Amazon Basics Bathroom Safety Grab Bar, 18 Inch Length, 1.5 Inch Diameter, Handicap Handle, Bathtub and Shower Fall Prevention, Holds up to 500LBs, ADA Compliant, Brushed Stainless Steel

Was easy to fit and very sturdy.

As much as it pains me to admit it, my wife and I are getting older. Things that didn’t concern you at all in your youth become more important, such as being safe in the bath tub and shower. With a wife who has become a bit wobbly on her legs, it was time to put up a safety bar in the shower. The funny thing is that I find it convenient, too.I wanted to find a reasonably priced, stainless steel bar – not a chrome plated one. I also wanted to find one that was 32 inches long so that each end could be anchored into a stud in the wall (studs are usually 16 inches on center). It isn’t easy finding something like that, but Amazon was the place to go. This AmazonBasics bar comes in a couple of different diameters and several lengths, including what I wanted (1 1/2” diameter – 32 inches long).The mounting holes allow you to orient this vertically, horizontally or on an angle. I mounted mine horizontally. The screws that came with the bar were not long enough to go through the tile and wall and deep enough into the stud for my satisfaction, so I had to purchase longer stainless steel screws. I have an old house, though, with plaster walls, so the screws may be long enough for your application.After locating the studs I drilled the mounting holes through the tile with a carbide bit. The holes in the mounting plate are close to the sides of the bar so when I went to put the screws in I used a suitable extension in my drill/driver to for proper clearance for the drill/driver head. If that makes no sense, you’ll figure it out yourself when you go to mount it. A regular screwdriver would have worked, too, but who does that anymore?After mounting the bar, and before snapping the end covers in place, I smeared a bit of silicone caulk along the top edge of the flange and over the top of the screws, just to help keep any water from creeping into the wall. I don’t know if this was necessary, but it eases my mind.This thing is solid! Mounted directly to the studs, it does not move. I am so much more comfortable with my wife using the shower now, and I find it handy myself. Drop the soap? It’s nice to have something to grab onto when you bend over to pick it up. And it’s not a bad place to hang your wash rag when you are done with your shower. I’m very happy with it. For the price I think it is hard to beat.

Sturdy and easy to install

The real deal, the 1.5 inch diameter provides a more comfortable, solid grip, the lids are so cool to snap off (they recommend a rubber hammer, and my little one worked perfect to pop em off the flanges, lotsa holes in case yr stud wasn't quite where you thought it was . . ;) . . . nice finish, and the brushed metal texture improves wet grip too . . but the screws . . . no taper, they use a phillips instead of torx . . still, they ARE stainless, and properly drilled holes can be driven into without too much cursing. . AND ADA COMPLIANT

Item works great. The hard part was finding the studs.

I mounted this bar horizontally in my shower that is walled with 5/16" thick hard plastic material. Installation was a bit of a bother and involved some guess work and a couple of trips to the hardware store. My first issue was not being able to locate studs magnetically behind the shower wall, but I wanted the bar centered anyway so I decided to use wall anchors. I drilled the holes with a 5/16" masonry bit that worked well without walking. After some 10-12 size anchors and silicone caulk did not hold fast when the #10 screws began turning, I replaced them with 12-14 size ribbed plastic wall anchors by Hillman that provided a very tight press fit. I put some Gorilla glue around the anchors for additional grip and waterproofing and tapped them flush to the wall with a dowel and small hammer, and let them fully cure for 24 hours. I installed three anchors per side for maximum strength. I mounted the bar to the anchors with #10 stainless pan head screws that provided a good tight fit and hold. I also had some #12 screws on hand, but tried the #10s first and went with them. The two end covers push on and twist tight against the wall. The final result looks great and is super solid. I think it was worth the time and extra dollars spent at the hardware store on bit, screws, and anchors.

Happy with this item. It’s feels and looks like the ones big box stores have but less expensive.

Safety first

Pose dans une douche parfaite et peu chère

Buena de calidad y precio

Bien el envío fácil instalación y precio justo

エレガントで上質な素材、丈夫で手頃な価格。

Very solid bar, good quality .