KOHLER Forte® Single-Control Pullout Kitchen Sink Faucet with Color-Matched Sprayhead and Lever Handle

Oh Kohler, how I love thee.

We purchased this faucet to replace a more traditional single-handle pullout faucet that broke. I was a bit doubtful about how simple this one looked, but it's performed amazingly. The toggle between the spray and normal modes is solid and moves from side to side - something I love. (Ever had to fight with those little silly buttons on top of a faucet?)

Clean-up is easy - just swipe with a wet cloth with a bit of detergent on it.

The faucet is tall enough to let us get even the biggest pots and pans out of the sink - and to fill the spaghetti pot while it's balancing on the sink ledge. It has almost a full 180-degree swivel and never feels wobbly.

As a couple who I consulted with at the store said, "Is that your old faucet (Delta faucet in my hand from probably 20 years ago)?"

My response, "Yes" .....just to make sure I got the right one.

The guy my age responded, "Well, anything is going to be better than that." I laughed, very true.

Positives:

Very stylish

I like the single handle, left/right up for on, very easy and the same as my old Delta.

Its high enough to get more space and have dirty dishes in single tub sink, and still be able to fill up a spaghetti pot with hot water.

People mentioned, splashing. Mine doesn't splash, but I would say it sits a bit forward (not centered over the garbage disposal/ drain hole), and that may be why its splashing since it's hitting the sink basin, versus going straight into the sink/drain hole.

If you have a smaller sink, it may sit too far forward for you, but I didn't find it a...Read more

I am an experienced general contractor and put 100% Kohler Forte plumbing fixtures, Kohler tub, sink, shower, etc in my own home. This is the only Kohler product I am not happy with. When new it seemed to work great. With age (1year) the Pull Out faucet won't go all the way back in and the plastic seems to be holding it out leaving a 1/16 gap. I have checked and there is no build up or other obstruction other than the original poor design. Not going all the way back in means it may not seat pointed down causing water to stream in any direction the pull out happens to pointed. It is not family proof! I will be replacing it with something else, maybe not Kohler this time.