Not all humans are born perfect. Many of us are born with some disabilities which makes them unable to function as normally as others. They are no less than others in anything except that they are physically not fully free. This can even happen at a later stage due to various reasons. But as one among us, they have the right to live with pride. Privacy in the bathroom is everyone’s wish. The perfect aid to ensure this is the handicap grab bars.
What Are Grab Bars
Silver Grab Bar
Grab bars help people to hold and walk or pull themselves up from a sitting position. This gives people the stability they need. The grab bars are mainly used in the bathroom by many elders who don’t feel too stable on a slippery floor. This can also be used to hold oneself when turning under the shower.
The handicap grab bars especially people with special needs to keep themselves steady. This will allow them to function normally without the help of others. This is very much needed in the bathroom where they would like their privacy. It will give them a lot of confidence and improve their self-esteem.
Handicap Grab Bars For Toilets
These are the most commonly used one by people that need more support than normal people. These grab bars are fitted to the sides of the toilet which people can use while sitting down. They are also helpful to push themselves up when getting up from the toilet. These grab bars are strong and can hold the weight of a person when pushing themselves up to get up from the toilet seat. They are the best type for people with disabilities.
There are other types of handicap grab bars which are used in the bathroom to hold themselves while in the shower. These come in many forms including foldable ones which will not obstruct others when they are taking a bath. They will save space in small shower stalls.
How To Install The Grab Bars?
Grab Bars For Bathrooms
The first thing is to locate the studs. Use a drill to make the first hole where you think the stud is. If you cannot hit wood you can put a wire through the hole you have drilled on the tile and probe till you find the wood. Make a new hole where the stud. Mark the holes with the grab bar mounting plate and drill the holes. The hole you made by mistake will be most probably hidden by the mounting plate.
You must use different drill bits for the tile and the wood. If you don’t do that you could end up ruining your bits. Once the holes are done you can insert plastic wall anchors into the holes. These will provide the necessary hold for the screws. These wall anchors can simply be hammered into the holes. Once they are fixed properly screw in the bar.
Once you have fixed the handicap grab bars it is best to apply a bead of silicone around the mounting plate. This will prevent water from seeping through the gap into the holes. It is very important to tug at the grab bar and check whether it is fixed securely. The standard grab can hold a weight of around 250 pounds.