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Make a Curtain Rod
for a Clawfoot Tub
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A Simple Solution for Clawfoot Tub Shower Curtains
Turning a clawfoot tub into a functional shower can be
tricky. You may find a shower curtain rod you like only to
realize that it's the wrong size, or too expensive, or both.
Instead of buying a ready-made shower curtain rod for your
clawfoot tub consider making one yourself. That's what I
did.
Though I didn't have a clawfoot tub, my ordinary tub was
enclosed by two walls only, leaving the other two walls
open. I needed an "L" shaped curtain rod, one made for
clawfoot tubs, but I couldn't find one in the right size, or
one that I could afford.
In the picture you can see the solution I came up with. It
was inexpensive and beautiful, and the size was flexible. So
here are the details for making a shower curtain rod for
your clawfoot tub.
Shower Curtain Rod for a Clawfoot Tub: Step #1.
Hardware
This easy to make shower curtain rod for a clawfoot tub is
actually made from ordinary metal curtain rods, ornate metal
rod endings, and matching metal curtain tie-backs. The
amount of hardware will vary depending on how many curtain
sides you wish to have around your clawfoot tub.
* To surround your clawfoot tub on 2 sides: you will need 3
curtain tie-backs, 2 curtain rods and four ornate curtain
endings.
* To Surround your clawfoot tub on 3 sides: you will need 4
curtain tie-backs, 3 curtain rods, and 6 ornate rod endings.
* To surround your clawfoot tub on 4 sides: you will need 4
curtain tie-backs, 4 curtain rods and 8 ornate rod endings.
Be sure to buy curtain endings that curl or twist in a way
that will allow each rod to connect to the next as in the
picture accompanying this article.
Shower Curtain Rod for a Clawfoot Tub: Step #2.
Construction
You will be attaching the curtain tie-backs on the ceiling,
and using the tie-back section to hang your rod on.
Therefore, position the tie-backs on the ceiling so the loop
is in the right position to support the shower curtain rod
parallel to the tub. It’s best to hang the shower curtain
rod a few inches outside the tub, so the curtain hangs out
of the way.
Begin by attaching two curtain tie-backs from the ceiling
over one side of the tub, one at each end. Slip the rod into
the tie-backs and attach the ornate rod endings at both
ends. This will complete the construction of one side of
your shower curtain rod for a clawfoot tub.
Slip a second rod into one of the endings of the first, to
form a right angle. Since you’ve chosen a curling rod end,
the two rods can be twined into each other, thereby saving
you the need to attach another curtain tie-back overhead to
support this end of the rod. You will still need to attach
one at the other end, of course, to keep the rod up. This
will complete the construction of two sides of your shower
curtain rod for a clawfoot tub.
If you need to install one or two more sides of curtain rod
over your clawfoot tub, simply repeat the previous steps.
Shower Curtain Rod for a Clawfoot Tub: Step #3.
Shower Curtain
One shower curtain will cover the length of your clawfoot
tub, or two sides of the width. Buy as much shower curtain
as your clawfoot tub requires, and be prepared to cut it
down to size and hem along the edges if needed.
Shower Curtain Rod for a Clawfoot Tub: Step #4. Shower
Curtain Hooks
Using curtain hooks to hang your shower curtain from your
clawfoot tub rod. If your ceiling is very high, it will be
impossible for you to hang the shower curtain directly from
your shower curtain rod for a clawfoot tub, as the curtain
will be absurdly high.
Therefore, rather than use curtain hooks, create curtain
hooks yourself from a shower curtain. Just measure the
distance from your shower curtain rod and where you would
like your curtain to begin. Then cut a shower curtain into
strips that are 2.5 times longer than this length. Leave
fabric on the side for hemming. Then use these strips of
fabric to create tied hooks that suspended your curtain at
the appropriate level.
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Installing a Showerhead
with
No Surrounding Wall
How to install a showerhead over a tub
that has no walls around it, like a clawfoot tub or
free-standing tub. |
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