I’m always so grossed out by shower curtains that stick to me as I’m trying to soap down and rinse. What’s worse is when the curtain or liner is less than new—shall we say mildewy. I feel like I have to shower after my shower. Happily, today there are new crescent-shaped rods that increase shower space by 25 percent. Also,
because the mounts are curved, wrapping in toward the tub, less water splashes out, making a curved rod not only more comfortable but functional.
CONSIDER
Straight shower-rod mounting brackets will not fi t a new curved rod because the placement will shift farther in toward the tub due to the curve. Th is means you’ll have to patch the old screw holes. Whether your old shower rod is mounted on drywall or in tile will determine what kind of patch you will need to make. I suggest allowing the drywall patch or tile to dry for several hours before installing the new shower rod. This way, you’ll avoid accidentally hitting the patch or tile and damaging it before it’s had a chance to harden. Always follow the manufacturer’s directions, but the following steps will give you a thorough guide on how to replace any bracket-mounted shower rod.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
I strongly recommend purchasing an adjustable shower rod because it’ll save you from having to measure or cut the rod—plus it accommodates tubs from approximately 41⁄2 to 6 feet in length. Most shower-rod kits include many of the following materials. Check the package for materials included, and then see which items you still need from this list.
Adjustable curved shower-rod kit
Flathead and Phillips screwdrivers
Drill/driver
Masonry or drywall drill bit (see kit instructions for size)
Rubber mallet
Pencil
Masking tape
Tape measure
Level
Wall anchors
Screws
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