Shower curtain ideas

danrv

Hi
I've fitted an over bath electric shower in my bathroom project and wondering about a curtain of some kind.
The rail riser's also going in soon. 

My previous house had a telescopic
alloy tube rail with rubber feet on the ends that just pressed in between the walls.
Any ideas appreciated.

FreeBear

danrv said:
Any ideas appreciated.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/HC-Electric-Motorized-Automation-Compatible/dp/B07S1G9FSN - Wouldn't be allowed to use it so close to a bath or shower...

A couple of these - https://www.toolstation.com/stainless-steel-end-socket/p84003 plus a length of 1" stainless steel tube (304 or 316).

grumbler

FreeBear said:

danrv said:
Any ideas appreciated.

A couple of these - https://www.toolstation.com/stainless-steel-end-socket/p84003 ...

I prefer this type - just one hole in a tiled wall is sufficient

FreeBear

grumbler said:

FreeBear said:

danrv said:
Any ideas appreciated.

A couple of these - https://www.toolstation.com/stainless-steel-end-socket/p84003 ...

I prefer this type - just one hole in a tiled wall is sufficient

Certainly a better solution (I had tried to find hidden fixings). Do they come in stainless steel, or is chrome plated the only option ?

grumbler

Not sure. The above are https://www.rothley.com/products/25mm-invisifix-end-socket-1-pack , and they say nothing about the material.

Mine are 25mm from BnQ, but I see only 19mm on the website and with two holes - https://www.diy.com/departments/colorail-invisifix-polished-chrome-effect-stainless-steel-rail-end-socket-l-19mm-dia-19mm/5013144052618_BQ.prd

They say,  "Chrome effect Stainless steel", but I don't think it's stainless steel.

danrv

Thanks for the replies.
Initially thought that the rail was included when buying a curtain. 

baser999

Personally don’t like a curtain, too clingy. Thought about a glass screen? 

danrv

baser999 said:

Thought about a glass screen? 

Yes. Just considering ease of fitting.
The shower is situated about 2" in from the bath edge so may not be enough clearance. 

Eldi_Dos

Another vote for screen, lot easier to keep clean, shower curtains are not the most hygienic of things and are a faff to take off and wash.

grumbler

baser999 said:

Personally don’t like a curtain, too clingy. Thought about a glass screen? 

Personally, I don't like screens. Leaks, scale, mould, dirt in corners ...

A (fabric) curtain you just throw in a washing machine and then hang back - fresh and pristine clean.

Eldi_Dos said:

... screen, lot easier to keep clean, shower curtains are not the most hygienic of things and are a faff to take off and wash.

I disagree on all counts.

FreeBear

grumbler said:

baser999 said:

Personally don’t like a curtain, too clingy. Thought about a glass screen? 

Personally, I don't like screens. Leaks, scale, mould, dirt in corners ...

And when they shatter (assuming toughened glass), the mess gets everywhere and is a real pain to clear up.