The curtain rod in the bathroom is one of the items that you can not do without in some cases. If the room has a corner radius bath, then you will need to install a semicircular cornice.
And for a round, located in the center of the room or against the wall, you need a circular option. In some cases, round and arc eaves with curtains are installed above shower trays. We will tell you how to choose semicircular and round cornices for the bathroom.
Features
Semicircular eaves for a bathroom, unlike straight lines, fastened not to opposite walls of the room, but to adjacentTherefore, they do not use a telescopic (sliding) mechanism with a spring. Likewise, direct barriers for curtains are often fixed between the walls.
This mounting method is very simple, but not reliable, so telescopic rods with a spring are not recommended for rooms visited by children.
Some models of arcuate cornices have a telescopic mechanism, but they are attached to the wall with self-tapping screws.
The installation of semicircular cornices will necessarily require drilling the walls, and in some cases the ceiling, since such structures are often additionally fixed using vertical suspensions. This is necessary for greater reliability of fastening in the event that the semicircular cornice is made of an alloy based on aluminum, which is a fairly soft metal. Without additional suspensions, the aluminum structure can gradually sag under the weight of the curtain.
Mounting to the ceiling (at least 3 points) is required for round cornices of large diameters.Cornices with smaller diameters can be fixed on adjacent walls. Small mounted on two mounts in the same wall.
Also available arcuate corniceswhich are mounted between opposite walls. Such curtain rails have a very small ledge - 15 cm as a standard. They are suitable for rectangular bathtubs installed in small rooms.
A slight curvature of the bar gives more space behind the curtain, which is very convenient.
Variety Overview
Radius cornices for the bathroom are of two types:
- hard;
- flexible.
The second type is, as a rule, universal designs, which during assembly can be given any shape, including arched (semicircular). To do this, you just need to bend the profile according to a pre-prepared template, which is done taking into account the shape of the bathroom. Such cornices are made of aluminum alloy. Semicircular and round rigid structures for hanging curtains are in most cases made of steel.
Metal cornices are made in different colors:
- chromium;
- white;
- gold;
- silver;
- bronze;
- black and others
The first two are usually found in standard models, the rest of the colors, as a rule, can be selected when ordering goods on an individual project.
Hooks / rings for curtains sometimes come with a curtain rod. Otherwise, they are purchased separately. Rings / hooks for curtains can be of several types:
- closed - put on a cornice until the installation process is completed;
- with locking mechanism - allow you to remove the curtain without removing the cornice;
- open - A convenient option for attaching the curtains, but there is a chance that it will be possible to accidentally unhook the curtain fabric from several rings / hooks if you sharply pull it in or open it.
Also, the curtain can be held on the crossbar using eyelets - rings that are sewn into the canvas itself.
The manufacturer usually indicates whether it is possible to cut the size of the arc and suspension, if necessary, if necessary.
By the number of rows, semicircular cornices are single-row or double-row. On two rows, you can hang 2 rows of curtains, and you can use a second arc for towels.
Materials
The main materials from which round and semicircular designs are made are:
- stainless steel;
- painted steel;
- Aluminium alloy;
- plastic.
Completely plastic constructions in these types of cornices are rare, sometimes individual parts are made of plastic.
The most reliable option is stainless steel.
Examples in the interior
Semicircular and round eaves for a bathroom - it is not only a functional element in the interior, but also decorative. Therefore, when choosing it, you need to pay attention not only to the technical characteristics, but also to how well it will be combined with other items in the room.
If the cornice is metal, then it is better to choose it in the color of plumbing (faucets, faucets, pipes, etc.).
A round curtain rod for a bathroom can be a very significant detail in interiors decorated in different styles. It can be installed both over bathtubs and over shower trays. Such a cornice is an important element in the decor of the room, as it hangs a curtain on it, which can be made a bright touch in the setting. The curtain can be decorated with a suitable holder for curtains.
A round cornice is sometimes installed not only over round bathtubs, but also over oval - it will be needed if the bath is used for showering. The round design can be used in interiors in the style of Provence or country, which are characterized by rounded bathtubs.
Radius cornices are a good solution for symmetrical corner bathtubs.
The rooms in which such structures are mounted can be decorated in a variety of styles. Wherein it’s not necessary to follow one of them. Mixing different styles when decorating one room (eclecticism, fusion) is quite acceptable. In the bathroom there may be only a few details from a different style, for example, curtains, wallpaper at the top of the walls - and this will be enough to make the room look original and stylish.
See how to install a curtain rail from a flexible profile for a curtain in the bathroom in the next video.
