The small fittings that makethe rest of it work.
Brackets, hooks, elbows, diverters, baskets, holders, and non-slip strips — the parts that turn a set of fixtures into a bathroom somebody can actually use.
The last two per centof the job.
A shower can have a level entry, a seat, a rail, and a handheld head, and still not work — because the soap is on a shelf you have to stand up to reach, or the towel is on the far wall, or the hose kinks against the tile every time it is put back.
These are the parts nobody specifies and everybody notices. They cost very little, they go in on the same visit as everything else, and they are the difference between a bathroom that is technically accessible and one that somebody can actually use on their own.
Most of what is on this page gets quoted alongside a larger job rather than on its own. If you already have rails and a seat and something is still not right, this is usually where the answer is.
Types of bathroomparts and accessories.
Practical fittings, chosen for how they are reached rather than how they look on a shelf.
Shower brackets and adjustable sliding brackets
Hold the shower head at the height and angle it is wanted at, and let that be changed without tools when a different person uses the room.
Wall hooks and chrome swivel elbows
A hook to hang the handheld head or a caddy from; a swivel elbow so the hose leaves the wall at the angle it is being pulled, instead of kinking against the tile every time.
Diverters, switch cocks, and hose clamps
A diverter switches between an overhead head and a handheld one; a clamp stops the hose sliding out of position mid-shower. The parts that make a twin arrangement behave.
Wet-area non-slip strips
Extra grip applied to the floor that is already there, at the entry and in front of the seat — the two places a foot actually slips.
Baskets, soap dishes, and toilet roll holders
Placed at seated reach rather than standing reach, which is the entire trick. A basket at shoulder height for a standing adult is unreachable from a shower seat.
Toilet backrests and support fittings
Something behind the person on a toilet with no cistern to lean against, which is far commoner in modern bathrooms than people expect.
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Who we fitthese for.
Households upgrading for comfort or access
Where the bathroom is broadly fine and two or three details are not.
Older people and anyone with limited reach
Most of this page is about moving things from standing height down to seated height.
Carers and family assisting
A hose that reaches, a head that stays where it is put, and a towel within arm’s length make a twice-daily routine considerably easier.
Builders and renovators
Where the fittings need to suit an accessible fit-out rather than a standard one, and somebody has to know which is which.
Before you book,two things to know.
Most of it is fixed work, and it means drilling
Brackets, holders, and backrests are screwed to the wall so they stay where they are put. Some hooks and strips adhere instead and need no drilling — we will tell you which is which.
If you rent, ask first
For anything drilled you will need the owner’s or the agent’s permission. Adhesive hooks and non-slip strips generally do not need it.
An accessory is not a grab rail
Worth saying plainly. A towel rail, a basket, a soap dish, or a hook will come off the wall if someone grabs it in a fall. If you want something to hold, that is a grab rail, fixed into studs, and it is a different fitting entirely.
We fit our own products
We are not able to install accessories bought elsewhere — we cannot stand behind a fitting we did not supply, particularly in a wet area. Ask us for the range and we will quote the equivalent.
Brochuresand guides.
The range, with the part numbers and dimensions a builder or an occupational therapist needs. We are preparing these now — ring or email in the meantime and we will send what you need.
Product brochures
- Bathroom parts and accessoriesComing soon
- Hand shower accessories and fittingsComing soon
Quote request requirements
- Bathroom accessories — what we need to quoteComing soon
How the jobactually runs.
Quoting
Quoted to the occupational therapist’s specification where there is one, with our recommendations alongside it. Funding is approved before we start.
On-site consultation and installation
The same tradesperson comes out and fits it, agreeing the heights with the person who will use the room rather than guessing them.
Warranty
The work is carried out by licensed tradespeople and backed by the relevant warranties. If something is not right, ring the same number you rang the first time.
These go in witheverything else.
Almost nothing on this page is worth a visit of its own. It is quoted and fitted alongside a rail, a seat, a hand shower, or a base insert, on the same trip.
The hub page sets out everything that goes into an accessible shower and what each part actually fixes.
Questions
What people ask aboutother bathroom parts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will you install accessories I have bought myself?
How do I see what is available?
Can I hold onto a towel rail or a shower basket?
Do any of these go in without drilling?
Is it worth booking a visit just for these?
Can’t see your question? Call us on +61 3 8658 1358 — we’re happy to talk it through.
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