Bathtub Safety Guards and Grab Bars Buying Guide
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Wall Mount Grab Bars and Rails
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Wall mount grab bars are mounted on to the wall either horizontally, vertically or diagonally depending on their location and the user’s convenience.
* A horizontally placed grab bar on the head wall or foot wall provides stability when entering or exiting the bathtub.
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vertically placed grab bar along the long back wall of the tub allows you to lever yourself into the tub or out of the tub without too much of strain on your wrist.
* A
horizontally placed grab bar along the long back wall allows persons of different heights to use the grab bar comfortably.
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Bath rails are mounted on to the wall behind the taps. Wall mount grab bars and rails are the most secure as they are mounted on to the studs in the wall.
Integrated Bathtub Grab Bars and Rails
If you do not want the hassle of installing grab bars, you can buy a bathtub with
Portable Bathtub garb bars and rails can be mounted on to the edge of your bathtub wall using a screw mechanism.
* Portable
bathtub grab bars come in vertical shapes that extend up to a foot above the bathtub rim.
* There are
vertical grab bars with dual handles or dual holds to facilitate persons of different heights to enter and exit the tub.
* Portable grab bars and rails can be moved along the edge of the bathtub wall and fixed at a convenient location.
Safety Tips
* The location of grab bars is very important to ensure adequate safety. Installing grab bars at entry points and on the long back wall enhances safety.
* Grab bars extending above the bathtub rim along the long entry side of the bathtub should be located thoughtfully to avoid tripping when entering or exiting the bathtub.
* Bath rails and grab bars have to be yank-tested after installation to ensure that they are secure.
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