Whatever your age or circumstance, it’s always a good idea to have safety rails for the bathtub and shower. Thankfully there are plenty of options available to help you avoid that unwanted fall, loss of balance, and potential added injury. We’ve listed a few of these products below and the reasons that we like them.
Height adjustable
What’s great about the Stander pole is it can be used in a multitude of ways: as a chair standing rail, a bathroom grab bar, a pole to transfer to and from a wheelchair, and also as a bedside support. The ladder-like design contains four hand grips at four different levels, allowing the user to safely maintain balance while rising or descending. And while it is tension mounted with rubber pads that avoid scuffing ceilings or floors, screws are provided for permanent installation. The pole adjusts from seven to 10 feet and supports up to 300 pounds.
No tools required
Easy to install and constructed of a heavy-duty, one-piece steel frame, the Vaunn Adjustable model instills confidence from the first time it’s used to step into the shower, bath, or even next to the commode. The 14-inch handle on the safety tub rail allows for an easy and safe ascent and descent from the tub, and gives stability when entering and leaving the shower. The locking mechanism on the adjustable width clamp allows the rail to be firmly attached to the tub wall, and eliminates any unnerving or unbalancing wobble. This product is easily installed with no tools required and will not cause any unsightly marks or dents on the tub surface.
Functional and attractive
Those who dread the hospital look many grab bars suggest will appreciate the AmeriLuck Concealed Flange Grab Bars. Made of solid and durable automated welded 304 stainless steel, these two bars come in lengths from 12 inches to four feet, and a variety of finishes as well – brushed nickel, white, orb, and rustic matte black. Each bar features anti-skid grips. They are mounted to wall studs with six stainless steel screws that have a 500 pound loading capacity and are ADA and ANSI compliant.
No drilling needed
The title of this product says it all. This is the bar for those who just need a little help moving in and out of the shower, and may just need it for a limited time – or from time to time. With its powerful suction cup design, the Safe-er-Grip is designed for those just looking for a little shot of confidence as they enter or emerge from a bathroom’s slippery surfaces. No drilling, and no large permanent alterations to your bathroom needed.
Textured grips to prevent slips
This clamp-on rail design offers stability that rivals screwed in and permanent-fixture models. Its streamlined design even suggests a more permanent solution, and the attractive chrome finish blends easily with almost any bathroom color and style scheme. There are three gripping areas with textured finishes for added balance and stability.
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