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Depending on the type of shower you have in your bathroom whether it is a single walk in shower unit or steam shower, two-three bars are into the solid surface. Steam showers are an ideal alternative for those who prefer showers over baths because they are equipped with a seating area inside the shower, providing soothing relief. The bars should be a height of 4 feet or 1.2192 metres from the bottom of the shower pan. For baths the grab bars should be 3 feet above the floor or 0.9144 metres. To ensure proper safety, mount the bars horizontally rather than vertically or on a slight angle. This will give the person ample space to latch onto the bar should someone start to slip or loose balance.
The mounting screws that come with the grab bars should be used for proper safe installation; they are specially designed and recommended by the manufacture. Substituting the mounting screws could result in the bars detaching from the surface. Grab bar mounting screws must be securely attached to solid wood so it is important to refer to the manufacture’s installation guide before attempting to mount the bars.
For steam showers, if the unit was ordered with additional reinforcement with the intent of grab bars placement, then install the grab bars according to the manufacturer's instructions. If the unit was not ordered with additional reinforcement, you must have access to the back side of the unit. A 3/8 inch or 0.98 centimetre piece of plywood backing must be installed on the fiberglass laminate with resin or construction adhesive in the area you wish to install the bars. The plywood should extend 6inces or 15.24 centimetres past the length and width of the bar. Make sure all holes are filled with a silicone caulking prior to mounting the bars for a water tight seal.
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