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Everything you need to know about installing or updating your shower.

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Transform Your Showering Experience

Customize the shower of your dreams with KOHLER® showering components that allow you to choose exactly what you want, down to the tiniest detail.

Getting Started

Shower design and selection starts with considering your space and two major components—the water components (showerheads, handshowers, rainheads, body sprays, valves, and trim) and the structural components (the base, door, and built-in accessories).

  1. How much space do you have?
  2. Who will be using it? You'll likely make different decisions for a master bath versus a guest or kids' bathroom.
    • Does anyone using the shower have mobility issues or do you want to design the shower to accommodate future mobility issues?
    • How tall are the individuals who will be using the shower?
  3. Is this a refresh, remodel, or new build? The possibilities are greater with a new build or remodel versus a refresh.
  4. What type of spray do you prefer? Do you want a showerhead that accommodates multiple sprays?
    • Do you want multiple spray components, such as a rainhead, handshower, body sprays, and/or steam?
    • Are you looking to create an invigorating, spa-like showering experience?

Understand the Possibilities

Discover the KOHLER signature sprays, showering components, trim designs, shower bases, and shower doors that lead the industry in quality and performance.

Signature Sprays

Showering Components

Valves & Trim

Shower Bases

Shower Doors

Sprays Explained

With a variety of indulgent sprays, KOHLER® showering products help you build immersive environments for rinsing, massaging, and restoring. From the flow to the arrangement of streams, each spray has been thoughtfully engineered to deliver transformational moments of wellness in every shower.

A Statement® oblong rainhead provides more ergonomic coverage with less overspray.

Full Coverage With Katalyst® Technology

Air-infused droplets intensify the flow of water for enhanced coverage and comfort. The water drenches and clings to the body in a full, luxurious spray.

Gravity creates the experience of a natural rainfall in the Statement Open Rain rainhead.

Full Coverage Rain

Gravity-fed droplets envelop the body in a gentle spray. The soft flow of water has a natural feel, mimicking the experience of real rainfall.

Relieve aches and pains with the Statement oblong Vichy body spray.

Deep Massage

Strong streams of water twist and swirl to create a slow kneading pattern. The rhythmic massaging spray delivers relaxation and relief.

Immerse yourself in the drenching warmth of a Statement ribbon spray.

Ribbon Massage

Water cascades at an angled stream to target the shoulders. This improved alignment offers greater warmth, comfort, and a more relaxing massage.

Water Usage

Water used by showerheads is measured in gallons per minute, or gpm. Today's water-saving showerheads, rainheads, and handshowers use between 1.5 and 2.0 gallons of water. The Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense® program certifies showerheads and components that use less water.

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You can have both a great shower and a low-flow showerhead.

Showering Components Guide

Showering is more than just showerheads. Handshowers, rainheads, body sprays or steam can be combined with a showerhead to create a personalized shower experience.

Showerheads

Rainheads

Handshowers

Body Sprays

Steam

Shower Fittings

Showerheads to Delight the Senses

KOHLER multifunction and single-function showerheads offer best-in-class spray experiences. They allow you to easily adjust and control your water spray for a delightful showering experience, from a gentle rainfall to more powerful rinsing capabilities.

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Single-Function

A single wall-mounted showerhead provides a total body spray ideal for rinsing.

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Multi-Function

A multi-function showerhead delivers a whole body spray with rinsing, massaging, and soothing sprays.

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Like a Warm Rain Shower

There's nothing quite like a KOHLER rainhead in the shower. They offer an invigorating experience that feels like summer raindrops awakening your body to a new day.

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Rainhead Showers

Handshowers Just Got Better

KOHLER handshowers come in many styles, shapes and spray experiences to suit your needs - from washing the kids after the beach to washing your shower clean.

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Single-Function Handshowers

Single, whole body rinsing spray that can be targeted to a particular area.

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Multi-Function Handshowers

Target the rinsing, massaging, or soothing sprays exactly where you need them.

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Hydrotherapy for Health

KOHLER body sprays are virtually flush to the wall and can be placed almost anywhere in the shower to create an all-encompassing water experience that targets stress points and sore muscles.

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Body Sprays

Enjoy a Steam Shower

Integrate steam into your KOHLER showering experience to promote healthy skin, relax muscles and relieve stress...while saving water.

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A steam generator brings soothing benefits of hot steam to your shower.

Shower Fittings

Designing Your Shower Experience

Your perfect shower is easy to create. To get the functionality you want, consider adding shower columns or slidebars.

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Shower Arms

Most showerheads require but do not include a shower arm to position and connect them to the water supply. Choose a universal style, or one matched to your other showering components.

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Shower Columns

Turn your shower into a spa-like retreat without going behind the wall or changing the valve. KOHLER HydroRail® columns mount to existing plumbing; just remove the shower arm and install.

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Slidebars

An easy-to-operate sliding bracket and bar lets you adjust handshower height, which is ideal for shared showers. A slidebar with integrated elbow creates a simple, streamlined look.

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Wall Brackets with Supply Elbow

For larger shower spaces, a wall bracket with supply elbow provides the water supply to a handshower, and holds it.

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Shower Hoses

Shower hose length (60" or 72") depends on your shower size and usage. Three hose types are available: ribbon (light and quiet), smooth (wipe clean easily), and metal (premium and long-lasting)

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Valves and Trims

Kohler offers showering valves and trim in mechanical and digital configurations. Take the time to learn about them. These questions will help you identify what type of shower features your valve will need to support.

  1. Do you have a shower or a bath/shower?
  2. Would you prefer a consistent temperature setting each time you shower?
  3. How many components do you want to run in your shower? The more components, the more valve outlets you'll require.
  4. Do you prefer a sleek and streamlined look in your shower but desire three or more outlets? A digital valve will allow you to control all outlets via one interface, eliminating the need for multiple controls.
  5. Would you like different temperatures between components? Multiple valves and manual controls will give you precise control.

Ultimate Technology

With KOHLER Digital showering, you can orchestrate temperature, spray experiences, steam, music and more, all with an intuitive interface. Hands-free voice control is also available on some products for added convenience. Flow rates range from 13.0 gpm to 21.0 gpm.

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Customize your shower with technology that’s right for your space.

Digital Showering

Create a showering experience unique to your routine.

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DTV+

Command every spray, speaker and light in your shower with a single touch.

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Anthem Digital Control

Advanced outlet control offers precise command over temperature and volume.

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DTV Mode

Get the precision of digital presets with the familiarity of a dial control.

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Mechanical Showering

KOHLER mechanical shower valves are an essential component to keep sophisticated showering systems at the perfect water temperature. Control multiple spray outlets with one control or add separate volume control valves for each outlet. Pair your shower valve with one of KOHLER'S many shower trim options to match your shower accessories for a coordinated look.

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Anthem four-outlet mechanical valve control in vibrant brushed moderne brass.

Pressure-Balancing Valves

KOHLER Rite-Temp pressure-balancing valves offer precise temperature control. Transfer and diverter valve options allow you to expand the number of spray components. Flow rates from 5.0 to 13.0 gpm.

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Thermostatic Manual Valves

Thermostatic valves support multiple volume control to separately adjust the flow of showerheads, hand showers and body sprays. Combine valves to operate multiple spray components with a single control.

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Mechanical Showering & Bathing Kits

For simplicity and convenience, KOHLER offers a variety of bath and bath/shower kits with all the components you need. Simply pick a style and finish.

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Showering Kits

Showering kits include shower trim and handle and in many cases a coordinated showerhead.

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Bathing Kits

Bath/Shower kits include bath and shower trim and in many cases a diverter and coordinated showerhead.

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Shower Bases

The foundation of it all. Build your perfect shower from the ground up. Choose the KOHLER shower base that's right for you. Bases are available in a wide variety of colors and sizes to complement the rest of your design space.

Getting Started

If you're installing a freestanding shower as part of a bathroom remodel or new build, you have many choices and decisions specific to the shower base. While design is probably top of mind, don't overlook practical functions like seating and safety. To help you get started, consider the following questions.

  1. Who are the primary users of the shower? You may make different choices based on primary users' age, mobility or whether or not the shower is in a master bath, kids' bath or guest bath.
  2. What shape will the shower be? Shower bases are available in standard rectangle, square and corner configurations. A custom shape might require the installation of a custom tile or stone flooring.
  3. What is the material of the shower walls? You might consider combining tile or stone walls with a cast iron or acrylic shower base.
  4. What type of cleaning and maintenance are required? Is easy cleaning important to you?
  5. Where is the drain placed in your shower space?

Materials

Kohler understands that shower safety is a must. KOHLER shower bases feature a SafeGuard slip-resistant surface for traction and safety.

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Timeless, Safe Design.

KOHLER enameled cast iron shower bases are designed to withstand the test of time - guaranteed with a Limited Lifetime Warranty.

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Strong. Durable. Smooth.

Lightweight yet strong, Kohler acrylic shower bases are durable and easy to clean.

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Additional Features

Drain Locations and Covers

For greater flexibility with rough-ins, shower bases have a variety of drain locations. Drains can be recessed and covered, so they are flush to the floor.

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Side Locations

Left or right drain locations are usually under the showerhead. Drain covers come in a variety of styles to complement your shower trim.

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Center Location

Shower bases that have center drains slope toward the center.

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Getting Started

Shower Doors are both a practical solution and a beautiful design element than can make a small bathroom feel larger. If you're not sure where to begin, here are some questions that can help you identify the right shower door for your space.

  1. Are you adding doors to a bath/shower or a freestanding shower?
  2. Do you have space limitations that might get in the way of a shower door opening? If so, you might consider a sliding door versus a pivot door.
  3. Do you have a steam shower? If so, you'll want a shower door that goes to the ceiling to keep the steam inside your shower.
  4. Do you prefer the look of a framed door or a frameless door?
  5. Will you be installing the shower door yourself? Look for doors designed for easy installation.

Measuring for a Shower Door

Three measurements are key to helping you choose the right door configuration for your shower or bath/shower.

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Freestanding Shower Measurements

Measure top width A, measure bottom width B, measure height C. Choose the largest measurement of A or B and round up to the nearest fraction.

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Bath/Shower Measurements

To ensure proper fit, measure top width A, measure bottom width B, measure height C. Choose the largest measurement of A or B and round up to the nearest fraction.

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Shower Door Type

Select the option that will work best for your bathroom.

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Sliding Shower Door

For the perfect small bathroom solution, consider a KOHLER sliding shower door which features a quiet, sliding action that works with a shower base or tile installation.

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Pivot Shower Door

Add a KOHLER pivot shower door as the finishing touch to your shower space, making it easy to enter and exit.

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Sliding Bath Doors

KOHLER sliding bath doors offer a unique and styling alternative to a shower curtain; now available with one moving panel and one fixed panel.

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Bath Screens

KOHLER bath screens provide a simple way to elegantly separate your bathing area from the rest of the bathroom.

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Glass Designs

Clear shower doors create a clean look and can make the bathroom space feel larger while a falling lines pattern or frosted glass can create privacy. Kohler shower doors come with CleanCoat or CleanCoat+ to help keep the door clear and clean.

Shower Door Glass Thickness

Doors come in 1/4", 5/16", 3/8" or 1/2" glass thickness. Typically, thinner glass panels require a frame, and thicker glass panels will feel more substantial.

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The thickness of your glass panel will affect its feel as the door closes.