How to measure your toilet seat correctly

Do you need a new toilet seat?

Finding a toilet seat to fit your toilet may not be as simple as you first thought. A toilet can typically span a lifetime but it is your toilet seat takes the majority of the strain. The question “why is my toilet seat wobbly?” is likely to be asked by most of us at least once.

The types:

There is no universal toilet seat size. Just by eye, it is difficult to determine what kind of toilet seat will fit your toilet before even considering sizing. Here at Bathshack, we’ve come up with this nifty guide to help you fit your own toilet seat.

The first thing to consider when buying a new toilet seat is the overall shape of the bowl. This bowl is quite varied and there are some more conventional than others. Typical examples include D-shaped, square, oblong or circular. You will need to take three measurements in total. Make sure you measure accurately! Most manufacturers will not accept returns of toilet seats for obvious reasons.

Toilet:

1. Measure from the centre of each bolt at the back of your toilet seat.
2. Measure the width of the toilet by starting at the broadest point.
3. Place your measuring tape at the centre of the toilet bowl.
4. Stretch this between the bolts and where the toilet ends.

Toilet seat:

1. Measure the bolt holes located to the back of the seat
2. Instead of measuring the seat whilst it is on its front, flip it over and measure the broadest point on the flat side of the seat.
3. Measure the length in the same way you did in the toilet steps.

Choosing hinges:

So, you’ve measured your seat and all that’s left is to find the perfect addition to your bathroom. Popular options include soft-close models that deliver slam free functionality. This can improve the overall longevity of the toilet seat by reducing the brunt pressure that comes with daily wear and tear. Plus it saves little fingers from getting trapped!

The only con that seems to surface is that you will need to maintain the spring’s health so that it doesn’t get damaged. The best way to do this is to leave the seat to close on its own as intended.

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