1 1/2" Inch Double Jacket Discharge Hose has been added to your cart.
Quantity: 1
If you are reading this, you are probably about to purchase or install grab bars and are seeking information on what is the best direction to place a grab bar. A grab bar can be placed on a wall in either a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal position. Does direction really matter? Yes! Each grab bar placement angle has its own benefits and downsides depending on intended use and location in which it is being placed.
The following are the three grab bar directions that you will commonly see around showers, tubs, and toilets:
Horizontal grab bar placement is the most common position to place a grab bar. Horizontally positioning a grab bar at one predetermined height instead of diagonal or vertical placement provides an increased lateral (side to side) coverage. The downside of horizontal grab bar placement is that it will limit the vertical (up and down) coverage provided by the grab bar. We recommend that a horizontal grab bar be placed in the following shower, bathtub, and toilet locations:
SHOWERS:
Where should I place a horizontal shower grab bar?
What are the benefits of horizontal grab bar placement in each shower location?
BATHTUBS:
Where should I place a horizontal bathtub grab bar?
What are the benefits of horizontal grab bar placement in each bathtub location?
TOILETS:
Where should I place a horizontal toilet grab bar?
What are the benefits of horizontal grab bar placement in each toilet location?
Looking to buy horizontal grab bars? Click the “Buy Now” button below to view our grab bars.
⚠️If you would like more detailed grab bar placement instructions (including ADA Handicap guidelines), view our Grab Bar Placement Guides.
Vertical grab bar placement is the second most common way to position a grab bar. Vertically positioning a grab bar at one predetermined height instead of diagonal or vertical placement provides an increased vertical (up and down) coverage. The downside of vertical grab bar placement is that it will limit the horizontal (side to side) coverage provided by the grab bar. We recommend that a vertical grab bar be placed in the following shower, bathtub, and toilet locations:
SHOWERS:
Where should I place a vertical shower grab bar?
What are the benefits of vertical grab bar placement in this shower location?
BATHTUBS:
Where should I place a vertical bathtub grab bar?
What are the benefits of vertical grab bar placement in each bathtub location?
TOILETS:
Where should I place a vertical toilet grab bar?
What are the benefits of vertical grab bar placement in each toilet location?
Looking to buy vertical grab bars? Click the “Buy Now” button below to view our grab bars.
⚠️If you would like more detailed grab bar placement instructions (including ADA Handicap guidelines), view our Grab Bar Placement Guides.
Diagonal grab bar placement is the third most common way to position a grab bar. Diagonally positioning a grab bar provides hybrid benefits of both a horizontal and vertical grab bar. This placement is ideal for lifting oneself from a seated to a standing position and some users prefer this angle as it can be easier on the wrists (reduces twisting -important especially for those with arthritis). We recommend that a diagonal grab bar be placed in the following shower, bathtub, and toilet locations:
SHOWERS:
Where should I place a diagonal shower grab bar?
What are the benefits of diagonal grab bar placement in this shower location?
BATHTUBS:
Where should I place a diagonal bathtub grab bar?
What are the benefits of diagonal grab bar placement in each bathtub location?
TOILETS:
Where should I place a diagonal toilet grab bar?
What are the benefits of diagonal grab bar placement in each toilet location?
Looking to buy diagonal grab bars? Click the “Buy Now” button below to view our grab bars.
⚠️If you would like more detailed grab bar placement instructions (including ADA Handicap guidelines), view our Grab Bar Placement Guides.