How to Install a Shower Curtain Rod into Tile | BEST Amazon Curtain Rod | Curved Shower Rod Upgrade

[@ColdWarVet607]

Ive watched at least a dozen other videos of how to hang a curved rod. Not a single one talked about where to position the center point. They were just worthless "drill 2 holes above your tile" Thanks for actually being the only person who made a how to hang a curved rod video about how to hang a curved rod. Im so glad you used your laser level, I had forgotten I have one in the garage! Nicely Done!

[@FortKnoxCo]

lol. Nice! I appreciate that. Yeah I think there is a lot of other diy videos that assume those little important things will just be known or ppl could figure out. But I know from experience that if you don’t consider and account for those “basic” things it will throw off your whole install and then you never want to tackle a project again. So I try to put info into my videos that I found helpful or figured out so others don’t make the same mistake

[@wandering_coder6356]

I didn’t think about drilling into the grout. Thanks for posting this!

[@FortKnoxCo]

Yep! It’s an easy work around. Whenever I’m Drilling into tile if I can use a grout line I’ll always shoot for that first

[@not4utoknow838]

You are a good teacher.

[@FortKnoxCo]

Thank you!

[@1951jimcamel]

Excellent-turns out I'm mounting the same model but in Black - so it's great to see the same hardware. One point nobody has mentioned is that the left and right brackets are NOT the same. One has a smaller diameter-because the tube has a different outside diameter on each side-so check that before proceeding. Also Jose mentioned the hex locking screws should go on the top so they are not visible. I agree.

[@FortKnoxCo]

yes! both very good points. Its a good idea to hide those locking screws by placing them on top and it also helps to prevent them getting loose and falling out and losing them

[@FitBabe]

Very helpful video. I’m going to be attempting this by myself when my shower rod comes. Thanks for posting!

[@FortKnoxCo]

Your very welcome. If you have any questions let me know. The installation is pretty straightforward overall.

[@phonesavanh-98]

Just about to do this, thanks for the vid and explanation!

[@FortKnoxCo]

Awesome!! You got it! It’s pretty straight forward. If you have any questions let me Know

[@gamerwhiz6847]

Good job, the bar looks great. The drill bit is very thick though and drilled the tile anyway, why not use a smaller drill bit to protect the tile? Also could the holders be turned horizontally to go through a horizontal grout line?

[@FortKnoxCo]

The drill bit needs to be big enough to make a hole large enough to accept the screw. There’s no problem drilling through the tile, I just chose the grout line because it makes the drilling process 100% easier as you will only need to drill through a sliver of the tile on its edge vs having to drill a full hole in the center of a tile, also reducing the risk of cracking the tile. As far as turning the bracket, you can’t turn them because they need to be vertical to accept the rod itself. If you turned the brackets the rod would install vertically. They need to be installed in the orientation I showed in the video.

[@gamerwhiz6847]

@@FortKnoxCo Thank you for clarifying, makes sense.

[@FortKnoxCo]

@@gamerwhiz6847 No problem at all.

[@mig3872]

Just bought same one. About to install. Don't want to drill in tile so I need to drill above tile or outside closer to door. Would outside tile be too far away for curtain liner?

[@FortKnoxCo]

Just depends on how your tub and bathroom is set up. And how long of a curtain you purchase. If you were going to go outside the tile, further away from the tub, then You’ll most likely have to lower the mounting height of the rod to still allow the curtain bottom to hang within the tub. But I wouldn’t do this if it was waaaay out from the tub obviously. But in most cases you would probably be okay as it’s just a few more inches over. Not sure how it’ll look though. Might be okay. Let me know how it turns out.

[@mig3872]

@@FortKnoxCo thank you so much. The video and you reply helped me a lot. Decided to go above and got it installed. All done. Will just have to buy longer shower curtain. Question tho...So I did have studs there so I drilled small holes then just screwed in the screws it came with. Did not use anchors. It wasn't super easy for the last three revs bit got it. I was a afraid to drill hole too big. How do you know what drill bit if there is no size on screws? I used 7/64

[@FortKnoxCo]

@@mig3872 that’s awesome to hear. Whenever I drill a pilot hole for a screw I usually just eyeball the screw over the drill bits and choose a bit slightly smaller in diameter than the screw. It’s always safer to start smaller than start too big. You still want there to be enough wood for the screw to bite into. But there’s no science with it, just eyeball something smaller. The fact that your drill a pilot hole at all will help. Just don’t go too big off the bat.

[@mig3872]

@@FortKnoxCo sounds good thank you.

[@sofreeroots]

thank u so much!

[@FortKnoxCo]

No problem at all

[@mommyhelen2017]

Did all your supplies (besides the drill and drill bits) come with the curtain rod?

[@FortKnoxCo]

The curtain rod and hardware/screws came with it. It did not come with a curtain or the rings to hang it if that’s what your asking. But the rod and all things required or shown in the video to install it came with. I believe in the item description on the Amazon link it’ll show it lost what all comes in the box

[@jodieg.2378]

Do you lose any of the benefits of the curved rod by still having a liner INSIDE the tub? Or does the liner extend outward a pretty good amount? (I know the liner is needed to prevent water splashing outside the tub)

[@FortKnoxCo]

Good question. No you don’t lose any of the benefits. You can still use an inner liner and an outer cover or sheet and it works perfectly. There really is no difference in the function of your curtains, it just creates a larger space up top so that while you’re standing in the bathtub, it feels way more open. Just make sure you mount the rod at the appropriate level so that the liner on the inside hangs in enough for it to properly shut the water. It’s not much different than a standard rod other than it creates the more open space feeling.

[@TheRookie323]

Did you use 5/16 bit?

[@FortKnoxCo]

Yeah. I started with the 1/4 first. Then had to use the 5/16 to make it fit

[@joseemigdiocastro4966]

The screws to tight the rode are supposed to be on the top to hide them. Overall ok

[@pcsolawman1]

I'm just wondering why so far back when the idea is to have more room?

[@FortKnoxCo]

You it’s giving you more head room and a feeling of more space above the tub. By swinging out with that arch. If you mount it too far away from the tub you won’t be able to have the curtain still drape into the tub properly

[@mrstogie912]

Would have been a Top notch, five star video if you show the final steps instead of explaining them. It's important to show what you're explaining and not just explaining everything. Like when you drilled the hole through the tile. Overall good video though and thanks for posting

[@FortKnoxCo]

I appreciate the feedback. I’ll try to get more footage and show all the details on future videos

[@mrstogie912]

Likewise @FortKnoxCo! Reeeaallly though, it's a 5 star, $1 Million video! I don't mean to be negative, or to take Anything from it! But yeah, if you could edit in a clip, (even from a phone mount, 2-4 ft away) of you doing/showing each individual step, to an extent, that would be Very Helpful for the "Do-er's" and DYI-ers out here! Thanks, and Cheers!

[@FortKnoxCo]

@@mrstogie912 no worries at all. I appreciate every comment. It’s nice that people take the time to reply or give their thoughts. I’m Always looking to improve.

[@Faiith1964]

Too much work for me, nevermind

[@FortKnoxCo]

Aww come on. It’s simple enough. Well worth the time.