How To Install Shower Rod On Ceramic Tile

This may seem incidental but it goes a long way in protecting your floor from rot.

How to install shower rod on ceramic tile.

In our project we used crema marfil an italian tumbled marble tile. This is not a science but there are a few things to consider before you install. Installing a shower curtain rod into ceramic tile is a little more complicated than drilling into drywall but with the right tools you can do it. Step by step instructions for our reimagined shower rod.

In this video i mount some safety grab bars on ceramic tile and i show you how to mount them very securely without mounting them into the studs. It shouldn t take more than 5 minutes to install a tension shower rod. Clean the tile thoroughly then discreetly mark where you wish to install the bar. The standard length of a tub is 60 inches 150 cm and most tension rods extend from 48 75 inches 120 190 cm.

Shower rods and shower curtains prevent water from splashing onto your bathroom floor. On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles. Step 1 place a piece of duct tape on the tile where the shower rod will be installed and mark the spot where you will drill with a pen. To get the most protection from your shower rod hang it in the right place.

Replace the rod with one that fits the shower width measurement if it is. The tiles come in different sizes pre spaced on mats. Measure from the floor on both sides of the shower enclosure to ensure that the rod will be level and then measure inward from the outer wall of the enclosure. Check the length of your current shower rod to ensure it is long enough to place the proper tension on the tile wall.