SUCTION GRAB BARS ON MARBLE - NOT RECOMMENDED BY MR. GRAB BAR

SUCTION GRAB BARS ON MARBLE - NOT RECOMMENDED . I often see comments on various sites recommending the use of suction grab bars on marble tile. I have had much experience with suction grab bars on a large variety of surfaces and DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF SUCTION GRAB BARS ON MARBLE. Suction bars do work quite well on smooth clean non-porous glossy surfaces within a limited context. I always explain the limitations to the customer and describe the differences between suction bars and conventionally mounted grab bars. Both of these products are available at http://www.mrgrabbar.com/. With respect to the use of suction grab bars on marble, even if the marble is clean, glossy and well polished, it is slightly porous and the suction grab bar will usually fall off within 24-48 hours. Cultured marble (synthetic) is quite different and the suction bar will usually adhere quite well over extended periods. This important consideration is not conveyed to customers and quite often the retailer or internet dealer does not have the field experience to properly advise the customer what to anticipate with suction grab bars.

Suction grab bars, in particular the devices manufactured in Europe can be quite effective in certain situations provided the customer knows the limitations of the device and that an adequate assessment of the wall conditions is made prior to use. On the other hand I am seeing an increasing variety of inexpensive suction grab bars that are being offered by the mass marketers or online retailers. These particular products in my opinion are completely worthless and may do more harm then good.

Mr. Grab Bar