Partially replacing bathroom fixtures - what to do when design is discontinued?
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The house we bought a few years ago was beautifully renovated in about 2002. The master bath has Kohler fixtures (2 sinks, shower and tub), and then doorknobs and cabinet pulls in coordinated finish, shower bars, toilet paper holder, etc. all coordinated. Unfortunately 1 of the sink fixtures needs to be replaced, and based on the Kohler website that design is discontinued (not surprising).
I like the finish, and have no interest in replacing perfectly good fixtures, but OTOH I dont want it to look terrible. I’m thinking of replacing the 2 sinks which are next to each other with fixtures as similar as I can get (same finish, different style), and leaving everything else. But would love suggestions - any way to find discontinued designs? Do other companies make similar designs so I might find something closer if I looked at Moen, for example. Other ideas? |
Anonymous
| Don’t be cheap. |
Anonymous
| Call Kohler. Sometimes they can help. |
Anonymous
Yes, definitely call. But I’m confused - what needs to be replaced? Can’t you use the existing fixtures in the new sink? Not exactly following what you’re saying. |
Anonymous
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It depends on how close they are. I got a close match for a tub faucet, because it's behind the curtain and it would be a stretch to think someone would compare it to the sink faucet.
I would get a streamlined plain faucet design that doesn't compete with what you already have. But agree - do call Kohler first to see if they have backstock, and troll the internet for resale. |
Anonymous
| Just replace both sink faucets at the same time, and you'll be fine. I don't think that anyone will notice that things like the towel bars or shower faucet are from a different line so long as they are in a similar style and finish. |
Anonymous
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I don't think they have to be exactly the same, but I like it when they are the same finish. DEFINITELY leave everything else.
I think most likely the other faucet will need to be replaced soon anyway so I would go ahead and replace both sink faucets. That is it. |
Anonymous
| Faucets don’t wear out unless you have severe corrosion of the finishes. All the internal parts can be replaced. Still not understanding what needs to be replaced. |
Anonymous
| Apparently the intro parts cannot be replaced,. So we need to replace the faucets. Thanks all for the advice |
Anonymous
| Put a link to the old style so we can suggest something close. |
Anonymous
Definitely call Kohler. Their associates are some of the most helpful people, and they are great about sending you replacement parts. |
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| Have you checked Ebay? Sometimes, suppliers unload old inventory there. |
Anonymous
Anyone know where I can find the style #? The previous owners didnt leave the catalogs or whatever. There must be a model number somewhere but i havent found it. |
Anonymous
Go to Ferguson and bring that faucet with you. Let them know you need to buy a replacement. That's what I did with mine, and the employee recognized it right away. If you don't know the style #, what makes you think that it is discontinued? My Kohler fixtures are 10+ years old, and I can still find them. (Mine are from the Devonshire line, and they are classic. I just replaced my cabinets with walnut inset cabinets and also got new quartzite countertops, and the faucets look good.) |
Anonymous
Thanks, I will try that. I looked on the kohler website and didnt see them so I assumed they are discontinued. |