At My Toilet Spares, we are glad to offer toilet seats and covers, fittings, and hinges for different brands. We completely understand how stressful replacing a toilet seat happens to be. The first thing that you need to do is, identify the toilet to find the correct toilet seat. We strive to make your experience with replacing the toilet seat as hassle-free as possible.
Roca has been the bathroom leader for several years, and as at My Toilet Spares, we have years of experience in the bathroom industry. So we are here to help you with the process of replacing your old Roca toilet seat. Toilet seat hinges are always an important part when fixing a brand new one. They help to keep the seat secured to the bowl and prevent any accident from happening.
Purchasing a brand new toilet seat generally includes the hinges and spares though one can also purchase them separately. The hinges are designed as per to match the toilet seat to get the proper fit.
A Detailed Guide on Toilet Seat Hinges
Toilet seat hinges come in different categories. They vary in the sizes and materials used for different brands. For detailed knowledge, here we have discussed various materials used in making these hinges.
Materials:
Choosing the right hinge material for your toilet seat depends on what you require. The different materials used include:
Polished brass, steel, brushed chrome, etc.
Polished Brass – We know brass is difficult to break and is a mixture of copper and zinc. Taking to its durability, brass is popular for making hinges. The bright gold appearance of this non-ferrous material makes it go well in bathrooms.
Stainless Steel Hinges – Because of the mixture of chromium and iron, such hinges are sturdier to use. They are popular in bathrooms because of their corrosive-resistance and non-decay property. They also add an appealing finish that oomph up the overall appearance of your bathroom.
Brushed Chrome Hinges – The primary material for the hinge type is lead and steel. They are chrome coated and polished to strike an alluring look. The hinges are durable and rust-resistant because of the coating added to its surface.
Adjustability:
There are generally two categories of hinges that you can use to attach the toilet seat to the bowl. Mostly, fixed hinges are used in the fittings of the ordinary toilet seat. Also, hinges are available which can be adjusted.
Fixed Hinges – Fixed hinges type does not come with any type of adjustment. If you want such fitting types, make sure the hinge type is perfectly suited for your toilet seat.
Adjustable Hinges – With adjustable hinges, one can improve the position of the toilet seat when installing it on the toilet bowl. These hinges types are commonly found when buying a replacement toilet seat for your bathroom.
Toilet Seat Hinges Fixing Types:
There are two types of hinge fixings depending on the toilet seat you have.
Top Fixing –In this type of seat fixing, bolt fixings are installed from underneath and tightened from the top.
Bottom Fixing – Here the toilet seat is attached to the toilet bowl in the traditional style using a standard screw and bolt. Fit the screw into the pan and tighten two bolts under the toilet bowl.
CONCLUSION
Choosing the right Roca toilet seat that matches your toilet bowl is crucial. If your bathroom has a standard toilet seat and you are constantly facing issues with it even after replacing the fittings, it’s time to replace the older one to avoid any intense complications anymore. Buying a stable toilet seat and having the right fittings can bring a whole lot of difference to your bathroom.Call on 01482 291992 to place your order.You can stay connected with them on facebook and twitter pages .