Larry29
New Member
My Kohler shower faucet is leaking. It is approximately ten years old and was installed before I purchased the house and I do not have any documentation for it.
I have seen plenty of info on how to replace the cartridge but, oddly, very little about the faceplate. I am pretty sure that replacing the cartridge is what I need to do to stop the leak. If not, please correct me. A video on youtube of a faucet very similar to mine was of little help because after the handle came off the parts were different and the faceplate removal didn't match.
I can't get past the faceplate. The handle came off easily enough but the center circular plastic piece and the chrome outer piece of the faceplate will not come off. I have tried to rotate the inner piece but it won't budge. The outer piece will rock a bit back and forth but won't give. There is a notch in the bottom of the chrome piece but nothing on the inner beige plastic piece.
I am certainly willing to give an extra push or twist to a part but definitely do not want to break anything.
Also, if it is of any bearing, the hot/cold mix is working well. The leak also is both hot/cold water. I would say my skill level is basic/moderate. I have installed hot water heaters, gas lines, many kitchen & bath sinks and cabinets, toilets, etc. But honestly plumbing frustrates me more than any other project. So...
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!!
(Pictures included)
I have seen plenty of info on how to replace the cartridge but, oddly, very little about the faceplate. I am pretty sure that replacing the cartridge is what I need to do to stop the leak. If not, please correct me. A video on youtube of a faucet very similar to mine was of little help because after the handle came off the parts were different and the faceplate removal didn't match.
I can't get past the faceplate. The handle came off easily enough but the center circular plastic piece and the chrome outer piece of the faceplate will not come off. I have tried to rotate the inner piece but it won't budge. The outer piece will rock a bit back and forth but won't give. There is a notch in the bottom of the chrome piece but nothing on the inner beige plastic piece.
I am certainly willing to give an extra push or twist to a part but definitely do not want to break anything.
Also, if it is of any bearing, the hot/cold mix is working well. The leak also is both hot/cold water. I would say my skill level is basic/moderate. I have installed hot water heaters, gas lines, many kitchen & bath sinks and cabinets, toilets, etc. But honestly plumbing frustrates me more than any other project. So...
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!!
(Pictures included)