Grab bars & safety upgrades
Small changes, big difference
Not every safer bathroom needs a full remodel. Well-chosen upgrades (support, seating, better controls and sure footing) can make every day easier.
What are the most useful bathroom safety upgrades?
For most homes: properly anchored grab bars at the shower entry, inside the shower and beside the toilet; a shower seat; a handheld shower on a slide bar; lever controls you can reach while seated; and slip-resistant surfaces where floors get wet.
Grab bar installation
A grab bar only helps if it is in the right place and can hold your weight. We position bars for the way you move (stepping in, turning, sitting, standing), at a comfortable height, on your stronger side, and anchor them into framing or with anchors rated for grab bars. Towel bars and suction-cup handles are not safe substitutes.
- At the shower or tub entry, for stepping in and out
- Inside the shower, along the long wall and near the seat
- Beside the toilet, for sitting down and standing up
- In finishes that match your faucets, including styles that double as towel bars
Shower seats and benches
Sitting to shower saves energy and helps with balance. Options include built-in benches, corner seats and fold-down seats that tuck away when not in use. We help you choose a height that is easy to sit on and rise from, with a grab bar close by.
Handheld showerheads
A handheld shower on an adjustable slide bar works for everyone in the household: tall or short, standing or seated, showering alone or with help. It also makes rinsing the shower walls much easier.
Accessible shower controls
Lever handles need little grip strength. Placing controls where you can reach them from the seat, and away from where the water lands, means you can set the temperature before you step under the spray.
Slip-resistant flooring
Textured shower bases and floor choices with better grip help where floors get wet. We will show you options that suit the rest of your bathroom.
Thinking bigger?
If stepping over the tub is the hardest part, a tub-to-shower conversion or a walk-in shower may help most. Planning a remodel? We can add solid backing in the walls now so grab bars can go anywhere later.
Common questions
Where should grab bars go?
Usually near the shower or tub entry, on the long wall inside the shower, and beside the toilet. The right height and position depend on how you move and on which hand you prefer to use. Grab bars must be anchored into framing or with anchors rated for the purpose. A towel bar is not a grab bar.
Can grab bars be installed where there are no studs?
Often, yes, using anchors designed and rated for grab bars, or by adding blocking inside the wall during a remodel. We check the wall before recommending a location.
Do you offer slip-resistant flooring?
We can recommend shower floors and bathroom flooring with better slip resistance, such as textured shower bases and smaller tiles with more grout lines. The right choice depends on the rest of your project, and we will show you the options.
Keep exploring
Take the next step
Your home should keep working for you.
Tell us what is getting harder, or what you would simply like to be easier. We will listen, measure, and show you options that fit your bathroom, your style and your budget, with no pressure to decide on the spot.
