Shower grab rails get specified differently to toilet cubicle or general bathroom rails because they usually need to double as a slide bar for a handheld shower head, not just a fixed support point — which is why this category has its own dedicated kits rather than reusing the standard grab rail range.
Offset shower grab rails
- Offset Flush Mount Shower Grab Rail, 1100x700mm, LH/RH — MLR107_MKII / MLR108_MKII, $244.03 each. A fixed rail without an integrated shower head slider.
- AS1428.1 Offset Shower Grab Rail Kit, 1100x700mm, LH/RH — ML_SK107_SS / ML_SK108_SS, $355.97 each. Adds the sliding shower head rail function to the offset configuration.
Corner shower grab rails
- Corner Wall Flush Mount Shower Grab Rail, 750x750mm, LH/RH — MLR109 / MLR110, $145.54 each. For corner-configured shower recesses rather than a single straight wall run.
3-Function shower kits
- 3 Function Grab Rail Shower Kit, 32mm slider, WELS 4 Star, Designer Black — ML_HSK_DESIGNER, $253.02. Combines a grab rail, a sliding shower head mount, and the shower head/hose assembly itself (WELS 4-star rated) in one kit — the most complete single-purchase option where the shower fitting itself still needs specifying alongside the rail.
Combined grab rail and towel rail
- Combined Grab Rail & Towel Rail, 600mm — MLR32X25X600, $124.40. A dual-purpose fitting for bathrooms where a separate towel rail isn't warranted.
How to choose
If the shower recess is a single straight wall, an offset rail is the standard choice; if it's a corner configuration, use the corner rail instead. The decision to step up from a fixed rail (MLR107/108) to the full kit (ML_SK107/108) comes down to whether the shower head itself needs to slide along the rail for height adjustment — almost always the case for an accessible shower, optional for an ambulant one. The 3-function kit is worth considering where the shower fitting (head, hose, slider) hasn't been separately specified yet, since it bundles all three.
Frequently asked questions
What does "offset" mean for a shower grab rail?
The rail's two mounting points sit at different heights/positions rather than directly in line, which is the configuration AS1428.1 generally specifies for shower grab rails to support both a seated and standing user.
Do I need the full kit or just the rail?
If a shower head and slider are already specified separately, a standalone rail (MLR107/108) is sufficient. If not, the full kit (ML_SK107/108 or the 3-function kit) avoids a separate shower fitting purchase.
Is WELS rating relevant to a grab rail kit?
Only to the shower head/hose component bundled into the 3-function kit — WELS (Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme) rates water flow, which applies to the shower fitting, not the rail itself.
Can a shower grab rail also support a seated user's full weight?
Yes, when installed to AS1428.1 fixing requirements — these rails are load-rated for this purpose, unlike a standard towel rail which should never be relied on for support.