How to install pull-up bar in drywall?

[Andreascanr]

Hello!

I am planning to buy and install a "pull-up bar" in a staircase between two drywall walls at home.
So not in a door frame as is often done.
Like this one: https://mikkaofsweden.se/collections/all/products/havracke-i-tra-dragstang

It seems to be fastened with two screws on each side and the load will be straight down, and I think that should be where drywall is strongest compared to pulling outward?
I was thinking of using two molly plugs. Do you think that could work?
I believe there are metal studs at home and I am also wondering if it's better to screw into them?
Or are metal studs weaker?

What do you think?

 

[Testarn]

Even though the load is mostly vertical, there will be dynamic forces when you jerk/pull yourself upwards and let your body down. Then one screw is close to the other, so there isn't much drywall to withstand those forces.
If you can place the screws in a metal stud, it's possible it will work, you just need to find a good screw with proper threads that grip the metal.

 

[Emanuel01]

Hello!

I'm planning to buy and install a pull-up bar on a staircase between two drywall walls here at home.
So not in a door frame as is often done.
Like this one: [link]

It seems to be attached with two screws on each side and the load is straight down, and I think that's where drywall should be strongest compared to outward pull?
I was thinking of using two molly bolts. Do you think that could work?
I believe there are metal studs here at home, and I'm also wondering if it's better to screw into them?
Or are metal studs weaker?

What do you think?

I would place a board on each side going all the way down to the floor, then attach the bar to them.

 

[Andreascanr]

I would attach a board on each side that goes all the way down to the floor. Then attach the bar to them.

Hard to get that approved by the aesthetics council at home though =D

 

[Testarn]

Hard to get it approved by the home beauty council =D

Haha - yes, they tend to be a bit picky...
A bit like the finance committee who doesn't see the need for a generous monthly budget for tool purchases... and insists that it's much more important to buy flowers, seeds, and soil... 🙄

 

[z_bumbi]

Flat bars are significantly less visible but provide considerably more attachment points. If you paint them the same color as the wall, they are barely noticeable. Horizontally between two studs and then some Molly between them, including in the mounting holes.

 

[Emanuel01]

Difficult to get it through the beauty council at home though =D

You might have to craft them nicely and point out what a muscular man she'll get!

 

[Testarn]

You might as well carve them a bit nicely and mention what a muscular man she will get!

Hmm... muscElless... that's what needs to be fixed...?
So he becomes muscUlar...? 🤪

(Sorry, couldn't resist... It was too hilarious)

 

[Emanuel01]

Hmm... muskEllös... is that what needs to be fixed...?
So he becomes muskUlös...? 🤪

(Sorry, couldn't resist... It was too ridiculous)

You're welcome

 

[Testarn]

Treating you to this one

Thanks!
It brightened my morning anyway. 👍