How to remove the toilet lid and replace it with a new one:

The toilet seat is a rather fragile element and often breaks. And it is quite clear why. Firstly, the load is quite weighty (in the most direct sense), and, secondly, the quality of load-bearing connections in most cases leaves much to be desired.

In this article we will figure out how to unscrew the toilet lid, which broke, consider in detail how to choose a new one, and also touch on the installation rules.

It turns out that if you bought a new plumbing, then the problem of choosing a seat and a lid is unlikely to be, since everything is already included. This question is more relevant in the event that a breakdown occurred with an already installed structure - therefore, we will first deal with the most important issue.

Is it possible to repair an old seat or is it better to buy a new one

In fact, of course, it all depends on the specifics of the situation. If you just simply fall the toilet lid, and there are no cracks on the product, then the reason for "slamming" most likely lies not in the lid, but in the fact that the tank is installed incorrectly.

Wrong - it is too close to the seat, or tilted (this is usually the case if the tank is taken from another bowl). In this case, only the replacement of the tank itself will help.

But if the bolts or hinges for the toilet lid are broken, then in principle, trying to repair them is often a useless thing. Simply buy a new design - it will be safer.

Now you can go to the review of selection criteria.

How to choose a product

First we will post general tips.

1. Since the lid is almost always meant a set together with a seat, then, first of all, pay attention to the soft design or rigid. What is more convenient for you to use?
2. Construction parameters. In this case, look not only at the coincidence of the rim sizes, but also at the width. If the seat is narrower than the width of the rim of the toilet bowl - it will be uncomfortable, and also unhygienic.
3. Design is important too. In those situations when your bathroom is stylized under any color.
4. Visual quality - if you see that the edges of the product are uneven, have burrs, and the toilet cover bolts are too loose, then it is hardly worth buying such a product. Just because it most likely will not last long. Although, of course, if the most important criterion is a low price, then without options, it is possible to buy such a construction as a temporary one.

Tip: Before going to the store, find out and record such parameters as the distance between the installation holes, as well as between them and the front edge of the toilet bowl. It also does not hurt to have a width indicator between the left and right edge of the bowl. Having such data, you at least do not buy a kit with the wrong parameters.

Next, consider what kind of sets there are.

Depending on the functionality

Before you put the lid on the toilet, or rather before buying it, you should understand that the modern market of plumbing is very developed.

And today you can buy seats with such functions:

1. With the presence of microlift. In fact, these are products with a door closer, which automatically lowers plastic, while doing everything very smoothly.

Tip: if you are interested in how to fix the toilet lid with a closer if it is weakened, then, as a rule, the solution to the problem is often very simple - you just need to tighten the bolts in the connecting points of the structure. Or sometimes even the clamping force is adjusted using a special nut - look for information in the instructions for a particular product.

1. Heated.

1. With bidet function. Here it turns out that the faucet is built into the plastic for intimate hygiene, and this is very convenient in cases where the area of ​​the bathroom does not allow you to install a separate stationary bidet.

Tip: buying a product with a bidet, make sure that the instructions for using the system allows you to somehow warm the water for the faucet. Otherwise it will be somewhat uncomfortable to use this option.

1. With built-in electronic auto lift system. In this case, the shutter does not have to go up by hand, because the electronics itself will react to your entry into the bathroom and open the bowl.

As you can see, there is something to choose from.

Now let's look at another point that directly affects the decision to purchase.

Manufacturing material

All options are sorted out in the table below.

In principle, the main points that you need to know to make the most correct purchase - we have considered.

Now let's figure out how to remove and how to assemble the toilet lid.

Independent replacement of a design

The replacement procedure is quite simple - everything needs to be done approximately according to this scheme:

1. If the element is ordinary, that is, made of plastic, then it is necessary to find and unscrew the two "thumbscrew" screws, which are almost always located in the rear part of the seat. Usually it does not need any keys, since everything is easily unscrewed with your own hands. However, for some kits, you may need a special wrench - a hexagon or a regular wrench (in most cases, if such a tool is needed, it is attached in the kit, with the purchase).

1. As soon as the screws are unscrewed, it turns out that all the elements “lose” the fixation and are easily removed from the toilet bowl.

Note! Even if you have not installed a standard plastic kit, but, for example, a wooden one, it still needs to be dismantled according to the same principle. That is, find the mounting bolts that are always near the tank, unscrew them, and then remove the structure.

As for the difficulties, they may well meet. The fact is that there are constructions of the old type, in which the fixing nut is hidden quite deeply, that is, it will be difficult to unscrew it in the standard way. In such cases, the problem is solved by using an allen key.

You can also run into a problem when it is impossible to unscrew the metal nut, as it “stuck”. In this situation, it is not recommended to continue attempts to loosen, because you can “lick” the outer corners, and this often leads to the fact that the bolt has to be cut with a grinder or a file.

It is much easier to treat the metal with WD-40 fluid or with the most common oil, wait 10 minutes, and then, in theory, the nut should easily loosen.

Such are the nuances.

Now let's talk about how to put the lid on the toilet.

1. We put the cover and the seat into each other.
2. We connect the hinges with plastic tubes for the cover.
3. We put in the tube left and right holder.
4. We put plastic washers on the pins and push the screws through the corresponding holes in the toilet bowl.
5. Take the wing nuts and tighten them with screws.

In principle, this is all - the article is completed. Let's sum up.

Conclusion

We figured out in sufficient detail how to install the lid on the toilet, how to remove the old seat, and also considered the criteria for choosing such an addition to the plumbing. I want to think that the information you need in practice.

If you want to get more information on this topic, we advise you to watch the video in this article.