Trim To the Trade

What Trim To the Trade does

Trim To the Trade is a U.S.-based manufacturer of decorative plumbing specialties and trim components, operating as a registered DBA of Quad T, LLC. Founded in 1950 as Plumbing Products Company in Los Angeles, the company introduced the Trim To The Trade line of decorative plumbing products in 1982 and relocated to Palm Desert, California in 2002. In July 2015, Quad T, LLC acquired both the Trim To The Trade and Plumbing Products brands, making the company a privately held subsidiary under that legal entity.

The company's core product line spans more than 40 categories of decorative plumbing trim — including air gaps, basket and snap-in strainers, lavatory drains, waste & overflow conversion kits, tub spouts, angle stops, closet supply sets, flanges, brass nipples, shower arms, stopper-strainer sets, and log lighter trim — manufactured with an extensive palette of 26+ decorative finishes (e.g., Flat Black, Satin Gold, Brushed Bronzes, Polished Chrome, Polished Brass, and specialty antique finishes) designed to match the finish offerings of major plumbing fixture manufacturers. The technology stack is conventional physical manufacturing of metal trim components (brass, zinc die cast, plated finishes) with no disclosed software, AI, or digital platform layer beyond a WordPress-based e-commerce website and downloadable PDF catalog and price list.

Trim To the Trade operates a trade-focused B2B model, selling directly to licensed plumbers, plumbing contractors, and plumbing supply distributors nationwide. Pricing is unit-based at modest dollar values (roughly $7 to $425 retail), with no minimum billing for direct trade customer orders and a $30 net minimum for drop-ship orders. The company maintains a single office and warehouse in Palm Desert, CA, distributes through direct shipping (phone, email, and website ordering), and carries no disclosed venture capital, private equity, or institutional investment.

Name

Trim To the Trade

Legal name

Quad T, LLC

Website

https://trimtothetrade.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Trim To the Trade is a U.S. manufacturer of decorative plumbing trim components — including drains, strainers, supply sets, and shower arms — sold nationwide to plumbing trade professionals in 26+ finishes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Decorative Plumbing Fixtures & Trim Hardware

NAICS

Plumbing Fixture Fitting and Trim Manufacturing (332913)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Plumbing Fixtures (Faucets, Sinks & Bath Fixtures) (IMADALAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Plumbing Parts & Supplies Retail (Pipes, Valves, Fittings) (CRAIADAD)

Keywords

• Decorative plumbing fixtures
• Plumbing trim components
• Bathroom supply fittings
• Plumbing specialty hardware
• Decorative drain assemblies

Headquarters

HQ city

Palm Desert

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Decorative Plumbing Product Sales: Trim to the Trade manufactures and sells decorative plumbing specialties directly to plumbing trade professionals nationwide. Products include trim components, fixtures, and accessories with extensive finish options. Revenue is generated through product sales with pricing listed as Suggested Retail Prices, though they sell to trade customers at trade pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Trim To the Trade manufactures decorative plumbing specialty products for plumbing trade professionals, including air gaps, basket strainers, snap-in shower strainers, lavatory drains, waste & overflow conversion kits, tub spouts, angle stops, closet supply sets, flanges, brass pipe nipples, shower arms and flanges, stopper-strainer sets, and log lighter trim kits. The offering spans 40+ product categories available in 26+ decorative finishes (Flat Black, Satin Gold, Brushed Bronzes, Polished Chrome, Polished Brass, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Venezian Bronze, Aged Pewter, and others) designed to complement major fixture manufacturers' palettes. The company ships nationwide to its network of licensed plumbers, plumbing contractors, and plumbing supply distributors.

Product overview

Trim To the Trade is a manufacturer of decorative plumbing specialties serving the plumbing trade since 1950. The company offers an extensive portfolio of over 50 product categories including strainers (shower, basket, sink, bath), lavatory drains, W&O conversion kits, tub spouts, angle stops, closet supply sets, flanges, nipples, shower arms, stopper-strainer sets, and air gaps. Products are available in 25+ finishes including Flat Black, Satin Gold, Brushed Bronzes, Polished Chrome, Polished Brass, and various antique finishes. The product line is distributed nationwide to plumbing trade professionals, with a 2023-2025 catalog and 2025 price list available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Plumbing Products Company: Legacy brand acquired by Quad T, LLC alongside the Trim To The Trade brand.

Products and services

• Air Gaps Air gap kits and replacement caps for dishwasher drainage, available in Polished Chrome, Polished Brass, Flat Black, and additional decorative finishes. Sold to plumbing trade professionals.
• Basket Strainers Large basket strainers with wing nut locking style for kitchen sink drainage applications, available in multiple decorative finishes for plumbing trade professionals.
• Snap-in Shower Strainers Snap-in shower drain strainers in 3", 4", 4-1/4", 4-1/2", 4-5/8", and 5" sizes, compatible with Oatey, Sioux Chief, Swan, and Mustee shower drain systems.
• Lavatory Drains Lavatory drain assemblies including 2-piece plug grid drains, mushroom-style plugs, lift & turn drains, pop-up assemblies, and vessel spacers in multiple decorative finishes.
• W&O Conversion Kits Waste and overflow conversion kits (lift and turn, push/pull, tip-toe, and trip lever styles) for bathtub drain upgrades, available with plastic or brass bushing options.
• Tub Spouts Tub spouts in brass and zinc die cast, including diverter spouts, in front connect, back connect, and quick connect configurations across multiple lengths and finishes.
• Angle Stops Angle stop valves with oval or cross handles, available in compression, IPS, and slip joint connection types in 1/2" and 3/8" sizes.
• Closet Supply Sets Complete toilet closet supply sets including angle stops, rigid supply tubes, nipples, and flanges, available in oval handle and cross handle styles.
• Decorative Flanges Decorative flanges including bell flanges, sure grip flanges, and deep pattern high box flanges in sizes from 1/2" to 2" OD/IPS for pipe finishing applications.
• Brass Pipe Nipples Brass pipe nipples in 1/2" and 3/8" IPS sizes, ranging from 1-1/2" to 60" lengths, meeting non-leaded (NL) EPA requirements.
• Shower Arms and Flanges Decorative shower arms including hook style, shepherd's crook, and S-shaped designs, plus decorative rod flanges in solid brass and multiple finishes.
• Stopper Strainer Sets Garbage disposal stopper and strainer combinations including deep flange sets and flange & stopper sets for kitchen sink applications.
• Log Lighter Trim Decorative log lighter trim kits and replacement keys compatible with Price Pfister, Arrowhead Brass, and Sioux Chief log lighter systems.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Danco: Danco is a major manufacturer of plumbing repair and replacement parts including faucet handles, stems, aerators, and trim components. Directly comparable as a trade-channel supplier of decorative and functional plumbing trim upgrades.
• Oatey: Oatey manufactures plumbing specialty products including shower drain strainers, waste and overflow components, and other rough-in/trim items sold through plumbing distributors. Directly comparable in product categories and wholesale trade channel.
• Dearborn Brass: Dearborn Brass manufactures plumbing brass goods — supply stops, connectors, flanges, and trim — distributed through plumbing wholesalers. Closely comparable in product category (brass plumbing trim and fittings) and trade customer base.
• Kingston Brass: Kingston Brass offers a broad catalog of decorative plumbing fixtures, trim, and accessories in multiple finishes, sold through plumbing wholesalers and online channels. Closely comparable in SKU breadth, finish variety, and trade-channel distribution.
• Arrowhead Brass: Arrowhead Brass manufactures outdoor and indoor plumbing brass fittings, valves, and decorative trim components. Comparable as a small U.S. brass plumbing specialty manufacturer with overlapping SKUs (log lighter trim, supply stops, fittings) and trade distribution.
• Newport Brass: Newport Brass manufactures decorative plumbing trim, fittings, and accessories with a wide finish palette, serving the same plumbing trade and design/specification channel as Trim To The Trade. Directly comparable in product mix (faucet trim, drains, supply lines) and finish-driven differentiation.

Broad incumbents

• Kohler: Kohler is a global plumbing fixtures and fittings manufacturer with extensive decorative trim across kitchen and bath. Comparable as a broad incumbent that competes with Trim To The Trade via bundled, branded trim programs.
• American Standard: American Standard manufactures plumbing fixtures and trim sold through wholesale and trade channels. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose coordinated trim offering competes with Trim's specialty positioning.
• Delta Faucet: Delta Faucet (Masco) is a major U.S. plumbing fixture manufacturer offering faucets, showers, and coordinated decorative trim. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose branded trim ecosystem competes with Trim's independent specialty trim offering.
• Moen: Moen is a leading U.S. faucet and shower manufacturer with coordinated trim and accessory lines. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose bundled trim competes with Trim To The Trade's third-party specialty positioning in residential bath/kitchen.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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