Kohler K-9053 Salient 60" X 30" Single Threshold Enameled Cast Iron Shower Base - Dune

We chose this base as a part of a complete bathroom re-model. We took out an old bathtub in a 100+ year old building and replaced it with this cast iron base. One of the main reasons for this was the ease of installation and the top quality. I wasn't really interested in doing all the prep work to install a new shower base and this option looked really good. I was super nervous about the delivery, but it was no problem at all. My son and I carried the base up to the bathroom. After preparing the new subfloor and setting the pads for the feet of the base, we set it in place and that was it. We were done. The rest of the remodel was blocking it into place and tiling the shower. The instructions were very good and the quality is awesome. I put some insulation under the base to keep down some of the noise below us, but it's probably not needed. This base is rock solid. My only caution is that when replacing this with older work, the plumbing connections can be a little dicey. Very doable, but takes a little care. We're very happy with the base. Easy to clean and keep looking great.

The cast iron shower pan is basically stunning (extremely heavy, but stunning). I originally intended to have a frameless shower glass door installed, only to find out I can't. No installer wants to risk of damaging the enamel on the cast iron. I wish Kohler had predrilled wholes on the cast iron for this feature to be added. And perhaps included pluggins for the predrilled holes. I'm sure most will agree that frameless shower doors is the way to go. Otherwise the product is perfect.