KOHLER K-10272-4-G Forte Widespread Lavatory Faucet with Sculpted Lever Handles, Brushed Chrome

KOHLER Bathroom Faucets and Accessories
Expectations have changed for today’s bathrooms. But whether you’re creating a serene, spa-like environment in the master bath or breathing new life and character into a powder room, KOHLER® bathroom faucets and accessories provide inspiration and lasting performance. Crafted from premium quality materials, our faucets and accessories are available in a wide array of colors and finishes, including Vibrant® PVD color finishes that are remarkably resistant to staining, corrosion and tarnish. Our ceramic disc valves are tested for 500,000 on/off cycles – twice the industry standard – to deliver reliability and long life. Additionally, Rite-Temp® showering technology ensures water temperatures do not fluctuate. KOHLER bathroom faucets and accessories embody innovative excellence from fresh twists on vintage styling to pioneering the use of different materials. And "No Sweat" installation with flexible water supplies and pre-assembled valves saves you time, effort and money. With design themes ranging from classic to contemporary and our tradition of meticulous craftsmanship, KOHLER bathroom faucets and accessories allow you to express your personal sense of style with confidence.

Vibrant® PVD Color Finish
Kohler Co. sets an industry benchmark for faucets with its Vibrant finish. Working at the molecular level, the Vibrant process enables Kohler Co. to produce faucets in a variety of polished and brushed color/finish options. All possess a luster that clearly shines through for the life of the faucet Kohler Co. employs a state-of-the-art Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) process to create the Vibrant finish. The process creates an incredibly strong surface and a remarkably durable finish; one that is resistant to scratching, tarnishing and corrosion.

All KOHLER faucets carry a lifetime limited warranty for as long as the original consumer/purchaser owns his or her home.

About Kohler Co.
Founded in 1873 and headquartered in Kohler, Wisconsin, Kohler Co. is one of America’s oldest and largest privately held companies. Kohler is a global leader in the manufacture of kitchen and bath products, engines and power generation systems, cabinetry, tile and luxury home furnishings, and international host to award-winning hospitality and world-class golf destinations. Kohler Co. is known around the world for plumbing products, its traditional core business, and its flagship brand: KOHLER.

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Boasting versatile design and effortless installation, the Kohler Forte widespread lavatory faucet combines fluid design lines with functionality to complement classic or contemporary spaces. The Forte also offers two sculpted lever handles that come pre-assembled on their valves for easy installation and cleaning. And it includes a pop-up metal drain with tailpiece (the Forte is also available in a version with a plastic drain).

The versatile Forte faucet with sculpted handles
(vibrant brushed nickel finish shown; view larger).

The Forte's quarter-turn, washerless ceramic disc valves exceed industry longevity standards two times for a lifetime of durable performance. Its finish resists corrosion and tarnishing, and this version comes in vibrant brushed nickel (with vibrant brushed nickel and polished chrome finishes also available). It's designed for 8-inch or 16-inch centers, has a stationary spout with a 5-1/8-inch reach, and provides flexible connections. This faucet meets WaterSense criteria to conserve water without sacrificing performance, and it is also ADA compliant.

WaterSense Labeled Faucet

WaterSense is a program sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promote water efficiency (it is similar in nature to the EPA's Energy Star program). Plumbing fixtures and faucets that qualify for the WaterSense label assure you of actual water savings and strict performance standards.

The Forte offers a flow rate of 1.5 gallons-per-minute (GPM, which is 30 percent less than the federal mandate of 2.2 GPM--making it eligible for the WaterSense label.

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty, this Kohler faucet is to be leak and drip free during normal residential use for as long as the original consumer purchaser owns his or her home. If the faucet should leak or drip during normal use, Kohler will mail to the purchaser, free of charge, the cartridge necessary to put the faucet in good working condition.

What's in the Box

Forte faucet with sculpted handles; metal pop-up drain; installation instructions

K-10272-4 Forte Widespread Lavatory Faucet At a Glance: Versatile design for classic or contemporary spaces Two sculpted lever handles Brushed chrome finish Metal pop-up drain WaterSense labeled with 1.5 GPM flow rate Limited lifetime warranty