How to Measure Your Handrail for a Safety Grip™ Handrail Cover
To ensure the best fit for your Safety Grip™ handrail cover, it’s important to measure your pool handrails and hot tub handrails correctly. A properly sized handrail cover provides safety and comfort while enhancing the overall look of your swimming pool or spa area. Follow these steps to get an accurate measurement for your spa and pool rail covers.
Identify the Rail Cover Starting Point
Begin measuring six inches above the waterline. This ensures your pool handrail cover starts at a safe distance from the water, providing a secure grip when entering or exiting the pool. Proper placement of swimming pool handrail covers ensures a secure grip when entering or exiting the pool and long-term handrail cover durability.
Determine the Rail Cover Ending Point
Measure from the starting point to a position that extends beyond the last bend of the pool handrail. This ensures proper coverage and a secure grip past the bend, maximizing the effectiveness of your pool railing cover and swimming pool safety rails.
Avoid Covering Handrail Bends Near the Waterline
If the handrail extends into the water and there is a bend within six inches of the waterline, adjust the starting point to be above the bend. Covering bends in the water or placing your cover too close to the water can cause the swimming pool railing cover to shift or wear unevenly, reducing its effectiveness. A properly placed pool rail cover extends the life of your pool safety handrail while ensuring a reliable grip.
If there is a bend within six inches of the waterline, adjust the starting point to be above the bend. Covering the bend too closely can cause the cover to shift or wear unevenly, reducing its effectiveness over time.
How to Measure a Pool Ladder Cover
How to Measure Hot Tub Covers for Handrails
Visual Guides for Measuring Your Safety Grip™ Handrail Cover
For additional help with measuring, refer to our rail cover measurement guide illustrations.
- Figure 1: Measure from six inches above the waterline to eight to 12 inches past the last bend.
- Figure 2: Adjust measurements when a bend is close to the waterline.
- Figure 3: Pool ladder railing measurements should start six inches above the waterline and extend 12 to 24 inches past the last bend.
- Figure 4: Measure spa and hot tub handrails by focusing only on the gripping area.
If you’re unsure about your measurements, contact our customer service team for assistance. Getting the right size the first time ensures a smooth installation process.
Safety Grip™ Handrail Covers: What You Need to Know
Standard and Custom Rail Cover Lengths
Available in standard lengths, Safety Grip™ handrail covers range from two feet to 12 feet. Need a different size for custom rail covers? No problem! We can provide a cover tailored to your specific pool handrail or hot tub handrail measurements. Ordering the correct size prevents unnecessary trimming and ensures the best fit for your spa and swimming pool handrails.
Why Proper Rail Cover Measurement Matters
Getting the right size Safety Grip™ handrail cover ensures:
- Better Safety: A properly fitted pool handrail cover or hot tub handrail cover lends a firm, slip-resistant grip, especially when wet. This reduces the risk of slips, falls, and injuries, and improves stability when entering or exiting the pool or spa.
- Longer Lifespan: Swimming pool handrail covers and spa handrail covers that fit well stay in place and wear evenly. Loose pool rail covers or hot tub handrail covers can shift over time, causing premature wear and reducing effectiveness.
- Improved Appearance: A snug pool handrail cover or spa rail cover enhances the look of your pool, spa, or hot tub railing. Properly installed pool railing covers and hot tub handrail covers maintain a neat and professional appearance while adding protection.
- Better Performance: Well-measured hot tub covers for handrails and pool handrail covers for metal railings stay in place and function properly, ensuring reliable protection against burns and slips.
