How to choose and install a toilet lid

Experts have proven that the absence of a toilet lid leads to a violation of the rules of elementary hygiene, since when flushing, splashes of water with feces can spread over a distance of 3 - 5 m.Currently, a toilet lid can be an addition to the interior of a toilet room, as well as a way to additional functions of the sanitary ware.

Cover selection

To choose a toilet lid, you need to rely on the following parameters:

• material of manufacture;
• shape and size;
• additional options;
• manufacturing company.

What are the covers made of?

Toilet seat cover can be made:

• plastic. The most commonly used polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride or polypropylene. Plastic covers are notable for their low cost and a variety of shapes and colors. Negative qualities are poor thermal conductivity and susceptibility to mechanical stress;

• duroplast. More expensive, but also more perfect material for the production of caps. Most often, child seats are made of duroplast, since the material contains an antibacterial component that prevents the growth of bacteria on the surface of the device. The covers are also available in different shapes and colors;

• wood (MDF, chipboard). Covers made of these materials are distinguished by their high cost and high weight. In case of an accidental sharp lowering, chips may appear on the surface. The positive aspect is the environmental friendliness of the material used.

According to experts, the optimal material for home use is duroplast.

Variety of shapes and sizes

The toilet lid should completely follow the shape of the bowl. Only in this case it is able to serve for a long time.

If small children live in the house, then you can install a multi-colored cover in the shape of an animal.

To determine the dimensions of the cover, you need to find out:

• the distance between the holes for attaching the device to the toilet bowl;
• the width of the toilet (measured in the largest piece of plumbing equipment);
• the length of the toilet (measured from the centerline of the fasteners to the edge of the bowl.

Availability of additional functions

Recently, covers with additional functions have become very popular:

• bidet cover. Allows you to install one plumbing device instead of two, which saves space in the washroom. Depending on the model and cost, the function of autonomous water heating can be provided on the lid. The cover is controlled from the panel located nearby or from the remote control;

• cover with microlift. After using the toilet, the lid is slowly lowered onto the seat, while eliminating the possibility of a sharp fall, which could damage the plumbing and cause noise;

• The heated seat cover ensures maximum comfort even in cold weather. With the help of a temperature sensor on the surface of the seat, the temperature is constantly maintained at 35 ° C - 36 ° C;

• cover for an adult and a child, complemented by two seats of different sizes. For the comfort of little toilet users, special covers have been developed that do not require the installation of additional equipment in the form of a cover.

All additional functions can be installed both separately and together with each other. For example, a cover with a child seat, supplemented with a heating function and a microlift.

Separately, we can highlight the "smart" cover, which is equipped with a sensor that reacts to the approach of a person. When the user enters the washroom, the lid opens, and when the user exits, it closes. Smart covers can be supplemented with any function.

Cap manufacturers

When choosing a cover, you should also pay attention to the manufacturer, on which the quality and durability of the products depend. The most popular are the lids issued:

• by the Spanish company Roca. Toilet covers are suitable for both sanitary ware of this brand and for other modifications. The lids are available in different sizes, colors and with various additional functions. The product warranty is 3 - 5 years;
• Polish company Cersanit. The company's products are recommended by experts as the most durable and reliable. A wide range of models allows you to choose devices of different shapes and sizes;
• by Jika (Czech Republic). The company is represented on the Russian market relatively recently, but, according to users, the covers are reliable products;
• by Gustavsberg (Sweden). The company specializes in the production of caps with additional options.

Among Russian companies, one can single out the company Suntec, which produces high-quality covers of various configurations, colors and sizes.

Installing the cover

You can replace the lid on the toilet or install a new device without the help of specialists. The installation scheme consists in carrying out the following actions:

1. dismantling the installed cover. The standard white lid without any function is attached to the toilet bowl with special bolts located nearby. Therefore, in order to remove the cover, it is enough to unscrew the fasteners;

1. To install the cover with additional options, you must be connected to the electricity supply, and in the case of the bidet, also to the water supply. To connect the power supply, it is necessary to install the socket. For the water supply of the lid, piping is carried out;

1. mounting plate is installed;
2. the new device is attached to the toilet bowl;
3. the cover is connected to the power supply and the water pipe;

1. the operability of the device is checked. If necessary, adjust or configure individual options.

Installation instructions for the cover are shown in the video.

When installing covers from different manufacturers, certain nuances may arise. The process of mounting the cover should be described in detail in the instructions supplied with the device.