You will need a set of pliers or adjustable wrench to remove the nuts that secure the seat to the toilet - these will often be wingnuts. When fitting a bathroom to your tastes and standards, the toilet seat can often be left as an afterthought. However, choosing the best toilet seat can really make a design statement and also a difference to your quality of life – besides protecting you from what’s inside the bowl. Key Specs – Shape: D-shaped; Material: Thermoset plastic; Dimensions (WLD): 48.5 x 48 x 19 cm; Distance between hinges: Adjustable (12 – 18cm); Weight: 7.08KG; Soft Close? Yes; Fixing: Top Using the adjustable hinges, installation should take much less than five minutes while also allowing for easy lift-off and therefore hassle-free, under-seat cleaning. Altogether, this makes the Mode Bathroom toilet seat as much a practical buy as it is a tasteful one. Key specs – Shape: Oval; Material: Engineered wood; Dimensions (WLD): 37.6 x 46.2 x 5.6cm; Distance between hinges: Adjustable (12.9 – 18.1cm); Weight: 2.96kg; Soft close? Yes; Fixing: Top

If there are plastic caps over the nuts, use your flathead screwdriver to remove them. This can be more difficult for older seats if they have sat there for some time. Work your way around the cap, not being too rough to damage the toilet itself, to carefully remove the caps. Begin to cut gently moving one side to the other. Cut through to the other side of the toilet seat. Use an anti-bacterial handwash once you’ve finished replacing your toilet seat to make sure you’ve removed any harmful bacteria. What tools will I need to change a toilet seat?If the bolts securing the seats are made of metal, you could use a pair of pliers to unscrew them. But metal hinges have one disadvantage, they rust. This means that even the pliers may be unable to unscrew the bolt. Likewise, if you want features such as a bidet or heated seat, then you’ll have to pay a premium. However, again, the long-term reliability and quality of these features tend to be higher, with a correspondingly higher price.

This is, arguably, the most important part of replacing your toilet seat - you don’t want to buy one that doesn’t fit. Are toilet seats a standard size? Installing or replacing a toilet seat is a fairly straightforward job. Whether you’re replacing your loo seat because it’s old, damaged or you want a new style; all you’ll need are some basic tools. Explore a variety of materials, from high gloss finishes that radiate opulence to moisture-resistant options that stand the test of time. Whether you're seeking a timeless classic or a contemporary showpiece, our store is designed to cater to your unique preferences and requirements. In terms of features, there are many exciting ones to choose from. The most lavish come from “smart seats” that often include a bidet, drying system and an adjustable temperature seat for those cool winter months.Hidden fixings are common with modern toilets as people don’t want to see bolts on their toilets, plus it prevents them from damage. Attach the new fittings, using your hands to tighten up the nuts on the bolts. Be careful not to over tighten them at this stage as you’ll probably want to adjust them once you’ve fitted the new toilet seat.