IRVINGS PLUMBING SUPPLIES

At Irving’s Plumbing Supplies, we offer a comprehensive range of lavatories from freestanding pedestal lavatories, the classic drop-in, self-rimming lavatories to wall-mounted lavatories. Our lavatories offer you personal comfort with classical style and elegance.

A lavatory should not be confused with a sink. A distinction is made between the two because a lavatory was iniatially designed as a basin for personal washing, while a sink is mainly for washing things such as dishes. Lavatories typically are made from vitreous china and are more delicate than sinks.

Lavatories come in four general types:

1. Freestanding Lavs 
Freestanding or pedestal lavatories generally work the best in large bathrooms where there is plenty of storage and where you’re not dependent on a vanity or cabinent around the lav. These lavs are more expensive, as a rule, than the other types.

2. In Counter or flat rim Lavatories – Set into a vanity or counter 
Lavs that are set into a counter often are used because the cabinent is custom built to fit a certain space. This arrangement allows the homeowner to choose from a variety of counters, including tile, plastic laminate, and marble. Whe the cabinent is built and installed, the lav itself is installed in a precut hole in the counter. Sinks can be set into counters in one of three ways:

1. An under-counter lav uses the edge of the hole cut into the counter as a rim
2. A self-rimming lav fits into the counter hole and has a rim that rests on the counter.
3. One-piece vanity tops and bowls that fit seamlessly on top of the counter or vanity.

If you don’t mind somewhat limited choices in counters, a one-piece top and bowl is a great way to go. The biggest advantages to this arrangement are that it’s easy to clean and also seamless, which means no chance of water seepage between the edge of the sink and the counter. This is the simplest bathroom lav arrangement possible and is a great idea for the children’s bathroom or a guest bathroom.

3. Above-Counter Lavatories 
Lavs that sit on top of counters are know as above-counter basins. These are slowly working their way into tsome bathroom remodels and custom homes. Some consider them to be very stylish, while other s will view them as an inconvenience to use and clean because the outside of the bowl is exposed.

4. Wall Hung Lavatories 
Wall hanging models are great for small spaces such as half-baths.

The plumbing to hook up your lav will be the same regardless of the type you choose or its price tag: hot and cold water in, waste water out. If you have plenty of space to fit your lav, then you have plenty of options when choosing a model and style.

Bathroom Lavatories

Bathroom Lavatories are made from a variety of materials including:

• Vitreous China
• Enameled Cast Iron
• Stainless Steel
• Cultured Marble
• Polished Brass
• Polished Copper

Brass and copper are infrequent choices for lavatories and require a lot of maintenance unless you like the weathered, patina look.

Lavatories comes in different designs and shapes including:

• Vanity-mounted Lavatories
• Wall-mounted Lavatories
• Corner Lavatories
• Rectangle, oval, and round bowls
• Self-rimming Lavatories: that sit on the top of the vanity
• Undermount Lavatories: that mount flush to the top of the vanity and are secured underneath.
• Pedestal lavatories: that hide much of the plumbing behind a narrow pedestal, while vanity lavs conceal everything inside their cabinetry.

Contact us today at one of our two locations listed below:

NORTH BRANCH Tel: 416.492.6444 NORTH YORK ONTARIO CANADA

SOUTH BRANCH Tel: 416.534.2338  TORONTO ONTARIO CANADA

Irving’s Plumbing Supplies represents Chicago Faucets, a manufacturer of commercial faucets for major universities, public schools, professional athletic stadiums, major hospitals and national medical campuses. With a solid brass construction, backed by a lifetime warranty, Chicago Faucets delivers commercial faucets built to stand the test of time. A combination of the best engineering, finest materials and quality workmanship has made Chicago Faucets the specified choice in many of the finest building projects throughout North America.

Chicago Faucets offers the following commercial faucets:

Pot Filler Faucets Potfiller faucets were designed for use in a restaurant or commercial kitchen. We offer an impressive selection of pot fillers for every possible application and budget. Our wall mounted pot filler faucets feature a double jointed spout with a 17 3/4″ spout reach and a 1/2″ IPS inlet. Is available in chrome finish.
Metering Faucets Metering faucets prevent faucet run-on and provide safety, ease of operation, great water and energy savings. Chicago Faucets’ durable metering faucets come with an adjustable MVP™ cartridge allowing you to control the run-time of water flow for years of water savings. These metering faucets feature a 5″ spout deck mounted fitting, a 5″ spout E12 Softflo® aerator, and a 665 – MVP™ metering valve and handles, and a MVP™ & metering cartridge.
Service Sink Faucets Service sink faucets are found everywhere from schools, hospitals, offices to other general industrial, food service and laboratory facilities. These faucets feature an adjustable wall mounted fitting short spout with a pail hook, a 3/4″ male hose thread outlet, a Quaturn™ operating cartridge and “H” adjustable supply arms.
Laboratory Faucets Water efficiency is a major concern in most laboratories starting with the faucet. Laboratory faucets are specifically designed for use in laboratory applications from school, universities to professional research labs. Most laboratory faucets are single handled, and feature a deck mounted hot and cold water fitting GN2B, a rigid/swing gooseneck spout E7, a removable serrated hose nozzle 204, cross handles with hot and cold water service buttons, slow compression cartridge 3/8″ O.D, and copper supply tubes.
Electronic Faucets Electronic faucets offer a number of advantages over non-electronic faucets: they encourage hand washing, promote good hygiene, and prevents the spread of germs. They also reduce water consumption, and even save on energy use when battery operated. Our electronic lavatory faucets feature a deck mounted fitting, a field adjustable distance and time delay setting, a field configurable to metering, and normal and time delay modes.

Chicago Faucet Features:

• Solid Brass Construction
  Durable brass bodies and spouts – all backed by a lifetime warranty.
• Quaturn Cartridge
  This self-contained cartridge provides drip-free performance. The cartridge operates in just a quarter turn, is a snap to replace and maintain, and is interchangeable with any Quaturn cartridge manufactured since 1913.
• Comprehensive Product Compliance 
  Chicago Faucets meets standards for commercial and residential applications. Lead-free brass construction ensures complete NSF-61 compliance.
• Quality Finishes 
  Expert hand polishing on Chicago Faucets products guarantees high quality plating and a flawless finish, so it always looks as good as the day it was installed.
• Interchangeable Components 
  Chicago Faucets spouts and handles are interchangeable, creating flexibility that enables our product to meet the requirements for all your jobs.

To choose the right faucet for your commercial building make sure you get the best advice you can, whether it be your local plumbing company or the interior designer or architect that is building the project.

Irving’s Plumbing Supplies carries a comprehensive range of kitchen and bathroom faucets for residential as well as commercial use. Despite the overwhelming variety of faucets to choose from, a faucet is still only a faucet – an end point valve that controls water volume and temperature. Instead of controlling the flow of water through the pipes, a faucet valve allows the water to flow through a spout. We offer residential and commercial faucets with a variety of materials, finishes and in two popular valve types: washer and washerless or cartridge. Our suppliers include major manufactures such as Chicago Faucets, Belanger, Simmons, Delta Commercial, Waltec, Nafphil, Moen, Aquabrass, Grohe, KWC, and Sloan.

There are roughly four different factors to consider when it comes to choosing the right faucet for your unique situation:valve type, material, finish, and design style. With the recent trend towards limited lifetime warranties, your choice really comes down to what is right for you and, as always, affordability.

Valve Type: Faucets fall into two basic categories: washer and washerless or cartridge. There are faucets that use a washer, either a rubber or composition disk with a hole in its centre, that closes against a metal seat when the faucet handle is turned. More reliable, durable and easier to repair than washer valves, washerless faucets are the latest in valve technology. While the majority of bathroom and kitchen faucets sold today are single or dual control cartridge faucets (use a movable plastic or brass cartridge), the ball(use hollow plastic or stainless steel ball) and ceramic disc faucets are becoming very popular. Because of their diamond like hardness, the ceramic discs provide a smooth, air tight seal, are resistant to sand, sediment and hard water and widely considered to be the most durable faucet valve on the market.

Material of Construction: most faucet bodies are made from solid brass or zinc die-cast. Solid brass faucets are durable, heavy in weight and resistant to corrosion and calcification. Zinc die-cast faucets are just as durable, but lighter than solid brass and more affordable. While some manufacturers are introducing plastic as viable material of construction that is lighter and less expensive than brass or zinc, it is not as durable.

Finishes: applied to increase durability, enhance maintenance and appearance, the chrome plated finish has always been the most durable and affordable finish. But constantly in need frequent cleaning to maintain its shine, the chrome plated faucet offers little in design flexibility. If you are looking for more style, manufacturers offer polymer finishes with color and brass plated finishes with a polymer coating. Easier to keep clean, but less durable and vulnerable to corrosion, these finishes are entirely dependent on the durability of the polymer coating. A possible solution might be the latest in finish technology, physical vapor deposition (PVD). More resistant to scratching, corrosion and tarnishing than any other type of finish and easy to clean, you might consider the polished brass finish produced by PVD.

Design Styles: there is no end to the style and expense of faucets when it comes to ease of use and temperature control. Faucets are available as either a single or two handle style. The single handle faucet allows you to control both the water volume and temperature with one handle. Functional for the kitchen, this faucet might be a good idea for children and elderly users who may have difficulty adjusting volume or temperature with a two handle type. You can now get a faucets with a retractable pull-down or pull-out spray spout that can alternate from an aerated spray to a stream making sink cleaning and pot filling easier. Some even come with scald protection valves that are great for kids or built-in thermometers that allow you to set the temperature so that adjustment is not needed each time the water is turned on and off.

Our suppliers include the following:

Chicago Faucets For over a century Chicago Faucets has offered commercial and residential products built to stand the test of time. A combination of the best engineering, finest materials and quality workmanship has made Chicago Faucets the specified choice in many of the finest building projects throughout North America. These buildings include major universities, public schools, professional athletic stadiums, major hospitals and national medical campuses. We have delivered on our promise of quality for over 100 years. And now, we promise you delivery of the products you find on the following pages in two weeks or less. – Learn more
Delta Faucets From innovative faucet designs and cutting-edge safety features, the lifetime anti-tarnish finish, Delta continues to lead the way in the faucet industry. Delta delivers exceptionally well-made, stylish faucets and related kitchen and bath accessories that are both beautiful inside and outside. This market- leading product line features a unique combination of stylish looks and excellent quality, and is available in a wide variety of finishes.
Moen Faucets Known in the plumbing industry for its washerless cartridge system, Moen faucets offer the perfect balance between styles you’ll love and innovation you can live with.
Grohe Faucets Characterized by the ultimate in technological quality and design, Grohe offers two handle and single handle faucets which lets you control both water temperature and water flow single-handedly.
Aquabrass Faucets For more than 15 years, Aquabrass has offered faucets with a perfect design, using top quality materials and assembled in a traditional way at a competitive price. Dedicated to the fabrication and distribution of faucets of outstanding quality and design, Aquabrass offers the finest faucets at a competitve price.

To choose the right faucet for your office, restaurant, university or home, make sure you get the best advice you can, whether it be your local plumbing company or the interior designer or architect that is building the project.

Contact us today at one of our two locations listed below:

NORTH BRANCH Tel: 416.492.6444 NORTH YORK ONTARIO CANADA

SOUTH BRANCH Tel: 416.534.2338  TORONTO ONTARIO CANADA