Starting it Right

One of the first things that we think to do when we are working on the our bathrooms is to get the shower and/or bathtub in shape. Clean it up and make it sparkly. Then, we get to dress it up. For a shower that means curtains, liners, and shower curtain "hooks". The first thing to consider is if you want a liner at all -- some shower curtains are water repellant and do not really need a liner unless you are really into "making a big splash" even in the shower.

We will assume that you do want a liner, so we are going to put our liners on the shelves at the fantastic garage sale.

There are two varieties of liners that we carry - vinyl and fabric. The clear vinyl liners come in an extra-long size (70" x 96") for those high ceilinged bathrooms. They are made from a 4 gauge product and resist mildew and bacteria growth ($6.00) The other clear vinyl ones measure 70" x 72" and are made from 12 gauge product and have brass grommets. These are considered "hotel quality" (whatever that means to you) and also resist mildew and bacteria growth ($7.00).

My personal preference is the fabric (white) that is also 70" x 72". It resists mildew and bacteria growth as well. This is a really good idea for our area with all the humidity that we have. This curtain also has the brass grommets ($8.00)

There are many choices for curtain rings or hooks but by far the sturdiest and easiest to use are the RollerRings which are nickel plated brass. They are especially perfect for the sleek, loft look or the ultra-chic "architectural" look ($6.00 package/12).

Next time we will look at some of the actual shower curtains that we have and the matching toweling and bath rugs and mats. We will keep items on our shelves here at the fantastic garage sale as long as we have them in stock -- after that, we move on to other things! Lots of things to think about when you think bath time! Give us a call if we can help you - let us know if you want us to have something ready for you when you drive by!