Angled Grab Rails

Measure the distance you need to travel when standing up; the range here includes 600mm and 700mm lengths, so 700mm gives a longer, gentler gradient to help you rise, while 600mm suits tighter spaces. Angled rails are designed to provide a continuing gradient, so pick the angle and length that lets your hand move naturally from the seat to a higher support point. If you have room beside the toilet and need a gradual push to stand, a 700mm angled rail will usually feel more comfortable.

Choose the left or right-hand version to match the side you most often use for support; the Fitzroy Pro range offers both left and right 700mm options so you can align the rail with the side of the toilet or the layout of the room. Sit on your toilet and reach for the side you naturally put weight on to decide. If the wall is on one side, match the rail orientation so the angled section faces the direction you push.

The Croydex 600mm chrome is stainless steel, so it resists corrosion and wipes clean easily, making it a good choice for wet areas like showers or baths. The white Fitzroy rails blend into many bathrooms and offer a softer, less clinical look that works well in accessible bathrooms or cloakrooms. If you want durability in a consistently damp area choose the chrome stainless option; for a discreet, domestic appearance the white finish is a sensible choice.

Across the range you'll find maximum rated loads in the 51–100 kg bracket and heavier options in the 101–150 kg bracket, so pick a rail with a rating that comfortably exceeds the load you expect to place on it. If you only need light balance support, the lower range may be adequate; if you regularly need to lift your full weight or have a larger build, opt for a 101–150 kg rated rail for greater safety. Choosing a higher-rated rail reduces strain on fixings and gives you extra peace of mind.

The category includes rails with diameters in the 1–30 mm range and at least one in the 31–60 mm range; thicker rails around 31 mm are generally easier to hold if you have reduced grip strength. Thinner rails can be harder to wrap your hand around and may cause discomfort for arthritic fingers, whereas a larger diameter gives a fuller, more secure grip. If you have weak hands, choose a rail from the larger diameter group for better comfort and control.