote: > Boy, you are full of knowledge! Actually, our floors are a laminate - very light - but are in " boards " , so would probably have to replace a plank or two. Thanks so much. > > Elaine > > >>> Werre 02/27/01 01:13PM >>> > Elaine, > > If you have hardood floors, you may want to do something fancy like glueing a piece of wood to the floor with silicone rubber and attaching the pole to the block of wood. That way when you go to get rid of the pole, a sharp blow sideways on the block with a hammer will probably break the block loose. That way there are no holes in the hardwood floor and all you have to do is sand and refinish the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2001 Report Share Posted February 27, 2001 Boy, you are full of knowledge! Actually, our floors are a laminate - very light - but are in " boards " , so would probably have to replace a plank or two. Thanks so much. Elaine >>> Werre 02/27/01 01:13PM >>> Elaine, If you have hardood floors, you may want to do something fancy like glueing a piece of wood to the floor with silicone rubber and attaching the pole to the block of wood. That way when you go to get rid of the pole, a sharp blow sideways on the block with a hammer will probably break the block loose. That way there are no holes in the hardwood floor and all you have to do is sand and refinish the floor. Of course you can get suggestions from our handywoman (with her trusty saw). She built a whole pergola (patio with a roof). [image] Besure to wear your hard hat ) Take care, Bill and Charlotte ======================= Elaine Grimmesey wrote: > We do have. Brand new ones. Oh, well - we have some extra boards that we can use to repair the hole if we ever choose to do so. That doesn't sound so bad, just screwing something in - I envisioned the pole actually being inserted into a stud and into the floor. I think even we women of the family can figure this one out. Our son actually gave ME an electric screw driver set for Christmas....hint, hint. > > Thanks ever so much, Bill - you are a rare gem! > > Elaine > > >>> Werre 02/27/01 09:03AM >>> > Elaine, > > My guess is that they are screwed to the floor and ceiling for stability. Remember that the patient puts their full weight on the pole and a tension pole could kick out. There are drywall anchors that will hold 500 pounds but I would try to get at least one screw into a stud > or rafter. If you have hardwood floors, you may have to put holes in them. > > Take care, Bill and Charlotte > > ====================================== > > Elaine Grimmesey wrote: > > > What on earth is involved in installing the poles? I had envisioned a tension type of pole - didn't realize professional installation would be required. Is a hole cut in the ceiling? Could a family member do it if handy with tools, or are professional-type tools required? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Elaine Grimmesey > > > > >>> Werre 02/26/01 08:23PM >>> > > > > > > Actually any carpenter worth a darn should be able to put them in. Check with > > yur area agency on aging as they often keep a list of people who do adequare > > work. > > > > Take care, Bill and Charlotte > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > kaymac55@... wrote: > > > > > In a message dated 2/26/01 8:50:35 PM Eastern Standard Time, Suicoaz@... > > > writes: > > > > > > << Could you tell me what > > > kind of installer you had to put it up? Phoenix >> > > > > > > assuming there is a medical supply store in your area, > > > they should have the names of reputable installers. > > > if you mail ordered your poles, then i'd suggest you > > > contact either a medical supply store or, another > > > place might be the administrative office of a local > > > nursing home....i'm sure they have a list of contractors > > > as well. > > > good luck. > > > -kaye > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2001 Report Share Posted February 27, 2001 Boy, you are full of knowledge! Actually, our floors are a laminate - very light - but are in " boards " , so would probably have to replace a plank or two. Thanks so much. Elaine >>> Werre 02/27/01 01:13PM >>> Elaine, If you have hardood floors, you may want to do something fancy like glueing a piece of wood to the floor with silicone rubber and attaching the pole to the block of wood. That way when you go to get rid of the pole, a sharp blow sideways on the block with a hammer will probably break the block loose. That way there are no holes in the hardwood floor and all you have to do is sand and refinish the floor. Of course you can get suggestions from our handywoman (with her trusty saw). She built a whole pergola (patio with a roof). [image] Besure to wear your hard hat ) Take care, Bill and Charlotte ======================= Elaine Grimmesey wrote: > We do have. Brand new ones. Oh, well - we have some extra boards that we can use to repair the hole if we ever choose to do so. That doesn't sound so bad, just screwing something in - I envisioned the pole actually being inserted into a stud and into the floor. I think even we women of the family can figure this one out. Our son actually gave ME an electric screw driver set for Christmas....hint, hint. > > Thanks ever so much, Bill - you are a rare gem! > > Elaine > > >>> Werre 02/27/01 09:03AM >>> > Elaine, > > My guess is that they are screwed to the floor and ceiling for stability. Remember that the patient puts their full weight on the pole and a tension pole could kick out. There are drywall anchors that will hold 500 pounds but I would try to get at least one screw into a stud > or rafter. If you have hardwood floors, you may have to put holes in them. > > Take care, Bill and Charlotte > > ====================================== > > Elaine Grimmesey wrote: > > > What on earth is involved in installing the poles? I had envisioned a tension type of pole - didn't realize professional installation would be required. Is a hole cut in the ceiling? Could a family member do it if handy with tools, or are professional-type tools required? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Elaine Grimmesey > > > > >>> Werre 02/26/01 08:23PM >>> > > > > > > Actually any carpenter worth a darn should be able to put them in. Check with > > yur area agency on aging as they often keep a list of people who do adequare > > work. > > > > Take care, Bill and Charlotte > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > kaymac55@... wrote: > > > > > In a message dated 2/26/01 8:50:35 PM Eastern Standard Time, Suicoaz@... > > > writes: > > > > > > << Could you tell me what > > > kind of installer you had to put it up? Phoenix >> > > > > > > assuming there is a medical supply store in your area, > > > they should have the names of reputable installers. > > > if you mail ordered your poles, then i'd suggest you > > > contact either a medical supply store or, another > > > place might be the administrative office of a local > > > nursing home....i'm sure they have a list of contractors > > > as well. > > > good luck. > > > -kaye > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2001 Report Share Posted February 27, 2001 Elaine, Becky suggested a possible solution. Carefully measure he exact distance from the floor to the ceiling. If you pu the block on te floor first - measure from it to the ceiling. Go to a local plumber and tell them you need a piece of pipe (probably 1 inch galvanized) that length with a flange on each end (length needs to be from outside of flange to outside of flange). The flanes have screw holes in them, so you just screw it top and bottom. You will need some space to get it upright but the block at the bottom should allow space if you use a piece of 4 X 4. Tell the plumber what you want to do with it Take care Bill and Charlotte Elaine Grimmesey wrote: > Again, I thank you! Now if I could only get the super pole place to return my calls and e-mail.......................... > > Elaine > > >>> Werre 02/27/01 03:10PM >>> > Elaine, > > If they are a true laminate, the silicone would work fine and you could rub the leftover silicone off when you removed it later. Just don't rub your eyes when working with silicone rubber. > > Take care, Bill and Charlotte > > ---------------------------------------- > > Elaine Grimmesey wrote: > > > Boy, you are full of knowledge! Actually, our floors are a laminate - very light - but are in " boards " , so would probably have to replace a plank or two. Thanks so much. > > > > Elaine > > > > >>> Werre 02/27/01 01:13PM >>> > > Elaine, > > > > If you have hardood floors, you may want to do something fancy like glueing a piece of wood to the floor with silicone rubber and attaching the pole to the block of wood. That way when you go to get rid of the pole, a sharp blow sideways on the block with a hammer will probably break the block loose. That way there are no holes in the hardwood floor and all you have to do is sand and refinish the floor. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2001 Report Share Posted February 27, 2001 Again, I thank you! Now if I could only get the super pole place to return my calls and e-mail.......................... Elaine >>> Werre 02/27/01 03:10PM >>> Elaine, If they are a true laminate, the silicone would work fine and you could rub the leftover silicone off when you removed it later. Just don't rub your eyes when working with silicone rubber. Take care, Bill and Charlotte ---------------------------------------- Elaine Grimmesey wrote: > Boy, you are full of knowledge! Actually, our floors are a laminate - very light - but are in " boards " , so would probably have to replace a plank or two. Thanks so much. > > Elaine > > >>> Werre 02/27/01 01:13PM >>> > Elaine, > > If you have hardood floors, you may want to do something fancy like glueing a piece of wood to the floor with silicone rubber and attaching the pole to the block of wood. That way when you go to get rid of the pole, a sharp blow sideways on the block with a hammer will probably break the block loose. That way there are no holes in the hardwood floor and all you have to do is sand and refinish the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2001 Report Share Posted February 27, 2001 Again, I thank you! Now if I could only get the super pole place to return my calls and e-mail.......................... Elaine >>> Werre 02/27/01 03:10PM >>> Elaine, If they are a true laminate, the silicone would work fine and you could rub the leftover silicone off when you removed it later. Just don't rub your eyes when working with silicone rubber. Take care, Bill and Charlotte ---------------------------------------- Elaine Grimmesey wrote: > Boy, you are full of knowledge! Actually, our floors are a laminate - very light - but are in " boards " , so would probably have to replace a plank or two. Thanks so much. > > Elaine > > >>> Werre 02/27/01 01:13PM >>> > Elaine, > > If you have hardood floors, you may want to do something fancy like glueing a piece of wood to the floor with silicone rubber and attaching the pole to the block of wood. That way when you go to get rid of the pole, a sharp blow sideways on the block with a hammer will probably break the block loose. That way there are no holes in the hardwood floor and all you have to do is sand and refinish the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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