I now feel more confident getting down the step from my kitchen, it has a pleasant grip , my husband fitted it to the outside brickwork in approximately 30 minutes, alough no fixings are provided he fixed it very securely, some people say the end caps are different to put on, we never found this an issue. This grab rails could be used not only for the elderly or infirm but to give support where icy or wet slippery conditions could be used by anyone. Recommended.