Extra Long Shower Curtain Liner

Extra long shower curtain liner in 8 gauge PEVA (or cotton and hemp) — four sizes covering every non-standard bathroom: 72 × 84 in. for high rods, 72 × 96 in. for ceiling-mounted walk-in showers, 54 × 78 in. for stalls, standard 72 × 72 in. included. Our extra long shower curtain liner runs a heavier hem weight on the long drops to counter the larger billow.

Why 72 × 72 in. became the standard shower curtain liner

72 × 72 in. became the standard because a rod fitted at the usual 72 in. above the floor, over a 14 in. bath rim, leaves a liner hanging to roughly 6 in. inside the tub — enough to sit against the wall and shed water inward. It is a good default and it is wrong the moment anything about the bathroom is non-standard, which is often.

The arithmetic for choosing your extra long shower curtain liner

The arithmetic, which takes a minute. Measure from the top of the rod to the floor. Subtract the height of the bath rim or shower tray. Subtract another 2 in. for the hook drop from rod to grommet. What is left is the drop you need, plus about 4 in. so the liner hangs inside the tub rather than ending level with the rim — because a liner that stops at the rim runs water straight down the outside of the bath and onto the floor.

Four sizes that cover every domestic bathroom

Four sizes cover essentially every domestic bathroom. 72 × 72 for a standard rod over a standard bath. 72 × 84 for a rod fitted high, a ceiling-mounted rail, or a bath on a plinth. 72 × 96 for a walk-in shower where the rail is at ceiling height and there is no rim at all, so the liner must reach nearly to the tray. 54 × 78 for a shower stall or a corner enclosure, where a 72 in. width bunches badly in a narrow opening.

Width matters more than people expect on a walk-in

Width matters more than people expect on a walk-in. With no bath rim to direct water back, the liner has to overlap the opening generously at both ends — allow at least 6 in. past the opening on each side, or water tracks along the wall and out at the corners. On a wide walk-in, two liners hung with a centre overlap work better than one very wide one.

Heavier hem on the long drops

The long drops carry a heavier hem weight as standard. A 96 in. liner has substantially more surface area for the shower’s air current to push on, so an unweighted one billows far worse than a standard length — the same effect, scaled up.

Cloth options, grommets, care

8 gauge PEVA in frosted clear, or cotton and hemp on the long drops. Twelve rustproof grommets to 72 in. wide, sixteen above that, all in a reinforced header. Machine wash cold, rehang wet, spread flat to dry.

Extra long shower curtain liner size guide

How to care for your extra long shower curtain liner

• Machine wash cold with two towels
• Hang back wet, spread flat to dry
• Never tumble PEVA; cotton/hemp tumble low OK
• Pull fully closed after every shower — more important on long drops

Frequently asked questions

What size extra long shower curtain liner do I need?

Measure rod to floor, subtract bath rim height, subtract 2 in. for hook drop, add 4 in. so the liner hangs inside the tub. Match to nearest of our four sizes.

What about a wide walk-in shower?

Two 72 in. liners with a 6 in. centre overlap beat one very wide one. Allow at least 6 in. past the opening each side.

Why heavier weight on long shower liners?

Longer drops billow more — the pressure area is larger. Extra hem weight counters it.

Can I get an extra long shower curtain liner in cotton or hemp?

Yes — the 72 × 84 and 72 × 96 sizes come in cotton or hemp as well as PEVA.

Complete the walk-in shower

Pair with a 96 in. linen shower curtain, and add our weighted liner for extra billow protection.