Space-expanding rods are often used in the small bathrooms of hotels and motels. They're also available for consumers who want to maximize the space in their bathtubs. It's a clever solution that reduces the cramped feeling in the tiny limits of a standard bathtub with a shower. The supports are available at home centers, nevertheless you may also locate them online by searching 'curved shower curtain rod' at Amazon.com:
Installing a Curved Shower Rod
It's so annoying to try to take a shower while scrunched up inside a small space. This is definitely the case for people who are very tall. A curved double curtain rod allows you to hang a durable shower curtain liner and a decorative fabric shower curtain at the same time. You will find them in an extensive variety of designs and finishes: basic low-profile to dual rods that support a lining and the curtain. The next rod does double-duty as a spot to hang damp towels to dry. The pole matches a typical 5-foot bathtub and is affixed with mounting brackets and equipment.
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DIY Curved Shower Rod Installation
A contractor or handyman will charge about $100 for labor and material to install a decent quality chrome curved shower rod. You can buy the rod for around $30-$50 and install it yourself. It's so easy that you might as well install the shower rod yourself. To perform the installation,- First gather the needed tools: a drill and drill bits, a screwdriver and a carpenter's level.
- Decide where to put the wall anchors: the only difference between a curved unit and a standard straight rod is that the curved shower rod requires larger wall brackets needed to hold the rod attached to the wall.
- Wall anchors are usually supplied with the rod installation kit.
- http://homerepair.about.com/od/plumbingrepair/ss/Curved-Shower-Rod-Install.htm - Introduction to curved bathroom shower rod installation. ... Curved Bathroom Shower Rod. Go to any decent hotel and you'll find curved shower rods.
- http://plumbing.about.com/od/shower_and_tub/a/Installing-A-Curved-Shower-Rod.htm - Installing a curved shower rod is an easy and quick bathroom upgrade. A curved shower rod can make a shower seem quite a bit roomier by adding just a few extra inches.
