Add Space And Style To Your Shower
Take one shower curtain and one innovative curved shower curtain rod; What do you have? A way to add additional space to your shower for little money. Curved shower curtains are decorative, durable and economical for adding a little elbow room to your shower. Originally curved shower curtains were designed to fit a five foot oval tub. The interest in them has grown so much; there is a wide selection on the market. Finding a shower curtian and curved rod for your bathtub should not prove too difficult. Many models are adjustable to fit any size tub.
If you have a curved front corner bathtub and shower, congratulations they are beautiful. Nothing sets off your gorgeous tub than curved shower curtains. They are designed to follow the line of your curved front tub. Even if you do not have a shower in you tub; a pair of shower curtains on a curved shower curtain rod will frame your bathtub.
Most of us do not have a corner bathtub but still want style and additional space in our shower. The curved shower curtain rod curves out 6 inches at the center point. The curved shower curtain’s rod curves back in at least three inches at the corners. This prevents water from spilling out and keeps your shower curtain in.
Curved shower curtains can be used on oval, round or rectangle tubs. A shower curtain that curves around a rectangle creates interesting geometric texture to your bathroom.
A shower curtain for a curved rod is the same as a regular shower curtain. In fact most shower curtains fit curved shower curtain rods. If you already have a mildew resistant shower curtain you love, placing the shower curtain on a curved rod will give it added dimension and style. Curved shower curtain rods are available in several finishes. Bronze, brass, painted and copper are a few of them. An important thing to know is what material the curved shower curtain’s rod is constructed with.
The best material for a shower curtain’s curved rod is solid brass. Unfortunately, this will make your curved shower curtains ensemble considerably more expensive. A more economical alternative is rolled steel with a heavy plating of brass or a bronze shower curtain rod. You will have to monitor them for any rust formation. Coat any rust spots that might develop with some clear finger nail polish to prevent further problems.
Check the gauge (thickness) of the curved shower curtain’s rod. If you have a light weight shower curtain; this will not be as big of an issue. If you have a shower curtain made of heavy drapery; you will want to pay close attention to the strength of the metal.
Most curved shower curtain rods come packaged with the installation hardware. Gather the screws, brackets and necessary instructions and begin installation. Generally people install the shower curtain on a curved rod themselves. If you prefer someone install the curved shower curtains for you; an interior designer will do everything from installing the shower curtain curved rod to adding final touches to your bath. They do charge quite a bit, so budget their time wisely.
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