Restore safety and dignity to bathing. Made of 1 inch diameter x .049 wall steel tubing. The 11 gauge flange is securely silver soldered to the bar. This chrome bar is knurled for a sure grip and triple plated for long lasting beauty. For added safety the bars are only 1.5 inches (4 cm) from the wall. Left hand grab bars form an L shape when mounted, right hand bars are a backwards L.