Grab Rails

Q: What height should grab rails be?

In general, grab rails should be installed around 80 to 90cm above the ground, adjusted for the height of the person who will use them most.

Q: How do you measure a grab rail?

Measure the outer diameter of the grab rail, how far it will project from the wall when installed, the length between the centres of each end pipe, and the total length including flanges.

Grab rails are an important safety feature for those with impaired mobility or balance, and many potential accidents can be prevented if the appropriate grab rail has been installed. One of the most slippery places in any house is the bathroom, which is why you should ensure you have the best bathroom grab rails. ArchiPro only features high quality products from trusted suppliers across Australia.

Hawthorn Hill Grab Accessibility Rails

The English Tapware Company

Featuring the best grab rails in Australia

ArchiPro’s handpicked selection of grab rails (sometimes called grab bars or safety rails) has been chosen from a variety of different suppliers across Australia. By choosing only the best suppliers, our range represents some great choices covering different styles and materials. They are an important part of our bathroom accessibility range, that makes the day-to-day life of those with mobility issues, easier and safer.

Types shower of grab rails

Straight

Straight grab rails can be installed horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. They are installed parallel to the wall and provide balance and support.

U-shaped

Most toilet grab rails are U-shaped, as this shape allows for excellent grip while still maintaining stability when the grab bar projects out from the wall.

Corner

Corner grab rails have a slight bend in them that makes them useful in situations where you want extra support when sitting down and standing up.

L-shaped

L-shaped grab bars have a 90 degree bend in them, allowing them to be gripped with the hand from two different angles. This is particularly useful for when you have arthritis in the hands or wrists, as it allows you to find a more comfortable grip.

The advantages of high quality grab rails

Installing an accessible grab rail is a matter of safety, and when it comes to safety you should never go for second best. When shower railings are required, you want to be sure that they are made of high quality materials that can hold weight and won’t corrode in wet conditions.

Quality stainless steel is both easy to clean and won’t be damaged by water, providing a safer, stronger grab rail. If the grab rail is vinyl covered, higher quality vinyl will last longer, resist staining, and will provide a better grip.

How to choose a bathroom grab rail that’s right for you

The type of bathroom grab bar you choose to install primarily depends on whether the rail is needed for support or balance. Shower hand rails are often only needed for balance, and so can be a simple straight rail.

On the other hand, bath and toilet grab rails are often required to bear weight when used to move you from a sitting to a standing position. Corner, L-shape, and U-shape bars are often the best choice for weight-bearing rails.

Other accessible bathroom features

There’s a host of accessible bathroom features that may require grab rails. Rails around an accessible basin can offer support to an occupant while they are washing hands or brushing teeth. Rails around an accessible bathtub can offer similar support.

Where should shower grab rails be placed?

Accessible showers should have multiple grab rails installed. A vertical shower grab rail should be placed next to the shower door to provide support during entry and exit. As well as this vertical rail, one to four horizontal grab rails should be installed on the walls of the shower.