American Standard Toilet Seats

American Standard toilet seats are sold here as replacements and upgrades for existing toilets, with options that include slow-close hinges, lift-off designs for easier cleaning, open front commercial styles and an electric bidet seat. Examples on this page include the Cadet Slow-Close Elongated Toilet Seat, the Transitional Slow-Close & Easy Lift-Off Round Front Toilet Seat and the Commercial Heavy Duty Open Front Elongated Toilet Seat. Colour options offered include White, Linen and Bone, so you can match an existing bowl rather than settling for a near match.

Before you choose, the shape of your bowl matters more than anything else. Measure from the centre of the mounting bolt holes to the front edge of the rim; the result tells you whether you need a round front or an elongated seat. Then check how the seat fastens, whether from the top or from underneath the bowl, and compare the colour of the bowl in daylight so the new seat blends in. If you are considering an electric bidet seat, look at where the nearest outlet and the toilet water supply are located. The buying notes below cover these checks in more detail.

What to check before you buy

• Confirm round front or elongated. Measure from the centre of the bolt holes to the front of the rim and compare the result with the shape listed on the seat. A seat that is the wrong shape will overhang or sit short of the bowl.
• Check how the seat mounts. Some seats fasten from the top and others from underneath the bowl. Look at your current seat and the space behind the bowl to see which style you can install comfortably.
• Match the colour of your bowl. White, Linen and Bone can look similar online, so compare against your existing toilet in natural light before ordering.
• Plan for an electric bidet seat. An electric bidet seat needs a nearby outlet and a connection to the toilet water supply. Check both before you buy so installation is straightforward.
• Decide between open front and closed front. Open front seats are common in commercial and public washrooms, while closed front seats are the usual choice at home. Pick the style that suits where the toilet is used.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I know if I need a round front or elongated toilet seat?

Measure from the centre of the two mounting bolt holes to the front edge of the bowl rim. Compare that measurement with the seat shape listed on the product you are considering, since elongated bowls are longer than round front bowls.

What does slow-close mean on a toilet seat?

A slow-close seat uses hinges that lower the lid and seat gently instead of letting them drop. It cuts down on noise and helps prevent chips on the seat and bowl.

Does an electric bidet seat need special plumbing?

An electric bidet seat typically connects to the existing toilet water supply and plugs into a nearby outlet. Check that you have a suitable outlet close to the toilet before buying.