How to make a warm toilet seat with your own hands

Toilet Seat Materials

wooden seat

The comfort and reliability of the design depend on what material the seat is made of. It is possible to single out the main structural materials.

The most common are plastic covers (PVC, polypropylene, polyethylene). Advantages - low price, ease of maintenance, ease of assembly, universal purpose, light weight. Disadvantages - rigidity, low mechanical strength, susceptibility to scratches.

Duroplast is a modern material for seats: according to its characteristics, it is close to ceramics, but is based on plastic. It has increased mechanical strength, has antibacterial additives, and is chemically resistant to various media.

Warm seat cushions of our own production

Summer residents are usually skilled people. They love to create different household items with their own hands. Why not make a warm seat for a summer outdoor toilet? One of the most common options here are the seats trimmed with animal fur. In villages, rabbit skins are most often used for this. To make a warm seat, you need to take an ordinary plastic seat, which is unpleasant to use in winter, and tightly sheathe it with a rabbit skin.

In recent years, peat outdoor toilets have been very popular among domestic summer residents. They allow not only to conveniently handle small and large needs, but also to produce compost, which is successfully used to increase the fertility of garden plants. For some models of such toilets, special seats have been created that allow you to separately collect liquid and solid waste from the life of the human body.

How are these devices arranged? A special funnel is attached to the bottom of the seat. A special corrugated tube leads from it to the container for collecting urine. Solid waste is collected in another container. Such seats are designed for use in outdoor toilet buildings. Therefore, the seats themselves are made of polypropylene, thanks to which they are quite comfortable to use even in the cold season.

Thus, today there is a significant selection of tools and devices for comfortable use of a country toilet in any season. At the same time, if you carefully monitor the cleanliness of the toilet seat, as well as other interior elements, you can achieve a high level of comfort in using the toilet located on the street. In addition, now there is a huge amount of household chemicals that allow you to get rid of an unpleasant smell in such buildings, as well as keep them in an acceptable sanitary and hygienic condition.

The toilet seat is an important element of the plumbing fixture, providing comfort and aesthetic perception of the entire structure. Historically, this part has gone from a simple wooden stand to a multifunctional electronic device, which is associated with different capabilities and needs of people.

Nowadays, the toilet seat has different designs, shapes and designs. Choosing it has become a big problem due to the huge range. In this regard, the choice of this element should be approached seriously and thoroughly.

Selection criteria in case of replacement

If it so happened that the issue of replacing the toilet seat arose, it is necessary for the existing plumbing. It is recommended to measure the plumbing fixture in terms of dimensions and shape. You should also clarify the location of the mounting holes under the seat.

The size in width is measured at the points of the greatest "run-up" of the structure. The length dimension is taken from the edge of the frontal part of the curb to the point of the center line passing between the centers of the holes intended for fastening the toilet seat.

Standard dimensions of plumbing for different designs. Based on these parameters, a toilet seat is selected in case of a new installation to replace the old toilet seat. If you know these dimensions, choosing the right seat configuration is easy.

Often, toilet owners who have had to change the toilet seat prefer to choose more advanced models instead of the standard design. This choice is explained by their desire for novelty.

Meanwhile, new items “heated”, “backlit”, “with motion sensors” turn into even bigger problems in practice. A serious plumbing manufacturer is not yet in a hurry to offer such an “exclusive” to the buyer. Such offers come, as a rule, from Chinese firms.

Problems when replacing a seat

Some problems when replacing a toilet seat or lid can occur on plumbing that has served the owners for several years. Especially often, the removal of fasteners on an old toilet seat is complicated if metal bolts and nuts that are prone to corrosion were used.

The high level of humidity in the area of ​​the toilet is created by the water present in the cistern. This is the main reason for the appearance of rust and oxides on the thread.

Unscrewing the nuts from the mounting bolts in this condition is extremely difficult, and sometimes impossible, using traditional methods. We have to resort to drastic measures.

Metal fasteners of toilet sanitary ware, which do not have protection against oxides and corrosion, have the properties of "boil". Unscrew the nuts in such cases, only non-standard approaches help

So, if the thread of a bolt or stud is damaged by corrosion and twisting the nut is not possible even with a wrench, the problem can still be solved.

Why do the following:

1. Use an electric drill.
2. Insert a drill with a diameter slightly less than the wall thickness of the nut into the drill chuck.
3. Carefully drill the nut from its bottom edge to the top.
4. Insert a suitable metal rod into the hole.
5. Try to "break" the nut with the swinging efforts of the rod.

Sometimes a similar situation occurs on plastic fittings. It happens that during installation (during cleaning) the threaded part of the stud is accidentally damaged. A defect in the plastic thread will also prevent the seat mount from being removed in the usual way.

If it is not possible to twist the nuts with a tool, they can be cut off with a sharp thin knife, after preheating the knife blade to the plastic melting point (120-130º C).

Part of the seat fittings with covers is made of brass and bronze. This metal is not susceptible to corrosion, but has the ability to quickly oxidize in the presence of moisture. Oxides, in turn, form "outgrowths" on the thread, which over time become comparable in hardness to the same metal.

To unscrew such connections, their preliminary wetting (and time delay) with engine oil helps. It is easy and convenient to apply lubricant to the connection with a plastic disposable syringe.

Step-by-step instruction

In order to change the lid on the toilet in accordance with all the rules, you must adhere to the following plan of action:

The first step is to remove the old lid from the toilet. You may need a special tool for this. Plastic bolts are simply cut with a sharp knife, and brass bolts can be easily unscrewed. If the cover is fixed with steel bolts, then they will need to be cut with a grinder. At the same time, it is recommended to cover the floor with some kind of rag, in this case there will be no very sharp metal filings under your feet during work.
Take the new lid along with the seat and, putting it on the toilet, check if they have the correct shape and size.

Then pay attention to the correspondence of the placement of the bolts and the holes intended for them on the cover. In the case when everything fits, it remains only to install the bolts, having previously aligned the places for fasteners.

A few important rules:

1. During installation of the seat, it must be moved forward as far as possible.
2. If the bolts are fastened tight enough, the installed cover will not move at all. Otherwise, if it moves in different directions as soon as you sit on it, this can cause not only breakage of the lid or toilet bowl, but you yourself can get injured.
3. When all work is completed, sit on the seat and evaluate how securely it is fixed.

How calm is this

The toilet pad for children is a special device, which is similar to a standard high chair, but only slightly smaller. As a rule, manufacturers offer products of this image in bright colors and with attractive patterns.

Thus, you can attract the attention of the child, which will speed up the process of getting used to the adult toilet.

It is very important that the first "acquaintance" of the baby with this subject is comfortable. To do this, choose an overlay with a soft surface that will be warm and pleasant for the body.

A child will definitely like this option, unlike nondescript cold plastic. Separately, disposable toilet pads are used, but they are quite expensive and are most often used in public places.

Read also our article How to fold the toilet seat for children and adults.

Children's toilet pads are not only comfortable, but also safer than a regular high chair. For this wine, they are recommended by experts and received a lot of positive feedback from parents and the children themselves.

Such a device is easily installed on the toilet and removed instantly. There is no need to perform complex manipulations in order to make the toilet accessible to an adult. Pads are a universal device, which is great for boys and girls. It can be used by kids from 1.5 years old. It is desirable that for the basis the child mastered the pot. So it will be easier for him to get used to the adult toilet.

Seat fixing

Choosing the right quality seat is only half the task. You still need to fix it, for which you will need seat fasteners. Although at first glance this may seem like a trifle, however, they will make the operation of the seats reliable and durable.

Mounting kit includes:

• a brass or plastic screw designed to fix the bushing. The price of the latter will always be lower, but its reliability will also be lower;
• nut - most often plastic or nylon for easy tightening. Sometimes stainless steel;
• decorative cap (not always used).

In the photo - plastic screws and a nut for attaching the seat to the toilet

Fasteners for toilet seats are made of different materials. The most popular are similar systems made of stainless steel, such material is intended for long-term use.

Installation is quick and easy, for this there are special holes on the toilet. Most often, only the strength of your hands is enough, sometimes you can tighten the nut with a wrench.

How to choose a toilet lid

Before replacing the seat, the correct shape of the cover must be selected.

Currently, their range is huge, so you should not pay attention to the fact that it is soft, very expensive or, for example, in the form of an aquarium, but that it is exactly the same size as the previous one.

1. The seat must match the dimensions of the toilet rim
   . Otherwise, the latter may be wide, and you buy a narrow model, then dirt will begin to accumulate. In addition, the seat itself will become unstable.

Removing the old seat and installing the new one

Consider the simplest option:

1. Look under the toilet where you should see 2 screws with nuts.
2. If they are plastic, unscrew them yourself, otherwise you may need wrenches.

Installation of a seat with a microlift

No need to worry in advance because of the incomprehensible name of this product. The installation method from big words does not change. You also need to install the lid in 2 holes on the toilet, which is still considered the best option for fixing it.

After removing the old cover, put special rubber rings on the new fixture for a softer fit to the toilet bowl, and secure it from below with nuts.

Unlike the previous version, sometimes they require some adjustment. This usually concerns the tightness of the seat to the toilet.

This is necessary in order not to damage the expensive product during operation. To do this, adjust using the adjusting cups that are screwed onto the mounting bolt. You should get a tight and even fit of the seat over the entire surface of the plumbing fixture.

1. For inexpensive seats, plastic screws are usually used.
   When twisting them, do not overdo it. Also, if the nuts are tightened too much, the stability of the seat may be impaired. If so, loosen one or two nuts.

1. If the seat is combined with a cover, do not rush to tighten it completely until the cover is inserted
   . There are times when it is not clear the first time, and the instructions do not really explain anything. Otherwise, the cover will not fit properly or cannot be secured at all. So you have to unscrew everything again.
2. The principle of installing the seat is approximately the same for everyone, it may differ only in nuances.
   

Exclusive toilet seats

Plumbing fixtures for the toilet, equipped with electronics, have long ceased to amaze. Recently, toilets have also come close to the electronic fraternity. Regulators for draining, water intake, disinfection, filtration - these functions become integral parts of bidets and urinals.

Some of these functions are also used on toilet seats. So, heated seats are quickly gaining popularity.

The installation of the electric model is basically the same as that of the standard version. The only addition is cable laying and installation of an electrical outlet.

Toilet from the group of "exclusive" products. In addition to the usual functions, the device is equipped with an additional "chip" - a seat heating system. For the installation of such plumbing, an additional supply of electrical communications is required.

The designs of models with bowl illumination are not entirely clear - what benefit do they bring to a visitor to the toilet? Nevertheless, these solutions remain relevant due to the stability of their demand in the market.

The installation of a backlit seat should provide for the laying of an electrical network in the toilet room. At the same time, there are models of seat covers where the backlights are powered by batteries.

Batteries are built directly into the seat structure. You can not do without the installation of electrical communications and in the case of the use of toilet bowls with a motion control function.

Brief overview of manufacturers

The diversity of products on the Russian market is explained by the presence of a large number of foreign manufacturers, since there are quite a few well-known and proven domestic brands. Among Russian companies producing toilet accessories, one can single out such brands as:

• SANITA LUXE;
• Santek;
• Keramin;
• IDDIS.

Sanita Luxe CLASSIC white thermoplastic seat cover. The cost of a set with a toilet bowl is 5,750 rubles. A model with a microlift costs 150 rubles. more expensive than without

This quality product is presented to the Russian market by well-known foreign brands:

• Geberit (Switzerland);
• Cersanit (Poland);
• Laufen (Switzerland);
• Roca (Spain);
• Ifo (Sweden);
• IDO (Finland);
• Jacob Delafon (France);
• Villeroy & Boch (France);
• Vitra (Turkey);
• Jika (Czech Republic).

Laufen is focused on the production of luxury sanitary ware and accessories, and is also concerned about the problem of water saving, so the products surprise with perfect design and technical features. There are many designer models for floor and wall-mounted toilet bowls in the assortment.

Model pink Laufen Mimo for wall-mounted toilet bowl with microlift, fittings color - chrome, there is a possibility of quick dismantling. The lid is treated with an antibacterial coating. Cost - 8 600 rubles.

Geberit aims to produce the most comfortable products and every year surprises with new modern models with electronic support. Of course, the cost of seat covers is quite high and reaches 160 thousand rubles, but there are models for 25-30 thousand rubles.

Geberit bidet cover from the AquaClean collection with automatic rinsing, heating, infrared sensor, shower jet setting, hairdryer and remote control. Cost - 159 thousand rubles.

The Spanish company Roca specializes in the manufacture of medium-level sanitary ware, but from high quality materials. The range is diverse - from inexpensive models for 3-5 thousand rubles. to electronically controlled seats for 50 thousand rubles.

Roca America seat cover in cherry wood effect thermodure. Microlift, metal mounts, convenient quick release system. Cost - 11,500 rubles.

If you want to purchase an inexpensive and safe model, pay attention to the products of the Czech brand Jika. The cost of most of the models is 1.5 thousand

rub. - 5 thousand rubles. Products of classical type, environmentally friendly, convenient to use.

Seat cover Jika Vega in modern style, white, with antibacterial coating, without microlift. Material - duroplast, chrome-plated fasteners. Cost - 2 300 rubles.

Some helpful tips for choosing:

As you can see, the choice is quite large and largely depends on material capabilities. If funds allow, you can purchase more comfortable models with additional options, but there are also comfortable inexpensive models in a classic style with a microlift. When buying, do not forget about the size, quality of the material and the conformity of the style of the product to the environment.

From time to time, you still have to change the toilet seat along with the lid. The process is actually simple and easy to do on your own. Even if you have never done it, the work will not be difficult.

Today, our task is to tell in an understandable language how to properly remove the old seat, what needs to be unscrewed and where, and then “on the fingers” to show how to assemble and screw the new one.

Conclusion

Using a toilet without a seat is not only inconvenient, but also unhygienic. The cost of products is low, and their installation does not cause difficulties, so you should not invite a plumber to do this work ().

The installation principles for any seat remain the same, only the fasteners change. The video in this article will provide an opportunity to find additional information on the above topic.

The toilet seat often fails. In this case, the easiest way out of the situation is to replace it.

When you first need to dismantle the old seat, and only after that start installing a new one. It is worth talking about these procedures more similarly.

Many are faced with the problem of attaching the seat to the toilet. If earlier steel bolts and nuts were used for these purposes, now quite often the seats come with plastic versions of this mounting material.

So, today the following types of toilet seat mounts are used:

• steel bolts and nuts;
• hairpins;
• plastic bolts and nuts.

If we talk about metal fasteners, then installing them is quite simple. To do this, only a wrench of the appropriate size is needed from the tool.

In some cases, you can get by with pliers. The bolt is inserted from above into the corresponding holes. A nut must be attached from below. For this you need a key. The disadvantage of such fasteners is that steel parts are susceptible to corrosion.

Currently, seats that have plastic connecting elements are increasingly appearing on the market. They are installed in the same way as steel ones.

However, this type of fastener has one undoubted advantage, which is that such connecting elements are not subject to corrosion.

Before you install the toilet seat in its rightful place, you must dismantle the old one. For these purposes it is necessary to use keys of the appropriate size.

Old toilet seats probably have steel fasteners that will need to be unscrewed. Most often, two such mounts are used. it is located on the back of the toilet.

Removing the old seat is easy enough. After it is removed, you can proceed with the installation of a new one. Before that, you first need to clean out the old bolt holes that are located on the toilet. Corrosion may well form in these places.

Only then can you directly install a new seat. This is done quite simply. The same tools are used for this purpose as in the work related to dismantling.

Only in this case everything happens in reverse order. When fastening the bolts, do not overtighten them. This will create an additional load, both on the toilet itself and on the seat.

Always remove the old fixture before installing a new toilet seat. Every person who decides on such an undertaking faces this problem.

Removing an old toilet seat is not always easy. In some cases, you will have to use additional tools and materials.

Of course, if we are talking about new fasteners, that is, not yet rusty, then they can be unscrewed quite easily with the help of keys of the appropriate size.

In the event that we are talking about an old mount, additional efforts may be required. In this case, the connection point must be lubricated with a liquid lubricant.

It can be any oil that is sold in specialized stores. After that, you should wait about 20 minutes, only then take the keys. In this case, it is highly likely that it will be possible to unscrew the bolt without any additional problems.

Sometimes, to remove the mount, you can use a hacksaw or a grinder. With their help, the bolt head is cut off, and then the mount is painlessly removed.