5 ft. Curved Shower Rod - Brushed Nickel

by Unique Bath Products

Product Features

• The curved shower rod - shower rennovation
• Experience the difference - More elbow room to shower!
• Brushed Nickel- plated on stainless steel construction for enduring quality
• Unique design - Oval shaped rod keeps shower rod from spinning
• Easy to install with all mounting hardware included

Product Details

• Item Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000P5Y7UY
• Item model number: SR-5-BN
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #71,606 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)
  • #92 in Home & Kitchen > Bath > Bathroom Accessories > Shower Curtains, Hooks & Liners > Shower Curtain Rods

Product Description

Unique safety- The curve of the shower rod keeps floors dry by curving in at the corners. The shower curtain stays in the tub keeping water from leaking out. This feature also keeps walls dry and damage free. Unique comfort-The uniquely curved shower rod gives you increased comfort by creating additional elbow room. The curve of the shower rod increases showering space by up to 6". Unique design-The curved shower rod is oval in circumference to prevent spinning. Easy to install. It is simple to install - just three easy steps and you are ready to use the shower. Everything for installation is included; - hardware, mounting brackets & step by step instructions. The Curved Shower Rod features: 5 ft. long oval in circumference sturdy steel rod to fit most standard tub installations (Note- Rod measures 58 1/8 inches at smallest point , however flanges can be moved out an additional 1 inch on each end) Rod may be cut with the hacksaw for shorter enclosures! 2 x matching swivel wall brackets. All mounting hardware included - wood screws, tile anchors, sheetrock anchors, set screws & allen wrench. The rod uses standard length shower curtain. Easy installation!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sturdy Construction, February 10, 2009

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L. English (Midwest, USA) - See all my reviews
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I got this product because the rod was one piece, whereas all the other ones I was seeing in the store were "adjustable", made in 2 pieces. I had a small walk-in shower doorway to span so I had to cut it down, cutting equal amounts off of each end. Easy Install. And I must say the swivel rod ends and the wall hardware are Very Heavy Duty. Rod is thin metal tubing, oval for added stability, but it's not like your gonna be doing chin-ups on it.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Makes all the difference!, June 24, 2008

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D. Compton "spiritwife" (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews
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It is amazing how much bigger my shower space seems with a curved shower rod. If you have big family members, it is a must have. This one is very stable, too. Definitely recommend a rod that needs to be anchored than the kind you wedge in.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Much better and stylish alternative to adjustable rods, January 1, 2011

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usaf_drew (Middle GA) - See all my reviews

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After visiting my local Lowes & Home Depot and being unimpressed with their selection of only adjustable rods, I ordered 2 of these for bathroom remodels. Shipping was quick, packaging was good and instructions were simple yet direct. If you follow the directions, installation will be simple. Word of caution though: if at all possible, don't use the giant screw-type drywall anchors that come with this unit. If your drywall is even slightly brittle or you apply too much pressure while screwing them in, you could wind up punching it straight through the wall. I did that with the first one (luckily it still grabbed the wall a bit), but then switched to the regular drill-first-then-hammer-in anchors but still used the supplied screws.

A few positive things to note:
- rod is made for 5' (wall-to-wall) but has about 3' of total play where it slides into the brackets before you have to start cutting. Mine fit perfectly.
- Brackets and rod are very sturdy and the wall anchors (like I said, use your own for drywall) will hold the whole setup rigid.
- Brushed nickel finish is good quality and seems like it will last a long time. It also matches other brushed nickel accessories exactly.
- Oval rod is a nice switch from regular round.
- Simple to install with a level, phillips screwdriver, drill, hammer and ruler.

Some negatives probably not even worth mentioning:
- Although you can hardly see them when everything is installed, the bracket screws are not brushed nickel.
- There will be a small gap where the rod goes into each bracket to allow for the set screw to clamp the rod. I only noticed this when installing. Not so much when installed.

Bottom line - you will really like this unit over the adjustable ones they sell at Lowes or Home Depot. The curtain hooks will not snag since it's a one-piece unit and it gives a very refined look to even the smallest bathroom. This is a great unit for the money. Also, take my negative comments how you will. Just know that I'm the guy that will buy everything possible for my bathroom remodel in quality brushed nickel, even the toilet valve. Yeah, I did that.