Shower Curtains - Practical and Decorative

Shower curtains are used to separate the dry area and wet area in a bathroom in order to maintain the floor dry and hygiene. It also maintains privacy in the bathroom by covering the bathing area. Shower curtains serve a practical purpose and it combines its purpose with style. It can reflect personal style and taste while keeping water off the bathroom floor.

Shower curtains in a bathroom include curtains and curtain liners, curtain rod and curtain rings. Each of these components are exposed to soap and water everyday making it vulnerable to damage. Choose high quality shower curtains and components that are easy to maintain and which will last a long time providing practical and decorative utility.

The wide variety of shower curtain materials available are fabric, plastic and vinyl. Fabric such as cotton, linen and silk can be used in a bathroom with formal setting. Colourful components can be used in bathrooms which are primarily used by kids. Stitching and grommets decide the durability of the material. Double stitching ensures that the curtains do not fray at the edges. Grommets are materials used to reinforce the holes in the shower curtains with bath towels and these are made from plastic or metal. Grommets help the curtain to hang steady with the rings and also prevents it from tearing. Always select curtains with grommets to make it last for long.

Liners are layers covering the shower curtain helping it to stay dry. Liners repel water and protect the curtain against mould and mildew. These can be made from PVC, PVE or fabric. You will need to change or clean liners periodically as it gets dirty faster than the shower curtains. Fabric liners can be washed and cleaned easily. Vinyl liners can be wiped clean and they are mould resistant. Liners are also available in different colours just like shower curtains with towels. You can choose colours like white and beige to let light pass through them to make the bathroom bright. Always choose a colour that can complement your curtains. Some quality liners are also available with magnets to keep the liner in place.

Rings are also an important component of shower curtains. They are decorative as well as functional. Choose thin rings if you have shower curtains made of silk or other fine-weave fabric. Plastic and heavy fabric curtains require strong rings to hold the weight. Also ensure that the thickness of the ring will fit inside the grommet. Curtain rods are vital in holding the shower curtain in place. The choice of the material can be plastic or metal. Metal rods should be either pure chrome or double chrome coated to ensure that it does not peel off leading to rust. If you are choosing plastic rods, select sturdy plastic ones that can withstand every day usage. Also use appropriately shaped shower curtains to save the space inside the bath area and for leak control. Shower curtains are available in most home furnishing stores. You can also buy them online which allows you to select designs according to décor and personal preferences.

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