How to Install Wall Handrails?

No matter what size the bathroom is, functionality is the most important aspect. Of course, appearance also matters, but above all, the place must be highly useful. Therefore, as a Polish manufacturer of bathroom fittings, we have designed extremely useful handrails that allow for the use of the bathing space without major obstacles. Without a doubt, this is a very convenient piece of equipment that should be in practically every bathroom. So read on to learn how to properly install such equipment.

What do you need to know before mounting a wall handrail in your bathroom?

Arranging a bathing space is one of the more challenging tasks related to interior composition. This is due to the need to create an appropriate place for relaxation, performing care activities, and making it look appealing. Often, this is possible by using modern bathroom elements such as wall handrails. Without a doubt, this is an excellent way to ensure the safety of household members, especially those with certain mobility limitations, or as a component serving various functions, such as a place for hanging towels.

The high practicality of this accessory stems from its well-thought-out design. Thanks to this, it is often used in public utility facilities, where the installation of handrails, for example, most commonly made of stainless steel, is mandatory (especially in restrooms for people with disabilities). It is essential to know that this article is valued for its resistance and the extensive possibilities of wall mounting with metal screws at various heights and surfaces.

The most common variants nowadays are handrails such as:

• wooden or with wooden elements;
• made of stainless steel;
• created from synthetic materials;
• horizontal or vertical;

Of course, the colour of the material can be anything these days. So it's easy to find black, white, metallic, gold, or wood-coloured versions. Everything depends solely on the needs and imagination of the bathroom owner.

How to properly install a wall handrail?

As in many situations, there are several methods of mounting this very useful element. Therefore, you might encounter the traditional solution, which is mounting handrails, for example, made of stainless steel, using screws at a chosen distance and height. The latest proposition, however, is the technique of mounting without drilling, for example, onto a glass surface. Without a doubt, this is a relatively interesting solution, especially when independently installing the handrail. It is important to know that our offer includes products equipped with appropriate information concerning mounting, which significantly helps throughout the entire installation process. Moreover, each of our handrails guarantees high quality and ease of cleaning, which is very important in bathroom accessories.

Mounting our Mexen handrails is possible on almost any surface:

• wooden
• metal
• concrete
• glass
• steel

Remember, our bathroom handrails are unique elements necessary for installation in the bathing room to ensure easy use of the bath or shower. This is especially important for small children, pregnant women, or elderly people. Those who need support when using specific bathroom elements, such as a shower.

Installation of stainless steel handrail — a description of how to install it

Initially, before choosing the mounting method, you need to consider where in the bathroom you will place our product. Check different heights and what elements are needed for installation — screws or, for example, glass adhesive. When opting for the traditional method of mounting the handrail to the wall, plan at what distance from important bathroom ceramics like the toilet, bath, or shower you will make a hole. Remember that the distance between the handrail and the washbasin area should be about 40-45 cm, and the height of the mountings should be about 80-85 cm. Then, using appropriate screws (suitable for wooden, metal, or concrete surfaces), install the handrail.

Next, check how durable the mounting is. This is an extremely important step because safety is crucial in handrail installation. Therefore, the wall mounting must be durable and reliable. It is best to apply installation methods that meet one's preferences and those that meet the needs of all users. Without a doubt, mounting these products is a method used in modern bathrooms, although increasingly, we encounter handrails in their traditional versions.