Custom tubs and shower pans need an oval shower curtain that will curve around the edge instead of the usual straight-line curtain rod. This type of rod needs a little extra support to hold the stress of the curve, but the installation process is almost the same as for a straight rod. The extra space of the oval will make your shower space anywhere from 8 to 12 inches wider.
- Skill level:
- Moderately Challenging
Instructions
Things you need
- Measuring tape
- Pencil
- Level
- Drill
- Anchors
- Hammer
- Screwdriver
- Alan wrench
- Hacksaw
- Flat file
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1
Measure 60 inches from the top of the tub or 72 inches from the top of the shower pan and mark it on the wall. Take another measurement starting from that high mark and move in 3 inches and mark this as the installation point for the mounting bracket.
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2
Take the assembly apart so that you can hold just the wall plate against the wall and mark the holes for the position of the screws using a pencil to mark the wall. Use a level to make sure the screws are straight vertically. Set the wall plate aside.
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3
Drill holes for the wall application you are working with, a plug anchor for tile walls, or a decorator's anchor for drywall. Tap or screw the anchors in place with a hammer.
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4
Hold the wall plate over the anchors and screw it into place, guiding the screws into the anchors until they sit tight.
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5
Measure the distance from the center of each wall plate to each other.
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6
Loosen the set screw on the swivel connectors with an Allen wrench and attach them to the rod. Lay the rod on the floor.
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7
Take the measurement from the center of the swivel connectors straight across to each other for the straight-line measurement. Compare this with the wall measurement and subtract the difference to find out how much you have to shorten the pole.
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8
Remove the swivel connector from one end of the oval rod and cut off the extra length with a hacksaw. Smooth out any rough edges with a flat file.
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9
Slide the swivel connector back on the cut end and then place the connectors on the wall plates, screwing them in place with a screwdriver.
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10
Tighten the set screws on both swivel connectors with the Allen wrench.
