Toilet lid: varieties, selection tips, installation instructions

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Anton Bolshakov:

Well, the toilet should not be hammered. Deform the cover. The easiest way is cord or fishing line. Tie holes and that's it.

Sergey Parfilov:

Lids are universal. There, either the mounts move, or it is regulated by eccentric bolts. It makes no sense to put a completely different design - it will quickly burst, you can even get hurt

Grandfather Au:

you post a photo of the cover - tell me how

Stas Shabanov:

Swap the fasteners, you may be installing incorrectly

Mikhail Karpov:

If the mounting holes really do not match (i.e.this is not the result of improper assembly of the seat, but only the purchase of incomplete plumbing). Naturally, we do not drill faience. I offer 2 options: 1. We take 1 or 2 steel plates with holes for mounting bolts and for fasteners in the lid (1 if the holes in the toilet are narrower than on the lid), insert the mounting bolt and press the plate against the lid using small bolts passed through the lid, you can use cap nuts to aesthetics.2. we pass the fixing bolts directly through the cover at the place of attachment.

If you use stainless steel for fasteners, it will not even look very bad. But (IMHO) it is better to buy a new cover ...

I used the first method in a rented apartment, when I discovered that the regular mount had broken off. It held with a bang, the owner then asked to replace the second ear as well ... Yes, bushings or gaskets are required under the fasteners so that the plastic does not bend.

Oleg Yankovsky:

Apparently you just purchased some cheap defective cover, since these holes go at the same distance and I know this from my own experience, since I recently purchased a high-quality cover for myself through the santehnika-online store /

Material

The product can be made of various materials:

• Plastic. The most popular option, characterized by low cost. The upper part of the structure is a smooth plastic coating, inside there are stiffening ribs. Due to the fragility of plastic and its susceptibility to damage, the product quickly loses its original appearance.
• Plastic lined with fabric. There are both stylish products and tasteless cheap options. The advantage is the softness of the seat, making it very comfortable to sit on the toilet.A noticeable drawback is the fragility of the material. Usually the skin starts to come off very quickly.
• Duroplast. A more expensive type of plastic. The price is justified by the attractive appearance, wear resistance of the product. The composition contains special antibacterial additives that reduce the risk of the spread of germs.
• Plywood. Cheap and at the same time very durable material. Plywood seats have been used for a very long time, so they are often present in old houses. Currently, such products are practically not represented in stores because of their unattractive appearance.
• Wood. Quality made seats look expensive and attractive. The disadvantage is significant weight. If the toilet seat falls sharply onto the toilet, equipment damage may occur.

Most often, plastic is used to make the bezel - a durable material with a beautiful appearance.

Modern models

Electronic lid in the toilet

In addition to conventional seats, you can also find improved models stuffed with electronics on sale:

1. Seats equipped with a micro-lift (soft close) do not allow the lid to fall on the surface of the toilet bowl with a crash. The design is designed for the fact that after a slight pressure by hand, it will smoothly and silently cover the toilet seat. As a rule, they are made of expensive quality materials, so they serve for a long time. One of the disadvantages is the inability for a person to manually raise or lower the toilet seat. If you use force, the microlift will fail, and such products cannot be repaired. However, on the practical side, the advantage is that the smooth closing significantly reduces the stress on the faience or ceramics of the toilet bowl.This minimizes the formation of chips on plumbing and prolongs its life.
2. Electronic lid with function to automatically open and close the toilet after use. The system is equipped with motion sensors. As soon as a person approaches the toilet seat at a certain distance, the lid slowly rises, and after he leaves the toilet room, slowly lowers into place. This model has a practical meaning, but many people do not like that they have to wait a while until the toilet is ready for use.
3. A heating system is built into a number of seats, which can be controlled remotely. This function can be equipped with both simple seats, and sensory, and with a microlift. The main value of the function is in a more comfortable fit. Built-in heaters heat the surface of the lid to the set temperature. However, the cost of such an improved toilet seat is several times higher than the price of a conventional one.
4. Lid with bidet function. This is a whole structure that not only performs the usual functions for any seat, but also has a built-in system for personal hygiene. Usually this is a small fountain connected to an autonomous water heater. The temperature can be pre-set in the program. This device is quite expensive, but if it is planned to install not only a toilet bowl, but also a bidet in the apartment, and there are not enough square meters, such a unit will help save them. In fact, it has all the functions of a full-fledged bidet.

When buying an advanced model equipped with electronics, even in the store you need to make sure that all systems are functioning correctly.

Toilet lid repair how to remove the old one and fix the new one

Repair plumbing, as a rule, does not bring much trouble. Of the frequent breakdowns, there is a leakage of the tank, damage to the fasteners or the seat itself.

In the first case, you can tinker a little with it yourself and fix the situation. In others, you will need a new seat with a cover. Repairing the old, most often, will not work. Therefore, it would be better to go to the store.

But before visiting the store, you need to decide on the material and shape of the seat.

Choosing a new lid

You can pick up a toilet lid without any problems. Moreover, not only classic models are available, but also versions with additional options: an intestinal gas analyzer, a microlift or the possibility of heating.

Modern toilet lids can be equipped with additional features

There are even seats with a built-in radio tuner and acoustic system to improve the psychological mood of the client. Sometimes a manufacturer builds a speaker into the toilet lid that makes the sound of flowing water to improve the process of emptying the bladder.

Material

The material can also be selected from various options:

• Plastic. Seats of this type rest on bottom ribs with rubber or plastic inserts. Their advantage is low price, the disadvantage is low strength.
• Duroplast. This material is a more durable type of plastic, and looks like ceramic. Of the advantages of it should be noted bacteriological and acid resistance and a pleasant appearance. A conditional disadvantage is a higher cost than plastic.
• Plywood. This type of seat, rather, greetings from the past. True, sometimes they can be found in the store, but now you can use them, except perhaps in the country.Their advantage is an extremely low price, but the disadvantage - unpresentability - significantly limits their use in apartments and cottages.

Soft pads on the toilet lid

Plastic with foam. The seat is upholstered in various fabrics. The advantages are in its comfort, and the disadvantages are in its fragility.

Wood and wood materials. The quality of such seats depends on the manufacturer. Their advantages are in possible interesting forms of covers and seats, the disadvantage is a lot of weight.

Seat shape and inserts for babies

In addition to the material, the shape of the seat also plays an important role: for example, for a square toilet, a round seat will not only be illogical, but also uncomfortable.

In order not to miscalculate with the shape of the seat and lid, you can take a picture of your toilet on a mobile phone, measure and record its overall data and the distance between the fixing bolts on the toilet.

This distance must match the one on the purchased cover, otherwise the installation will fail.

Our review of which toilet is better to choose - read in a separate article.

Most of the lids offered in the store have a semi-oval shape. Rectangular models are much smaller; their corners are rounded so that the client does not get hurt during use. For those who want to create a positive atmosphere in the restroom, you can pick up original covers with ducks, frogs or flowers, in the form of folk instruments (guitars or domras).

Pad for small children and a seat with a step

If there are small children in the family, for whom the pots are already small, and the toilets are still large, you can look at a special seat with an insert for babies.

Pay attention to the bidet attachments for the toilet

Removing the old seat

Before removing the old seat, you need to prepare the necessary tools. The degree of complexity of the work will depend on the material of the bolts. If they are plastic, then you can simply cut them off with some old knife, previously heated on fire. Even if melted plastic gets on the toilet, there will be no particular problems with its removal.

Breakage of cover fasteners is the most common cause of repair

We tried to tell all the secrets of repairing a toilet bowl with our own hands in our review.

Brass bolts can also be removed fairly quickly. If the nut on them does not give in even with a little effort, moisten the thread with a drop of kerosene or kerosene grease (from an auto shop).

Harder to handle with steel bolts. High humidity in the restroom can negatively affect them - rusty, they are difficult to physically attack. You can remove them using one of two methods.

1. Carefully cutting off the heads with a grinder for metal.
2. Sawed with a hacksaw for metal, after placing plywood or thick paper under the cut so as not to touch the toilet itself.

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Dismantling and repair

Let's look at a few typical problems of seats and fastening to them.

Removing the old seat

It may not be the trivial matter it seems.

The amount of work is determined primarily by what bolts were between the seat and the toilet.

• If the seat used plastic bolts - they usually unwind without undue effort.. In extreme cases, a plastic bolt can simply be cut off with an old knife that is of little value. It is enough just to heat it red-hot over a gas stove. Do not be afraid to stain the toilet with plastic drips: it will be removed from the smooth surface of earthenware or porcelain without much effort.
• As a rule, there are no special problems with brass bolts either.. If the nut does not want to budge with little effort, drop a little kerosene or WD-40 grease containing it, which is easy to find in auto parts stores, onto the threads.
• Steel bolts are the worst. As already mentioned, it is absolutely not worth using them in a humid atmosphere of a toilet room. If they still ended up there (most often between the ears of the toilet bowl and the shelf of the tank, with the seat fasteners in the middle) - you have two ways.

You can carefully cut off the bolt head protruding upwards with a grinder with a metal disc.And you can, by inserting any object between the tank and the shelf as a wedge, cut the bolt with a hacksaw for metal or a canvas from it. The canvas will pass through the bolt, cutting the plastic fastener of the toilet seat

The canvas will pass through the bolt, cutting through the plastic fastener of the toilet seat.

Problems under the shelf

In the case of a separate shelf when replacing the seat, another problem awaits us. The shelf with the toilet is connected by a rubber cuff in the form of a truncated cone.

Replacing the seat is accompanied by displacements of the shelf, while the cuff often begins to flow.

Broken plastic pieces

Often, fasteners or seats crack or break. There can be a lot of reasons for this: someone unsuccessfully stood on the seat; a heavy object fell from above; the user of the water closet, impatiently, pulled the lid up too hard ...

The result is the same: the plastic is cracked or broken. Going for a new seat is not always desirable.

How to glue plastic?

• Acetone dissolves most plastics. It is enough to apply a little acetone to both parts of the broken part along the fracture, connect and let the material dry without displacing the connection.
• Dichloroethane works in a similar way. Not all plastics, but many. Be careful, it's toxic.
• Cyanoacrylate, which is part of a variety of superglues, also glues many plastics remarkably.

The most capricious materials - polyethylene and polypropylene - are not glued, but welded together. It is enough to slightly melt the edges and connect them. After hardening, the plastic squeezed out along the edges of the seam is carefully polished, after which the connection becomes almost invisible.

Broken toilet ears and shelf

If the entire weight of the tank falls on the mount for the toilet seat, without any additional props, sooner or later the consequences will not be avoided. It is enough to lean on the tank with your back, sitting on the toilet, or accidentally push it - and now the toilet is decorated with a broken eye. The alternative is a broken shelf.

Forget about all imported universal adhesives: the good old epoxy resin, a two-component adhesive from the resin itself and a hardener, will help us out.

1. We clean the chipped surface from crumbs, dust and other debris. First of all, this applies to situations where a significant time has passed since the appearance of the defect.
2. Completely dry the surface of the future gluing site. There should be no moisture at all.
3. Degrease with acetone or gasoline. Of course, except for those cases when the chip is completely fresh.
4. With a match, mix a small amount of resin and hardener in a sacrificed container. It is better to choose an unnecessary dish - it will not be washed off. Even a matchbox will do.
5. Apply epoxy glue to both surfaces and press them together. The extruded resin is immediately removed; we fix the connection in any way - with a spacer, rubber band or tape.
6. After the resin has hardened, put the tank with a shelf and the seat with a lid in place. Lastly, we mount the fasteners for the toilet lid - it will pull the shelf, seat and toilet together. Do not forget to prop up the tank so that the tragedy does not happen again.

Epoxy is the best toilet glue.

Seat shape and inserts for babies

In addition to the material, the shape of the seat also plays an important role: for example, for a square toilet, a round seat will not only be illogical, but also uncomfortable. In order not to miscalculate with the shape of the seat and lid, you can take a picture of your toilet on a mobile phone, measure and record its overall data and the distance between the fixing bolts on the toilet. This distance must match the one on the purchased cover, otherwise the installation will fail.

Most of the lids offered in the store have a semi-oval shape. Rectangular models are much smaller; their corners are rounded so that the client does not get hurt during use. For those who want to create a positive atmosphere in the restroom, you can pick up original covers with ducks, frogs or flowers, in the form of folk instruments (guitars or domras).

Pad for small children and a seat with a step

If there are small children in the family, for whom the pots are already small, and the toilets are still large, you can look at a special seat with an insert for babies.

Pay attention to the bidet attachments for the toilet

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Internal organization

The toilet cistern consists of two simple systems: a set of water and its discharge. To troubleshoot possible problems, you need to understand how everything works and works. First, consider what parts the old-style toilet bowl consists of. Their system is more understandable and visual, and the operation of more modern devices will be clear by analogy.

The internal fittings of a tank of this type are very simple. The water supply system is an inlet valve with a float mechanism, the drain system is a lever and a pear with a drain valve inside.There is also an overflow pipe - through it excess water leaves the tank, bypassing the drain hole.

The device of the drain tank of the old design

The main thing in this design is the correct operation of the water supply system. A more detailed diagram of its device is in the figure below. The inlet valve is connected to the float using a curved lever. This lever presses on the piston, which opens / closes the water supply.

When filling the tank, the float is in the lower position. Its lever does not put pressure on the piston and it is squeezed out by water pressure, opening the outlet to the pipe. Water is gradually drawn in. As the water level rises, the float rises. Gradually, he presses the piston, blocking the water supply.

The device of the float mechanism in the toilet bowl

The system is simple and quite effective, the filling level of the tank can be changed by bending the lever a little. The disadvantage of this system is a noticeable noise when filling.

Now let's look at how the drain of water in the tank works. In this embodiment, the drain hole is blocked by a pear of the drain valve. A chain is attached to the pear, which is connected to the drain lever. By pressing the lever, we raise the pear, the water drains into the hole. When the level drops, the float goes down, opening the water supply. This is how this type of cistern works.

Modern models with lever drain

They make less noise when filling the cistern for toilet bowls with a lower water supply. This is a more modern version of the device described above. Here the tap / inlet valve is hidden inside the tank - in a tube (in the photo - a gray tube to which the float is connected).

Drain tank with water supply from below

The mechanism of operation is the same - the float is lowered - the valve is open, water flows.The tank was filled, the float rose, the valve turned off the water. The drain system remained almost unchanged in this version - the same valve that rises when the lever is pressed. The water overflow system has hardly changed either - this is also a tube, but it is brought out to the same drain.

You can clearly see the operation of the drain tank of such a system in the video.

Models of toilet bowls with a button have similar water inlet fittings (some with side water supply, some with bottom) and drain fittings of a different type.

Tank device with push-button drain

The system shown in the photo is most often found in toilet bowls of domestic production. It is inexpensive and quite reliable. The device of imported units is different. They basically have a bottom water supply and another drain-overflow device (pictured below).

Imported cistern fittings

There are different types of systems:

• with one button, water is drained as long as the button is pressed;
• with one button, draining starts when pressed, stops when pressed again;
• with two buttons that release different amounts of water.

The mechanism of work here is slightly different, although the principle remains the same. In this fitting, when the button is pressed, a glass is raised that blocks the drain, while the stand remains motionless. In short, this is the difference. The drain is adjusted using a swivel nut or a special lever.

Modern and child seats

Toilet seats are also evolving and many of them are high tech today. Among them are the following models:

• smart covers;
• with microlift;
• heated;
• with bidet function.

Smart lids

Automatic seats equipped with an electronic device, which contributes to a comfortable and long period of use. Products are distinguished by their originality and the presence of a built-in special adapter, which easily determines the approach of a person to the toilet and the distance from it, due to which the lid is raised and lowered at the right time. This mechanism is convenient, hygienic and takes up little space, but its cost is an order of magnitude higher than other products.

In addition, there are remote-controlled models on the market, which basically have other useful functions - male or female washing, regulation of water pressure, as well as devices for hydromassage.

With microlift

These products are in many ways similar to smart seats, but they have their own characteristics. All models have a long service life, but their cost is quite high, since manufacturers use high-quality materials in production, which fully justifies a more significant price tag. Some of the products do not have the ability to turn off the lid lowering option, unlike more modern solutions, in which this can often be done.

The utmost attention during the purchase of a seat with a microlift should be given to the material used for fixing, on which the duration of the operating period largely depends

Important! Fasteners made of plastic fail many times faster than those made of metal.

Important! Fasteners made of plastic fail many times faster than those made of metal.

heated

This feature is present not only in expensive products. In specialized stores you can see such covers in a different price segment. In addition, the heating option is an integral part of seats with a microlift or a hygienic shower. This function is especially relevant for rooms with low temperatures or for cottages that are visited in the winter.

With bidet function

Models are ordinary seats with the option of a hygienic shower. Most of these products have an autonomous water heater, which ensures the washing process is as convenient and enjoyable as possible. A bidet cover allows you not only to save money, but also to save more free space in the room, since it does not require the installation of additional plumbing.

For kids

Children's covers from products for adults primarily differ in their dimensions and, in some cases, colors. Often in kindergartens and other public institutions for children there are additional toilet bowls, but it is far from always possible to install it, so you have to resort to other solutions to get out of the situation. One of these methods is a special child seat, the choice of which must comply with a number of the following requirements:

1. The presence of a smaller hole than in the product for adults.
2. Should be warm.
3. It is desirable that it be made in bright colors.

The child, due to his physical characteristics, is not able to sit on a large product, therefore, in order to ensure his safety, it is best to buy a special seat.For example, one of the most optimal solutions is the 3 in 1 models that are on sale, which consist of a cover, as well as an adult and child seat.

Among the disadvantages is the short duration of operation, which is due to the rapid wear of the material from which the product is made.

By understanding how to choose a toilet seat and what you should pay attention to, you can easily choose the most suitable product for yourself, which will look good on the outside, will be convenient to use and easy to clean, and will last for many years. Video:

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Algorithm of work on the installation of a conventional frame

With the choice of a place, work begins to install the installation:

• It should be a low traffic area. Usually the far wall is selected, remote from the front door.
• Communications are located as close as possible to the installation site.
• It is recommended to use a niche in which the sewer and drain are located (main riser). You can replace the niche with a drywall box, then it is better to place the risers in the corners in it.
• The structure is fastened based on the height of the plumbing from the floor. Average: 43 cm.
• A frame installation for a toilet bowl with dimensions up to 82 cm is installed under the window.
• In the corner, installation is carried out in small rooms.
• In a spacious or combined room, a three-dimensional frame is installed, on which plumbing is mounted on both sides of the partition.

A place has been chosen, the second step is the assembly of a metal frame. It is to him that the drain system is fixed. Its adjustment is carried out by brackets. You can find them at the top of the structure. Any wall-mounted toilet bowl, the dimensions of which may vary depending on the model, is installed on the installation.

• The maximum frame height is 1.45 m.
• The width of the frame is equal to the size of the flush tank in the width of the hanging toilet.
• The frame is designed for a maximum load of 400 kg.

In strict sequence, a drain tank is hung on the structure, with the fulfillment of certain requirements:

• the drain button on the panel is mounted at a height of 100 cm;
• sewer pipe - no higher than 25 cm;
• toilet bowl - average height 40-43 cm.

The distance between the drain tank and the wall of 1.5 cm is maintained according to the instructions.

The position of the frame is fixed with 4 fasteners.

Installation of a finished structure with a toilet bowl

1. An imaginary central axis of the entire structure is displayed on the wall. From it, the attachment points, the installation site of the tank are marked. The distance between the frame structure and the wall is calculated so that the sewer pipe and the tank are placed there in width.

1. Fastening is carried out along a horizontal line and vertical. Places are marked on the wall where holes for dowels are made with a puncher. Choose 2 wall mounts and 2 floor mounts if the wall is not stable. Then the main load will be on the lower mounts.

1. The installation is attached to the wall with anchors.
2. The design of the installation is aligned horizontally by loosening the legs and fixing their position, vertically by adjusting the anchors.

1. Connection to the water supply system (bottom or side). Hoses must not be used. Only through pipes.To avoid condensation on the tank and pipes, they are isolated.
2. Corrugation can be used to connect to the sewer, but this is not the best option. Used only if the holes do not match.
3. The frame is sheathed with a profile for drywall. Moisture-resistant sheets are purchased, 1 cm thick.
4. The place where the drain button will be installed is closed with a special plug. This is done so that debris does not fall there when facing the false wall with ceramics.
5. Ceramic tiles are glued to the wall. Complete drying of the adhesive occurs after 14 days.
6. The place of contact between the bowl and the tile is treated with a sealant or a damper gasket is laid.
7. The toilet bowl is seated on studs, nuts are tightened on them, all connections are checked for leaks.
8. The last step is to connect the drain button to the tank.

Wizard's advice

• It is recommended to install an inspection hatch under the drain button to facilitate maintenance of the interior of the installation.
• Modern economical drain buttons are installed. There are two modifications. The first model is a button divided into two halves. One for completely emptying the tank, the other empties only half of the tank. The second model is two buttons with "start" and "stop" functions.
• The button is installed between two ceramic tiles or in the center of one of them. To make it happen, it is recommended to start gluing the tiles from the button.
• The false wall should be no more than 7 cm thick.
• The fluid supply to the drain tank is installed through plastic pipes, since their service life is long, and rubber pipes will last about 5 years.
• If the installation of support rods for the bowl is carried out in a loose wall, then they are concreted.In parallel, the position of the sewer pipe and the drain pipe of the tank is strengthened with the same concrete solution.
• A separate tap is installed for the water supply pipe to the tank, to shut off in case of an accident.