How to find the right toilet seat for your toilet: what should be the toilet seat

I never thought that choosing a banal toilet seat is so difficult. I thought: "I will measure and buy something suitable and not very expensive." And it's also good that I managed to look on the Internet before going to the store, otherwise I would definitely be confused at the sight of such a variety. And if the ubiquitous sales assistants had also come running up, I would have shaken out a half-wallet for something that I don't need. Therefore, let's figure out which toilet seats are generally available, and how to choose them.

What should be a toilet seat

The four main qualities to look out for first are:

• convenience;
• appearance;
• strength;
• hygiene.

Of course, it is important to remember about the sizes, but we will talk about this a little later. First, let's take a look at each of the listed properties.

Convenience, unfortunately or fortunately, cannot be checked in the store (you probably would not want to buy a toilet seat that someone has already "checked"), so here you should rely only on logic.

Whatever change your hearts demand, if the old seat was comfortable for you, look for the same shape. Experiments in this area can lead to the fact that any visit to the toilet will be associated with discomfort, and in the end you will have to return to the previous convenient option.

Another potential inconvenience is the ugly lid, which loves to land on the seat with a crash, especially at 3 am. To combat this evil, they invented seats with a microlift, which provides the lid with a "soft fit".

Now about aesthetics. It's not for me to teach you the style of the interior, but still, before you bump into “that beautiful one with patterns, kittens, gold and rhinestones,” just imagine how it will look in your toilet. If it is decorated with patterns, kittens, gold and rhinestones, I have no further questions.

I'll talk about materials a little later, but for now, just keep in mind that strength is important. You can think of yourself as any fluff you want, but the seat has to support the weight of that fluff every day. Plus, I will again return to the falling lid, on which cracks may appear from impacts, and again I will remind you of the existence of microlifts.

Hygiene is our everything, especially if two or more people live in the house. But even if you live alone and do not allow guests to approach your throne, you still have to clean the toilet and clean the seat from germs. Therefore, it must be resistant to chemical cleaning agents and have a comfortable shape, without hard-to-reach places for rags.

Reference! Please note that there are also many options for the seats: heated, bidet cover, smart cover with a motion and heat sensor that allows it to automatically rise and fall when a person enters and leaves the toilet him. But they also cost, of course, accordingly.

Toilet seat material

We'll start with the popular and beloved plastic. Its main advantages:

• ease;
• the ability not to cool at room temperature;
• a wide range of shapes and colors;
• affordable cost.

It has only two drawbacks: fragility and poor tolerance to the acids contained in some cleaning products.

Duroplast is a new generation plastic. It is much more durable, has antimicrobial effect and is resistant to harsh chemicals. Outwardly, it cannot be distinguished from ceramics, but it costs less. However, if you compare it with ordinary plastic, it will still be more expensive.

Plywood. Yes, plywood! Not everyone knows, but toilet seats are also made from it, which look great in the eco-style interior. They are durable and inexpensive. The only drawback may be a mismatch with your taste preferences, yet this is a non-standard and unusual option.

Plastic + foam rubber = the most comfortable visit to the toilet. Disadvantages: lower hygiene than previous options and difficulty in cleaning. And be careful: when you combine a padded seat with Wi-Fi access and charging, your toilet can become a place that you end up in and never return to.

How to choose the right toilet seat size

Before going to the store, you need to take the following measurements:

• distance between mounting holes;
• width;
• between the edge of the cover and the straight between the mounting holes.

It will look something like this:

Do not worry if the measurements are not accurate, as a rule, they are produced for toilets of standard shapes and sizes the same covers, so measurements are taken only for safety reasons, so as not to accidentally stumble upon a non-standard option. If you are the owner of an unusual toilet bowl, then alas, the range of covers for it is sharply reduced.

Reference! It is best to contact the brand stores, because otherwise the search may take a long time.

Why did I write this article? To save your time. Having decided on the specific parameters, you can purposefully go to the store for a specific model, without spending energy on thinking about whether you need something else or not.