Wood brackets would be preferable. Not only then would both rod and bracket be made with the same material, a wooden rod would be heavier than a metal one, which would require a stronger bracket. (Metal brackets are are either thin or hollow, whereas wood brackets are thick and solid)
One can obtain curtain rod brackets from any retail stores which carry curtain rods. These include Sears, The Bay, Target, Walmart as well as independent stores. Curtain rod brackets can also be purchased on Ebay.
Sears sells many different kinds of curtain rods. There are also many other options online when looking for curtain rods. The curtain rod shop has a great website as well.
You can find wood curtain rod brackets and curtain rods at home improvement retail stores such as Home Depot and Lowe's. For example, Lowe's sells 2-pack walnut wood curtain rod brackets for prices as cheap as $9.
Curtain rod brackets are available anywhere that they sell curtain rods. The cheapest place to find these would probably be Walmart. They would also be available at places like Home Depot and Lowe's.
If the bracket broke in the packaging then you should be able to take it back to where you got it from and they should replace it but if not, Lowes have a whole range of curtain rods in different sizes and different colours so I'm sure you'd be able to find one from there.
The best place to buy curtain rods is a store such as Homebase. Homebase sell a wide range of home furnishings and decorations, including curtains, curtain rods and curtain rings.
Stainless steel curtain rods tend to match almost any type of curtain. anonymous@oola.com
Curtain rods are best mounted with screws. Usually the kit will contain all the screws you'll need for the job.
The material that is best for outdoor curtain rods can vary depending on the climate in which a person resides. Viable options include iron and plastic.
Before installing the brackets on the walls, it’s a good idea to hold the rod up to the markings and use a level to make sure you have marked the right spot. Once you are sure of your markings, you have to screw or nail the brackets to the wall. Be sure to use the proper screws for you wall. Drywall will require anchors. With the brackets mounted, thread the shower curtain onto the rod and fit the rod into the brackets. Voila! The curtain is up.
Yes, there are many curtain rods that are adjustable for windows.
They make double cresent shower rods. These have two rods.