The caps on tension rods are often made of plastic, but even rubber ones are so incompressible that moist, smooth surfaces such as tile or fiberglass can’t hold them. You can fix that by
gluing rubber shelf lining material to the ends with strong glue – two-part epoxy or contact cement
.
How do you secure a shower curtain rod?
How do you install a tension rod?
Where should shower curtain rod be placed?
For best fit, shower curtain should be 6′′ – 12′′ wider than shower rod.
Mount rod approximately 3′′ inside the point a straight rod is normally mounted
. The midpoint of the rod should extend several inches past the outside rim of the tub. Depending upon tub model, mount rod between 6′′ and 8′′ from center line of the tub.
How do I keep my curtain rod from falling down?
- Use curtain rod anchors or longer screws.
- Use a thicker or more durable curtain rod.
- Install one or more center support brackets.
How do you install a shower curtain rod without ceramic tile?
How do you install a tension rod with a screw?
Does the shower curtain rod go inside the tub?
Ideally, the curtain should be hanging inside the tub
, keeping the water from getting out of your shower area. Hence, if you’re not using your bathroom, you can put it outside to hang. Indeed, shower curtains have a significant role in protecting the tiles outside your shower area.
Do shower curtains go inside or outside the tub?
The primary purpose of a curtain liner is to prevent the water from splashing out while you take a bath. Hence, it should be kept
inside the tub or the shower base
. Many shower curtain liners will have some magnets attached to the bottom part, so they stick to the inside of the tub.
Is the shower curtain supposed to touch the floor?
No, your shower curtain is not supposed to touch the floor
. The simple reason for this is it will help prevent the bottom of the curtain from collecting too much moisture and dirt. Therefore, leave at least two inches of space between the curtain hem and the bathroom floor.
How do you fit a shower curtain rail?
Can you hang curtain rods without drilling holes?
Command Hooks
Similar to stick on curtain rods, Command hooks are another answer to how to hang curtains without drilling into the wall. In fact, they even make some specifically for this purpose. All you need to do is hang a hook on either side of the window and pop a rod it, and you’re done!
Can you screw a shower rod into tile?
Why doesn’t my shower curtain have holes?
You will need a shower rod and shower curtain hooks. If the shower curtain doesn’t have holes for hanging,
it is defective
& you should return it.
How do you install a shower curtain liner?
Should shower curtain be higher than shower head?
The rule of thumb is to put the shower curtain rod
three to five inches higher than the shower curtain’s length
. At the least, you want the curtain to hang at least six inches past the rim of the tub.
