PREPARATION
• Remove the old shower rod. If it’s mounted with brackets (not a tension rod), locate the screws, unscrew them, and remove the rod. If the screws are not visible, you’ll need to lift the decorative cover off the bracket to reveal the screws.
• Patch the old screw holes as dictated by your wall type.
HOW TO
1. Determine the desired shower-rod height by measuring the length of your shower curtain. Measure up from the floor and mark the height on both sides. Also, measure how deep you want the shower-rod placement, and mark that same distance on both sides.
2. With a pencil, mark the holes of the bracket on the wall. Tape the enclosed template (if supplied) on the wall to mark the hole placement.
3. With the appropriate drill bit, drill your holes. If you hit a wood stud, stop drilling as soon as you’re past the wall.
4. Tap in anchors—use the rubber mallet if necessary. If you drilled into a stud, no anchors are necessary.
5. Screw in one template with the rod attached. Slip the decorative bracket caps (if supplied) over the rod at this time, facing them in the right orientation to cover each bracket.
6. Attach the rod into the second bracket, and then secure the bracket on the opposite side with one screw. Check for level. If you messed up your hole placement, now is the time to fix it, which could mean redrilling the holes.
7. When you’re sure the rod is level, secure all the screws in the bracket.
8. Slip the decorative caps over the brackets and you’re done!
Which bit has the right bite?
Choosing the right bit for the right job is imperative. Not only must the size be right, but the type has to be right as well. The right type depends on the material you’re drilling into and the type of hole you want to make. Another factor to consider is what the bit is made of. Generally, the more expensive the bit, the longer it will stay sharp. The bit world is vast, but the ones I’ve listed here (from left to right) will get you through most home-improvement projects.
Twist bits are the most common bits and are used to make small holes in various materials. Masonry bits are used for drilling in concrete, tile, stone, and so on. Hole-saw bits bore out a solid core through many materials. Paddle or spade bits pierce a center point and cut quickly through wood by scraping material away. Countersink bits make a dimple in material to allow the head of a screw to sit flush to a surface. I prefer to use a pilot-bit/countersink combination because you get your pilot hole and countersink all in one shot.
How To Replace a Standard Shower Rod with a Curved Rod 01
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