How to Hang a Shower Curtain Rod

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Get a standard tension rod if you want to make things easy.. Place one end of the tension rod against one end of the wall.. Pull the rod out until it reaches the end of the wall on the opposite side.

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1

Get a standard tension rod if you want to make things easy.

Step 1

Get a standard tension rod if you want to make things easy.

2

Place one end of the tension rod against one end of the wall.

Step 2

Place one end of the tension rod against one end of the wall.

3

Pull the rod out until it reaches the end of the wall on the opposite side.

Step 3

Pull the rod out until it reaches the end of the wall on the opposite side.

4

Adjust the shower rod until it's even and level.

Step 4

Adjust the shower rod until it's even and level.

5

Hold the larger portion while turning the smaller end of the rod.

Step 5

Hold the larger portion while turning the smaller end of the rod.

6

Selecting a mountable shower rod if you want a cleaner look.

Step 6

Selecting a mountable shower rod if you want a cleaner look.

7

Measure and mark the height of your brackets.

Step 7

Measure and mark the height of your brackets.

8

Repeat this process on the opposite side and check to see they're level.

Step 8

Repeat this process on the opposite side and check to see they're level.

9

Install your brackets over the dots using a drill or the adhesive.

Step 9

Install your brackets over the dots using a drill or the adhesive.

10

Twist the brackets into the frame if you have locking brackets.

Step 10

Twist the brackets into the frame if you have locking brackets.

11

Lower your rod into place if you have open brackets.

Step 11

Lower your rod into place if you have open brackets.

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