Installing shower curtain rod into ceramic tile without drilling has several advantages.
First, it’s relatively easy to complete. You don’t need to build an entirely new laundry room for this purpose.
And, while there are some limitations, modern shower curtain rods are available in a wide range of lengths and sizes. So, how do you install a shower curtain rod into ceramic tile without drilling?
Many people don’t know how to install a shower curtain rod into ceramic tile without drilling. The easy way to install a shower curtain rod into ceramic tile is by using 3M Command Strips.
These strips are an adhesive that sticks to almost anything. Furthermore, they can be carefully removed without leaving any marks or residue.
These strips are easy to use. All one needs to do is simply peel off the protective liner and stick the strip onto the back of the tile.
Then, hold the strip in place with one hand while pressing the stripe down with the other. When finished, just wipe away whatever remains of the adhesive, and you’re done.
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How To Install Shower Curtain Rod Into Ceramic Tile Without Drilling
Take Apart The Shower Rod
If you’ve ever tried to install a shower curtain rod into ceramic tile without drilling, you know how difficult it can be.
Sometimes you just can’t seem to find the right tools or materials to do the job properly.Fortunately, there’s a simple solution: Take apart the shower curtain rod and install it into ceramic tile yourself.
All you’ll need is a couple of simple tools and about 15 to 30 minutes of your time.
The best part is that you won’t have to drill into your ceramic tile to install your shower curtain rod.
Put Spring Side Of The Rod Into The Other Hole
Whatever type of shower you have, a tension curtain rod will get the job done.
A tension rod is easy to install and can be made to fit any shower size. The rod simply slides through the shower curtain and is held in place by the weight of the curtain.
To install a tension curtain rod, first measure the width of the rod and the length of the shower curtain. Then, find the right washers for the rod by looking up the diameter of the rod’s screws and the thickness of the rod’s wall brackets.
Next, put the spring side of the rod into the other hole to install the rod into the ceramic tile without drilling. Finally, hang the shower curtain on the rod and enjoy.
Place The Suction Cups On Both Sides
When you install shower curtain rods into ceramic tile, the easiest way is by using suction cups.
First, remove the stickers from the suction cups, then peel off the protective film. Next, clean the ceramic tile with a wet cloth or towel.
Then stick the suction cups onto one side of the ceramic tile, making sure they’re evenly placed.
Turn the suction cups around the other way, and then stick the suction cups onto the other side of the ceramic tile as well.
Finally, turn the suction cups around the other way again and install the shower curtain rod onto the suction cups.
Install The Shower Curtain Rod By Extending It
Installing a shower curtain rod in a large bathroom with a tub and shower combo can be difficult.
If the tub is separate from the shower, then the shower rod can be simply extended over top of the tub and into the shower wall studs.
If the tub is inside the shower, then the tub bottom and the shower wall studs must be drilled out to install the shower rod.
If the tub is inside the shower and the shower wall studs cannot be drilled out, then installing this shower curtain rod will be impossible.
What Can I Use If I Don’t Have Shower Hooks?
Instead of shower rings, substitute thick nails with flat heads for hanging a curtain from a metal bar in the ceiling.
You may stretch your shower curtain by attaching small hooks to each side of the curtain ring. But, if your curtain is not wide enough to do this, you may want to use rods instead.
Getting the desired length will depend on the height of your ceiling and how high you want the curtain to hang.
Can You Screw a Shower Rod Into Tile?
Although it’s a little trickier than drilling into wall studs and installing a shower rod, you certainly can screw a shower rod into tile.
It is simple to locate a shower rod that is designed for screw-in installation.
However, you need to make sure that your screws are long enough to comfortably reach the wall studs.
It’s a good idea to measure the distance between the wall studs to be sure. Finally, attach the screws to the wall studs, then hang your shower rings onto the screws to finish the installation.
What Can You Not Put on a Tile Shower?
A cleaning with an acid or ammonia-based product may cause permanent damage to your ceramic bathroom tiles.
Polished marble tiles will etch permanently when cleaned with any acid-based product.
Because vinegar is an acid, it should never be used on polished marble tiles either.
On tile or stone, you shouldn’t use a pumice stone because it contains silica, which may scratch the surface or leave fine particles embedded in the pores of the stone.
Final Words
When learning how to install a shower curtain, first you need to decide what type of curtain rod you’re going to use: a curved one or a wall-mounted one.
Start by disassembling the rod and removing the brackets that hold the ends of the track together.
Locate the spring, then flip the ends upside down and slide them back onto the spring.
Install the suction cups on the end of the track by pushing them into place, then place the tracks back into place on the bracket.
Install the shower rod onto the end of the track by sliding it into place.
This should make sure that after the shower curtain has been installed, there will be no drooping along the top or bottom of the curtain.
To make sure the rod stays in the desired position after the curtain is installed, you can mark the top of the track on the wall with a pen or pencil before mounting the track in place.
