How to choose a toilet seat: practical tips and tricks

In this article we will answer the question of how to choose a toilet seat and according to what criteria this choice can be made. The topic of purchasing suitable accessories for comfortable use of plumbing is relevant, since the toilet should be easy to use.

And if not so long ago the assortment included a limited number of varieties, today the situation has changed radically and, along with traditional modifications, you can purchase products designed for use by children or, for example, a special high toilet seat for the disabled.

So, let's try to determine what modifications can be purchased on the market.

Main varieties and their characteristics

In accordance with the appointment of all the seats presented in the sale can be divided into the following categories:

• Conventional - these include accessories that can be used by any person without special restrictions.
• Children - this category includes small modifications, designed in accordance with the anatomical features of children of preschool and primary school age.
• Special purpose - this category includes modifications for people with disabilities or, for example, a folding road seat on the toilet, which is in demand by travelers.

In accordance with the configuration differ:

• Model modifications, which are designed for specific plumbing, and therefore are characterized by certain sizes and shape;
• Universal toilet seat suitable for most models of toilet bowls, is easy to install, most often has the usual oval shape.

In accordance with the materials used in the production, the following types are distinguished:

• Plastic products (from duroplast) are the most practical and demanded because of their durability and ease of use.

The plastic oval toilet seat is simply installed, it is moderately warm, and it is easier to clean it from dirt. Along with white products, colored seats are made, both monophonic and with various decorative patterns.

• The toilet seat made of polystyrene is not widely used, and therefore it is not easy to find them on sale. Externally, these products are similar to plastic accessories, but are characterized by less weight and greater comfort of use, because they are warm.
• Lumber seats are products made from either solid wood or plywood.

The price of wooden seats is slightly higher than the cost of plastic analogues. However, wood has a significant drawback - it rots from contact with water. As a result, the operational life of wooden accessories is limited to 5 years.

• Soft foam seat on the toilet - these are mainly children's modifications that are equally warm and comfortable.

The design of these products is a rigid frame pasted over with foam rubber and covered with a dense polyethylene film.

The disadvantage of such structures is fragility, as polyethylene cracks. In addition, plastic film sticks to the body which is not very convenient. Among the advantages of this solution can be noted low cost.

Selection according to product functionality

A modern, warm toilet seat may be an ordinary toilet seat or it may be a high-tech smart gadget.

• An ordinary toilet seat performs the function of a seat that rises and falls manually. Some modifications can be completed with a mechanical microlift, which provides smooth lowering without knocking. At this opportunity, such accessories ends.
• Multifunctional devices are represented by bidets, which, without any exaggeration, can turn ordinary plumbing into a miracle. This electronic accessory is equipped with a special remote control, from which it will be possible to set the optimum heating temperature with your own hands, activate the function of washing, drying, etc. (See also the article Toilet with bidet function: features.)

Again, the smart seat can be programmed to automatically raise, lower and perform regular cleaning from bacteria.

Of course, multifunctional seats are an order of magnitude more expensive than conventional counterparts, but this extra cost is fully justified by the comfort you can count on.

So, after we have decided on the main varieties and their features, we will try to figure out how to choose a toilet seat in size.

We select the right size

At first glance, all the lids for the toilet bowl are more or less the same, and therefore it is allegedly not particularly difficult to choose a suitable product. But, in fact, there are certain points that need to be paid attention to.

Tip: Most often, buying a toilet, you get the cover as an accessory included in the kit. If there is a need for a new seat, you can purchase a model similar to the one that came with the existing toilet.

Choosing a lid, you need to pay attention to its configuration and size from one edge of the bowl to another in length and width. Now, as for the dimensions between fasteners. Here everything is an order of magnitude simpler, since this distance is standard and is 150 mm.

The configuration of the lid is directly dependent on the shape of the toilet bowl. The shape of the bowl can be an oval, tapering oval, D-shaped, angular, and even pointed configuration.

Important: Choosing the size and other characteristics of the cover, do not forget about the color. On the market you can find both solid and colored toilet seats, the main thing is to decide what really fits.

Choose the appropriate option

So, we formulate the requirements that need to be considered when choosing:

• Operational safety Speaking of security, we mean the presence of antibacterial coating and reliability of fasteners.
• Comfort everyday use.
• Durability and durability are important qualities, since, acquiring a reliable product, you can be sure not only that it will last for a long time, but also that it will not crack under you during operation.
• The aesthetics of the chosen modification is important, since the lid on the toilet is the first thing that you will see when visiting the toilet.
• The functionality of the selected device depends entirely on your preferences. However, the more functional the toilet seat you bought will be, the better.
• Standard sizes and configuration of the toilet seat should correspond to the plumbing parameters. The lid should be matched to the outer diameter of the toilet bowl - no more and no less.

Conclusion

Now you know the instructions for choosing a lid and toilet seat. Moreover, we have reviewed the main types of products on the market, and now you can decide what exactly you need.

There are questions that need clarification? In order to simplify the choice of stool, watch the video in this article.