Product Description

Modern sleek curved shower bar design increases room inside the shower by 30%.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #12658 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Stainless Steel
• Brand: THE ARC
• Model: HBA60ARC91
• Released on: 2005-09-01
• Dimensions: 2.00" h x 1.00" w x 62.00" l,

Features

• Curved shower curtain rod with stainless steel finish
• Non-rusting aircraft aluminum with zinc alloy mounts
• Increases elbow room inside shower by 30 percent
• Works with any kind of shower curtain
• Measures 60 inches; comes with easy installation kit

Amazon.com Product Description
The Arc shower bar is designed to provide 30 percent more elbow room inside the shower without compromising modern attractiveness. Made from durable, non-rusting aircraft aluminum with zinc alloy mounts, The Arc shower curtain rod measures 60 inches long and is available with a brushed stainless steel or chrome finish. The curved rod works with any shower curtain and comes with an easy-to-install mounting kit and instructions.

Customer Reviews

Great product to make extra space in your tub
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!

30 minute installation!
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.

Shower curtain rod saves day
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.