Experts have proven that the lack of a lid on the toilet 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 additional functions of a 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 lids made from?
The lid-seat for the toilet bowl can be made:
- plastic. The most commonly used polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride or polypropylene. Plastic lids are inexpensive and come in a variety of shapes and colors. Negative qualities are poor thermal conductivity and susceptibility to mechanical stress;
- duroplast. A more expensive, but also more advanced material for the production of caps. Most often, child seats are made from duroplast, since the composition of the material includes an antibacterial component that prevents the growth of bacteria on the surface of the device. Lids are also available in different shapes and colors;
- wood (MDF, chipboard). Covers made of these materials are characterized by high cost and high weight. In case of accidental sharp lowering, chips may appear on the surface. A positive aspect is the environmental friendliness of the material used.
The optimal material for home use, according to experts, is duroplast.
Variety of shapes and sizes
The toilet lid should completely repeat 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 know:
- the distance between the holes for attaching the device to the toilet bowl;
- the width of the toilet (measured in the largest part of the plumbing equipment);
- the length of the toilet bowl (measured from the center line of the location of the fasteners to the edge of the bowl.
Availability of additional functions
Recently, lids with additional functions have become very popular:
- bidet cover. Allows you to install one plumbing fixture instead of two, which saves space in the toilet room. Depending on the model and cost, the function of autonomous water heating can be provided on the lid. The lid is controlled from the panel located nearby or from the remote control;
- cover with microlift. After using the toilet, the lid slowly lowers onto the seat, eliminating the possibility of a sharp fall that could cause damage to plumbing and noise;
- The heated seat cover ensures maximum comfort even in the cold season. With the help of a temperature sensor on the seat surface, the temperature is constantly maintained at 35ºС - 36ºС;
- cover for an adult and a child, complemented by two seats of different sizes. For the comfort of small toilet users, special lids have been developed that do not require the installation of additional equipment in the form of a lining.
All additional functions can be installed both separately and together with each other. For example, a cover with a child seat, supplemented by a heating function and a microlift.
Separately, you can highlight the "smart" cover, which is equipped with a sensor that reacts to the approach of a person. When the user enters the toilet, the lid opens, and when the user leaves, it closes. "Smart" covers can be supplemented with any functions.
Cap manufacturers
When choosing a cover, you should also pay attention to the manufacturer, on which the quality and durability of products depend. The most popular are the lids issued:
- Spanish company Roca. Toilet lids are suitable for sanitary products of this brand, as well as for other modifications. Lids are available in different sizes, colors and with various additional features. 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;
- Jika company (Czech Republic). The company has been introduced to 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.
Cover installation
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:
- dismantling the installed cover. A standard white cover without any functions 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;
- to install a cover with additional options, you need to connect to electricity, and in the case of a bidet, to water supply. To connect the power supply, it is necessary to install the socket. For the water supply of the cover, pipes are laid out;
- the mounting plate is installed;
- a new device is attached to the toilet bowl;
- the cover is connected to the power supply and the water pipe;
- device performance is checked. If necessary, adjust or adjust individual options.
Instructions for mounting the cover are presented 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.
