Rings for curtains in the bathroom: types and features of the application

The bathroom is a small but very important place in the house, so its entire interior should be thought out to the smallest detail. In this article we will talk about such a little-seen, but irreplaceable parts in the bathroom, like rings for curtains.

Rings along with hooks, loops, grommets and other elements serves to fix the bath curtain. The modern market offers us a wide choice of these accessories for curtains. Among the huge range it is easy to get confused and choose the option that is not quite suitable for you. Curtain rings can be divided according to several parameters, depending on the material used in the manufacture, shape, design, color, size, etc.

According to the material of manufacture they are divided into plastic and metal.As a rule, plastic models are more popular. They are lightweight, durable, the curtains can be quickly put on them, while not deforming the very shape of the ring. Plastic items come in various colors, they can even be transparent. Metal models are less common and usually more expensive than plastic counterparts.

The shape and design of the ring are divided into several main types.

• Pear shaped models. Here the name speaks for itself. Such rings are not perfectly round, but rather are more like two semicircles of different sizes, connected to each other.
• The so-called woven rings. Textile accessory with a soldered plastic or iron circle. Simply put, these are instances with inline rings. One of the most convenient options.
• Rings, supplemented pendants.

Consider the features of plastic products.

• Affordable price category. Their price is usually no higher than 150 rubles per set.
• Rich selection of colors. Plastics can be given any color, which is a great advantage if you need a certain bright or pastel shade for the interior of the bathroom.
• Long service life. Most often it happens that the curtain comes time to change, and the plastic rings perfectly preserved the shape and quality.
• Diverse design. Rings can be not only round, but also oval, as well as pear-shaped.
• The strength of the models. Plastic, despite its light texture, is very difficult to deform. Therefore, the ring of it is difficult to break accidentally or seriously damage.
• Easy to use. Such models are almost invisible during operation and do an excellent job with their functions.

Now let's talk about the benefits of metal models.

• Durability. These rings last even longer than plastic. The material used is aluminum, its various alloys, iron, chromium. Models of chromium are particularly durable and are able to withstand the curtains of heavy fabrics.
• Nice appearance. These rings look beautiful and elegant, in harmony with almost any design of the bathroom and with any curtain.
• Metal rings look modern or as "designer" accessories. And it is much more effective than simple, concise, neat plastic products. Some models are available with elegant pendants that further diversify the interior of the bathroom.

But there are some negative points.

• Limited color palette. Such rings are mostly only metallic colors - it is gold, silver or bronze color. On the other hand, these are the colors of noble metals, which cannot look cheap and bad. For example, the bronze color goes well with similar hues such as pink and orange.
• High price category. Not all buyers are willing to spend on rings for a shower curtain up to 600 rubles.
• Over time, metal may form a raid or it may simply rust.. To avoid this, it is necessary to acquire quality products and from time to time to carry out a thorough wet cleaning.

Effectively complement the interior of the bathroom will help not only correctly selected curtain, but also such trifles as rings for its fastening.Today you can buy ready-made sets of curtains with such accessories. Rings can be selected to match the main product or contrast with it.

The use of these accessories is not limited to the bathroom. They may well come in handy when hanging towels, ties, household bags and bags, jewelry, belts, caps, light clothing and more. The main thing is to show imagination and creative approach to the use of such trifles.

For information on how to install a curtain rail for the bathroom, see the following video.