How To Install A Clawfoot Shower Curtain
Adding a clawfoot shower curtain to your existing clawfoot bathtub is not nearly as hard as it used to be and adds versatility to your tub. In the past, the curtain was the big drawback. Because of the supports for the enclosure ring, you had to hang several panels leaving gaps that could let water spray all over your bathroom. However, new designs have eliminated that problem and have made adding a clawfoot shower curtain a definite positive addition.
My wife and I own an old Victorian built in 1909 so when it came time to remodel one of the bathrooms, ripping out the pink 1950s tub and replacing it with a traditional clawfoot was a no brainer. The problem was that while my wife prefers to sit down and relax in the tub, I would rather jump in, take a quick shower and get out. After a couple of times trying to sit down and use a hand held shower without getting water all over the bathroom, and failing, I decided that the shower enclosure had to go up.
I did the installation myself and was surprised how easy it was. I ordered an oval enclosure, to keep with the lines of the tub, that came with the shower head, plumbing and brackets for the installation. It only had three points I had to mount. Two were on the back wall and one on the ceiling.
I briefly played with the idea of using standard shower curtains and hanging two or three, but remembering the mess I made in the bathroom with the hand held shower head, I quickly decided to look into a specifically designed clawfoot shower curtain. This was definitely a wise move on my part. I found a clawfoot curtain that was 180" and easily pulled all the way around the tub. Looking back, I'm so glad I didn't go with three panels of standard curtains. The one I bought is a single piece and, with the magnets in the hem, keeps me from flooding the bathroom every time I take a shower.
All in all, I'm very happy with the look and functionality of the change to a clawfoot tub with addition of the clawfoot shower curtain. I can still jump in and out of the shower with no problem and my wife can relax in her new, and much larger, clawfoot tub. She even likes to pull the curtain closed while she take a bath to keep the steam in.
How To Install A Clawfoot Shower Curtain
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How To Install A Clawfoot Shower Curtain
How To Install A Clawfoot Shower Curtain
How To Install A Clawfoot Shower Curtain
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