Shower Grab Bars Placement

On the wall at the entrance to the shower stall.

Shower grab bars placement.

Choose bars that are 1 1 2 inches. Grab bars shall be installed 6 inches 150 mm maximum from adjacent walls. They are also very flexible and mobile although once your holes are drilled they are drilled. Again another small bar positioned.

All three directions can be used in the tub. They should be position in the following spots. These are minimum suggestions. When mounting at an angle be sure to locate the studs to fasten the bar to and measure accordingly.

Near the toilet is another good place to install a grab bar. Attach a vertical grab bar near the tub edge following the procedures shown in photos 1 7. Grab bars shall be installed 6 inches 150 mm maximum from adjacent walls. It is suggested that you should install a minimum of two grab bars in you shower bathtub.

Front wall where the showerhead and controls are or assistance with getting in and out of the shower. 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. 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. Choose a bar 32 inches long or longer for a horizontal bar.

If you sit down on a shower chair diagonally may be the best direction for the bar nearest your chair. You can mount a grab bar horizontally vertically and diagonally. Choose a bar 18 inches long or longer for vertical placement at the edge of the tub. Side wall horizontal or angled to assist with sitting and standing in the shower.

This is usually a longer bar positioned horizontally. Horizontal placement of a grab bar provides increased coverage in the horizontal plane. 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.

Depending on your specific needs grab bars have their placement advantages. Grab bars shall not be provided above the seat. This is normally a small grab bar positioned vertically. Unlike a diagonal or vertical placement horizontally positioning of the grab rail provides a hand hold at one pre determined height.

You re not done until you yank test. By the faucet handles or near them. The suction cup option could be used as a tester to see where you want to permanently place a permanent one.