How to Replace a Toilet Seat (UK)
Fit soft-close or standard toilet seats. Hinge types, fixing centres and quick-release.
Ideal StandardRocaArmitage ShanksBemis
Fixing types
Bottom-fix (traditional) — wing nuts under the pan. Top-fix (modern back-to-wall) — bolts down from above only.
Measurements
Width across fixing holes (typically 100–170 mm). Length of pan from bolt centres to front edge (typically 400–450 mm).
Frequently asked questions
- Are all toilet seats universal?
- No — measure fixing centres, pan length and width before ordering. D-shape pans need D-shape seats.
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