Note: This page is dedicated to providing you information on bathroom safety and answers to your questions on grab bars.
Q. Who Should Use Grab Bars?
A. Everyone! People of all ages and abilities can benefit from using grab bars.
Q. What Can A Grab Bar Do For You?
A. Reduce your risk of falling in the tub or shower. Help you steady yourself while getting into and out of the bathtub or shower. Assist in safely lowering and raising yourself from a seated position.
Q. How Many Grab Bars Do I Need And Where Should They Be Installed?
A. Health professionals typically recommend three grab bars in a bathroom: At least one along the back wall in the bathtub or shower. At least one along the showerhead wall. At least one near the toilet.
Q. Things To Consider When Selecting Your Grab Bar(s): A. Length: Select a grab bar that is the suitable length for your bath or shower area. Finish: Consider a grab bar that matches your faucet and other fixtures. Weight Capacity: Choose a grab bar that at least meets ADA requirements.
Installation: Grab bars that feature secure installation into a stud or wood backing when installed at any angle.
Grip Surface: Consider a grab bar with a textured surface or grip feature that provides a better hold in a wet bathroom environment.
Q. How are grab bars measured? A. Grab bars are typically measured from the outside of the flange to the inside of the opposite flange which gives you the exact center of the tub ends (the prescribed length of the grab bar).
Q. Do grab bars purchased from 800SafeBath come with a warranty? A. Yes, every product purchased from 800SafeBath comes with a limited one year warranty.
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