For decades the only grab bar you could buy was the peened stainless tube from a hospital supply catalog. That's why so many people who need one don't have one: it looked like giving up. Decorative grab bars fix that.
What makes a grab bar decorative
- Finish: polished chrome, brushed nickel, matte black, and oil-rubbed bronze that match faucets and hardware.
- Shape: arched, curved, and angled-end designs that read as bathroom hardware rather than safety equipment.
- Combination fixtures: bars that double as towel bars, toilet paper holders, shampoo shelves, and mirror frames. Nobody sees a grab bar; they see a nice towel bar.
What doesn't change
A decorative grab bar is still a grab bar. LiveWell's decorative grab bars use the same 304 stainless steel, the same 1-1/4 inch diameter and 1-1/2 inch wall clearance the ADA requires, the same welded flanges, and the same load testing as our commercial line. The difference is the finish and the shape.
Rubber grips
Most of our decorative bars have EZ Clean rubber nubby grips bonded to the tube. They give a sure hold with wet or soapy hands, and they wipe clean like the rest of the bar.
Where to start
The three highest-impact swaps in a typical bathroom: a 2-in-1 towel bar grab bar at the tub, a 2-in-1 toilet paper holder grab bar at the toilet, and a 3-in-1 grab bar with shampoo shelf in the shower. Three fixtures, three fall points covered, and the room looks like it was designed that way.
Questions about your bathroom? Call LiveWell at (440) 499-7221 or email info@livewellhs.com. We ship grab bars from Ohio to homes, contractors, and senior living communities nationwide.