Almost everyone will need sinks at some point in time. Some residential customers will need a bathroom sink or kitchen sink when they remodel a house. Landlords or property owners will sometimes need new sinks when a former tenant has damaged one. Business owners and managers may need to replace sinks when they remodel or if the old ones become damaged or dingy.

In most cases, your customers will know exactly what they are looking for in a sink before they visit your store. By offering a wide variety of sinks and possibly sink accessories, you will be able to meet most of your customer's needs. When choosing sinks for your business, consider these options:

1. Stock sinks that will appeal to a large number of customers, including commercial and residential customers.

2. Consider keeping sink accessories in stock.

3. Offer specialty or custom designed sinks for your detail oriented customers.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Stock a variety of basic sinks

Stocking a variety of basic sink styles will help you to ensure that you will always have a sink that fits your customer's needs. A stainless steel sink is good for use in a kitchen or bar area. A ceramic sink or vanity sink is ideal for use in a bathroom.

I recommend: Galaxy Tool Supply has a wide variety of basic sinks including undermount sinks, stainless sinks and bathroom sinks. They offer fast shipping and customer service support online or by telephone. FaucetLine.com offers a complete line of bathroom sinks and a complete line of kitchen sinks. They have plain sinks or decorated sinks in various styles.

Offer commercial sinks

Restaurants and other commercial establishments will need stainless utility sinks. Some of the most common are the three bowl utility sink and the hand sink. Having some commercial sinks or utility sinks available allows you to meet the needs of your commercial customers, even when they need the sink immediately. In addition, consider stocking the sink accessories that your customers will need.

I recommend: When you are looking for commercial or utility sinks at a wholesale price, consider checking out the sinks at Stainless Steel Store. They have two, three or four bowl utility sinks, hand sinks and all of the accessories you customers will need. PlumbingSupply.com offers stainless utility sinks and laundry sinks at discounted prices. The company boasts very fast shipping.

Consider stocking specialty sinks

Some customers will want specialty sinks when they remodel their home. Copper sinks are a popular type of specialty bathroom sink that you may consider keeping in stock. A good quality wet bar sink would appeal to a customer who is finishing a basement or other entertaining area. If you are unable to keep these sinks in stock, you should make a catalog for customers to look through to find the perfect sink.

I recommend: Sinks USA has round, rectangle or square shaped bar sinks. They also offer specialty bathroom sinks and kitchen sinks. For a large selection of copper sinks, including bathroom sinks and kitchen sinks, check out Fine Crafts & Imports. This California company offers shipping discounts, including flat rate shipping, to domestic addresses.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  If space is limited, consider making a catalog of all of the sinks you carry. If you do this, make sure that you give your customers accurate price quotes and estimated delivery dates.