Can this grab bar be installed in tile, in the shower?
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Actually, that's what it is made for. We just installed it on front porch rails. Been on for several weeks and lots of rain. Still is the same color as installed! Love it. Everyone that visits comments on how great it is.
1722250
Yes, if drilling tiles be sure you use masking tape then drill through the tape to prevent cracking the tiles.
2244372
The tile itself can be slippery. However, the small size of each individual tile allows for enough "grip" between the grout lines that I would feel very comfortable and safe using it in and around my shower.
1428895
If mounted properly in the tile, then yes. This does not come with the hardware for that, however. It only comes with small plastic drywall anchors and screws. But if you drilled into the tile, used the appropriate hardware, and sealed properly to prevent water from getting in, then there is no reason you cannot install this in a shower.That being said, I don't think it is particularly practical. There are probably better options for a shower shelf than this. Hope this helps!
152535
I would be hesitant to answer definitively since much depends on the surface where the handle is located and how well the handle is attached. We placed three of the handles in a fiberglass shower/tub unit. We used them to help my father stand from a shower chair and keep his balance. They worked very well in that application and never gave any indication that they would come loose from the shower.
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The slide bar would not be secure enough for holding when getting in and out of the shower, as would a handicap bar. It's not flimsy but the upper and lower connectors are of a heavy plastic as is the movable shower handle caddy. All that being said, I really like it and have found it easy to move the connector up and down the bar conveniently. No issues with the unit at all.
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Sorry, but I can't answer that. I went to the department store and bought a suction cup hook to hang it on. I didn't want to have any problem being able to remove it from our brand new tile wall. The suction cup works great, though.
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It seems as if it should work well inside of a bathtub. Th surface where you place the grip bar should be flat and not curved. The suction cups are very strong (as long as they are adhered to a smooth pat surface).
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Yes, you probably can, although the shower bar would be better if you have one- it might 'stick out' a bit from a shower door and the sweaters might get wrinkled. It's meant to hang vertically straight down.
280635
Yes, you can definitely use it in the shower. I do it all the time. However, not to take away from the mat, because of my experience of having a total hip replacement a few years ago, I was advised to put a horizontal bar in my bathtub/shower stall. I had my super do it. I have been grateful ever since. Between holding lightly onto that and using the rubber mat, even when washing my hair and closing my eyes, I don't worry about falling.
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Yes - we have ours mounted over subway type tile in shower and it really looks great.
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I don't know for certain but my shower has 4 inch tiles and I do not think that the spacing of the suction cups would work on anything smaller. On the plus side, one of my grabber bars is installed horizontally and the other one is installed vertically and both fit comfortably on the 4 inch tiles.
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We put our grips onto a fiberglass shower enclosure, but I think 4" tiles would be the smallest that would work. I have to warn you that my husband did manage to pull it off when he put too much weight on it. I think it should only be used to balance one's self when getting into or standing in the shower. Not meant for full weight.
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Yes the handrail is suitable for securing to a tiled surface.I have installed mine in my shower area which is tileddirectly onto the wall. A proper tile drill and appropriateRawlplugs or Rawlbolts (which I used) are required
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By design, I wouldn't suggest this in a shower. Just outside the shower shouldn't be a problem, but it needs to be secured by tension from floor to ceiling and I fear it might crack your tub/shower with continued pressure. Plus, as you mentioned, it is metal so it will likely rust due to a few holes where residual water will enter and collect. Hope this helps.
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it depends. the bar over the shower ends in hooks that flare up and they are somewhat large. if your towel bar is away from the wall more than normal, it might work.
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It's a sliding bar, does not attach to the wall. I got this for my mother in law and she doesn't use the shower as often as bathing but it's helpful to have the bar for adjusting when she needs it. I do not think the bar not being attached is an issue.
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I have been researching that very same question, there are products on Amazon, I purchased a very inferior one and I would not recommend that one as it is a suction holder, I don't know if my shower surround is the wrong material or the product is just inferior, It should work fine on tile.. search "hand held shower holders", there are also styles that can be screwed to your shower wall.. good luck! I took a chance on one that many people didn't like but one person said she loved it and bought four-- if you see that remark, you may not want to buy that one