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How to Adjust the Curved Shower Curtain Rod

Curved shower rods add definition and decor to a space. They also provides more space to wash in the shower. Curved rods work much like straight shower curtain rods except they are typically screwed into the wall rather than pressure mounted. To adjust the length of the rod, you can remove the connector to gain access to the two intersecting rods or uninstall the entire curved rod to adjust the entire rod system.

Things You'll Need

  • Putty knife or butter knife
  • Phillips screwdriver
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Instructions

  1. Uninstall Curved Shower Rod

    • 1

      Insert a putty knife underneath the decorative covers at one end of the curved shower curtain to unseat them. Slide them away from the mounting assembly with your hands.

    • 2

      Remove the screws from the mounting assembly to uninstall the entire rod, using a Phillips screwdriver.

    • 3

      Find the plastic rod connector. This connector is often transparent and seated between both sections of the rod. Push the rod connector out of its position with your hand.

    • 4

      Pull the rod out or in to adjust the size and push the rod connector back in place.

    • 5

      Place the mounting brackets back on the wall. Drill pilot holes, if applicable. Screw the mounting brackets back into the wall.

    Adjust Rod in Place

    • 6

      Find the plastic rod connector. This connector is often transparent and seated between both sections of the rod.

    • 7

      Pull the rod connector out of position with your hand.

    • 8

      Pull the smaller rod into or out of the larger rod to adjust the size.

    • 9

      Push the rod connector back in place to secure the adjusted position.