Moen CSI LR2352DCH Home Care 8-Inch Grab Bar with Integrated Toilet Paper Holder, Chrome

We purchased this grab bar-toilet paper holder in combination with Moens 30-inch Flip-Up Grab Bar (R8960FD) for my 96 year old mother who had tried everything else in her struggles to be able to use the toilet safely and without foreboding. Nothing else worked...bedside toilet, taller toilet, booster seat for increased height on the toilet, arm rests that attach to the toilet, etc. Any device that had to be secured to the toilet eventually rocked or wobbled or just seemed iffy. When we installed this grab bar disguised as a toilet paper holder on a wall to the side of the toilet and the Flip-Up grab bar to the wall behind the toilet on the other side, the problem was solved. Both supports were firmly attached to the walls, no anxiety about whether the connection would come loose. My carpenter stood on the Flip-Up grab bar to test its strength! When its up, the bathroom looks pretty much like any other.

I had these installed to help my husband who is disabled. They are very sturdy and do hold quite a bit of weight as described. They are pretty large though, so still a little institutional looking but not as bad as just a plain grab bar. Delta makes one that looks less ADA but also has a much smaller bar to grab so if you need to get a real firm grip, this is the one to get. I would also do as others have suggested and install it so it slants ever so slightly upward so as to better keep the toilet paper on it. I have had the toilet paper slide off of mine a couple of times when it was bumped. Its only happened a couple of times so its not a real big deal but is easily avoided if you install it on a very slight slant. When we had ours installed, I had to remove a recessed toilet paper holder in one bathroom. Then we had the problem of what to do with the hole in the wall. A builder friend suggested installing an oak panel on the wall and then just drilling and screwing directly into that. The oak backing is screwed into studs and the toilet paper holder is screwed directly into the oak. Its very sturdy that way. We made the oak backing long enough to go over two studs to make sure this is sturdy. This meant we didnt have to drill another large hole in the drywall to anchor the toilet paper holder. In another bathroom, for some reason there was backing in the entire wall next to the toilet so we didnt have to worry about where to place the screws. They all went directly into solid wood so we didnt have to worry about making a large hole in the wall. If youre remodeling and have a choice, ask to have backing placed in the wall between the studs so you can screw items like this directly into solid wood, so you dont have to make the large holes for the anchors. The only other drawback was that this did not come with screws for screwing into studs or hard wood, only the anchors. I had to purchase long screws to make sure this was securely fastened.

You dont know you need a grab bar next to the toilet until you do! Placed this in a tiny guest bathroom. Love that it doesnt look out of place since its really a toilet paper holder ;-) A must have for anyone who has had surgery or is up in age and having difficulty getting up and down.

This is really strong. Because of the way my (tiny) bathroom is laid out & the major leg surgery I had, I have to pull on it horizontally (i.e. like I am pulling it out straight out of the wall) to get up from the toilet. Not sure if it was designed to take that much pulling force in that direction, but it feels rock solid. The toggle screws that hold it to drywall are the biggest ones I have ever seen & have an ingenious design. The only reason I gave it a 4 star rating was a) it required a 1 1/4” (not sure of size) hole saw & I couldn’t find one in the garage, so a trip to Ace hardware & b) once you have drilled the holes with the hole saw, there’s not much play in the mounting brackets to allow for adjusting to width or level. So you have to be spot on for cutting the holes. Mine is a very tiny bit off level, but not at all noticeable. I just need to make sure I dont leave a torpedo level lying around in the bathroom—wouldnt want a guest to check my work ;-) BTW, It’s bigger than I thought it would be from the pictures; barely had enough clear wall space to install it in my tiny bathroom. A roll of toilet paper looks sort of lost on it, but I appreciate the size when I have to grab it

The holder was installed by my bathroom contractor with very little issues. It looks great and is extremely helpful when sitting down and getting up, as my knees are compromised. Paper on the roll pulls easily (use the over the top roll!) and is super easy to replace when empty. Id recommend this to anyone who needs a little help and also wants a nice looking fixture.

Once the bar is mounted it’s strong and sturdy. Just have to make sure you use the correct holesaw when drilling through a tile wall so you don’t crack the tile. Must be some what handy to drill through wall and mount.

Install was so easy! (26 y/o female with no prior experience) Borrowed a drill and had to buy a hole saw attachment. Maybe took 20 minutes. Hasnt come off the wall yet! Also, I bought this for my mom who hated the idea of handicap-anything and made it more of an interior design project. She thinks it looks great and is safe now.

Bought this as a first step helping an older family member with mobility challenge. Was so happy I bought another for the other downstairs room. Cannot see myself ever not putting them in future homes. Looks good, very helpful for those that need it, and no spring flying about when you change the roll!

This has worked really well as a grab bar. My only objection is that I wish it would allow more room for the paper. During the pandemic, weve not had much choice in our paper and sometimes end up with the new fatter, shorter rolls. (who does Charmin think theyre kidding?) lol These fatter rolls rub the wall until the first 20 or so sheets are used. Other than that, it has worked fine.

I am a 50 year old male, six feet tall and 220 lbs. I have also suffered from two stokes that left me with no balance and limited mobility. I was able to install this grab bar in about 30 min. onto a Sheetrock wall. One of the mounts lined up with a wall stud and I used a 1/4 x 2 stainless steel hex head lag bolt to secure the unit. The bolt fit the center hole in the flange perfectly. The other mount was secured with the included Sheetrock mount. I find the whole thing well made and solid. I am very happy with the unit as a whole! As others have said, the roll of paper easily comes off the unit. Unlike the others, I prefer this feature. With my limited mobility it is easy to replace the roll and I prefer not to reach while getting paper. I simply grab the roll and then put it back on the unit after I use it. This works for me. Before this I had the roll sitting on the counter. Now it has its own place. :o)