112-5BN-A Curved Shower Rod Adjustable 42" To 62", Brushed Nickel

This rod was exactly what we wanted. Modern, sleek, techy and CURVED. This transforms a small bath shower into a roomy space up where you want it. Super pleased.Installation is not difficult, but can be tricky. I was going into tile, so I needed my hammer drill and snap-action nail set. In spite of the rectangular shape, there is a but of wiggle room to get it in, but once the set screws are in it is very solid. I could see how some might drop a set screw into the tub drain--don't be that guy.

Preferred Bath Accessories 112-5BN-A Curved Shower Rod Brushed Nickle Adjustable 57" To 62",,Right away, I want to state that this review is for the Preferred Bath Accessories 112-5BN-A Curved Shower Rod Brushed Nickel Adjustable 57 – 62”, not the Preferred Bath Accessories 112-BN, which is not adjustable. It is not clear in the pictures for either item how they differ … that is, how the 112-5BN-A is adjustable.Also, here are some reference measurements for how I have it mounted … a) the width of the wall opening that the rod spans is 58-5/8”, b) the width of the shower insert is 55”, c) the top of the shower rod to the floor is 79-7/8”; d) the top of the shower rod to the lip of the shower insert is 73-1/2”, e) the top of the shower rod to the inside floor of the insert is 76-1/8”, f) the distance between the top of the shower rod and the shower curtain is 2-1/2”, g) the distance from the face of the shower insert to the front of the bracket is 2-1/2”, h) the distance between the top of the shower insert and the bottom of the mounting bracket is 1”.The install was straight forward and very easy; a competent DIY’er should be able to complete the job in less than an hour. I laid out and drilled the holes for the brackets; mounted the brackets; set-screwed a rod receiver to the fixed end; inserted the adjustable end into the other rod receiver; set the tabs on the rod receivers into the slots in the brackets; then set-screwed the adjustable end tight. All done!You can see a few things in the pictures … the brackets and rod receivers are left-right agnostic; the rod receiver that holds the rod stub has a plastic sleeve, as does the end of the shower rod that receives the same; the rod stub and shower rod are also left-right agnostic, they can be flipped either way; the set screw that holds the stub end screws in much further than the screw that holds the rod end.Commenting about the difference between the 112-5BN-A and 112-5BN … you’ll notice that there is about 1-1/4” play in how far the rod end can be pushed into the rod receiver, which give a clue as to how to mount the standard rod. So, for those purchasing the standard rod that needs to be cut down, the rod should be initially cut about 2-1/2” inches shorter than the distance between the two walls. It may end up at 3” shorter, but the objective will be to get it just short enough to slide one end all the way into one of the rod receivers and clear the end of the opposite receiver. This way the rod can be slid back out, into the second receiver, leaving enough length for the set screws to grab. I was originally going to get the standard rod, but the back-order time was too long.Highly recommended.

While the unit looks ok - and it works - with the exception of a set screw stripped - this unit was not marked on the web site as used.I was able to clean the threads and "make" it work. But not super happy that it wasn't listed as used....The unit does look great and is easy to install. The color is a great match and the system seems sturdy. So "over all" im happy....

We searched high and low for a curtain rod to match our Delta rubbed bronze bathroom set, since Delta apparently doesn't make one. This rod matches PERFECTLY and is built very well (I took a picture of the installed rod next to the Delta Ely robe/towel hook). I wanted a rod that was wall mounted as opposed to tension mounted, since the tension mounts always seem to move around. The mounting for this rod is ingenious, and super sturdy. I used the suggested curtain rod hooks, though I wish they were just a little more beefy. They seem to work just fine though. Time will tell for the both the rod and the hooks, but for now we couldn't be more pleased.

My second bathroom only has a tiny shower, so adding a few extra inches of shoulder space makes a big difference. The 112-555-A Curved Shower Rod description says it fits 42" to 62" showers, but it fit in my little 40" shower with room to spare. The anemic instructions provide no sketches or photos, so I'm including some mounting tips:1. IMPORTANT: since you are almost certainly mounting on tile, granite or similar, buy a 1/8" masonry drill bit (under $10) at Amazon or any hardware store.) DON'T use a standard drill bit--you'll ruin the bit and possibly the project. A masonry bit grinds through tile, granite or concrete like butter. While at the hardware store, pick up a tiny tube of silicone to fill any holes left by the old shower rod.2. Instructions say mark the mounting positions with a pencil. Huh? On tile? Use a Sharpie.3. Tap a little divot in the tile, etc. with the point of a nail or awl before drilling so the bit doesn't skitter out of position.4. DON'T be like me. The bag contains a tiny Allen screw about the size of a grain of rice. I immediately lost it and had to buy another. No biggie, but grrrrrrrr.5. DON'T buy those pricey special shower curtain hangers; standard curtain hangers work just fine.That's it! This surprisingly rugged curved shower bar looks great, provides extra space and took about 15 minutes to mount. Five stars!

Shower curtain does not sink toward middle. Sturdy. Beautiful design and easy to install.

The curtain rod is very sturdy and good looking. It would have been very easy to install in sheet rock. I install mine in a porcelain tile wall and it made it a little more of a challenge. Keep your mounting surface in mind so you are prepared. Of course that is not a negative reflection on this excellent product but simply a heads up.