Kartell K-VIT Kolt Concealed Shower Valve (Twin Outlet) – Matt Black (SHO314KBL)

The Kartell K-VIT Kolt shower range matches the Kolt brassware. This is the concealed thermostatic shower valve, twin outlet, in matt black.

Twin outlet means a diverter

Twin outlet (this one) feeds two things and lets you switch between them — typically a fixed overhead drencher and a slide rail kit with handset. That's what most people want in a main bathroom: rainfall for showering, handset for rinsing and cleaning.

If you only need one outlet, the single outlet valve costs a little less — but adding a second outlet later means opening the wall.

This has to be planned before you tile

A concealed valve buries the mechanism in the wall, leaving only the control plate on show. The valve body must be set at the right depth and height before boarding and tiling. A stud wall needs noggins to fix to; a solid wall needs chasing out.

Thermostatic, and why that matters

Holds the temperature you set even if water is drawn elsewhere in the house, and shuts down if the cold supply fails.

Living with matt black

Matt black shows limescale more than chrome. Never use limescale remover or abrasives — the finish is a coating rather than plating. Warm soapy water and a soft cloth only.

What else you'll need

Budget for a Kolt fixed head and arm, a Kolt slide rail kit and an outlet elbow.

Specification

• Code: SHO314KBL
• Matt black finish
• Brass construction
• Concealed thermostatic valve, twin outlet with diverter
• Weight 2.58kg
• Fixings supplied
• 3 year guarantee
• Barcode 5055681470791