how to change toilet seat

Installing or replacing a toilet seat is a fairly straightforward job. Whether you’re replacing your loo seat because it’s old, damaged or you want a new style; all you’ll need are some basic tools.

How do you change a toilet bowl seat?

Remove the Old Toilet Seat
Before removal, clean the old seat as well as the toilet bowl and rim.At the back of the bowl, locate the seat bolts that secure the seat to the bowl. Look at the back of the bowl for the nuts that attach to the bolts. Remove the bolts and lift the old seat and its hinges from the toilet.

How do you remove an old toilet seat?

Many new toilet seats are attached to the toilet bowl with two plastic bolts and nuts. Remove the Bolts.To remove the seat, hold the nut while unscrewing the bolt. Use a Basin Wrench for Tight Spaces.If you have a tight space to work in, you may need a basin wrench (tool on the far right). Remove the Toilet Seat.

Do all toilet seats fit all toilets?

Do all toilet seats fit the same? The simple answer is no, there are a range of different toilet seat fittings. Some are bottom fixing (fitted from beneath the fixing holes) and some are top fixing (usually required when there isn’t access to the bottom of the pan, e.g. with a fully shrouded toilet).

How often should you replace your toilet?

Most plumbers agree that an average toilet can last around 50 years. However, this is only when the toilet is well maintained and gently used. If it was improperly installed or frequently misused, it may not last as long.

What are the parts of a toilet seat?

Toilet Bowl Parts
Lid: It covers the toilet seat and can act as a safety barrier. Seat: The toilet seat is attached to the bowl. Rim: The uppermost part of the toilet bowl, the rim runs around the top of the bowl. Toilet flange: This fitting seals the toilet to the floor and connects to the drain pipe.

What are the different types of toilet seats?

Toilet seats generally come in a choice of two materials, plastic or wood.
Plastic Toilet Seats. Plastic seats are more common. Wooden Toilet Seats. Wooden toilet seats are less able to withstand wear and tear, but they will offer you a warmer seat in the winter! Soft Close Seats. Ultra-Slim Seats. Bidet Seats/Smart Seats.

How do you loosen plastic toilet seat bolts?

If the bolts or nuts are plastic, they can’t corrode and will come off easily. Simply pry open the cover behind the seat to expose the bolt’s head. Unscrew the bolt with a pliers or a screwdriver while you hold the nut underneath with the pliers.