using hand-held shower bar as safety bar?
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slider bar vs. hand-held on shower head arm?
Comments (2)Are you going to have a standardd shower head too? Because the benefits of having both are great. First, it's just the two of us as well and we still had the slide bar secured so it could double as a grab bar. You know just in case there's ever a slip. Then we also wanted the advantage of being able to adjust the height of the hand held. As it turns out, we can use both the slider & the shower head at the same time and boy is that wonderful! Basically with the slider you have more options for height and a secured slider can be a safety feature. Even if you don't need it now, for resale, that's a plus. I think for us it was one of those things where if you don't know you won't miss it, we did it for practical reasons more than anything else, then once it was in, we saw how great it is and were tickled pink....See MoreDo grab bars have to look ugly?
Comments (32)Just my opinion, but I would worry less about aesthetic properties, and plan for security. One can‘t go by age because joints can go at anytime. If you don‘t use something ADA compliant, you could end up falling holding on to the “available” bar. Something that works one year may not be adequate for the next year. We used metal wall anchors for our grab bars because I wanted the ”big girl” strength variety. If you are rennovating, plan on now to make it handicap friendly. Your love ones may need assistance before you do when they visit. You might check with your workforce commission, vocational rehab, or whatever they call themselves now if you still work and need support services. Before I retired I wanted an egronomic chair to work for the state from home. What I didn't know was they had money to get me an office chair, work desk, foot rest, desk lamp, ramp outside the house, grab bars near the toliet, and made a roll in shower with grab bars. At the time I was using a cane. My husband became disabled also, so this worked out for both of us. I like my home nice too. I just incorporate what I need to also be safe....See MoreHand Held Shower w/ slide bar?
Comments (4)I just purchased a Danze on a 24" bar for my kids' shower. I bought it in Brushed Nickel but Costco has the same one in Chrome at a great price. I have received it but not installed yet as the house isn't done. But it feels very sturdy and the shower head has some weight to it. It's very nice. Hopefully, it will work as good as it looks. Here is a link that might be useful: danze shower...See MoreHow do I know if my hand held shower bar is installed correctly?
Comments (2)Hi and thank you! We did research Newport Brass - but not on Houzz. I feel as thought this is likely an installation issue as opposed to a NB issue - but happy to keep everyone updated! I am glad to hear that the bar you own does not move. I called the store I purchased our products from and they told me that their display does not move either. I think my plumber just didn't measure correctly and doesn't want to take ownership. I know that they are going to suggest putting a sealant in to hold it in place - but not sure if that is the best solution. Also, the temperature valve they installed comes off the plate easily and that is not acceptable to me either. We are just finishing our bathroom renovation and the fixture installation is important because it is a steam shower - and needs to have tight seals to create a good water vapor barrier. Of course we are at the tail end of our project and anxious to be done! But, we want it done correctly to avoid any future issues. I do wish I had used this site from the beginning of our project for other questions. Thank you for taking the time to respond!...See Moredianne47
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