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Questions and Answers for KOHLER Salient 60 in. x 30 in. Base with Left-Hand Drain in Biscuit

Internet #202514905

Model #K-9053-96

Store SKU #1000483243

  • 3 tile-in flanges allow water-tight installation
  • Textured bottom surface
  • Provides more floor space for bathing

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Q:What size is the right hand drain. I checked out the installation instructions, and it wasn?t noted on the document.
by|Sep 30, 2023
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A:  Hi Scott, this is Sarah with Kohler Customer Service. I am glad to address your question. The drain hole measures 3-3/8″ in diameter. Thank you for choosing Kohler.

by|Oct 3, 2023
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    Q:How wide is the front rim of the shower pan? I'm wanting to mount frameless shower doors and evidently the rim needs to be ~3" Thank you!
    by|Aug 9, 2023
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    A:  Hi Kayagee, this is Sarah with Kohler Customer Service. I am glad to address your question. This shower base has a 3-1/4" threshold flat to accommodate a showerdoor. Thank you for choosing Kohler.

    by|Aug 11, 2023
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      Q:What size furring strips,/ shims should be used on studs so backer board aligns properly with the flange?
      by|Jul 18, 2023
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      A:  We used 1/4 x1-1/2 wide pvc strips quick neat and cheap 👍

      by|Nov 1, 2023

        A:  Jeano, my name is Jessica with Kohler Customer Service. I am happy to assist with your inquiry. I do apologize, there is not a specific size furring stripes or metal shims that are required for the installation of K-9054-0. The following link is to the installation instructions for this shower base: https://bit.ly/3tR4i22. Thank you for choosing Kohler.

        by|Jul 18, 2023

          A:  1/4” x 1-1/2 

          by|Feb 13, 2024
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            Q:What color Porc-A-Fix do I use for repair of the white base? I ordered Koehler White Porc-A-Fix, but my base color does not match well.
            by|Jun 22, 2023
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            A:  Lobo, my name is Jessica with Kohler Customer Service. I am happy to assist with your inquiry. K-9055-0 is in the white finish, a white kit would be required. For additional assistance, please contact our Customer Care Center at 1-800-4Kohler (1-800-456-4537). Thank you for choosing Kohler.

            by|Jun 24, 2023
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              Q:Dose this base clean well?
              by|Mar 20, 2023
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              A:  We used the Kohler Shower and tub cleaner only and it works great. Especially for the textured parts.

              by|Jun 26, 2023
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                Q:Is the Salient cast iron shower base made in the USA?
                by|Feb 17, 2023
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                A:  Hi Andy, this is Lisa with Kohler Co. I am glad to answer your question. Kohler Co is a global company and manages manufacturing facilities in countries all over the world. Almost all Kohler products have multiple parts; each part has the ability to come from a different facility or vendor from around the world. Fixture products, such as a shower base, will feature a marking “Crafted in XXXX;” where XXXX is the country of origin, printed on the carton label below the UPC bar code. If the Fixture has no “Crafted in” notation, it is made in the United States. Thank you for choosing Kohler.

                by|Jan 14, 2024
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                  Q:Are there any offset drains that work with this pan? I have a joist directly under the drain location and want to minimize the amount of cutting I have to do.
                  by|Feb 7, 2023
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                  A:  Hi dlund, this is Lisa with Kohler Co. I am glad to answer your question. At this time, we do not offer an offset drain that can be used for installation. Thank you for choosing Kohler.

                  by|Feb 7, 2023
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                    Q:Does this shower base drain require a vent in the piping when it is installed to replace an old tub? Or will it drain fine without venting?
                    by|Jan 25, 2023
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                    A:  It's just like the old tubs. Does not require any venting, just install it like any other tubs. Hope this helps.

                    by|Jan 27, 2023

                      A:  Hi Marv, my name is Meli with Kohler Co. I am happy to assist with your question. The Salient shower base drain requires venting, please refer to your local codes and standards to verify the exact specifications. Thank you for choosing Kohler.

                      by|Jan 14, 2024
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                        A:  If your current tub is vented it should work fine. When I installed mine I didn't change anything on the drain or vent lines.

                        by|Jan 29, 2023
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                          Q:ON THE KOHLER K-9054 CAST IRON BASE WHAT HOLDS THE BASE IN PLACE? ALSO WHAT COLORS ARE AVAILABLE? I
                          by|Jan 18, 2023
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                          A:  Hi Nicholas, my name is Meli with Kohler Co. I am happy to assist with your question. The Salient shower base K-9054 is a Cast Iron material and weighs about 215 pounds. The weight of the shower base will hold it in place when installed. The shower base is available in the follow Kohler colors: White, Biscuit, Dune, Thunder Grey, and Black. Thank you for choosing Kohler.

                          by|Jan 18, 2023
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                            Q:Can this base be used without an alcove and frameless shower walls?
                            by|Nov 16, 2022
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                            A:  Pops, my name is Jessica with Kohler Customer Service. I am happy to assist with your inquiry. K-9055 is an alcove shower base. There are not specific shower walls or shower doors that are required for this installation. Thank you for choosing Kohler.

                            by|Nov 17, 2022

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