That one question that does round the corner - “Are toilet seats a standard size?” and the answer to this is, No.

No toilet seats are ever produced in a standard size. However, that does not mean you cannot find the ideal standard toilet seat for your bathroom.

Like many other things in our home, even our toilets suffer a fair degree of wear and tear over the course of its life. After all, it is something that we use every day. And we won’t appreciate how many times the seats are raised and lowered over the course of a year. So, it is not surprising why people search for “are all the toilet seats of standard size?”

With so many different shaped toilets, including square, angular, round, D-shaped, coming in different sizes, it is clear to see why there isn't a standard size toilet seat. This would have made finding the right model all the more difficult.

How to Find Ideal Standard Toilet Seats?

The steps mentioned below will make the process of finding ideal standard toilet seats a hassle-free one.

 

  • Know the shape of your toilet pan

Find the accurate shape of your toilet. Whether it is D-shaped, round, square, circular, or completely different from all these?

 

  • Take a measurement of your toilet

If you are confused taking how to measure your toilet, we will help you out. 

  • Length: From the hole to the very front edge of your toilet.
  • Height: The distance from the holes to the wall or cistern
  • Width: From edge to edge measure the diameter
  • Between holes: The distance between the centre of each fixing hole

 

Toilet Seat Options

Hinges: If you want the best fit for your toilet, look for adjustable hinges. You will come across some seats with top fixing hinges and a handy lift-off mechanism that makes both installations and cleaning a breeze.

Material: As a homeowner, you have too many choices when it comes to toilet seats. But when it comes to materials, this can get divided into 2 categories: wood or plastic.

Wooden seats are more traditional and available in several colors and finishes, adding some warmth and charm to the bathroom. However, plastic seats are more popular due to their affordable price range and durability.

Soft Close: Many new toilets today are coming with soft close seats as standard. The seat uses a spring mechanism to make sure that the seat, along with the seat cover does not come down with one almighty clatter. This also reduces wear and tear on both the seat and the toilet pan itself. Even though a soft close seat is a great option, they need to be handled with care to make sure the spring does not get damaged. This means not forcing the seat down. And with children around this can be a great option.

Do all toilet seats fit the same?

The answer is no. You can find a wide range of toilet seat fittings. Some are bottom fixing, fitted from beneath the fixing holes, and some are top fixing which is usually required when there is no access to the bottom of the pan. Each toilet seat will come with its own individual restrictions.

Along with fittings, toilet seats come with a selection of different hinges, ranging from standard designs to soft close. This brings the toilet seat down slowly, reducing noise. And when you want to clean, you can simply lift the toilet seat straight off its fitting. Most toilet seat hinges are made from stainless steel or nylon, as it provides durability. But with lower quality steel or other metals, they may be prone to rust.

When it comes to toilet seats, the best would be to buy your toilet as well as its parts and accessories from a reputable, trusted dealer, who supplies a wide range of toilets and ideal standard toilet seats. This way, you are guaranteed to get a replacement that is specifically designed to fit the model of your toilet. It may be well worth your while purchasing your spare, so when the time comes to replace it, you have one to hand.

Shop Ideal Standard Toilet Seats

At MyToiletSpares, you will find a wide range of ideal standard toilet seats in different designs, to suit all types of toilets. Visit us to find out more about our company.