Bath rail (wall mounted) - is there a particular type to go for or avoid?

[Rollerball]

I'm just thinking of a short-ish, 30cm rail to fit to the tiled wall that the bath butts up against. Are there any makes to avoid or go for?

 

[Madrab]

If you are talking about a hand pull rail then not really, they all have to meet a certain standard so just make sure it is properly certified.

The key with them is fitting, if it's a brick wall then nice M10 anchors, if it's framed then nothing less than fixed directly into the uprights, making sure the uprights are properly secured. If they're not and there's any movement at all then don't fit without remedial work to the wall, otherwise there's a risk of a major injury just waiting to happen.

 

[jj4091]

Go for a polished stainless steel one.. The white painted ones rust eventually.

 

[Rollerball]

Thanks for the advice, I was initially thinking of one like the following screwed to the wall:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/supregear-Bathroom-Stainless-Non-Slip-Auxiliary/dp/B092JFFN1P?th=1

 

[jj4091]

Yes that's the type I meant

 

[Rollerball]

Thanks, makes you wonder what the difference is between that one on amazon and the following more expensive one:

300mm Stainless Steel Straight Grab Bars with Anti-Slip Grip - Chrome

32mm Diameter bar with anti-slip grip prevents wet hands slipping on the rail Suitable for users up to 100kg/220lbs/15st 10lbs when fitted to a solid wall Corrosion-resistant, suitable for use in ‘wet’ showering areas Concealed fixings Fixings not included

www.croydex.co.uk

 

[jj4091]

Same brand but no knurling. Cheaper and the ones I know and use https://www.toolstation.com/croydex-grab-rail/p66542 I'd also recommend using stainless steel fixings.