Question 1

How heavy or substantial is this toilet seat?  I'm looking for one that is sturdy, durable, and can support weight, look nice & easy to clean.

Accepted Answer

This is a heavy material about 1/2 inch thick. It has an eggshell texture, not the smoothness of a piece of plastic. It is very sturdy and after 4 years, the rubber bumpers under the seat have yet to show signs of wear. After looking at my local hardware stores and building supply stores at as many as available, this seemed to be the best. Should either of the two I have need replacement, I would definitely buy these again.

Question 2

Are the hinges made from metal:if so what kind, or a plastic type of material painted to look like chrome?

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We have two of these and the hinges are made of metal. I don't know what type of metal, but we have a family member that weights close to 350 pounds and neither of these have broken or come loose. She uses both on a daily basis. I'm not sure what type of metal these are made of, but it must be pretty strong as we have had these for a year or more now. The two bolts that hold this to the toilet bowl are made of some sort of hard plastic. They screw in and hold a metal piece that you have to line up when you tighten this down. The fact that these are so easily removed is great for cleaning. The first one I purchased was from Amazon and it is not the slow closing type. I'm pretty sure the metal is the same, just a different model. The second one I got at "the Blue and White" hardware store and it is a little different than the Amazon one. Basically the same, it just was harder to install for some reason. The main reason was that it had the wrong hardware. These also say to clean them with soap and water, but we have a housekeeper and she wipes them down with those Clorox wipes, then with a clean damp rag. Hasn't seemed to harm the color or finish in anyway. I've read a few reviews that people have had the seat spit as a result of them slamming shut. But since this is a slow close model, it should not be an issue.  We replaced two of our toilets with the TOTO "Drake" model toilets and I have to say I hate them. The tank lid dosent even seem to fit them correctly and I wish we had gone with our gut feeling and bought the Kohler model we originally planned to purchase. The tank lid just sits on th top and doesn't overlap the tank or have any type of system to keep the lids from moving back. It looks like the design is suppose to create a smooth look to the tank. It's a pain to keep these from moving. It's almost like the lids are not made for the toilet, but it was a boxed deal, so I am assuming that this is how these are designed. It also isn't completely fired on the lower edge which shows when the lid has shifted. I'm constantly having to move the lids back into place. I'm considering caulking these down to keep them in place and eliminating me from constantly having to fix the tank lids. These where bought at a well known plumbing company with a showroom and the only reason we decided to buy them in the first place was that we have a friend who knows the owner. I can see that these will be replaced in the near future with the Kohler model we initially considered buying.The TOTO model came with a slow close seat and it's very uncomfortable. It's made of plastic completely and they scratch very easily. After about three months time, they started having side to side movement. This was due to the poor seat design, not the lack of tightness to the bowl. If you are using this on a TOTO model, it will hang over the front edge just a little. This is only noticeable if you are looking at the seat from the floor level, which no one should be doing anyway. If I had to replace one of these seats for any reason, I would not hesitate to buy this one again. However, I would without a doubt buy the Kohler toilet instead.Hope this has helped you and not overwhelmed you with information. But the hinges are metal.

Question 3

Will this seat slide side to side or stay put if you shift your wright?

Accepted Answer

ALL I CAN SAY IS FROM OUR EXPERIENCE THIS IS A VERY STABLE SEAT, WE HAVE NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH IT.

Question 4

Can I just get the hardware and non t the seat somewhere ? I have this exact toilet seat and they are fine but the hardware is seized up.

Accepted Answer

No. The company only sells complete units and not parts. Use caution when cleaning around the hinges. Do not spray with cleaning fluid. Apply cleaner to a paper towel and wipe the hinge, or the hinge will corrode from being sprayed with cleaner even though you wipe the surface of the hinge dry.

Color	Biscuit/Linen
Brand	Bemis
Material	Wood
Style	Brushed Nickel Hinge
Shape	Elongated
Product Dimensions	20.75"L x 6.31"W
Item Weight	8.2 Pounds
Operation Mode	Manual
Manufacturer	Bemis
Part Number	19170NISL 346
Item Weight	8.2 pounds
Item model number	19170NISL 346
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Size	Elongated
Finish	Biscuit/Linen
Thickness	11 Inches
Item Package Quantity	1
Special Features	Eco FriendlySlow Close
Included Components	Toilet Seat
Batteries Included?	No
Batteries Required?	No
Warranty Description	Manufacturer warranty covers US and Canada customer purchases

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Bemis 19170NISL 346 Toilet Seat, Biscuit/Linen, Elongated

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