Shower Grab Bars Placement

The suction cup option could be used as a tester to see where you want to permanently place a permanent one.

Shower grab bars placement.

These are minimum suggestions. Choose a bar 18 inches long or longer for vertical placement at the edge of the tub. They are also very flexible and mobile although once your holes are drilled they are drilled. All three directions can be used in the tub.

Front wall where the showerhead and controls are or assistance with getting in and out of the shower. They should be position in the following spots. Grab bars shall not be provided above the seat. Alternate roll in type shower compartments in alternate roll in type shower compartments grab bars shall be provided on the back wall and the side wall farthest from the compartment entry.

When mounting at an angle be sure to locate the studs to fasten the bar to and measure accordingly. Grab bars shall not be provided above the seat. You can mount a grab bar horizontally vertically and diagonally. Near the toilet is another good place to install a grab bar.

Depending on your specific needs grab bars have their placement advantages. Yank both grab bars to test for a strong connection. Again another small bar positioned. By the faucet handles or near them.

This is useful in situations where a lot of movement is anticipated and the shower is medium to large in size. The bottom of the shower bar should be about 32 in. Horizontal placement of a grab bar provides increased coverage in the horizontal plane. Grab bars shall be installed 6 inches 150 mm maximum from adjacent walls.

Unlike a diagonal or vertical placement horizontally positioning of the grab rail provides a hand hold at one pre determined height. On the wall at the entrance to the shower stall. You re not done until you yank test. If you sit down on a shower chair diagonally may be the best direction for the bar nearest your chair.

On the side wall. Choose bars that are 1 1 2 inches. Choose a bar 32 inches long or longer for a horizontal bar. This is usually a longer bar positioned horizontally.

Grab bars shall be installed 6 inches 150 mm maximum from adjacent walls. This is normally a small grab bar positioned vertically. Attach a vertical grab bar near the tub edge following the procedures shown in photos 1 7.