Is it time to replace the toilet seat? Although the toilet seat can be the most honored seat in the house, let's be honest it is very important. If the toilet in your bathroom is chipped, stained or discolored by chemicals or time, consider buying a new one.
You will be surprised to see how this small piece of "furniture" can give a new tone for the bathroom. With a variety of colors, textures, shapes and special effects, buying a toilet seat can be more interesting than ever.
Basics
Before you begin your search for the perfect toilet seat, keep in mind there are two basic shapes to choose round or oblong. The first thing you must do is determine the size and shape of your toilet. Measuring the front of the bowl of the area between the screws on the back of the box lid.
A round bowl is 16.5 inches and an oblong is 18.5 inches. Well, you could probably just "eyeball" it to see if you have a round or elongated toilets, but use a tape measure, it is more formal.
The second choice you should do to narrow your selection of toilet seats, is to decide if you want a seat in plastic or wood. As with any product, there are advantages and disadvantages of each type and it all boils down to a matter of personal choice. Plastic toilet seats are generally cheaper, but they can crack or scratch. The wooden seats are warmer on a cold winter morning, but they can stain faster cleaning products.
Although wood seats are more expensive, they last longer, but the plastic seats may offer more choice in colors, styles and textures. As you can see, we only hit two areas of consideration and choice already add up.
Durability, comfort and ease of cleaning should also be taken into account in your choice of a toilet seat. Take time to shop and get the best price, but do not sacrifice quality for a few dollars. A toilet seat is important, it is something you use every day, so choose carefully.
Special chairs
If you want to go beyond the basics of something unique, there are toilet seats for you there. Some seats have automatic slow-closing lids, while others glow in the dark or have temperature controls.
If you want a specific theme in your bathroom, choose marine models or stylish and modern. Young children learn to use the toilet will especially love the seats with cartoon characters. Maybe some adults love them too!
Posted on April 18, 2010.