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Single Folding Shower Seat

Single Folding Shower Seat

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Durable, space-saving Single Folding Shower Seat designed for safe and comfortable use in wet environments. Featuring a robust wall-mounted frame with a high-pressure laminate (HPL) seat, it offers excellent strength, moisture resistance, and easy maintenance for everyday use. Its fold-up design maximizes bathroom space when not in use, while the sturdy construction and ADA-compliant performance make it ideal for residential, healthcare, and accessible bathroom settings.

Specifications

Installation: Wall-mounted with fold-up mechanism
Seat Material: High-Pressure Laminate (HPL) top; water-resistant and durable
Frame Material: Corrosion-resistant metal structure designed for wet environments

Dimensions (Overall): 27.5" W x 13.4" D x 4.4" H
Weight: 15lbs
Weight Capacity: 330lbs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Single Folding Shower Seat ADA compliant? Yes. The Single Folding Shower Seat is designed to meet ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance standards, making it suitable for accessible residential bathrooms, healthcare facilities, and commercial settings that require barrier-free design. Its wall-mounted configuration and load-bearing capacity align with ADA guidelines for shower seating.

Q: What is the Single Folding Shower Seat made of, and is it safe for wet environments? The seat surface is constructed from high-pressure laminate (HPL), a material specifically chosen for its moisture resistance, durability, and ease of cleaning. The wall-mounted frame is engineered for strength in wet conditions, making it resistant to warping, mold, and the wear associated with daily shower use.

Q: Who should use a folding shower seat? Folding shower seats are recommended for seniors aging in place, individuals with mobility limitations or balance concerns, post-surgical patients, and anyone who benefits from seated bathing for safety or comfort. They are also widely used in accessible hotel bathrooms, rehabilitation centers, and healthcare facilities.

Q: How is the Single Folding Shower Seat installed? The seat is wall-mounted and requires secure anchoring into wall studs or appropriate wall anchors to support the rated load capacity. Installation should follow the manufacturer's guidelines provided by Ponte Giulio. For optimal safety—especially in healthcare or high-use settings—professional installation by a licensed contractor familiar with ADA bathroom requirements is strongly recommended.

P65 Warning for Plastics

⚠ WARNING:This product can expose you to chemicals including ethylene, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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Why we know this works!

We love this folding shower seat because as occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) we see good equipment get pushed aside when it crowds a bathroom the whole family shares. Are wall-mounted shower seats strong enough to trust? Yes, when they are anchored correctly: this one is rated to 330 pounds and ADA compliant, with a moisture-resistant high-pressure laminate seat and an antimicrobial vinyl-coated frame that comes in several colors, and it folds flat against the wall so the shower stays open for everyone else. Anchoring into studs or proper wall anchors is what makes that strength real, so plan for careful installation, ideally by a professional. It suits people with limited endurance, balance changes, or fall risk who want safety without a medical look, including anyone aging in place. If your wall cannot be reinforced to carry the load, choose the Folding Shower Seat with Legs instead, since its legs carry most of the weight.

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