Rod (cornice) for curtains in the bathroom

To prevent water from splashing while taking a shower, glass doors or a special curtain are placed near the bath or shower tray. It is not always possible to put doors, and it is expensive, and for the curtain you only need a cornice for a bathroom or shower. They also call it a rod, holder, crossbar, there are some other variants of names, but all this is one simple device - a rod for curtains in the bathroom. Its shape is chosen depending on the type of bath or shower tray, as well as the method of their installation (against the wall, in the corner, free-standing).

Materials

A rod for curtains in the bathroom can be made of plastic and metal. Plastic curtain rods are the cheapest. They are lightweight, do not change color, do not rust, and are easy to clean. The only thing that can happen to them is that they can bend, but such a nuisance happens very rarely. Only if a curtain rod for the bathroom is made of a plastic pipe with a very thin wall or of low-quality plastic. This, fortunately, is rare.

Plastic shower bars can be colored to match the walls or finishes

They make a holder for the curtain in the bathroom from metal. It can be a thin-walled steel pipe. Ordinary metal is coated with paint or zinc (galvanized). They are inexpensive, but the paint, and the galvanized coating, peels off rather quickly. It begins to wear off from the movement of the rings on which the stem is fixed, after which rust quickly renders it unusable.

Curtain rods in the bathroom are also made of stainless steel or aluminum alloy. If they are made of aluminum or normal stainless steel, they serve for a very long time without changing color and shape. The disadvantage is the high price (compared to other types).

Stainless steel curtain rod for bathroom or shower

A set of "stick" for curtains comes with a number of rings or hooks. They can also be made of plastic or metal and usually match in color. But the "standard" kit does not always move well. In cheaper models, the diameter of the holder can be larger than the diameter of the ring. As a result, they move with difficulty. There is another problem - metal rings make a rather loud sound, which can be annoying. In any case, you can buy other rings. Larger diameter or other material. In order to accurately match the color, take the old ones with you and present them at the store. Then you definitely won't be wrong either in size or in color.

Form and method of installation

The bathroom curtain rod can be installed in several ways. The installation method depends on the design of the boom itself and where and how it should be attached.

The holder for the curtain in the bathroom can be of any shape

Telescopic bars for bathroom blinds

Telescopic rods are installed in small bathrooms. In this case, the holder consists of two pipes of different diameters. One pipe enters another, and is fixed at the required distance. There are several models. In some, the position is fixed with a clamp (threaded sleeve), in others - with a spring inserted inside.

Sliding shower curtain

At the ends of the telescopic curtain rod there are thickenings that abut against the walls and hold the curtain due to friction. This option is good for the simplicity of installation / dismantling and the fact that you do not need to make holes in the finish. But it can be installed only if the bathtub is rectangular and it stands along a short wall.

How to install a telescopic cornice in the bathroom and what to do, how to disassemble it and what to do if you pushed it apart incorrectly, see the next video.

Corner

Corner or L-shaped and U-shaped cornice.They are suitable for square shower trays that are installed in the corner (L-shaped) or against one of the walls (U-shaped). These rods have screw-hole caps at the ends. The type of fastener is chosen depending on the walls (self-tapping screws for wooden walls, dowels for bricks and concrete, special butterfly dowels for plasterboard partitions. Some models for greater stability provide for a suspension from the ceiling - usually steel wire, with a ceiling mount.

There are also holders curved in an arc. They are suitable for corner shower trays. They are mounted on exactly the same principle. There are no special differences or complications.

Eaves of complex shapes

The bathroom can have an unusual shape. In order for the curtain to protect well from splashes, the cornice should repeat this shape. There are two options - look for a suitable one or use a flexible cornice. If you make a goal, you can find an oval or round shower curtain. Since such bathtubs usually stand not against the walls, but in the middle of the room, such curtain holders are attached to the ceiling.

Flexible shower curtain - a handy thing for custom solutions

Other intricate curved shapes can be made from a flexible cornice. It is a set of two to three meter pieces of aluminum profile. Aluminum is a ductile metal that keeps its shape well. Bend these segments as you need, cut if necessary, connect with special couplings. Further - it's up to the installation.