Make sure your liner stretches between the two walls and reaches down to the floor so no water escapes. There are extra long liners that are 70 by 84 inches (1. 8 by 2. 1 m) or 72 by 84 inches (1. 8 by 2. 1 m). You can purchase an extra wide liner that is 144 by 72 inches (3. 7 by 1. 8 m). If you have a stall shower, instead of a traditional bathtub size shower, there are shower stall liners that are 54 by 78 inches (1. 4 by 2. 0 m). [1] X Research source
Fabric liners need to be washed regularly since they can grow mold. Fabric liners tend to be machine wash only and blow away from the tub, which can cause water to spill. However, fabric liners are more durable and last longer than vinyl liners. [2] X Research source
For simplicity, choose a white or clear liner. You could also choose a solid color liner that coordinates with the pattern on your shower curtain. Some liners, like patterned vinyl, double as a shower curtain.
Buy two shower curtains to open your shower like window curtains for a more luxurious feel. You can purchase stall curtains that are 54 by 72 inches (1. 4 by 1. 8 m). Extra long curtains are 72 by 84 inches (1. 8 by 2. 1 m) or 72 by 96 inches (1. 8 by 2. 4 m). Extra wide curtains are 108 by 72 inches (2. 7 by 1. 8 m). [7] X Research source
You can opt for fabric curtains in microfiber because they are soft and water resistant. [9] X Research source Prices will depend on the material and design you choose for your curtain. Cotton shower curtains should be protected by a heavy shower liner.
For example, if your bathroom has a tropical theme, you might want to get a shower curtain that has an image of palm trees and the ocean. Some shower curtains have pockets on them to hold soaps and shampoos. Consider using a functional shower curtain in kids’ bathrooms or a bathroom with little storage.
You can cut a shower curtain in half then hem the edges and put them on each side of one rod if you want the curtains to open down the middle. If you are using a liner, cut and hem the liner as well.
You can buy a hookless shower curtain that does not need rings for a ceiling-track curtain rod. [11] X Research source To put the shower curtain rod in the correct position, decide how you want the shower curtain to fall. [12] X Expert Source Eric ShipeHome Improvement Specialist Expert Interview. 11 June 2021. If you have a tub, it could go over the inside or the outside edge. Or it could fall over the curb or outside the curb. [13] X Expert Source Eric ShipeHome Improvement Specialist Expert Interview. 11 June 2021. Then fix the first bracket. Check the correct level, then mark the place for the second bracket. [14] X Expert Source Eric ShipeHome Improvement Specialist Expert Interview. 11 June 2021.
