I’ve had the same experience with Kohler lately—used to swear by them, but the finish just doesn’t seem as tough anymore. Have you ever tried Moen? I’ve put a few in rentals and they seem to take a beating without looking trashed. Curious if anyone’s had issues with their cartridges though…
I hear you on Kohler—the finish just doesn’t hold up like it used to. I’ve swapped in a lot of Moen lately, especially for clients who are rough on their fixtures. Haven’t had many cartridge issues myself, but I always keep a spare just in case. Honestly, for rentals, Moen’s been solid in my experience.
Honestly, for rentals, Moen’s been solid in my experience.
I’ve had a similar run with Moen in my own place—definitely feels like you get more bang for your buck. Here’s my quick checklist: I look for metal drain assemblies (not plastic), ceramic cartridges, and easy-to-find replacement parts. But I’m curious, has anyone tried Delta lately? I’ve seen some good deals, but not sure how they’re holding up after a few years of use.
I’m with you on Moen—haven’t had one fail on me yet, and swapping cartridges is a breeze. Delta’s stuff is decent, but I’ve noticed their finish can wear faster, especially on the cheaper lines. For rentals, I’d stick with Moen or even Kohler if the budget stretches.
Delta’s stuff is decent, but I’ve noticed their finish can wear faster, especially on the cheaper lines.
Yeah, I’ve seen that too—my Delta kitchen faucet started looking rough after just a couple years. Moen’s been solid for me, and the parts are easy to find if something does go wrong. Kohler’s nice but usually out of my price range unless there’s a sale. For toilets, I’ve had good luck with American Standard—affordable and no issues so far.
