How to Mount a Shower Curtain Rod
Installing a shower curtain rod is a fairly easy task and, if it's on your "honey do" list, you can cross it off in about 15 minutes.Your bathroom will then be equipped with a permanent fixture rather than a tension rod, which can slip and leave your shower curtain dragging on the floor. You'll need just a few basic tools to complete this project. You won't even work up a sweat, so when you're finished, you can skip the shower. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Shower curtain rod
- Brackets
- Level
- Drill
- Plastic anchors
- Screwdriver
- Screws
Instructions
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Determine where you want to position the rod. Take into account the length of the shower curtain and where the shower curtain and liner will hang.
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Measure the distance from one wall to the other. If necessary, trim the rod to fit using a hacksaw.
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Insert the rod into the brackets, and position the brackets on the walls. The rod should fit snugly and hold the brackets in place.
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Check the rod with a level, and adjust it if necessary.
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Mark the screw holes for the brackets, and take the rod and brackets down.
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Use a stud finder to determine if there are wall studs at the marks you made.
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Drill holes at the screw hole locations for anchors if there are no studs. The anchors must fit tightly into the holes.
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Tap the anchors into the screw holes with a hammer.
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Position the rod and brackets, and screw the brackets to the walls.
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Tips & Warnings
If your walls are tiled, use a special drill bit made of carbide to drill through the ceramic tile.
