![]() In the full bathroom with tub we placed one horizontally between the shower head and faucet handles, closer to faucet handles (again about wrist height when her arm is hanging at her side), to assist getting in/out of tub without putting her arm in an awkward position or forcing her to bend lower to reach it. We did it that way because she can readily reach over to steady herself and should she ever land on the shower floor, it's not too high for her to reach up to it either. (All chrome would be too slippery for her when wet.) We placed them at a height so when she's standing it hits about where her wrist bone is. Both 24", both chrome with brushed center for better grip. Two inside the stall, one on the side wall opposite sliding doors and one on the rear wall opposite shower head. In the 3/4 bathroom (shower stall only): one horizontally outside the stall she can grab to assist stepping in. Where have you located your tub & shower grab bars? Didn't want them flying out of the wall should she stumble and grab one for support, or heaven forbid take a fall in tub/shower. Those placed vertically were placed on a stud. DH made sure the ones he installed horizontally at least one end of the bar was secured to a stud. They have been a tremendous help to her!! The ones we bought for her have 3 large screws on each handle end. Function was utmost priority, 2nd was appearance. Had to install these for my mother who is very off balance (arthritis) and has taken some nasty falls. Was searching posts for handicap toilet and came across this one. Here is a link that might be useful: Colored grab bars Thanks for your input and food for thought! We're getting ready to do our blocking, so at least the location needs to be decided soon. I'm going to have to finalize my tile choices and work on the design to see how to work the bars in. However, I was surprised to find the link below that shows they can be gotten in several colors, so that might help camouflage them. I did a search for grab bars in Google Images, but didn't come up with any pictures of them in an attractive setting. But I did learn from their brochure that the recommended installation height is 7 to 11 inches above the rim of the bathtub. Longer than that, they really looked institutional. ![]() But the longest length in the nicer looking style (made by Moen, but not the same as what I found on their web site) only goes up to 24". I went to Lowes, and they have a couple that are nice looking and cost less. ![]() I've seen the gorgeous Ginger bars, but they're sure pricy! But I may decide to spring for a couple for the master bath.
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