2006-09-14 07:20:18 · 4 answers · asked by lonely as a cloud 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Have you tried putting rubber washers/gaskets (whatever is the right size for the end of the rod) between the ends of the rods and the wall/window frame? You should be able to find whatever size you need in a hardware store.
2006-09-14 09:24:06 · answer #1 · answered by WhiteLilac1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They need to be installed VERY tight. Sometimes this is hard to do, because you need a lot of strength to compress the spring to put it in place. You also need to make sure the surface if clean so nothing can slip.
If it's the twist type of rod, where you turn the two ends to make it longer or shorter -- install it the normal way and then twist it again to expand it a little more.
A different method: measure the space and then adjust the rod so it's half an inch longer than that measurement. Then install it with one end slightly higher than the other. Then when you straighten it out, it will really wedge in there tightly.
I have a spring-tension shower rod and from time to time I just have to tighten it a little more, and also straighten it. One problem is that if for some reason one end gets pulled down so the rod isn't level, it will no longer fit properly. A 4 foot rod in a four foot space is fine if it's level, but if it's tilted it won't be long enough.
2006-09-14 07:55:58 · answer #2 · answered by MailorderMaven 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to concrete it again.
2006-09-14 10:08:10 · answer #3 · answered by 6 Ft 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you find out, please contact the Scottish Parliament.
2006-09-14 07:28:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋