How do I know what size toilet seat cover I need?
Measure the length of the bowl from between the seat bolts to the outside edge of the front of the bowl. If you have a round bowl, this dimension should be about 16.5 inches. If you have an elongated bowl, the measurement should be around 18 to 18.5 inches.
Are there different size toilet seat covers?
No, there isn’t a standard size for all toilet seats, due to a variety of toilet styles. There are key measurements that you will need, even though most seats are adjustable to fit the most common toilet bowl shapes. The measurements are: The distance between the fixing holes – where the screws are.
Are you supposed to rip toilet seat covers?
Don’t rip out the inside piece of paper, it has a very important purpose. Poke out the piece of paper on one end. There is normally a side that has small tears already started. The reason that flap exists is so that it hits the water and is pulled down when you flush the toilet.
What are toilet sizes?
Standard toilet dimensions are typically between 28–30″ deep, roughly 20″ wide, between 27–32″ high, and have a rough-in between 10–14″.
How do I know if my toilet seat is round or elongated?
Toilet seats are sold by shape (not by length). If the length is between 18-19.5 inches, you have an elongated toilet bowl seat. If the length is between 17-17.75 inches, you have a round toilet bowl seat. Notice also that the elongated bowl is shaped more like an oval (egg-shaped).
How many sizes are there for toilet seats?
As we said, toilet seats come in two sizes: round and elongated.
What is the purpose of a toilet lid cover?
The lid was designed to keep germs where they belong, in the bowl and down the drain! If you leave the lid up when you flush, those germs can float around your bathroom, landing on any available surface, including towels, hairbrushes or even toothbrushes.
Why there are two lids on toilet?
Open front toilet seats There is an exception for toilets with an automatic toilet-seat cover dispenser. The code is followed by most public authorities, so many public toilets feature open front toilet seats (also called “split seats”). The purpose for this seat design is to prevent genitals contacting the seat.