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Customer Reviews for KOHLER In Step White Paper Towel Holder

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Model #K-8618-0

Store SKU #1003422479

  • Stepped base helps prevent towels from unrolling
  • Tension loop controls dispensing
  • Weighted base prevents tipping

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  • 4.8
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  • 96% recommend this product
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Very sturdy and works well!
I was looking for a new paper towel holder that looks nice and sits on the counter. I absolutely love how the paper towel roll stays and doesn’t unravel. Base is sturdy! It also fits large rolls. The gray base is nice but does show some dust. No biggie to clean! Had I thought about the paper dust, I would have purchased the white base. The base looks black in the picture… it’s gray.
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    This Reset Paper Towel Holder in White performs exactly as described. It is constructed of good ...
    This Reset Paper Towel Holder in White performs exactly as described. It is constructed of good quality materials and is just the right weight where it holds any paper towel roll firmly yet allows easy one-handed use in dispensing each sheet without them tearing prematurely. It looks nice too on the counter top near the sink and would match any kitchen or bathroom decor.
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    I've tried a number of Kohler kitchen accessories, and this is by far my favorite. Kohler hasn't ...
    I've tried a number of Kohler kitchen accessories, and this is by far my favorite. Kohler hasn't tried to do anything fancy here - it just went back to basics and produced a very functional, very attractive paper towel holder. Unlike competing models that I also have, there's no ratcheting mechanism and no spring-loaded mount, but the very basic Kohler design works just as well. It relies on tension applied by the metal loop against the inside of the paper towel roll. This worked perfectly with my paper towel rolls, but it's possible that not all paper towel has the same inside diameter, in which case it could be too tight or too loose. The base of the holder has a stepped design that catches the edge of the leading towel, ensuring that it doesn't unravel on your counter. Very simple, very smart. Yes, you can get more complicated, stainless steel paper towel holders for the same price, so Kohler isn't giving you the most "value" for your money, but none of its accessories are designed around value. Luckily, this one is truly innovative in its simplicity, making it well worth the cost.
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    Kohler is known for quality products and this is certainly one of them. I've always kept a roll...
    Kohler is known for quality products and this is certainly one of them. I've always kept a roll of paper towel just sitting on the counter for quick usage and this holder is perfect to hold the roll in place and be able to grab one or two sheets as needed. The base is heavy enough to not move when you grab the paper and tear off a sheet, and the base design is made not to have the towel totally unravel. Having this is quite handy with cats that sometimes make a mess and I have to quickly tear off a few sheets to do quick clean ups. It looks nice on my counter and I've been very pleased with this product. It's easy enough to pick up the entire unit if I need to take the roll to another part of the house to use it. I am very pleased with this product and would recommend it.
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    I thought this would be the best paper towel holder ever but I changed it out and started using m...
    I thought this would be the best paper towel holder ever but I changed it out and started using my old one again. I had to hold on to the top of it to pull off the towels. The rubberized bottom did hold the towel and kept them from unrolling but it showed all kinds of dust fragments from the towels so it always looked dirty or dusty. Overall, I would not purchase again.
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    Response from Kohler Product ExpertNov 29, 2017
    XXXX. my name is Jessica with Kohler Customer Service. I am sorry to hear of your disappointment with your Kohler Paper Towel Holder. We take pride in our designs and are disappointed that your experience has been less than exceptional. The holder has many positive features including, a stepped base that helps prevent towels from unrolling, a tension loop to control dispensing and a weighted base to prevent tipping. If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, please contact our Customer Service team at KohlerCustServ@kohler.com. We're glad to help! - Jessica P. KOHLER Customer Service
    Quality, heavy-duty, modern design paper towel holder The Kohler Paper Towel Holder, Model # K-86...
    Quality, heavy-duty, modern design paper towel holder The Kohler Paper Towel Holder, Model # K-8618-CHR, is sturdy and effective, with a heavy base that keeps it stable, and a “grippy”, stepped surface that helps hold the roll steady, allowing you to tear off a sheet with one hand. The base is 7” in diameter which will easily hold the latest “jumbo” rolls. It’s an unobtrusive, modern design, which is a nice alternative to some of the more “decorative” holders. It’s not inexpensive, so whether it’s worth the price is up to you. Note: We received this item free from Home Depot’s “Seeds” program. Home Depot only asked that we provide an honest review.
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    My family has been using the same towel holder for the past eighteen years (we received it as a w...
    My family has been using the same towel holder for the past eighteen years (we received it as a wedding present) and it was time for a new one. This paper towel holder in charcoal by Kohler is solid and well made. It works well and stays in place when pulling towels off. It is just a paper towel holder, but it does what it is supposed to do. Will it last eighteen years like our last one...only time will tell.
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    Looks clean and nothing to wear away
    With an island sink, I needed a stand-up paper towel holder. I've had some that had a varnished wood base in the past. But I found that the wear of the roll unwinding along with the water wore away the finish. The holder started looking worn. This holder is solid plastic. It looks clean and is easy to keep clean. Unwinding the paper towel roll and water aren't going to damage this holder. The rolls unwind fine.
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    FUNCTIONS NICELY AND LOOKS GOOD
    The KOHLER Reset series paper towel holder functions nicely and looks good as well. This paper towel holder has a u shaped stainless steel post that sticks up a couple of inches above paper towel roll. The base of the holder is white plastic with a step design built into the top to keep paper towels from unravelling. The bottom is rubberized and weighted to keep it in place on a counter, etc. A combination of the u shaped post and stepped base allow you to easily grab a sheet of paper towels with one hand without the whole roll unravelling.
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    Sturdy and Functional
    I was looking for a paper towel holder that would "stay put" on my counter and not move around when people would rip paper towels off it with force. This paper towel holder definitely fit the bill. It has a wide base measuring 11 inch. The bottom of the base is rubberized to hold it in place. The paper towel holder itself is pretty heavy also helping it to stay in place. Standard paper towels fit on it and you could easily unravel it with little effort without it catching. I tried my best to get the holder to tip over and move by ripping off paper towels as hard as i could and it stood steady on my counter. I was pretty impressed. As far as how it looks. It is pretty plain and will go with any decor. It is just a plain white, unoffensive paper towel holder. I would recommend it to anyone looking for function over form.
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    Very sturdy and won't tip over while tearing off paper towel !!
    EXCELLENT QUALITY !! This is the BEST paper towel holder I have ever owned. Simple design and nice looking. This is the one to buy !!
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    Exactly what I was looking for
    I received this paper towel holder a couple of days ago and am very pleased that it works exactly as shown in the video - I love the simple, clean design and it really does work as described. It is heavy and well made, and there is a non-slip material on the bottom so it doesn't move around at all when tearing off paper towel sheets. I am really glad I bought it - it's definitely worth the money.
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      Sturdy Paper Towel Holder
      [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love this - So sturdy - doesn't flop all over the place like others.
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      We bought online. Very happy with the purchase....
      We bought online. Very happy with the purchase.
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      It works as I expected....
      It works as I expected.
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      Looks great in my kitchen...
      Looks great in my kitchen
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      this is a very heavy, well made product. however,...
      this is a very heavy, well made product. however, it did not meet my personal needs. I need a holder that allows me to pull several paper towels off the roll at once. the white area that the roll of towels rests on, prevents more than one or two towls to be pulled off.I would recommend this product.
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      Works perfectly ...
      Works perfectly
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      Very handy paper towel holder. I use this towel holder in my shop and downstairs bathroom. It is ...
      Very handy paper towel holder. I use this towel holder in my shop and downstairs bathroom. It is handy because I can move it where I want it and it is very stable as it has a heavy base. One feature that you don't normally find on a paper towel holder is the design of the base keep towels in place on the roll when you take one off. I have had a problem in the shop in the past with paper towels unraveling from the roll when I pull too hard on the roll. The holder is looks nice enough to be used anywhere in the house, however I have it in my shop so I can move it to where I am working to clean up my glue, paint residues, and solvent spills.
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      Excellent stability, dispenses paper towels in the desired quantity. Easy to use, with no issues,...
      Excellent stability, dispenses paper towels in the desired quantity. Easy to use, with no issues, no spinning of the roll (the stepped base and the weighted base work perfectly), and looks good as well. Comes fully assembled. Sturdy, with clean lines, in pure white and polished stainless tone, very neutral. Great for big cleaning tasks that consume many paper towels. A superior product, as expected from trusted brand Kohler.
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      This is a very nice looking and sturdy paper towel holder. It is contemporary in styling and as ...
      This is a very nice looking and sturdy paper towel holder. It is contemporary in styling and as such more suited for that type of decor, rather than say, country or Victorian. It's heavily weighted and so won't be easily knocked over. The only drawback is the same as with all standing paper towel holders, and that is, it takes up precious counter space, so keep that in mind. Because I like to think outside the box, I'm using mine to hold all those large rolls of painter's tape that are always wandering off...works great!
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      I wasn't sure this was going to keep the roll from unraveling when I first looked at it, but it a...
      I wasn't sure this was going to keep the roll from unraveling when I first looked at it, but it actually does just that. It keeps it nice and neat on your counter without that leading piece flopping all over the place. The middle holds onto the cardboard roll inside nice and tight so it doesn't move or shift around when you pull off a sheet. The base is weighted so it also won't slide all over your counter top. I've used this with both "select a size" types of paper towels and regular sheet towels. The select a size type is a little easier to rip off because the sheets are smaller. With the regular size, I found that because the grooved base holds the sheets in place, you have to unwind the larger pieces a bit in order to rip them off. Not a big deal, though. It's still a great product.
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      We were looking for a durable paper towel holder to keep in our garage by the sink and counter we...
      We were looking for a durable paper towel holder to keep in our garage by the sink and counter we installed. I do a lot of meat preparation for grilling in the garage on this counter and always need quick access to paper towels with one hand. I can move the holder to a convenient location when getting meat ready for the grill. The holder is heavy enough that I won't jerk it off the counter when I pull some towels from the roll.
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      Paper Towel Holder in Charcoal by Kohler! A great addition to any kitchen or bathroom. I was in n...
      Paper Towel Holder in Charcoal by Kohler! A great addition to any kitchen or bathroom. I was in need of a good quality, stylish, functional paper towel holder for the kitchen and my bathroom (soon to purchase) and when Home Depot offered this unit, I was excited, as I am having my home repainted inside, in two tone gray, and the charcoal base would go great with the decor. I promptly ordered it. I received it well packaged and in good order. The base is heavy enough that it will not move when you pull on the paper towel. It is beveled in stages which prevents the towel roll from continuing after you stop pulling, preventing unraveling of the paper towel. As the roll gets smaller, it fits into the lower bevels. The tube wire is strong and puts just the right tension on the roll. I could not be happier with this holder. I am ordering an additional one to put in my bathroom on HomeDepot.com. Thanks again for offering this Home Depot. I give this item 5*s out of 5. Highly recommended.
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      I really love the way this paper towel holder looks. It is simple, just a black colored bottom a...
      I really love the way this paper towel holder looks. It is simple, just a black colored bottom and a stainless steel wire type center that will not rust. I like the fact you can just put the paper towel roll on it without having to unscrew anything. You can put a new roll on with one hand. I had to unscrew the top of my last holder and that became a pain real quick. The wire/bar that holds the towels is the perfect size to make sure the towels do not come up off the stand, they fit firmly on the stand. The bottom is weighted so the stand does not tip. It does come with a 1 year warranty.
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      Finally, a counter top paper towel holder that works. The heavy funnel like base gives the consta...
      Finally, a counter top paper towel holder that works. The heavy funnel like base gives the constant traction to tear of towels of the roll easily. The weight of the base keeps it steady on the counter every time without being snatched to the floor. The towels turn easily on the center post. This is the first counter top paper towel holder that actually works better than an under cabinet dispenser. Thanks Home Depot!
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      This is a solid and well made item. I got it to replace a similar product made of cast metal whos...
      This is a solid and well made item. I got it to replace a similar product made of cast metal whose ornamental top snapped off. That won't be happening to this towel holder whose upper part is made of quality stainless steel and whose base is substantial and weighted. The top is rounded to minimize obstruction. It is advertised to have a graduated levels base top to minimize towel unrolling.
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      nice heavyweight holder
      The paper towel holder is a very good weight. It's heavier than all of my other ones at home and it hasn't toppled over yet. The nice heavy base provides exceptional support and allows me to pull off one sheet of paper towels when using only one hand. It's a very clean modern slim design that could blend in anywhere. I'm quite happy with this product.
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      No Tipping!
      I just love Kohler products and this paper towel holder is a perfect example of why. The base is ribbed, white and adheres (but is not sticky) to the counter top. No Tipping Over when I am busy cooking or cleaning and yank a paper towel off with one hand. I love that the towels don't tear up! In addition this is well made, sturdy and looks good in the kitchen. Great addition for my kitchen.
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      Very Handy
      My wife has been begging me to install one of those cheap permanent mount paper towel holders in one of our cabinets. Rather than having the towels stuck inside a cabinet where they are not available when you really need them, I found this instead. It is weighted on the bottom so it does not fall over when you tear off a towel. The base is tapered to help keep the roll from unraveling. It also looks good. You can have the towels out on the counter or table when you need them. The wife approves.
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