Toilet Seats

Remodelling the house is a fun and tiring activity at the same time. Even if we take utmost care not to miss out on the small details, eventually we do. One of the things people often forget to upgrade when remodelling their houses is the toilet seat.

Toilet seats are one of those little things that serve some great purposes. When used right, a toilet seat can protect you from germs and toilet splashes. It provides a separation between dirty and wet seats and a barrier that blocks splashes of water from the toilet bowl. Well, that being said, everyone using the toilet should also remember to use it in the right way. When everything goes well, these seats act as an elegant solution to a dirty problem. Read this article to know more about toilet seats. Having a better understanding of them will help you make the right choices when you are making the purchase.

A brief guide to toilet seats

A really good toilet seat can last for a good amount of time. If your home is fairly new, the chances are that you might still be using the seat that came with your toilet. But even though the seat might not become unusable, they tend to gather stains and start to look over time. That is when you know it is time to replace your seat with a new one. This article will tell you everything you need to know about them. In this article, you will also find some really useful tips that you can use while you are shopping.

Round and Elongated seats

These two types are the most common types of toilet seats. Round seats are pretty generic. They are cheaper as they can be mass-produced easily because of their simple geometry. A typical round seat measures around sixteen inches from the mounting hole of the toilet bowl to the front. Elongated or oval, seats are a slight variation of the round seats. Oval seats tend to be two or three inches wider than the round ones. The elongated design provides more space for a person to wipe without touching the seat. Some people also prefer oval seats for aesthetic value.

Open seats

In some countries, it is mandatory for public toilets to have open seats. What makes this an “open” seat is the fact that there is a small piece missing from the front of the seat. Some claim that this is a more hygienic option. The lack of seat on the front of the seat protects the seat from catching drips of urine. At least to some extent. Another benefit of this is that a person can wipe without touching the bowl or the seat as the open seat provides more space for the hand to pass. But one obvious benefit is that there is no front piece that accidentally touches the genitalia and spreads disease.

Wooden seats

This is exactly the same as it sounds. A seat made out of wood. Most people who choose wooden seats do so because of the way it looks. Wooden seats look better on toilet bowls of darker shades. They are especially good if the rest of the bathroom fittings also share a similar traditional aesthetic quality. But that is not to say that there are no functional benefits. Wooden seats are more comfortable to sit on and are incredibly more durable than plastic ones. As wooden surfaces do not get as cold as plastic, they are preferable in extremely cold weather.

Polyresin seats

If you want a really unique seat, then polyresin seats are a good choice. Polyresin is much more flexible than plastic or wood and comes in a wide range of colours and design. As they are flexible, they are less prone to breaking than plastic. Moreover, it is also possible to imprint colourful designs on these seats. So, if you are into decorative toilet seats, here is your answer. You can find polyresin seats that follow certain themes in their design. So, don’t be surprised if you come across Halloween themed seats or thanksgiving themed seats.