TOILET SEATS

Find the right toilet seat at SCHÜTTE

Toilet seats offer many variations and customization options in terms of shape, material, design and other additional functions such as a soft close. To find the perfect toilet seat for you and your needs, we recommend the following procedure:

1. Choose the basic shape: When buying your toilet seats, make sure that the basic shape you choose matches your toilet bowl. The most common shapes for toilet seats include: oval, square and D-shaped.
2. Determining the right size: Measure the height and width of the toilet bowl from the front edge to the fixing holes. This allows you to determine the right size of toilet seat or toilet lid.
3. The hinge distance between the toilet seat and toilet bowl must be compatible. So measure the hinge distance and check the two components of the toilet for compatibility.
4. Once you have successfully completed the previous steps, you can now focus on the color, design and material of your toilet seat. Please note that design and material can also have an impact on robustness, durability and maintenance requirements.

If you take these factors into account when buying, you should be able to find the right toilet lid for you. The important thing is to consider all the factors we have listed to avoid any nasty surprises after the purchase.

Toilet seats for floor-standing toilets, wall mounted WCs and rimless WCs

As a rule, the type of toilet has no influence on the choice of suitable toilet seat or toilet lid. Toilet seats are usually equally suitable for all three variants. In this respect, you should focus on the following points when purchasing your toilet lid:

1. Material: Choose the right material, as different materials can have different properties in terms of aesthetics, hygiene and wear.
2. Design: The choice of design for your toilet lid is entirely up to you. Which design appeals to you the most and looks best in your bathroom? At SCHÜTTE, you will find a large selection of creative and innovative designs for your toilet seat.

You can find out more about the material properties in the following sections on our toilet seat variations.

Toilet seats and toilet lids with soft close function

Nowadays, many modern toilet seats are equipped with a soft close function. This is a convenient function based on a special hinge which ensures that the toilet lid slowly lowers onto the ceramic of the toilet bowl. A soft close offers the following advantages:

1. Gentle on the ceramic and the toilet seat: The lid lowers slowly onto the toilet seat. This protects all toilet components involved in closing.
2. Safety: Thanks to the soft close function, trapping fingers between the toilet lid and toilet seat is a thing of the past.
3. Durability: The soft close function reduces impact and shocks, which extends the service life of the toilet seat.
4. Additional comfort for your bathroom.

Caution: The soft close can be damaged if you try to force the toilet lid down.

Toilet seats made of Duroplast or Thermoplast

Duroplast and thermoplastic are two particularly popular materials for toilet seats. Depending on the material, there are different advantages and disadvantages that you should consider when purchasing. The choice of material ultimately depends on your personal preferences and budget.

Duroplast:

• Hygiene: The non-porous surface is low-maintenance and easy to clean.
• Scratch resistance: Duroplast is scratch-resistant and does not yellow
• UV resistance: The high UV resistance ensures reliable color fastness

Thermoplastic:

• Thermoplastic offers good value for money.
• Flexibility: Thermoplastic is a flexible material that adapts well to temperature changes.
• Less resistant to external influences compared to thermoset

Toilet seats made of wood

Wooden toilet seats are a popular alternative to plastic. Similar to Duroplast, wood as a material for toilet seats is very durable and also creates a warm atmosphere in the bathroom with pleasant seating comfort. Below is a brief list of other advantages of wooden toilet lids:

• Due to the sustainability of wood as a raw material, wooden toilet seats are more environmentally friendly. A wooden toilet seat can be more environmentally friendly than comparable plastic products
• Many people consider wood to be a very high-quality material. A wooden toilet seats can therefore contribute to the refinement of the bathroom
• Wood can be reworked if scratched or otherwise damaged and is easier to repair than other materials

Toilet lid with motif

If you want to give your bathroom an individual touch, toilet seats with a motif are ideal. In addition to the classic white toilet lid, SCHÜTTE also offers toilet lids with creative motifs that promise a high degree of individualization for your bathroom. At SCHÜTTE, you can choose between different motifs:

• Simple patterns with a subtle design for a modern, elegant look
• Nature motifs that bring the beauty of nature directly into your bathroom
• Fun motifs with humorous designs that will bring a smile to your guests' faces

Toilet lid in black or color

In addition to the classic white and individual motifs for toilet seats, the bathroom can also be individualized with a coloured or black toilet lid. The trend color black is becoming increasingly popular in modern bathrooms. This doesn't just apply to the toilet: shower and washbasin mixers are also increasingly found in black. Black toilet lids are versatile. They go well with white, colored and black toilet bowls and give the bathroom a high-quality look. If you don't want a motif but still like it colorful, the single-colored toilet lids are suitable for you. You can get your toilet lid from us in many different colors to give your bathroom a lively atmosphere.

Care and cleaning

To prevent germ formation and soiling, it is important to clean the toilet regularly, regardless of the material. The best way to clean toilet lids and toilet seats is to use mild soap. Avoid harsh cleaning agents or aggressive chemicals, as these can damage the surface. Thorough drying after cleaning is particularly important for toilet seats and toilet lids made of real wood, as otherwise damage may occur due to the effects of moisture.