Can you replace toilet seat hinges?

These hinges are located at the rear of the toilet seat. Over time, these hinges break or wear out, requiring replacement. If your toilet seat hinges are broken, you do not need to change the whole toilet seat, only the hinges. With the right tools and spare parts, you can easily replace your toilet seat hinges.

How do I know which Roca toilet seat I have?

You might not have realised it, but if you closely look at the back side of the cover, you might find the name of the model printed on it. Should this be your case, it will be really easy to find out if it is a Roca Victoria or a Roca Dama seat and cover, just to name two of our collections.

Are toilet seat hinges universal?

The toilet seat hinges are not universal. In this type of toilet seat fixing, you have to put bolts on the toilet pan from underneath and then tighten it from the top.

Are all toilet seat fittings the same?

Do all toilet seats fit the same? No, not all toilet seats fit the same because toilets come in a variety of different shapes, so you’ll need to check yours before buying. There are three types of toilet shapes commonly found in UK homes. These are the traditional pointed-nose, D-shape, and round-nose seats.

Why do toilet seat hinges keep breaking?

A higher quality seat with metal hinges MAY last longer. The problem seems to be that the seat “twists” on top of the bowl, which can crack any hinges. Try to find one that has rubber bumpers under the seat, or the type with removable bumpers and replace them with rubber.

How do you remove old toilet seat hinges?

The metal bolts are part of the toilet seat hinge hardware. Simply unscrew the nut from the attached bolt. Corroded bolts and nuts are harder to detach. To remove the nut from the seat hinge bolt, use a long socket and socket wrench to unscrew the nut.

How do I know what kind of toilet I have?

Finding your toilet manufacturer and/or model number: Carefully remove the toilet tank lid and set it gently on the floor, with the bottom facing up. Look for the manufacturer name or a number on the bottom side of the water tank lid.

How do soft close toilet seat hinges work?

Soft-close toilet seats work because they have a special type of hinges that make the toilet seat close on its own very slowly and quietly. If your soft-close seat isn’t working like it used to and you can’t adjust the hinges, you might have to fix it by replacing the hinge dampers with a new set.

Why are there split toilet seats?

The code is followed by most public authorities, 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. It also omits an area of the seat that could be contaminated with urine, and avoids contact for easier wiping.

Why do wooden toilet seats crack?

Wooden toilet seats have a tendency to crack and warp, especially with extreme heat and moisture. Moreover, if you let a toilet seat really bang shut when it is open, a wooden toilet seat may actually crack from the impact.