Bath & Shower

The unglamorous part that decides whether a small bathroom stays dry: a shower liner that hangs straight and stays inside the tub. Sizes are listed in inches against a standard US tub opening, along with the material, how the hem is weighted and whether hooks come in the box.

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What to check before you buy

  1. 01

    Curtain and liner are different lengths

    The liner should sit inside the tub and stop a few inches above the base. A liner matched to the curtain's full length wicks water onto the floor.

  2. 02

    Weighted hems hang straight

    Lightweight liners billow inward in a warm shower. A weighted hem or magnets along the bottom is what keeps one off your legs.

  3. 03

    Hooks are often sold separately

    A liner hangs from hooks or rings through its grommets, and many ship without them. Check the listing, and if hooks aren't included, order them with the liner — a standard 72-inch liner takes a set of 12.

Common questions

What size shower liner fits a standard bathtub?
Most US alcove tubs are 60 inches long, and a 70–72 inch wide liner covers that opening with enough slack to hang in folds. A 72-inch length suits a rod at the usual height; a rod mounted higher needs an extra-long liner.
What is the difference between a PEVA and a vinyl liner?
PEVA is a chlorine-free plastic that is lighter and has little of the new-plastic smell. PVC vinyl is heavier, so it hangs straighter on its own, but it can smell for a few days out of the package. Both keep water in the tub.
How do I keep a liner from getting mildew?
Pull it closed after a shower so it dries flat instead of bunched, and run the fan. Many plastic liners can go through a gentle wash cycle with a couple of towels — check the care line on the listing first.