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Kvartal Shower Curtain for Dormered Bathroom - IKEA Hackers

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Bathroom Published on July 18th, 2011 | by Jules Yap Materials: 2 Ikea Kvartal Corner fixtures , 2 Kvartal Wall hardware , 1 Kvartal rod, 1 DEKA Curtain wire , Saltgrund Shower curtain , Riktig hooks and gliders Description: I used the great Ikea Kvartal 3 track system to solve the difficult problem of putting a shower enclosure in a dormered bathroom. First I installed a waterproof granite wall and shower panel on the side of the tub. Then I used 2 Kvartal corner fixtures joined by a 3 inch section of Kvartal rod and a 12 inch section at one end. The hardware mount on one side was just turned to the end to mount on granite. The other side needed more modification: the angle of the bracket was sawn off and the straight piece was drilled into a block which in turn was screwed into the roof truss. The hole was then patched, re-drywalled and painted. The midpoint used Deka curtain wire hardware and a short piece of the cable to stabilize the whole rail. The r...

How to Install a Shower Curtain Rod

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Share This: Shower Curtain Rod %20-%20http://www.yliving.com/blog/shower-curtain-rod-install/" target="_blank"> Shower Curtain Rod %7C%20YLiving" target="_blank"> Functional and decorative, the shower curtain rod is an integral part to the common shower. When installing a new rod, you’ll have to decide on which type is best for your situation, and then take the necessary steps to install it properly. Here’s how to choose the right shower rod and how to hang it: Shower Curtain Rod Options When choosing the right shower curtain rod for your space, there are 3 main ones to consider: tension rods, fixed rods, and custom rods. Tension Tension rods are ideal for those that need a quick fix or are renting, as there isn’t any hardware involved since tension rods are wedged in place between two walls. While they’re an easy solution to a shower curtain -less shower, they aren’t secure and can fall out of place if tugged on. Tension rods can also damage dry...

Bathroom Makeover on a Budget

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Get a new look and stay on budget If you plan your design, shop smart and invest some sweat equity, you can have a $25,000 bathroom remodel for a fraction of the price. Don't believe us? Well, we updated this bathroom with new wall and floor tile, a new vanity and top, and new plumbing fixtures . Then we framed the mirror and added glass shelves above the toilet—all for less than $3,000. And we did it all with materials purchased at home centers. For this article, we worked with kitchen and bath designer extraordinaire Lori Jo Krengel . The following pages feature Lori Jo 's advice for dramatic bathroom improvements that are easy on the wallet. Lori Jo Krengel is a Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer and the president of Kitchens by Krengel, Inc., an award- winning design firm in St. Paul. Lori Jo combines style and function to create bathrooms that meet specific budgets . She recommends consulting a designer before remodeling a bathroom to avoid common mistakes . ...