Grab Bar Color Options
What is the best grab bar finish for your bathroom? (Black, Bronze, Brass, Polished, White, Brushed, Knurled, and Peened)
Are you thinking about buying new or updating existing bathroom grab bars? Then choosing the right finish is probably on your mind and you know how important it is to get it just right. It’s not quite as simple as saying you want black or white – although that’s a good place to start – so we’ve created a guide to our 6 grab bar finishes.
Each different grab bar finish looks beautiful in the right bathroom. Among the most popular right now, though, are those that pair well with the hottest trends in bathroom décor. That includes Matte Black, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Brass, Polished, White, Satin Brushed, and Satin Peened.
Keep reading to see these popular grab bar finishes in action and to find more options that just might help you create the perfect look for your bathroom.
BRUSHED GRAB BARS
Brushed stainless steel grab bars have a non-reflective durable and robust satin finish which is obtained by rubbing/brushing the steel, creating small regular straight lines on the steel.
The brushed stainless steel grab bar finish is the most well-known finish amongst the grab bar category and is considered the industry standard finish as it continues to be the most commonly found in commercial and residential bathrooms.
Brushed grab bars have a cool finish, pairs best with cool colors, such as blues, grays, and greens.
View more information and images of brushed stainless steel grab bars HERE.
Each different grab bar finish looks beautiful in the right bathroom. Among the most popular right now, though, are those that pair well with the hottest trends in bathroom décor. That includes Matte Black, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Brass, Polished, White, Satin Brushed, and Satin Peened.
Keep reading to see these popular grab bar finishes in action and to find more options that just might help you create the perfect look for your bathroom.
BLACK GRAB BARS
Matte black grab bars provide an incredibly bold and dramatic matte black finish with an ultra-matte non-glossy appearance. The depth and richness of this black grab bar finish adds a charm to any bathroom decor.
Matte black grab bars have several design advantages, but one of the biggest is the significant wow factor of the black finish.
It brings to mind historical wrought-iron and old world charm and can also present rustic or modern elegance.
BRONZE GRAB BARS
Oil rubbed bronze grab bars provide a blend of deep chocolate and espresso colors with flecks of rich gold in a muted powder finish.
Oil rubbed bronze has once again joined the ranks amongst the most popular luxury grab bar finishes on the market.
Many homeowners who are seeking a traditional aesthetic in their space will turn to oil-rubbed bronze grab bars for its aged look and its ability to add a refined and homey-comfortable feeling to a bathroom.
POLISHED GRAB BARS
Polished grab bars provide an ultra-shiny and sophisticated mirror-like appearance.
The illuminating high luster shine of this grab bar finish could easily be mistaken as chrome (many people use the term “polished” and “chrome” interchangeably).
Polished is one of the most classic silver finishes, stylish, and state-of-the-art.
This traditional grab bar finish adds a clean and fresh feeling to any bathroom and design style.
WHITE GRAB BARS
White grab bars are bold and bright and are always in high demand.
The white finish allows for a bold grab bar contrast against colored walls, adding a bright pop of white to darker toned bathroom and shower walls.
Stand Out: The high contrast has the added benefit of increased visibility in low-light bathroom and shower environments.
Blend In: This same pure white color is nearly camouflaged against white porcelain tiles in showers and baths, which allows for an understated grab bar appearance with all the same safety benefits.
PEENED GRAB BARS
Peened grab bars have a sandblasted textured finish in the center area of the grab bar, which provides an enhanced gripping surface.
Peened is a long standing favorite grab bar finish for use in showers and baths, as it provides extra grip, especially when hands are wet.
The peened area of the bar creates an anti-slip grab bar surface by increasing friction. The brushed non-textured portion of these bars make them easy to pair with our brushed finish grab bars.
KNURLED GRAB BARS
Knurled grab bars have a diamond crisscross shaped grooves that are cut into the surface of the tube, which provides an enhanced gripping surface.
Knurled is a long standing favorite of professional grab bar installers when installing grab bars for their residential clients in and around showers and tubs.
The knurled area of the bar creates an anti-slip grab bar surface by increasing friction and creating a roughness to the touch of the bar surface.
BRASS GRAB BARS
Brass grab bars have a striking gold-tone and low-reflective satin finish that gives a luxurious air of elegance.
Brushed brass grab bars make an on-trend designer bathroom statement without being too flashy.
Brushed Brass finishes have been used for decades to create a rich, warm and timeless feel to bathroom decor. Brass works well with a number of different bathroom aesthetics, from boho-luxe to modern-country styles.
The brushed brass grab bar finish is versatile, is complementary to both warm or cool bathroom color schemes, and can appear historic and vintage or hip and modern.
