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Glossary

MasterClean ™ Sprayface A MasterClean sprayface resists mineral buildup and makes cleaning easy.

One-Piece Toilet A toilet in which the tank and bowl are manufactured as a single vitreous china fixture. Typically, one-piece toilets have a lower profile than two-piece toilets, with some featuring a Comfort Height ® bowl.

Pedestal Sink A stand-alone fixture, the pedestal sink features a generous bowl available in multiple sizes and styles to complement other fixtures.

Undermount Bath The deck of the bath is mounted beneath your choice of deck material, such as tile, solid surface, or natural stone.

Undermount Sink These sinks mount beneath the counter to create a seamless counter-to-basin transition. Sleek style and ease of cleaning give this installation type its appeal.

Vanity-Top Sink Designed to coordinate with KOHLER vanities and console tables, vanity-top sinks fit snugly over the entire cabinet or table and act as both counter and basin.

Pivot Door Also called a swinging or hinge door, a pivot shower door swings open like a traditional door and provides an easy-to-access shower environment and a clean, sophisticated look.

Pressure-Balancing Valve The Rite-Temp ® pressure-balancing

Quick-Release ™ Functionality Functionality that allows you to unlatch the hinges of the toilet seat for easy seat removal and convenient cleaning; no tools required.

Vessel and Wading Pool ® Sinks Vessel sinks are freestanding basins that rest on the counter—a dramatic centerpiece for any bathroom. Wading Pool above-counter sinks, unique to Kohler, accentuate the movement of water.

VibrAcoustic ® VibrAcoustic hydrotherapy combines music, sound-wave vibration and chromatherapy in the bath, delivering relaxation that resonates deep within the body.

Vitreous China A term applied to plumbing fixtures that are comprised of ceramic materials, fired at a high temperature to form a nonporous body with exposed surfaces, and coated with ceramic glaze.

valve lets you precisely control your water temperature; three degrees of handle rotation changes the temperature by 1°F. If the cold water supply is interrupted, the valve will automatically reduce the water flow.

Quiet-Close ™ Technology A KOHLER ® technology that allows a toilet seat to close gently instead of slamming.

Rainhead Featuring Katalyst ® spray technology, KOHLER rainheads deliver a powerful, thoroughly drenching shower experience.

ReadyLock ® Installation System Kohler’s patented installation system for toilets with skirted trapways, ReadyLock doesn’t require drilling or special tools, and it provides a secure installation.

Wall-Mount Faucet Mounted on the wall behind the sink, a wall-mount faucet works well with above counter, wall-mount and undermount sinks. It provides a streamlined look and helps keep countertops clear.

WaterSense ® WaterSense, a partnership program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, seeks to protect the future of the nation’s water supply by offering people a simple way to identify water-efficient products.

Whirlpool KOHLER whirlpools deliver powerful directed massage with jets that are fully adjustable in direction and massage intensity.

Revolution 360 ® Swirl Flushing Available on select toilets, this swirl flushing technology sends water around the entire bowl with greater force and surface area coverage than a typical flush, for complete coverage that leaves nothing behind.

Round-Front Bowl A toilet bowl having dimensions of approximately 14" wide by 16 1/2 " long (from the center of the seat hinge holes to the front edge of the outside rim).

Semiframeless vs. Frameless A semiframeless bath or shower door has a metal frame mounted to the edges of the glass, adding structure. On a frameless door, heavier, thicker glass eliminates the need for structural framing and creates a sleek, contemporary look.

Whirlpool Jet Individually and fully adjustable to target specific areas of the body, KOHLER whirlpool jets deliver powerful hydromassage.

Widespread Faucet A widespread faucet features separate hot and cold handles that are independent from the spout. It can be mounted on the countertop or on sinks with three holes that measure 8" to 16" from the outside edges of the holes.

Single-Handle Faucet A single-handle faucet allows you to control water volume and temperature with a single handle—typically placed above the spout. It is designed for sinks with a single hole or, when combined with an escutcheon plate, for sinks with three centerset holes.

Sliding Door Typically chosen for baths and large showers, sliding doors overlap with a smooth, quiet sliding action.

Thermostatic Valve A valve system that separates volume and temperature controls. Our MasterShower ® thermostatic valve—featuring an innovative shuttle design—gives you total control of your shower environment. The one piece forged-brass body is built to last and eliminates potential leak paths.

Transfer Valve Used in conjunction with a Rite-Temp ® pressure-balancing valve or with thermostatic and volume control valves, the three-way transfer valve lets you choose from six different outputs with a simple turn of the handle.

Trim All shower valves require trim, the controls you use to adjust water flow and temperature. Designed to match KOHLER fixtures and faucets, shower trim is available in a wide range of styles and finishes.

Trip Lever A lever, often a handle, depressed to initiate the toilet flush cycle. Factory-installed trip levers have a Polished Chrome finish; optional trim kits offer trip levers in other finishes.

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