Local plumbing fixtures dealers make it their business to stock many different lines of plumbing fixtures for their retail and wholesale customers. Each line of local plumbing fixtures will also be available in many styles and finishes. Bathroom fixtures include all types of faucets, sinks, toilets, shower heads, combination sets, and many accessories. Local plumbing fixtures stores include large home improvement stores, local hardware stores, and specialty stores dedicated to selling plumbing fixtures, plumbing parts, and accessories. Local plumbing fixtures dealers will have everything the customer needs to finish their kitchen plumbing. Sinks are available in many designs. The sales people will help the customer choose the right material for their sink. Materials include traditional ceramic glazed, stainless steel sinks, and sometimes iron or bronze. Today stainless steel is a popular choice from local plumbing fixtures dealers due to it durability, stainless qualities, and the ease with which it is cleaned. Dealers will carry a collection of kitchen sinks featuring one or two bowls, typically, though some have three. These sinks, often called sink tops because they fit into a space cut into the countertop, come in a variety of sizes and depths. Local plumbing fixtures sales professionals will help customers select the sink that is right for them, and will supply parts and instructions needed to help for installation.

Sink faucets are made by all of the major manufacturers in the industry. The range of styles is almost limitless. Styles will vary by height of the faucet and what finish the faucet has. Finishes available in local plumbing fixtures include stainless steel, bronze, ceramic, chrome, and gold. Some customers desire a soap dispenser as part of their kitchen sink, or a hand held sprayer, which require the sink top to have extra holes. The sales professionals where local plumbing fixtures are sold will make sure the customer gets the right sink and fixture combination. Local plumbing fixtures dealers will have the items the customer needs for the bathroom, too. Sink tops are available, which fit into the countertop, and come in round, oval, hexagon, octagon, and square styles, with many variations in size and depth. Stand alone sinks which attach to the wall, or pedestal sinks which sit on the floor are available in a variety of styles at stores carrying local plumbing fixtures. Bathroom sinks are most often ceramic, but other natural and manmade materials are used, including aluminum, acrylic, bronze, cast bronze, and cast iron. Local plumbing fixtures dealers will offer sinks up to 30 inches wide. Sink faucets and handles may come as a single unit, or be separate combination sets. They come in various finishes, including chrome, various bronzes and brushed metals, and more. Local plumbing fixtures dealers will have many styles of shower heads, tub spigots, and matching handles for the shower. Hand held shower heads are also a feature that many customers ask for, and will be available in various styles. Toilets are also offered in an amazing array of styles and shapes.