Stop Touching Me! I Hate Shower Curtains

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The discussion centers on the discomfort caused by shower curtains and explores solutions to enhance the shower experience. Users recommend investing in heavy-duty shower curtains made of thicker vinyl to prevent them from sticking to the body. Additionally, the conversation highlights the advantages of using bow-shaped shower curtain rods, which provide extra space and reduce the likelihood of water leakage. Participants also share experiences with solid glass shower enclosures, noting their preference for these over traditional curtains.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of shower curtain materials, specifically heavy-duty vinyl.
  • Knowledge of shower curtain rod types, including bow-shaped and rounded rods.
  • Familiarity with shower enclosure options, such as solid glass versus curtains.
  • Awareness of water leakage issues related to shower rod installation.
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  • Research heavy-duty shower curtain options and their benefits.
  • Explore the installation and advantages of bow-shaped shower curtain rods.
  • Investigate solid glass shower enclosures and their maintenance requirements.
  • Learn about common causes of water leakage in shower setups and how to prevent them.
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Homeowners, interior designers, and anyone seeking to improve their shower experience by addressing common issues with shower curtains and enclosures.

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They're always touching me. STOP TOUCHING ME!
 
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I noticed shower curtains in a couple of hotel chains now have a transparent window at eye level - was there a rerun of Psycho recently?
 
Get a heavy duty shower curtain...really. The slightly more expensive ones are made of thicker, heavier vinyl (I assume you really mean shower curtain liner if it's on the inside). They stay in place much better. The cheap, lightweight ones are the ones that get sucked into the shower easily.
 
I just have a plastic curtain that's clear from top to bottom. It's never been a problem.
 
They make shower curtain rods that bow out, it gives you several inches of more space by your upper body.
The one I saw at Home Depot was around 40 bucks.

http://www.atrendyhome.com/noname2.html
 
My shower has a solid glass side, with a door...
 
I've usually had the solid glass ones too. I'd rather squeegee the glass than have the curtain attack me. The worst part is when you squirm away from the curtain and accidently touch the COLD wall.
 
hypatia said:
They make shower curtain rods that bow out, it gives you several inches of more space by your upper body.
The one I saw at Home Depot was around 40 bucks.

http://www.atrendyhome.com/noname2.html

Don't buy a rounded rod, they suck. We had one and they made the water leak out and onto the floor. Just stick with a nice heavy duty curtain :biggrin: Clear ones=bad...
 
Pfff... I learned to live with whatever shower I get. As long as the water is clean, I'm ok.
 
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binzing said:
My shower has a solid glass side, with a door...

We used to have one of those too...until someone fell through it and showered the entire room in glass.

Now we have a curtain.
 
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mcknia07 said:
Don't buy a rounded rod, they suck. We had one and they made the water leak out and onto the floor. Just stick with a nice heavy duty curtain :biggrin: Clear ones=bad...

The rounded rods need to be mounted a bit lower than a regular rod so that there is enough curtain on the bottom sticking inside of the tub or shower to keep it in place.
 
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edward said:
The rounded rods need to be mounted a bit lower than a regular rod so that there is enough curtain on the bottom sticking inside of the tub or shower to keep it in place.

We did that, it was the fact that on the edges the water leaked out around the sides, I think we needed to have a longer one and one that attacked to the side of the tub/walls, but I'm not sure they have any like that.
 
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mcknia07 said:
We did that, it was the fact that on the edges the water leaked out around the sides, I think we needed to have a longer one and one that attacked to the side of the tub/walls, but I'm not sure they have any like that.

we needed a longer one, we needed a longer one. god I'm so sick of hearing that
 
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I meant a wider one, but anyways...
 

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