How To Hang Shower Curtain Rod On Ceramic Tile

To get the most protection from your shower rod hang it in the right place.

How to hang shower curtain rod on ceramic tile.

Then mark that spot so you know how high to hang up your shower curtain rod. A tension shower rod uses a spring to keep it from sliding down the tiled wall. While mounting rods tend to look a little better than tension rods you may need to drill into tile to install them which can be moderately difficult. This may seem incidental but it goes a long way in protecting your floor from rot.

When you spend more time trying to hold up the shower curtain while taking a shower than actually washing your body. Get a rod that suits your needs and hang it 72 75 in 180 190 cm above the ground to keep the curtain off of the floor but under the rim of your tub. A typical shower curtain is 72 x 72. Step 1 place a piece of duct tape on the tile where the shower rod will be installed and mark the spot where you will drill with a pen.

This is not a science but there are a few things to consider before you install. If you have porcelain or ceramic tile in your shower you are probably hesitant to damage it any way while putting up a shower curtain rod yet without a rod you risk having a mini flood in your bathroom every time you bathe. To install a shower curtain with a tension rod start by adding 4 inches to the height of your shower curtain and measuring that distance from the floor up the wall. Installing a shower curtain rod into ceramic tile is a little more complicated than drilling into drywall but with the right tools you can do it.

Choose and place a tiny mark in the spot you want the rod to be on both walls.