Can I Grab Your Attention ... with Grab Bar Guidance?

When your bathroom starts to feel like a slip-and-slide, you'll want to grab for a grab bar. So go ahead, install them now - your future self (and your tailbone) will thank you.


Modern grab bars can be sleek and match seamlessly with your bathroom decor.   Just be sure to keep in mind grab bar best practices in the bathroom. 


Choose ADA-Compliant Grab Bars that meet Americans with Disabilities Act standards. These are rigorously tested for weight capacity, ideal grip radius and texture.


Don’t Skip Professional Installation (if unsure).  DIY is great for most solutions we recommend here at BFore, but improper grab bar installation can lead to false security.  If you're not 110% confident, hire an experienced handyman or use vetted aging-in-place services that are fully versed in grab bar location, length, height and mounting standards.


Secure grab bars to Wall Studs or Use Reinforced Anchors to ensure your grab bars can handle the weight load.  Don’t Rely on Towel Bars or Suction Cups that aren't designed to support weight and can detach unexpectedly—especially in humid environments.


A hand gripping a silver grab bar on a light blue tiled wall for support in a bathroom.


Install in Key Locations inside the shower or tub, vertically for entry, and horizontally for stability.  You will also need to install grab bars around your toilet, horizontally or angled, to provide stability sitting down and standing up.


Consider Ergonomic Shapes Some bars have gentle curves or contours that make them easier to grasp, especially for arthritic hands.


Check options from our favorite brands:


🔗Moen Grab Bars at the Moen store


🔗Delta Grab Bars at the Delta Store


🔗Kohler Grab Bars at the Kohler Store

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