Shower caddies are important in maintaining cleanliness and order in our showers. However, to make the most out of them you need to ensure the installation is done correctly. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to install a tension pole shower caddy.
Generally, putting together a tension pole caddy requires you to follow the steps mentioned below:
- Assemble the tension pole
- Shelves attachment
- Shower caddy assembly
- Checking if it fit
Assemble the tension pole
The tension pole comes looking like a shower curtain pole with springs fitted inside to create tension.
The best way how to assemble a tension pole is at the bathroom corners as this type of caddy is most suitable there. It is also designed to reach from the tub’s top to the shower’s ceiling.
Shelves attachment
Once you have assembled the tension pole, the next step is to attach the shelves. The shelves will glide on or snap on over the pole. Use the suction cups or clips that come together with the installation kit to mount in place the shelves.
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Shower caddy assembly
Place in the corner the shower caddy. Then hold the tension pole on one end at the top of your bathtub, pull the pole down on the other end and slide the top of the pole towards the corner of the bathtub until it gets to the ceiling.
Once done, gently release the pole until it presses on the ceiling. Keep twisting the pole until there is enough tension in the springs to keep it in place.
Is the tension pole shower caddy well fitted?
After you put together a shower caddy with spring it is important you check it is well fitted. To do this, gently pull on the pole and check if it moves. It is properly installed and ready to be used if it does not move easily when you pull on it.
Make the most out of your bathroom corners by installing a tension pole shower caddy. There is a wide range of options available in the market. Choose what you love then proceed with this DIY.
If you are looking to install a tension pole shower caddy, you should be able to do the installation on your own with this simple guide.
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There is some kind of a heavy plastic spacer in the bottom section of the pole that keeps the second section from sliding in :0( I guess you just have to be smarter than it is