| The ARC™ Shower Bar |  | Brand: THE ARC
Category: Kitchen
Buy New: $29.95 - $36.16
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Rating:  40 reviews
ASIN: B000COMUNO
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Great product to make extra space in your tub January 11, 2007
bruce porter
26 out of 27 found this review helpful
I've been to many hotels that now incorporate the "bowed" shower rod in their baths. I enjoy the extra space and feel of luxury they give.
There is the typical round rod design that many use and at a couple of them, they used the ARC rod.
I was nearly sure I wanted the round type, due to the ARC being "insubstantial" and wobbly at one hotel in which I stayed.
When I got down to placing the order however, I switched my mind for a couple reasons. Firstly, I realized the abuse that the hotel items are subject to. Little ones dangling off the curtains, guys probably trying to do chin ups off them. All the idiocy that people do when something isn't their own.
The other factor that led me to the ARC is installation. With the round type of curtain rod you need to trim off of both ends to ensure the 'curve' is properly placed, should you need to shorten the rod. With the ARC, if you need to shorten it (for a shorter tub or to reduce the amount of "bow" extending into your bathroom) one only needs to trim one end. It seems like a small point, but one I considered.
The item arrived while I was at my mothers and I quickly installed it. NOTE: If you have ceramic tiles or similar type materials you'll need to pick up a masonry drill bit. Installation was quick (give yourself 1/2 hr or so) It is VERY solid and I believe the hookless shower curtains operate more smoothly than on the typical round design bar. If only I owned instead of rented, I'd have an ARC shower rod in my place in a heartbeat!
Shower curtain rod saves day March 18, 2006
Peggy Kopp (Montana)
23 out of 25 found this review helpful
We have a narrow tub/shower, and had a glass sliding door. The water was leaking out under the door and under the tile floor causing lots of problems. We stayed at a hotel that had this shower curtain rod. It bows out in the center, and gives you lots of elbow room in the tub. We were happy to find it on Amazon. It was very easy to install. No more leaking water, more room in the shower, and we added a pretty shower curtain to spruce up our bath.
30 minute installation! June 1, 2007
Craig Hartley (Houston, TX USA)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I just finished installing The Arc a few minutes ago. I timed the process just for fun. It took me a total of 30 minutes to take down the old shower rod, drill and install The Arc. Plus ten minutes to clean up, then rehang the shower curtain. The Arc looks great and is nice and sturdy.
Advice: you do need a masonry bit for your drill, no biggie. Also get a small tube of silicone caulk to plug the holes from the old rod.
One discovery: standard shower curtain hooks work even better and move smoother on The Arc than on rod-style hangers! You don't need the fancy shower curtains.
great product September 11, 2006
O. Robinson (Minnitaki, ON CANADA)
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
Love this shower bar! looks great and makes the tub feel a lot roomier. It is very solid once it is installed. Installation was pretty straightforward, although I had a few glitches figuring out how best to drill into my fibreglas reinforced acrylic tub surround without leaving any visible holes.
Have seen the other brand of curved shower bar installed and our ARC looks much nicer and is sturdier.
Great shower rod..... outside the box solution. December 13, 2006
D. Nicholas Slater (Indianapolis)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I love the appearance of this shower rod. Installation was very simple, and clear instructions were provided, despite what one of the other reviewers pointed out. I would say that I would recommend making sure that you are screwing it into studs or wood blocking, as supporting it with drywall anchors may not be a good long term solution.
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