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Curved Shower Rod and Billowing Curtain

6 years ago

I currently have a straight shower rod placed about 1-2 inches to the outside of the bath/shower deck. Naturally, the polyester fabric liner hangs in the tub during my shower. It is weighted down at the bottom by magnets. However, I am constantly attacked by the curtain as it billows toward me in the middle.

I thought a curved rod would put an end to the attacking liner. But I'm wondering...wouldn't the liner still billow in, even though it hangs about 8 inches out at the deepest part of the curve? Just want your experiences before I drill into tile.

Thank you!

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catbuilder

6 years ago

I think the problem is your liner. I've never had a shower curtain billow and attack anyone using the shower. I think your curtain must be one of the very light-weight kinds. Also, what is your tub made of? Magnets won't stick to acrylic or fiberglass.

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User
6 years ago
The rod won't stop it from billowing but it will feel roomier so I would proceed with the curved rod. Eight inches is quite the curve though. Mine is only 4".

The rod should be placed centered over the shower curb, not outside the curb.
User
6 years ago
I put a tension-curved rod up because I wasn't sure if I'd want a curtain or glass sliding doors on my tub after a redo. I bought this rod as a trial balloon to help me decide if I really wanted to go with a curved rod and drill into my new tile.

I've never replaced it. It's never so much as budged, and my tile is intact if I ever decide to change my mind.

I also mounted it high for an extra-long curtain liner.

I've never been attacked by the curtain.

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Interesting. I have two. In the master bathroom, I installed "The Arc" shower curtain rod myself. I just guessed at the placement. Lol. The inside edge of the bracket is 8 inches from the outside edge of the shower/tub. The other arched rod, in the other bathroom, is a cheapo from Bed, Bath & Beyond I had to rush out to get when the old one came crashing down and I had tenants coming. The old one had been installed by the prior owner, WAY too high and too far in. The new BB&B rod, inside edge of the bracket is 4 inches from the outside edge of the shower. Yet, the BB&B rod doesn't give as much elbow room as "The Arc" rod because the Arc has a much larger arch. The Arc is made from 'airplane aluminum", so it is flexible. You can even cut it to fit if you have to do so. So, the shower that has the Arc rod but which has the anchors much farther in has much more room, while the arched rod which is set farther out has less. I suspect the Moen rod is more like the BB&B rod, so 8 inches in would be WAY too much, rendering the arch of the rod all but useless.
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User
6 years ago
Agree, not all liners are the same. I also just have a silky liner, no curtain. Looks very nice and minimal.
jj610
6 years ago
Your getting a strong draft because the air inside the shower is so much warmer than the air outside the shower. I leave the curtain open about 6 inches at the end and it takes care of this problem.
User
6 years ago
Like catbuiler, I've always had shower rods and no matter the temp or with or without a curtain, I've never had a liner attack/billow. Even when I had an old claw-foot tub where the liner has to go the full way around, still no problems.

I'd freeze to death in summer with a curtain open.
sullyfish42
Original Author
6 years ago
Thank you, everyone, for your comments. I suspect my problem is due to my extremely lightweight but quick-drying shower curtain liner. My current cast iron tub works with the magnets, but our new build has an acrylic tub...so that won't be the case going forward. jj610 is right too, as the physics makes sense. Going to try leaving the curtain open a bit on my next shower to see if it makes a difference. Guess I'm on the hunt for a heftier liner!
User
6 years ago
Also add supplemental bathroom heat as is is the temperature difference of the warm moist air rising up and out and the cold room air seeking entry that causes this. Allowing cold air in through a less that fully shrouded curtain will work, but it is uncomfortable without additional room heating.
sullyfish42
Original Author
6 years ago
Thanks, Sophie. I actually did add a ceiling heater/exhaust fan right next to each shower or shower/tub combo in each bathroom, so that should also help!!

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