How to put shower rod back up, now that it's tiled?

[baz5]

I tiled my shower, how do I put the shower rod back up without drilling into the tile?

[WalnutCrunch]

The only way would be to get a tension rod. I'm not a big fan of them as I've had one come crashing down in the middle of the night.

Drilling into tile isn't a big deal, although how you do it really depends on the type of tile. I've had ceramic tiles that drill relatively easily with a masonry bit. Some porcelain ones kept chipping and had to drill into the grout lines.

[nalababe]

Use a proper tension rod. We have two curtains on ours (one plastic, one fabric) and have never had it fall down (10 years plus). If it is falling down, then it was probably not put up correctly to begin with.

we hang we laundry/hangers on it without any issue as well.

[Pete_Coach]

It is not difficult to drill into tiles. It is easy as a mater of fact. Just get a drill bit made for ceramics. I suggest you drill the mount in as opposed to a tension rod.
I also suggest that you get one of those curved rods. I installed on in my bathroom and it makes a huge difference inside when showering.
I am not saying buy it at CT but here is a review of them.
http://reviews.canadiantire.ca/9045/0636115P/reviews.htm

[baz5]

I have the curved rod, that's why I can't just use a tension rod.
I'm so scared that after allt his work, I'm going to drill into the tile and and crack it. It's ceramic by the way.

[Pete_Coach]

I have the curved rod, that's why I can't just use a tension rod.
I'm so scared that after allt his work, I'm going to drill into the tile and and crack it. It's ceramic by the way.

That is exactly why you need to use a drill bit made for ceramics. You use it with gentle pressure. It scores the glaze with a sharp point, then begins to drill into the tile. Don't be aggressive and it will work out just fine.

[t3359]

That is exactly why you need to use a drill bit made for ceramics. You use it with gentle pressure. It scores the glaze with a sharp point, then begins to drill into the tile. Don't be aggressive and it will work out just fine.

+1 - used a ceramic drill bit to do the same thing at my place - took about 15 seconds each. I've also done it with a regular drill bit - you need to score the centre to stop the bit from sliding around... but it's also possible. I might have started with a small bit, then stepped up as I went along as well. Probably best not to press hard.

bjl