samurai Deciding on the Best Curtains for your Shower

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Finding the perfect curtain shower can be a daunting task. Considering the style and material the curtain consist of as well as the type of shower curtain you'll need for your shower!

When it comes to shower curtains, deciding which curtains for shower you'll need isnt necessarily the hard part. Often times, it is deciding which rods to use to hang the curtains for your shower that can be more challenging. There are several types of rods you can use for hanging your shower curtains. Each type may or may not work for the particular type of shower you have. There are specialty rods for applications like L shaped curtain rods. The following is a listing of some common shower curtain rods, their uses, and which showers they fit best.

Straight or bar rods are the most common used to hang curtains for showers. Made to hang straight across, they have hardware to attach them on the wall. Many standard shower curtains are designed to be placed on them. If your shower only requires a rod that goes from one wall to another wall; this curtain rod will work for you.

Curved shower rods are designed to fit the same showers that straight ones do, but bow out in the middle for added shower space. Curtains for showers are able to securely tuck in the tub to prevent water from escaping. Curved shower rods are a great way to gain some elbow room in a standard shower.

L shaped curtain rods are designed to allow the consumer the flexibility to arrange the curtains for the shower in a variety of patterns. L shaped curtain rods are made of one inch tubing and can be cut in lengths. Bent sections of tubing are available to create shapes.

Oval shower curtain rings are an oval shaped ring for mounting to a pipe, wall or ceiling. These are designed to make an oval enclosure with your curtains for the shower. A rectangular version is available. They are usually used to go around a freestanding tub such as a clawfoot tub. A curtain for the shower that is specifically for this application may be used; or additional standard curtains for the shower will be needed.

Neo angle shower curtain rods are curtain rods designed to be cut to size and fit corner showers.
Trak shower rods are made of tracking that mounts to the ceiling. It works much like a train track. The clips that hold the curtains for the shower flow along the tracking when pulled.

D style shower curtain rods include one U shaped tubular section and one straight bar. The two are combined to create an enclosure out of your curtains for the shower that is D shaped. A ceiling support may be needed for them. Additional curtains for shower may be needed to go all the way around.

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