Gatco 852MX Latitude II 18" Grab Bar, Matte Black

We installed two of these bars in our new shower. A 36" one is horizontal located 3 feet off the floor on the back wall of the shower. It is so nice to either lean against or to grab. Since this was a new shower, I had the plumber install 2" x 6" PT wood backing between the metal studs before the new wallboard and tile were installed. There is no way this bar can come loose. (but see below for recommendation if you don't have stud or other wood backing). The 18" bar  Gatco 864 Marina Grab Bar, Satin Nickel, 18-Inch  was installed vertically about 4 feet off the floor and 6" inside the shower curb on the end wall opposite the shower head.This is a quality product both in looks and function. The finish coordinates perfectly with the other fixtures (Gatco and Hansgrohe) in our new shower. It has the looks and feel of quality. It represents excellent value. The 1-1/4" diameter looks much better than the bulky 1-1/2" diameter of other bars.If you have to mount this (or any other) grab bar into a tile wall without stud or other backing, I highly recommend using Snaptoggles by Toggler  Toggler Snaptoggle Toggle Bolt and Drywall Molly (Pack of 4) . They may cost slightly more than other fasteners (like the standard wing toggles) but they are "snap" to install. The two big benefits of Snaptoggles are (1) that you can mount and remove the fixture you are mounting without disturbing the fastener base and (2) only a 1/2" hole has to be drilling in the tile shower wall. For a shower, I highly recommend using stainless steel bolts. And put silicone sealant on the fastener and fixture back before mounting.

Would have given it 5 stars if it had a template and the mounting plate was shipped square on the bar. As there was no template I held the bar dead level in place and had my wife mark the mounting plate holes on the wall. I drilled the holes (not an easy task in porcelain tile). I then held the bar up to the drilled holes and and found they did not quite align. I redrilled two holes, mounted the bar, and noticed the the bar didn't look level and found it was 3/32" out of level. It then occurred to me that I had inadvertently reversed the ends of the bar when I mounted it. Simple solution was to reverse the bar and mount it in the original holes and all would be well. Doing so mad it dead level but one of the extra holes showed behind the bar so I have to live with a bar that is not dead level. Fortunately, I am the only one who noticed it. The bar itself is excellent quality and very sturdy once installed.

This is a very nice bar, sturdy and stylish. The cover caps fit snuggly on the ends to cover the screw heads. Unfortunately for me the "30in" is actually 34" long from tip to tip.

I don't know how easy or hard installation was, my contractor did it, and put in LOTS of sturdy backing.I had 5 grab bars/towel bars installed in each bathroom. last year preparing for "aging in place." 3 weeks ago I had a stroke. I feel safe in my bathrooms.

Great looking, but even a professional took 4 hours to install because the screw plate holes were irregular and at different dimensions. The holes were so close to the outside of the installation plate that the holes were hard to cover with the plate.

The space between the bar and the wall is shorter than most towel bar: 1-3/4"

I already had Latitude towel bars and sink fixtures, and I wanted to add grab bars "just in case." I love the way they look. They compliment everything else in the bathroom. A week after installing the grab bars I unexpectedly NEEDED them, I broke my arm badly and needed the grab bars for stability. The bars look good and functioned perfectly.

Love the stylish look and heavy duty heft of this grab bar. It is the thinner bar which I wanted 1 1/4" I think. I'm going to use this as the towel bar - was worried the thickness of towels may be a problem but Towels will fit just fine between bar & wall.

Excellent safety bar for shower. After installation the bar is secure. The bar is of excellent quality.

Ordered two.One came with flat finish the other one with glossy. ))) are you serious?