How to Buy and Install a Curved Shower Curtain Rod
A curved (also known as a crescent) shower curtain rod will make your shower space feel so much larger. This article will give you a couple of ideas about where to buy one. I will also give you instructions on how to install one. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Computer - if you will shop online.
- Curved/crescent shower curtain rod.
- Screwdriver
- Pencil
Instructions
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WHERE TO BUY
I bought my curved shower curtain rod at Bed Bath & Beyond. They can also be purchased online and a few other local retail stores. See my related article below.
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READY THE SPACE
The first step is to take down the old rod and clear the space enough so that you can't trip over anything. You'll need a
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DRY FIT
Put the curved shower curtain rod together using the directions that came with it. Put it up on the wall and eyeball where you think it should be...both hight and depth. The bracket will need to be placed at least three inches farther in than your old rod was. The instructions will show you two options depending on if you have an oval tub or a traditional one.
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MARK THE WALL
Place the bracket on the wall and draw around the outside edge with a pencil. Hammer a nail into the wall where the screws will be installed. The kit will have screws [if mounting on a stud] or drywall anchors if mounting only on drywall.
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INSTALL THE BRACKETS
Screw the brackets onto the wall using the mounting hardware.
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INSTALL ROD
Install the curved shower curtain rod with the hardware screws. The Shower Solutions installation kit included an allen wrench.
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YOU'RE DONE!
You may as well buy yourself a new shower curtain and liner to celebrate!
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Tips & Warnings
If you buy your curved shower curtain rod at Bed Bath & Beyond, make sure you have a 20% coupon! See my related article.
Be careful while working on your step stool!
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Comments
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mine isn't stable at all I need more support what do I do.
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twist 2 fit
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I installed curved shower curtain rod , but it doesn't seem very stable was I supposed to twist the rods to fit , like bu would a normal shower curtain rod?
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Kits often come with molley bolts. Just because the wall is covered with sheet rock doesn't mean you can use them. I would estimate in a shower area there is plywood or backing material. Go with the wood screws.
