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The
Bold Look Of KOHLER
With a diverse portfolio of brands and products that share a singular level of quality craftsmanship, Kohler Co. has long been recognized as a leader in bath and kitchen design.
Form and Function (1900–1920s)
In 1911, Kohler introduced the one-piece, built-in bathtub.
More sanitary and attractive than its predecessors, it was considered an industry
revolution since it artfully eliminated all crevices, joints and seams.
Introduced in 1926, the electric sink was an ingenious combination of a conventional sink and the dishwasher that would become commonplace 20 years later. Since most people did not have enough hot water in their homes to successfully operate the fixture, the electric sink was soon reduced to a footnote in Kohler's long history of innovation.
From 1925 to 1927, toilets and wash basins made of vitreous china were added, transforming the single-line company into a full-line manufacturer.
Brass faucets, showerheads and other plumbing fittings in chromium and gold were added to the company's product offering in the late 1920s.
In 1927, the company introduced bathroom sets–a bathtub,
toilet and lavatory–in
matching colors. The innovation showed a concern for aesthetics and manufacturing
ingenuity for matching colors across a range of materials and dissimilar
processes. From that point on, Kohler plumbing products meant beautiful form
as much as
reliable function.
The Bold Look Of KOHLER (1960s)
The decade marked the launch of THE BOLD LOOK OF KOHLER, an advertising campaign and array of exciting new plumbing products in vivid accent colors. The campaign was also significant because it solidified a culture and attitude within the company.
Blueberry, Citron, Antique Red, Coppertone, Expresso, and Jade offered a dramatic departure from the pastels which had been popular for almost four decades. But color was just the beginning.
A rush of leading edge plumbing products also included:
- Whirlpool baths in an array of shapes and sizes
- Big kitchen sinks for big homes, and compact models
for small apartments
- Lightweight, easy to clean fiberglass shower modules
- Faucets with interchangeable handle inserts.
Art, Innovation, Life (1990s and Beyond)
As consumers began to spend more quality time at home, Kohler continued to meet
their needs with a fresh approach to product design.
Kohler advanced the trend toward increased luxury in
the home by fostering the master suite concept. Console tables and bath vanities
shared a unity of design with bedroom furnishings.
Electronics and other technological
improvements enhanced the bathing experience and also contributed to an
array of stylish toilets, faucets and showerheads engineered to promote water
conservation.
Innovative showering products and luxurious whirlpool
baths transformed bathrooms into relaxing retreats in an otherwise fast-paced
world. Decorative fixtures, textured surfaces and expressive
colors elevated the rituals of everyday living to an art form.
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Warranty Information
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY - KOHLER
plumbing products are warranted to be free of defects
in material and workmanship
for one year from date of installation.
Kohler Co.
will, at its election, repair, replace or make appropriate
adjustment where Kohler Co. inspection discloses
any such defects occurring in normal usage within one
(1)
year after installation. Kohler Co. is not responsible
for removal or installation costs. Use of in-tank
toilet cleaners will void the warranty.
To obtain warranty
service contact Kohler Co. either through your
Dealer, Plumbing Contractor, Home Center or E-tailer,
or
by
writing Kohler Co., Attn: Customer Service Department,
444 Highland Drive, Kohler, WI 53044, USA, or by
calling 1-800-4KOHLER (1-800-456-4537) from within
the USA,
1-800-964-5590 from within Canada and 001-877-680-1310
from within Mexico.
IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING
THAT OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE
ARE EXPRESSLY LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION
OF THIS WARRANTY. KOHLER CO. AND/OR SELLER DISCLAIMS
ANY
LIABILITY FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
Some states/provinces do not allow limitations
on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the
exclusion or limitation of special, incidental or
consequential damages, so these limitations and exclusions
may
not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal
rights. You may also have other rights which
vary from state/province to state/province. This
is
Kohler
Co.'s
exclusive written warranty.
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