Shower Tiles add Luxurious Touch to Modern BathroomsNew GROHE Rainshower F-Series Indulges with Myriad Configurations

May 2009 — F is for fabulous. At least, in the case of GROHE's new Rainshower F-Series, it is. The company's first-ever line of shower tiles makes its debut this year and brings a whole new luxury offering to North American consumers. The Rainshower F-Series of shower heads and body sprays provide total freedom, affording consumers the flexibility to create their preferred interface to water. The super-flat panels blend seamlessly into an environment, maximizing shower space. Combined with a thermostat and hand shower from one of GROHE's contemporary faucet lines, Rainshower F-Series creates a customized showering zone that adheres to the GROHE Sensual Minimalism philosophy — minimalist in design, yet comfortable, functional and enticing to use.

Grohe's Rainshower Ceiling-Mounted F20

The series' showpiece is the ceiling-mounted, Rainshower F20, a"cousin" to GROHE's Jumbo Rainshower and a 20" x 20" tile that features 252 spray nozzles in a 16" diameter circle.

Grohe's Rainshower F5 Body Spray

For an indulging experience on a more modest scale, the Rainshower F10, which features 120 nozzles in a 10" x 10" tile, offers an identical look to fit smaller spaces yet with the same satisfying"rain" spray. The collection also includes the Rainshower F5, a 5" x 5" body spray featuring an adjustable"normal" spray that can controlled to personal preference. The F5 body sprays can be positioned virtually anywhere in a shower depending on a consumer's desired look and feel. Its compact size means several Rainshower F5s can be installed in one space for a completely customized shower experience.

Grohe's Rainshower F5 Showerhead

Complementing the Rainshower F5 body spray is the new Rainshower F5, a 5" x 5" showerhead which features a"rain" spray and a unique integrated mounting system that allows an unobtrusive, sleek installation of a wall-mounted showerhead.

"We've taken great care in designing a collection that delivers a minimalist look and an enriching shower experience," said Paul Flowers, senior vice president of design for GROHE."With its sleek design and premium GROHE performance, the Rainshower F-Series positions us well to capture a significant share of the growing shower tiles market."

Exclusive Technologies
Even after years of service, Rainshower F-Series offerings will look, sound and feel brand new — thanks to these GROHE-exclusive technologies:

• DreamSpray® — Providing optimal, balanced water distribution and tightly controlled water patterns, DreamSpray offers an unparalleled showering experience, with no "dry zones."
• FlowBalance — This new technology allows the user to adjust the flow rate of each body spray to match their specific preferences.
• SpeedClean® — This patented anti-lime system allows a simple wipe over the face of the showerhead to restore its "like-new" appearance and performance.
• GROHE StarLight® — The technology produces a deep, lustrous long lasting chrome finish.

GROHE products are sold through designer showrooms nationwide and select online retailers. Specific showroom locations and retailer Web sites are available on the GROHE Web site. For more information, visit www.groheamerica.com.

About GROHE
GROHE, Bloomingdale, Ill., is the 34-year-old, wholly-owned subsidiary of GROHE Water Technology AG & Co. KG, Germany. GROHE faucet and shower products are distributed in more than 180 countries and represent over 80 years of excellence in European styling, engineering and quality. GROHE ranks among the top three faucet manufacturers in the world and was the first international faucet manufacturer to be ISO 9001 Quality Assurance Certified.