Step 1:  Confirm the toilet seat shape

To find a suitable toilet seat, the first thing we need to confirm the toilet seat shape.

On the market, there are some popular toilet seat shapes. For example, in Europe, D shape, Oval shape, square shape toilet seats, In the US market, elongated shape, V shape, and round shape toilet seats are popular.

You could read more by click “How Many Toilet Seat Shapes On The Market? “.

If you are looking for toilet seats for some special bowls, according to the bowl shape, you can know the toilet seat shape you need. With the suitable shape, that will look better and safer.

toilet seat shapes

Step 2:  Confirm the toilet seat size

To determine if a toilet seat is compatible with your toilet, the second step we need to confirm the size of the toilet seat. Measure the length and width of the pans and compare them to the dimension of the toilet seat we have.

If you couldn’t find the exact same width as your toilet, don’t worry, except for the original toilet seat that was developed to match this pan, if you are looking for a replacement toilet seat, more or less, there will be a slight difference on the dimension data. Based on our experience, if the width is bigger or smaller 5mm, that is no problem to match the toilet.

For the toilet seat length, usually, we will show an adjustable spacing on the dimension, due to the hinge is adjustable to match as much more toilets. If the distance between the installation hole to the front of your toilet is within the range, that is available to use.

toilet seat width
toilet seat length

Step 3: Confirm the mounting holes distance

For some common-use toilets on the market, there are several kinds of mounting holes distance.

For example, the mounting hole distance is around 155mm for European standard toilet, and around 140mm for American standard toilets.

To match as much more toilets, our hinge plates are adjustable for width and length. Usually, it could be adjustable within the range of ±20 mm.

If you are looking for toilet seats for some special pans, for example, an extra wide of the hole distance. In this situation, we will recommend a suitable hinge according to the real data. Generally speaking, we recommend using two push buttons quick release and soft close hinge, that will be compatible with a big distance.

one push button quick release toilet seat
two push button quick release toilet seat

Step 4: Confirm the toilet seat style

After the above 3 steps, you may have several toilet seat models that can match your need. Now you can select the best-look toilet seat by style.

As a professional China toilet seat manufacturer, Beewill has more than 200 seat models which could be your free selection. We supply a wide range of toilet seat types, including wrap-over style, sandwich style, slim design, raised height model, 3 in 1 family seat, etc.

If you have no idea which toilet seat style will sell well on your market, we will recommend the seat model according to our experience. For example, Germany market like the wrap-over style more than sandwich style.

d shape soft close toilet seat
oval shape toilet seat
Slim d shape toilet seat
Raised toilet seat

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