Safety and accessibility are our foremost priorities when designing your bathroom. We strive to understand our clients’ needs and the significance of each detail. Our aim is to ensure you can navigate your space with dignity, without needing assistance from others. One of our recommendations is installing grab rails. We highlight the benefits and importance of grab rails, as they provide stability and support without significantly altering your bathroom’s design. Grab rails offer assistance and reduce strain when standing up, sitting down, navigating the space, or getting in and out of a walk-in bath, walk-in shower, or wet room. This simple yet effective solution can make showering a much more enjoyable experience. Grab rails are particularly important for individuals with weaker lower limbs or general mobility issues. Knowing they have reliable support can boost the confidence of elderly individuals and those with mobility challenges, encouraging them to move around more freely and engage in daily activities without fear.
Are there different types of grab rails?
The market offers a variety of grab rails, but we recommend slip-resistant grab rails. Many slip-resistant grab rails are designed with comfort in mind, featuring shapes and textures that are easy to hold and gentle on the hands. For example, using a polished chrome grab rail with a wet, soapy hand could be hazardous. Ribbed or textured grab rails provide additional safety. You can also get grab rails in different colours to match the rest of your bathroom, making them aesthetically pleasing. The grab rails we use in our future-proof bathrooms are durable and designed to withstand regular use, maintaining their effectiveness over time. These grab rails provide consistent performance in both dry and wet conditions, ensuring reliability for the user.
How important is the position of grab rails?
Grab rails can be fitted anywhere, but strategically placing them in your bathroom can make the experience safer and more enjoyable. We recommend installing grab rails in places such as inside your shower area or on the wall beside your WC. It is crucial to measure heights and reach before installing a grab rail to ensure optimal efficiency.
How do we ensure that grab rails will hold your weight?
Before installing a grab rail, it is important to ensure the wall is strong enough. For solid walls (brick or block structure), additional strengthening is not needed. However, for stud walls, we always advise strengthening behind the wall before fixing a grab rail to ensure it can support your full weight.
Won’t grab rails ruin my bathroom?
The term “grab rails” might not sound appealing, but we assure you they don’t have to compromise the look of your beautifully designed bathroom. Throughout our journey, we have ensured that grab rails blend seamlessly with your bathroom design. At the end of the day, they are there to make you feel more comfortable and safe while moving around the space. Have a look at a few examples from our previous projects.
