Do you have to dismantle the rod to change the curtain?
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Depends on the type of curtain you use. I use regular rings on mine so no. But if you use a hotel style curtain with rings built in, then yes. However it's very easy to remove the rod. Just loosen two set screws and the rod comes right out.
370672
No you do not. If you use hooks, you can remove the hooks. If you use one with rings buit in, you should still be able to remove without dismantling. Worst case, sinse the rod is held in by the "spring" of the arc, carefully tension the rod, and remove from the wallmounted receiver.
370673
This product was damaged in shipping to me...I never received it...they decided not to ship another one to me
370674
I purchased hookless shower curtains so I wouldn't have to dismantle the rod each time I needed to wash the curtain. I really like this rod and my hookless shower curtain too.
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I use curtain rings that can be removed with out dismantling the rod. I would not want to dismantle the rod to change the curtain.
370676
no, if you use curtain rings that hook on which are open on one side. they slide across the rod beautifully without getting caught on a joint which some curtain rods have.
370677
Depends on what kind of holders you use. If you use the circles that wrap around the bar and clap together, they will either need to be opened or the bar removed (not necessary). I use a hook style and can remove the curtain easily. The down side of the hooks is that they can pop off when you slide the curtain.
370678
A previous commenter (Brent) is probably right: it depends on the type of curtain you use. We use Hookless brand curtains, which makes it super easy to change the curtain. But we like (really like!) the curtain rod.
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The rods have indentations where the end pieces fit. Each end piece has a raised triangular piece. You press those down manually and insert it into the rod. I usually take off the one end piece, slide the curtain on and replace the end piece. My guess is that when you see it you will know intuitively what to do. It's not hard.
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You need a vice and a hack saw....mark the spot on the rod you would like to cut and discard....clamp the rod in a vice; using the hack saw cut the rod...on our corner shower curtain rod I used two vertical rods to give additional strength...it has been working just fine....IWD
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You attach the bases to the wall and then the rod itself is fixed in place with a couple of screws. Each time you wanted to change the curtain, you would have to remove the screws from the rod that attach it to the bases. Not terribly hard but if you wash the curtain a lot it could become tiresome.
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My first instinct was to say, no, not without compromising the structure. But I just went and looked at mine and I think it could be done. The bracket that is mounted in the wall is two separate pieces, and while I'm not going to try to yank one of the rods out (my husband doesn't need any more reasons to question my sanity) they don't appear to be riveted, the ends are in plastic cup-like holders that look like they're part of the frame. If you had a good cutting tool and were handy it might be possible. I think I'd just buy some cheap expandable curtain rods, though, and see if that would work before I spent the money and chanced wrecking the rack. It really is a nice rack, though, for the money. My first instinct was to say, no, not without compromising the structure. But I just went and looked at mine and I think it could be done. The bracket that is mounted in the wall is two separate pieces, and while I'm not going to try to yank one of the rods out (my husband doesn't need any more reasons to question my sanity) they don't appear to be riveted, the ends are in plastic cup-like holders that look like they're part of the frame. If you had a good cutting tool and were handy it might be possible. I think I'd just buy some cheap expandable curtain rods, though, and see if that would... » Read More My first instinct was to say, no, not without compromising the structure. But I just went and looked at mine and I think it could be done. The bracket that is mounted in the wall is two separate pieces, and while I'm not going to try to yank one of the rods out (my husband doesn't need any more reasons to question my sanity) they don't appear to be riveted, the ends are in plastic cup-like holders that look like they're part of the frame. If you had a good cutting tool and were handy it might be possible. I think I'd just buy some cheap expandable curtain rods, though, and see if that would work before I spent the money and chanced wrecking the rack. It really is a nice rack, though, for the money. « Show Less
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Hi John,If you are considering a curtain with the metal holes for the rod to fit through, you can but you would have to undo the rod if you want to remove the curtain.
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Once extended and "locked" in place, it is not locked. It is "wedged" into place. So if you wedged it hard it may be difficult to unwedge. If this is the case, just get a buddy to help. It does not "lock". You do not need a key or a code. Ask my son who had the same problem. I just had to help him out. Reverse the installation instructions!John R. Carney, Inventor of the Constant Tension Shower Curtain Rod for Interdesign, Inc. Jack
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Not at all!!! I detach the metal rod from one side and slide the roll on and then reattach It. Simple and quick.
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The rod is a "tension style" rod (very similar to a shower curtain tension rod), nothing permanently attaches to the wall surfaces; daily removal possible.
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Hi. Where the two rods meet there is a tapered plastic washer that eliminates a severe bump or seam. The curtain slides easily and doesn't get hung up due to that tapered washer.
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Yes, the curtain has holes that the rod must go through and will not except rod rings!
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Ours do not. The ones we purchased are solid at the magnet...with the extension pulling apart to insert the curtain. A much better setup than the first set we got that do pull out of the brackets. Hope this helps.
417334
Yes you could, but that is not necessary. A hookless shower curtain is designed for easy installation on and removal from an existing shower curtain rod. I use hookless shower curtains on all of my shower curtain rods. They work great and are easy to wash in my washing machine (when needed).
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I do not think it can be done because the curtain snaps over the rod and you wouldn't be able to open or close it
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There is no need to take the rod down, it is even easier than traditional rings. The easy up/easy down for washing is one of the things I really liked about this curtain. It also lets great light into the tub area. I don't think you would be disappointed.
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I hung it up straight out of the packaging and after a few hot showers, the curtain is now perfectly unwrinkled. Hopefully that will work for you as it is the simplest way!
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No - it's really easy - you just use the rings of the existing shower curtain and hang it in the inside. Wish I'd had mine years ago - love it!