Toilets, Sinks, Showers, Tubs and Disposals - Curved shower rod installation on wall w/pocket door behind it
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skyshow1
12-22-06, 08:47 PM
I would like to install a curved shower rod for our shower. The problem is that one of the walls has a pocket door behind it, where I would have to put screws into the wall to install the shower rod mounting bracket. Note I have not found any curved shower rods that are installed via compression (such as the current straight shower rod we have) - I believe the only option is to use the type with a mounting bracket attached with screws. I don't think there is much clearance between the wallboard and the pocket door (not sure how much). Any ideas on how to install this shower rod?
594tough
12-22-06, 09:17 PM
You have a problem here. The curved rods need a fairly sturdy anchor, such as a toggle bolt or the wingits fasteners. These will protrude at least an inch inside the wall. This will almost surely hit the pocket door.
I cannot think of a solution for you. I hope someone else with more creativity than me will chime in with some ideas!
I cannot think of a solution for you. I hope someone else with more creativity than me will chime in with some ideas!
twelvepole
12-22-06, 09:35 PM
You should be able to install the curved shower rod high enough to miss the door on the opposite side of the wall. If you have 'wallboard,' you will need to use the drywall anchors that come with the rod.
chandler
12-23-06, 07:12 AM
I agree with twelvepole, mount the thing above the door, and surely you will hit a header, which will be solid.
skyshow1
12-23-06, 09:57 AM
Twelvepole - great idea! I hadn't even thought of that. Looking online you can buy extra long shower curtains (84" instead of 72"). The biggest downside I see is by having the curtain a foot higher it will let less light into the shower, unless we use a clear shower curtain. We'll have to weight the pros and cons versus the straight shower rod. Thanks for the quick response and great idea!!!
twelvepole
12-23-06, 10:23 AM
Measure first to see if you really need the longer shower curtain. In my rental my 72" shower liner is touching the bottom of the tub. This means I have 12" of liner inside the tub.
I do not have a clear shower curtain at my rental because the tub/shower is pretty ugly. At my mountain cabin, I have a tiny bathroom just big enough for a shower stall. I love the clear shower curtain I have there. It gives the illusion of greater space and lets light in. The downside of clear shower curtains is that they tend to show water spots. The daily shower mist is helpful. The upside is that you can pick up another at the Dollar Store. I usually keep a backup on hand.
I do not have a clear shower curtain at my rental because the tub/shower is pretty ugly. At my mountain cabin, I have a tiny bathroom just big enough for a shower stall. I love the clear shower curtain I have there. It gives the illusion of greater space and lets light in. The downside of clear shower curtains is that they tend to show water spots. The daily shower mist is helpful. The upside is that you can pick up another at the Dollar Store. I usually keep a backup on hand.