Review on Bright Polished Silver Kohler Choreograph 14 Floating Shelf (Model: K-97622-SHP) by Sara Terry

A careful review of the reviews revealed that some have pointed out difficulties installing this Kohler Choreograph Shelf. In the end, despite the possibility of costly damage to the shower tile, I decided to take a chance. The shelf has a simple and elegant design that my wife and I really liked. We ordered two of these to be staggered next to each other. Before drilling holes in the tile becomes irreversible, I assembled both devices in test mode by inserting screws into what's called a bracket (a bracket that attaches to the wall) and then sliding them over the attached pair. to the shelf. Unfortunately, one of the two shelves was broken. Read the installation guide on Kohler's website to understand this clever but potentially troublesome mount configuration. The design of this unit allows for a fairly tight fit where the spike meets its shelf counterpart. This leaves little tolerance for editing. On the broken shelf, the countersunk holes in the slats weren't deep enough to accommodate the screw heads. As a result, the screw heads protruded above the surface of the plank, preventing the hasp from sliding along the plank on the shelf. Other reviewers noted the same flaw, stating that they had to grind down the head of the screw. I wanted to avoid this solution as removing the anodized finish could eventually lead to corrosion. Instead, I ordered a new shelf from Revain. Came new, no defect. Now I have two functional shelves. Knowing that a tight fit between a bar and its striker is important, I was a little apprehensive about drilling the holes right on center and as straight as possible. Otherwise, the screw head could potentially be beveled in its countersunk hole, making it impossible to mount the shelf to the plank. To solve this problem I used two drill bits instead of one. I started with a good quality 3/16 inch carbide masonry bit. This drill is slightly larger than the holes in the batten. As a result, he ensured automatic centering in the hole and avoided moving the drill bit over smooth and uneven tiles soul. After punching through the 5/16" tile, I switched to the recommended 1/8" bit to go through the cement board substrate. This way the screw went easily through the tile and then threaded it through the cement board for a secure anchorage. Luckily I didn't crack the tiles and both shelves were installed onto the slats with little persuasion. The end result. Shelves add functionality and functionality to the shower stall Beauty. However, for the do-it-yourselfer, installation is high. I would do it It's not advisable to attempt this alone with just basic skills. Every rose has a thorn.