Curtain Rods | Shower Curtain Rods

Unless you want water splashing all over the place you are going to need a shower curtain, and to hold this curtain in place you will need shower curtain rods. For those who have an enclosed shower unit this will not be needed, but many people do not have this luxury.

The most popular way to have a shower is to have one that utilizes the bath tub. This allows the water to simply fall into the bath tub and down the plug hole. However, you also need something to stop the water from flowing all over the bathroom floor. Shower curtain rods are probably the most well used type of rods because they offer a practical solution to having a shower.

Now there are many different shapes and sizes of shower bases and units, as well as different sized tubs on the market, which makes choosing the right sized rod a little more difficult. However, most tubs come in standard size and the rods are made to fit around them.

There are a wide variety of shower rods, from D shaped, L shaped, N shaped, curved and straight. There are also universal curtain rods that will fit most sizes and shapes, and can be cutom fitted too. Curved shower curtain rods are the most widely used because they give you a bit more room to shower without brushing your elbows into the curtain. The other shaped rods can be used for whatever kind of shower tub you have, and also for the look and feel you want to create.

The most important factor is that you install these rods correctly because they are going to be used on a daily basis, and may have wet towels draped over them that will place extra strain and weight on the curtain rods, so they need to be strong and well fitted. You don’t want the whole shower curtain falling down while you are getting out and causing yourself an injury.

Plastic is the most popular material because it will not be affected by the water, like wood or metal will be, although metals and wood can be specially treated to become waterproof, and so they should last quite a long time. The style you choose depends on the fixtures in your bathroom, you can easily match things up because there are so many ranges and designs available these days. Every kind of color and finish is out there waiting for you.

Make sure you position the rods at the correct height from the floor, this will depend on the length of the shower curtain. You want the curtain to overlap the bottom of the bath tub to stop the water from seeping out, but you want the end of the curtain to touch the floor. By letting the curtain hang in the air it will help it to dry.

Ceiling rods and tracks will give you the most complete protection and allow for longer curtains due to the increased height. It all depends on what you require and the size of your bathroom. Fitting is pretty straightforward if you have the right tools for the job. The only difficulties can be drilling into ceramic tiles, which are prone to cracking and splitting due to the heat that is generated when drilling.

Double curtain rods are a very good way to allow you to hang those wet towels. They also give extra support, but this also means they need to fitted more securely. Prices are around $20 for some cheap models, and the price goes up from here. It is better to spend a little bit more cash and get something that will be secure and durable, and will not let you down.