Q: I am very interested in this fixed width shower rod. The adjustable/tension mount rods always fall down at some point! Also, this is the price point I was hoping to find. I understand how the mounting flanges work (and install) but if there is not a cutout on one of the male threaded mounts, how do you get the rod inserted? Also—I noticed there might be a minimum order from this company. Can I order just one rod? Thanks so much!
A: Thank you for your question regarding the installation of the ASI 1224 Shower Curtain Rod.
I have created a quick video for you to review where I verbally explain it as seen here:
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and it would be helpful for you to load the documents at the same time as seen here:
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so that you can look at the document and then follow along with my description.
Please do not hesitate to reach back out if you have any additional questions.
Q: Thank you for the video explanation!!! That was great!! Now I see! The wall mount part is “solid” and once installed you measure distance between the “face” of the two mounts—not from one wall to the other. I was thinking the rod fit “inside” the mount and couldn't’ figure out how you’d do that. Instead, the rod butts up to the mount and the flange screws over the mount to hide it. Also, any problem with using wall anchors? Not sure there are studs on both sides to mount to. The width of my tub/shower space is 59”. I would want to cut the (60”) rod once I get it to make sure it’s cut to the right length. Easy to do with a pipe cutter? Thanks!!!
A: You're welcome - happy to help.
Certainly the anchor type that you are going to select must be appropriate for the wall condition and seeing as how you're not going to be carrying very much weight with it whatsoever you may be able to simply use a screw in plastic anchor.
Assuming the thickness of the wall mounting flanges ?” and you have a finished space of 59” I would make my nut cut length of the rod 58-3/16” inch which I calculate by 59-.375-.375-.0625=58.1875” (the .0625 is the 1/16” allowance for margin).
regarding the tool for cutting I would use a hacksaw only if I had no other possibility because it's generally difficult to cut straight with that - a pipe cutter might work it's just you're cutting through stainless steel on this so we have to make sure that the tooling inside of the pipe cutter is appropriate for the base material you're cutting through and then finally my best choice would be using a chop saw will they metal cutting bit installed because it will allow me to cut straight. Definitely plan to have to clean off the cuts around the circumference after you've made the cut as you'll need to clearly clean the rubber off the edge of the cut.
Have I mentioned we offer a service where we cut the rod to length for you prior to shipping? If you are interested in the service please review the link to the item as seen here:
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and make the appropriate selection when adding to cart.