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KOHLER Toilet Seats & Bidets Bathroom Toilets, Seats & Bidets Life without labor is guilt. Labor without art is brutality. - John Ruskin What John Michael Kohler saw in 1883 when he looked at a cast-iron horse trough was the bathtub that launched a global plumbing company. That pioneering spirit of ingenuity – the kind that sees a bathing revolution in a horse trough – has defined Kohler Co. from its earliest days. A visionary, John Michael Kohler understood the importance of innovative design and an uncompromising commitment to craft and quality. After four generations, we remain a family-owned company with diverse international businesses and over 26,000 products and 13,000 patents to our name. Still leading the industry in innovation and design. Bolder than ever. 4 Bathroom Historical Highlights Form and function. We’ve been combining the two, never sacrificing one for the other, since 1873. 1904 1928 1966 The first KOHLER® toilets, Cordova, the first Our first Highline® toilets made of enameled KOHLER bidet, is are manufactured with a cast iron with a wooden introduced as a seat height of 18 inches tank, are advertised “convenient means for chair-height comfort. for sale. of maintaining personal cleanliness.” 1927 1936 1974 Using new technology, The first design in what A leader in water Kohler is the only is to become an iconic conservation, Kohler company to offer line of Wellworth® toilets presents the Wellworth bathroom fixture is released. Water-Guard® toilet, collections – toilets, reducing water use from sinks and baths – in 5 to 3.5 gallons per flush. matching colors. Toilets, Seats & Bidets Heritage 5 As I See It, #9 in a photographic series by Sacha Waldman. 75 Years Afterof Design 75 Years, Excellence Hats off to tankless technology. The surprising simplicity of the Purist® Hatbox toilet. Introducing Our Best Wellworth Ever. Expect the unexpected. 1-800-- 4 KOHLER kohler.com 2004 2005 2010 Life gets quieter with Purist Hatbox® toilet Wellworth® toilet non-slamming, easy-to-clean wins Industrial Design celebrates 75 years Cachet® Quiet-Close™ Excellence Award (IDEA). with a new design and Quick-Release™ toilet seats. improved performance – Wellworth® elongated Certified by 1.28 gpf toilet making it the best IAPMO R&T K-3998-0 shown Wellworth ever. ©2006 Kohler Co. 3 KOHLER® C ™ Toilet Seats Comfort. Cleanliness. Convenience. # Water-based,hygieniccleansingforallusers 2004 # frommodelswithin-lineortankheater 2006 2011 # designfitsone-andtwo-piece toilets # easilypresettopersonalpreferences 3 Kohler introduces its # ™technologywith ™functionality Kohler offers C ® toilet Numi®, the most first high-performance seats with integrated advanced KOHLER® toilet, the Cimarron® bidet functionality for toilet, combines toilet two-piece toilet with comfort, convenience and bidet functionality Class Five® technology. and cleanliness. and marks a new standard of excellence. KOHLER.com/Toilets Incredible performance. Great design. With KOHLER® , you can count on both. Our toilets are serious performers that come in a surprising range of beautiful, water-saving designs. In addition, our offering includes advanced features for comfort and functionality, as well as a variety of seat and bidet options. We’ll walk you through everything you need to know to choose the best toilet and seat combination for you and your home. And, if you’re looking for inspiring design ideas for your bathroom, be sure to visit KOHLER.com/BathroomGallery. Table of Contents Why KOHLER®? Saving Without Sacrificing 10 Bold. Performance.® 14 Design Awards & Innovations 20 Considered Collections 32 Product Portfolio Toilets 38 Toilet Seats 60 Bidets 72 Indexes Glossary of Terms 82 Bathroom Colors 85 8 Bathroom Numi® Comfort Height® one-piece toilet with bidet functionality (K-3900-0) Page 44 Toilets, Seats & Bidets Why KOHLER? 9 Why KOHLER®? For over 100 years, we’ve been an industry leader in the design and manufacture of toilets and seats, pioneering water-efficient designs and integrating innovative technologies. KOHLER toilets have been essential in shaping the style and functionality of the modern bathroom throughout the last century. Today, the advanced features and proven durability of our toilets and toilet seats are redefining ideas of personal comfort and cleanliness. Saving Without Sacrificing Achieving the best flushing performance with as little water as possible has been a focus of ours since the 1970s. So today, as local, state and national governments take action to reduce water usage, we’re ready with solutions. Our high-efficiency toilets can help you save up to 16,500 gallons of water every year. Our commitment to water conservation has been recognized by the EPA WaterSense® program for five consecutive years; Kohler received the 2008, 2009 and 2012 WaterSense Partner of the Year Award and was a 2010 and 2011 WaterSense Excellence Award winner. Bold. Performance.® Powerful, clean and efficient – without fail. That’s our definition of performance. Simple, like it should be. Because no matter the style or flushing technology, your toilet needs to deliver comfort and peace of mind – with unrivaled power, a clean bowl rinse and efficient water use. Design Awards and Innovations We’ve been bringing creative thinking and quality craftsmanship to toilet and toilet seat design for over a century – experimenting with color and shape, developing a wide spectrum of styles, innovating features that improve functionality and comfort, and measuring over 1,000 attributes with every new toilet we design to ensure it meets KOHLER quality standards. Considered Collections KOHLER collections are an easy, stylish answer to bathroom design. Our collections range from a full line of fixtures – coordinating toilets, sinks, and baths or shower bases – to a matching toilet and sink for the powder room. We make it simple for you to achieve a complete, tailored look. KOHLER.com/Toilets Saving Without Sacrificing Toilets, Seats & Bidets Saving Without Sacrificing 11 Look for the WaterSense® Label The WaterSense label is a great place to start when you’re looking for water-saving products that perform. Toilets bearing the WaterSense label use at least 20% less water than standard 1.6-gallon toilets while still meeting strict flushing performance standards. Kohler offers a wide array of WaterSense -labeled toilets that can save up to 16,500 gallons of water in just one year. Look for the WaterSense label in our product portfolio pages. To learn more about the EPA’s WaterSense program, visit SaveWaterAmerica.com. Gallons per flush (gpf) Likely if your home was built ... Savings in gallons per year (gpy) 5.0 before 1980 0 3.5 1980 to 1993 11,100 gpy from 5.0 gpf 1.6 1994 to the present 25,300 gpy from 5.0 gpf to 1.6 gpf 14,100 gpy from 3.5 gpf to 1.6 gpf 1.28 optional since 2006* 27,700 gpy from 5.0 gpf to 1.28 gpf 16,500 gpy from 3.5 gpf to 1.28 gpf 1.0 optional since 2005 29,800 gpy from 5.0 gpf to 1.0 gpf 18,600 gpy from 3.5 gpf to 1.0 gpf Based on an average household of four, each flushing 5.1 times a day, 365 days a year. PARTNER 2012 OF THE YEAR A 2010 A 2011 EPA WaterSense EPA WaterSense Excellence Award Winner Excellence Award Winner *May be required by local plumbing codes. SaveWaterAmerica.com 12 Bathroom Kohler Legacy Working toward sustainability and supporting The seeds of sustainability were planted in 1913 Having grown into a global company, our conservation initiatives is an ongoing journey when Walter Kohler worked with the Olmsted dedication to the environment now includes for Kohler Co., and creating water-conserving Brothers to develop the first of two 50-year a global sustainability goal of net zero, as well products has been a key component since plans for the green spaces of the Kohler Co. as a strategy to reduce our environmental the 1970s. But to truly have an impact today campus and the Village of Kohler, Wisconsin. footprint every year until we reach that goal requires something more – a willingness to Because of these early efforts, the Village of by 2035. We have a history of looking ahead take chances, a propensity for innovation and a Kohler has been a registered botanical garden and doing all we can to ensure the future of commitment to making the world a better place. since 2004. Kohler has preserved hundreds of our community and our world. We honor that Fortunately, Kohler has a tradition of all three. acres of wilderness and wetlands as well. tradition by creating a better future. Toilets, Seats & Bidets Saving Without Sacrificing 13 Kohler’s sustainability goal of a net-zero environmental footprint by 2035 requires committed action right now, so we’re focusing our efforts in some key areas. In addition, we continue to foster conservation through educational programs, awareness campaigns and water-saving products. Conservation Initiatives Leadership To truly have an impact on the global environment, we believe collaborating with organizations and other businesses working toward sustainability is essential. Kohler has taken a leadership role on water-efficiency issues in the industry, working with the United States Green Building Council, the Environmental Protection Agency and other organizations to help change the way we think about water use. Our commitment to water conservation has been recognized by the EPA WaterSense® program for five consecutive years: Kohler received the 2008, 2009 and 2012 WaterSense Partner of the Year Award as well as the 2010 and 2011 WaterSense Excellence Award. Innovation Our commitment to conservation is first and foremost a commitment to offering our customers water-saving options that perform beyond expectation. Kohler engineers work tirelessly to develop innovative technologies and designs that improve water-use efficiency. We strive to push the edge of what’s possible and discover ideas that move conservation efforts forward.
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