Grab Rails
Straight grab rails can be fitted horizontally, vertically or diagonally, with bathroom placement guided by the user's mobility and reach.Can't find it? Describe what you need and matching suppliers will come to you.
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About Grab Rails products
A grab rail or accessibility bar provides a handhold beside a shower, bath or toilet, supporting bathroom accessibility in homes and commercial buildings across Australia. The range includes fixed angled rails and shower grab rail sets.
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. A drop down grab rail hinges upwards to clear space beside the toilet; the Ambulant 90° Hand Rail by Fienza is a fixed option.
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. Fixings need to withstand the load when someone grabs the rail to pull themselves upright.
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.