ECO Bath

Glossary

Kurrent ® Spray Kurrent, featured on Flipside, eases away aches and pains and revitalizes with a targeted massage spray.

Lithocast ® Material Our strong cast resin material allows for geometries with dynamic style that are hand-finished to create crisp detail that is full of character. Lithocast Matte has three modern designs with a finish that captures the beauty of real stone. The new Lithocast Gloss has a full spectrum of designs that are lightweight and have an easy-to-clean gloss finish.

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

One-Piece Toilet A toilet in which the tank and bowl are

Overflow Drain Some sinks have a hole that lets water drain to help prevent overflow.

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

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.

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, open shower environment and a clean, sophisticated look.

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

Quick-Attach ® Hardware Innovative toilet seat hardware speeds installation and provides a tighter, more secure fit.

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.

Quiet-Close

Technology

Rainhead Featuring Katalyst ®

™

A KOHLER ®

technology that allows a toilet seat

spray technology, KOHLER

to close gently instead of slamming.

rainheads deliver a powerful, thoroughly drenching shower experience.

Round-Front Bowl A toilet bowl having dimensions of approximately 14" wide by 16 ½ " long (from the center of the seat hinge holes to the front edge of the outside rim).

Semi-Frameless vs. Frameless A semi-frameless 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.

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

Smart Toilet Seat A smart seat offers a range of additional features,

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.

including deodorizing options, enhanced personal hygiene and integrated lighting, depending on the model.

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