Luxury White Adjustable Wooden MDF Toilet Seat With Chrome Fittings & Hinge

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This is a very good and well thought out solution for this eventuality and saves having to withdraw the pan from the wall, where re-sealing is difficult. For the purposes of this guide we are going to run through fitting a seat using bottom fixing bolts. Step 1 – Fit Studs to Hinge Plate Altering the location of the fixing bolt in the hinge plate can move the position of the hinge forward In pretty much all cases your toilet will be shaped to fit a particular type of seat so replacing a toilet seat will have to be done on a like-for-like basis so that you can be sure that it fits correctly. To find the correct hole, loosely screw the studs in and position the seat in place and ensure all points above are met.

This bar has 2 blind holes and the method is to locate the spigots into the blind holes which also incorporate a tiny grub screw with an Allen head. A tiny Allen key is required to secure the grub screws to the spigot. The bottom fixing is the traditional way to fix a toilet seat to a toilet and because of this they are the most common. If you are thinking of changing your toilet from a close coupled to a low level toilet, take a look at the project we have on this, the old seat may not fit the new loo.Fitting a toilet seat using top fixings is fairly similar to a bottom fix seat, with the difference of exactly where the fixings are located. Follow the steps below to fit one: Step 1 – Insert Top Fixing Plugs These kits are even easier to fit as all you have to do is insert the fixing plugs into the pan, position the seat in place and ensure it’s uniform to the top of the pan and then insert the screws and screw them up and you’re finished. Tips for Fitting Non-Standard Toilet Seats

Finally, slip the vinyl or plastic washer over the stud and slide it up to the hinge plate. This sits between the hinge plate and pan and protects the pan from scratching. Step 2 – Adjust the Hinges It is quite fiddly as grub screws face the cistern and therefore one cannot see these grub screws once the seat is in position. Slow Automatic Closure Toilet Seats However, once adjusted, hold the hinge so it doesn’t move, pop the screw down in and screw it up tight and then repeat for the other side. Step 3 – Fit Seat in Place Fixing (domed, stainless washers, fixing nut and bolt): Connects to the hinge plate and fixes everything to the toilet pan

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When replacing a toilet seat you have to be absolutely sure that you are replacing the old one with one of exactly the same size so that all supports on the base of the ring sit flat on top of the pan Soft close hinges are, in our opinion, one of the best inventions around, as there’s nothing more rage-inducing than the sound of a lid-slam in the morning. Soft-close seats are easy to operate and can now be bought very cheaply. Ultra-Slim Seats Toilet seat fixings tend to be slightly different between manufacturers and due to this there are quite a few, however despite this they can all be broken into 2 different types; bottom fixing and top fixing. Bottom Fixing Toilet Seats

The method is to fit the rubber grommet into the pan holes and tighten the screw that engages with the nut and as one tightens, the nut is drawn up by the screwing action that expands the rubber grommet, making it tighten within the hole in the pan. Plastic toilet seats also come in a massive range of styles and designs so there is sure to be an option that suits your particular needs. Wood was the traditional material used for toilet seat production and overall produces a good solid and long lasting seat.Depending on the type of seat or seat fixings you’re using, tools may not be needed. However it’s a good idea to have a basic set to hand: However if the hinges you have feature adjustment then they will need to be positioned and adjusted correctly so the seat sits in exactly the right place on top the pan before the screws are tightened. Some manufacturers utilise a metal fixing that uses a barrel nut positioned under the pan and the bolt is screwed down from the top.

Depending on what type of hinges you have will depend on how they are fixed. Some hinges have no adjustment and simply fix in one position and if this is the case for yours then simply position them over the fixing plugs, insert the screw down through the hinge and into the plug and then screw it up. Fitting a new toilet seat is basically a reversal of the removal process. Make sure that the nuts are secure but not overly tight, as the plastic screws will not take a lot of punishment before they give way and strip the threads or snap. As there are many different types of adjustable top fixing hinges you will need to refer to the manufacturers instructions included with the kit on how to adjust correctly. Pointed Nose: One of the most common types of toilet seat and used for more traditional toilets, they are comfortable to use but are slightly larger than rounded seats The first step is to screw the short studded sections into the base of the hinge plate. The one thing that you need to ensure is that if there are a range of different holes in the base, that you screw the stud into the right hole.

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Available in a vast range of different styles, wooden seats are both comfortable and warmer than plastic in the cold. MDF wooden seats consist of pressed wood fibres. This makes them hygienic, comfortable, and easy to clean. Solid wooden seats are often made from oak, pine or mahogany. While solid wood seats look fantastic, their durability can vary hugely - so it’s worth doing your research before you buy. Once the nuts holding the seat in place are removed you can simply lift it away and free from the pan. As we have mentioned the first job should be to have a clean around and wipe away any dirt and grime to make the working area safer and a bit more pleasant to be in.