KOHLER K-10433-VS Forte Single Control Pullout Kitchen Sink Faucet with Color-Matched Sprayhead and Lever Handle, Vibrant Stainless

by Kohler

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The Kohler K-10433 Forté Single-Control Pullout Kitchen Sink Faucet is an easy-to-use, multifunction faucet. Its convenient pullout sprayhead has optimal height and reach for effectively filling and cleaning large pots and pans. Additionally, installation is easy and fast, and the Kohler ceramic valves and finish ensure a long-lasting product that can withstand the demands of daily use.

Forté Single-Control Pullout Kitchen Sink Faucet At a Glance: Single-control faucet with optimal reach Convenient pullout sprayhead Durable construction and finish Easy to install Lifetime limited warranty

Durable and elegant, Forté kitchen faucets come with a lifetime warranty (shown in Vibrant Stainless). View larger.

2 spray options are easily controlled with a side-to-side diverter (shown in Polished Chrome). View larger.

Take an interactive tour of Forté Pullout Kitchen Sink Faucets.

Forté Kitchen Faucets
Expanding its current offering of single-control kitchen faucets, Kohler introduces Forté kitchen faucets, boasting attractive transitional style, fluid lines, and exceptional performance. The beautifully crafted handle of Forté provides comfortable hand control, and the faucet's integrated cast body and spout make it exceptionally easy to keep clean.

Available with an escutcheon for single-hole or three-hole installations and an optional sidespray, Forté is perfect for roomy single and double- basin sinks. Its 6-inch spout height allowing more clearance for taller containers, and its generous 9-inch spout reach makes it ideal for handling larger pots.

Single Lever for Convenience
The Forté faucet's single lever makes it easy to operate: simply flip up the lever to turn on the water and move the lever left to right to find the desired temperature. Once you find the right temperature, leave the lever in place and turn the faucet on and off as needed. A high-temperature control lets you preset a maximum setting to eliminate scalding.

Versatile Sprayhead for Multiple Uses
The ergonomic sprayhead pulls out of the faucet with a counterweighted, braided-nylon hose that moves quietly and efficiently. The ball-joint swivel sprayhead ensures smooth operation, which means you can control it with minimal effort. Also, the MasterClean sprayface resists mineral buildup and is easy to clean.

The two spray options are easily controlled with a side-to-side diverter that allows for either a traditional or palm grip--convenient for both right- and left-handed users. For further ease of use, the spray-pattern memory recalls the last setting used, and a high-temperature limit stop and temperature memory feature maintain a safe, ideal water temperature.

Durable Construction Lasts Longer
The Forté faucet's premium metal construction ensures a long life, and the finish is bonded to the faucet to resist scratches, corrosion, and tarnishing. All Forté faucets come in several finishes that exceed industry durability standards two times and boast distinctive color and texture selections, including authentic hand-brushed finishes. Forté kitchen faucets are offered in Polished Chrome, Brushed Chrome, Vibrant Polished Brass, Vibrant French Gold, Vibrant Brushed Nickel, and Vibrant Brushed Bronze.

For even greater durability, Forté kitchen faucets feature one-piece self-contained ceramic valves that exceed industry standards for longevity and allow for straightforward volume and temperature control.

Easy Installation
Installation is fast and easy with 25-inch flexible supply hoses, a quick connection between the sprayhead and valve, and an easy-to-tighten installation ring. The Forté faucet features an ADA-compliant lever handle and swing spout with a pullout sprayhead and hose. The spout reach is 10-1/8 inches, and the faucet clears 8-11/16 inches. The Forté has a maximum flow rate of 2.2 gallons (8.3 liters) per minute with a low-flow aerator option available.

Kohler Faucet Lifetime Limited Warranty
Kohler Co. warrants its faucets to be leak and drip free during normal residential use for as long as the original purchaser owns his or her home. Kohler Co. also warrants all other aspects of the faucet or accessories (except gold, non-PVD Vibrant, and non-chrome finishes) to be free of defects in material and workmanship during normal residential use for as long as the original consumer purchaser owns his or her home.

About Kohler: Diversity and Innovation
Since 1873, Kohler Co. has been improving the lives of its customers with exceptional products and services. Austrian immigrant John Michael Kohler made the first of many bold business moves when he purchased a cast iron and steel foundry in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. His vision and dedication to excellence helped transform Kohler Co. into a highly successful family of businesses with operations on six continents.

One of the oldest, largest privately held companies in the United States Kohler Co.'s diversity of products and portfolio of brands lead the way in design, craftsmanship, and innovation. Kohler Co. offers a breadth of products and services, including plumbing fixtures, furniture, tile and stone, and primary and backup power systems, as well as award-winning hospitality and world-class golf destinations.

What's in the Box
Kohler K-10433 Forté Single-Control Pullout Kitchen Sink Faucet and owner's manual.

The versatile sprayer nozzle easily releases from the faucet--even if you have soapy hands. And a convenient pause function allows you to temporarily stop the water flow with the touch of a button (shown in Vibrant Stainless).

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Finish/Color:Vibrant Stainless w/ Polished Nickel Forte kitchen faucets are both beautiful and highly functional. The faucet's simple curves accentuate any kitchen design, while best-in-class spout reach and height provide added workspace.Single-control pullout kitchen sink faucet with color-matched sprayhead and integral backflow protection. Swing spout with pull-out spray and touch control for stream-to-spray water flow. Features MasterClean sprayface that resists mineral buildup and is easy to clean. One-piece, self-contained ceramic disc vale allows both volume and temperature control. Premium material construction for durability and reliability. High-temperature limit stop allows you to preset a comfortable maximum temperature to eliminate scalding. Optimal height and reach provides great clearance beneath the spout. Flexible stainless steel supplies simplify installation. Kohler ceramic disc valves exceed industry longevity standards two times for a lifetime of durable performance. Kohler finishes resist corrosion and tarnishing, exceed

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 10.5 x 11.8 inches ; 7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000MF882K
• Item model number: 10433-VS
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (123 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,156 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #64 in Home Improvement > Kitchen & Bath Fixtures > Kitchen Fixtures > Kitchen Faucets > Kitchen Sink Faucets

Customer Reviews

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83 of 84 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great All-Purpose Faucet, February 13, 2008

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chelc (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: KOHLER K-10433-G Forte Single Control Pullout Kitchen Sink Faucet with Color-Matched Sprayhead and Lever Handle, Brushed Chrome (Tools & Home Improvement)

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.

66 of 66 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Kohler K-10433 Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink Faucet, February 7, 2009

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Shusaku Endo (Alexandria, VA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: KOHLER K-10433-VS Forte Single Control Pullout Kitchen Sink Faucet with Color-Matched Sprayhead and Lever Handle, Vibrant Stainless (Tools & Home Improvement)

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 problem.

Very easy to install. What does that mean? For a three hole sink, you put plumbers putty around the base, and set the base down, without faucet, down and align it with the holes. Second, you just slide/thread the hoses and faucet down the center hole. It comes with braided stainless flexible lines (the best lines you can buy, because they are flexible so you don't need to measure and cut solid copper piping to fit, they are not plastic, so not susceptible to cracking or breaking over time--and flexible, so you don't have to measure length, just hook it up to hot and cold lines -- and the lines are labeled hot/cold). You then thread the nut on the bottom of the faucet, tighten with two screw that go through the nut (easier to see than explain). Hook-up the lines, thats it.

For those wondering about the pull out sprayhead, there is no mechanical mechanism to break. Basically, there is just a doughnut metal weight that goes around the hose under the sink, so the weight pulls the spray-head back into the nozzle by virtue of the gravity of the weighted doughut. Very simple, very smooth, nothing to break. Once I saw that, I felt much better. Simple is the best.

Putting it in is about a 20 minute to 30 minute job. If I had to do it again, I could probably install it in 10 minutes or less.

CONS:

I hope this thing doesn't leak. when you turn it off, it drips 5-6 drops, but then doesn't drip any more. I'm hoping that it is just residual water in the head. I do remember some commercials, saying no drip-but those might have been bathroom faucets. Anyway, after turning it off, you get a few drips--just a heads-up.

Nothing else wrong, yet. Just bought it today and installed it and it looks fabulous. Really changes the whole kitchen (that and we had a ver ugly old faucet with chipping chrome.)

One good point the couple at the store had was that unless you're very clean and wipe down a chrome faucet, the chrome will always be water=spotted and dirty. True, very true, so thats why I went stainless steel, which is surprisingly much more expensive than the chrome.

Very happy with the purchase. Didn't give it five stars because of the drip and the price. This is a very expensive faucet for such a simple design, but it fit best in our decor/ kitchen so thats what I went with, very simple and elegant.

NOTE: If you are removing an old faucet, get the proper tools. There is a special wrench for taking out the old nut under the sink. That nut will probably be rusted on solid. I put PB blaster (or WD40) and let it sit over night. I also pulled out my trusty pipe to use as an extension for the little handle on the special wrench so I could get some leverage. Finally, I had a propane torch to heat up the nut when the previous trick didn't really work. The nut finally broke free. Its a 14mm or 9/16 deep socket to get the nut off. Once you get that nut off, its cake.

Hope this was helpful.

58 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Looks Nice, but this product is not up to Kohler standards, September 26, 2009

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Keith (LA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: KOHLER K-10433-VS Forte Single Control Pullout Kitchen Sink Faucet with Color-Matched Sprayhead and Lever Handle, Vibrant Stainless (Tools & Home Improvement)

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.