The Easiest Solutions For DIY Shower Curtain Weights

Nothing ruins a nice, warm shower quite like a clingy shower curtain or liner constantly blowing into your personal space. Even when you've chosen the correct shower curtain size, things can go awry once you step into that stall or tub. It's both uncomfortable and inconvenient because an out-of-place curtain often means a wet floor. When picking out a shower curtain, functionality is just as important as aesthetics and material. Many liners have built-in magnets designed to weigh the curtain down or to stick to the walls of metal or porcelain-enameled steel tubs, but when those aren't doing a good enough job, there are do-it-yourself modifications that anyone can make.

The easiest solutions for DIY shower curtain weights are magnet pairs, clip-on weights, and sew-in weights. The best option for you is a matter of personal style. One of the three options requires basic sewing skills or an iron and hemming tape, but that is the extent of the manual labor. Whatever you end up using, make sure you choose items that are waterproof and rustproof, as they will be in perpetual contact with water.

First on the list are pairs of magnetic curtain weights. Unlike the small ones found in liners, these magnets are heavy and designed to stick to one another, not to the side of your bathtub. We like Boomba's silicone-wrapped weights, which come in four pairs for a total of 14 ounces. That's the equivalent of hanging two and a half billiards balls from the curtain. Other magnetic weights may be made of rubber, plastic, glass, or metal and come in different shapes and colors. When it's time to get a new curtain, the magnets can be repurposed around your home. 

Another option is to swap out the magnets for clip-on weights, like Yteseery Store's metal balls with alligator clips. Each ball is 4 ounces, and you can add one at a time until the curtain stops billowing. While the balls are sure to fit into any design, other clips offer the opportunity to add some flair to your design with options like crystals and gemstones. If using clip-on weights, you'll just need to make sure your tub edge is high enough that there's no gap beneath the bottom of the curtain where water can escape. 

Instead of dangling heavy objects from the bottom of the curtain, the added weight can be inserted or sewn directly into the hem of the shower curtain. This can be done with several small weights, like heavy pebbles from your yard, ceramic curtain weights, or a lead rope drapery weight. These are easy to slide it into an existing hem or create your own with a straight stitch or hemming tape.