Shower Curtains Can Give Your Bathroom A Quick And Easy
By Caroline Smith, Fri Dec 9th

Bathroom shower curtains offer an affordable way to instantlyfreshen up a dull looking bathroom. As well as looking nice,shower curtains have the practical function of preventing waterspraying out of the tub and soaking the surrounding bathroomfixtures. Installing a curtain is very easy, using rings orhooks to suspend it from a rod. Spring loaded rods can be heldin place between two walls without the need for drilling holesin your tiles. This is particularly good if your shower curtainis just a temporary solution until you fit a shower enclosure.

Shower curtains are made from several different sorts ofwashable fabrics, including cotton, polyester and plastic. Mostare water resistant, but if not a waterproofed liner can easilybe attached. Some come with weighted hems to help hold them inposition. Although not as sturdy as glass shower enclosures,curtains can be very effective with electric showers, though theforce of water spray from power showers may be too strong for afabric curtain to prevent leaks. In that case you may want tolook at folding or sliding shower doors to ensure your bathroomcabinets and vanity unit don’t get soaked.

Fitting a shower curtain can instantly change the appearance ofyour bathroom. Curtains for showers come a huge variety ofdesigns and colors, from polka dots and stripes to plaid,Waverly toile or tropical Hawaiian prints. If you’ve got aspecific theme to your decor, you should be able to find adesign to fit in. Aquatic, nautical and beach themed curtainsare very popular. For kids, colorful prints of dolphins, frogsand rubber ducks are a favorite. You could add a touch ofelegance or a splash of fun to your shower times with yourchoice of curtain.

Bathtub and shower stall curtains are a cheap but effective wayto smarten up your bathroom

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About the author:Caroline Smith is a successful home furnishings writer who haswritten many articles for www.showers-bathrooms.com -The expertswhen it comes to choosing bathroom vanities,shower curtains, shower enclosures and other bathroom accessories.