I want to replace the truly awful mat that was in the tub in my parents’ house with something safer and less prone to mold. Was considering the Gorilla Grip mat but wanted some input here. We have a tub/shower with sliding doors. Not something I can change right now, but I need to make the best of what we have. Also, are suction grab bars with color indicators safe to use?
As for a non-slip mat, I've found that the stick on non-slip tape is much less maintenance. Put on right, it lasts years if not decades. Some of it in my parent's tub I put on when I was a kid. It's been there 40-50 years. Still works. Even better, you can hire someone to etch the smooth service into a rough service. It's what hotels do. Then the whole bottom of the tub is non-slip. This only works with a porcelain tub and not fiberglass.
I had bars in the tub when we moved into our house. One of the bars lay in the bottom of the tub with broken tiles on the wall and scattered in the tub. I’d say no safety bar is sturdy unless it’s bolted to the lumber in the inner wall. So if I was wanting one I’d have it installed Professionally.
Buy the right type of drill bit in the right size screws. The drill bits are most often labeled for the type of surface. You want the one labeled for ceramic tile.
If you are still not confident about doing it yourself, then hire a handyman.
Another tip: I replaced my cloth bathmat with a brightly colored bathtub mat (with suction cups). Now I can confidently step out of the shower without worry. You could also use a long bathtub mat to cover more of your bathroom floor.
From my experience you think your fixing one problem but you cause another.
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Good Luck
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