Toilet Seats & Accessories

Learn more about toilet seats & accessories

Use this category to find the right replacement toilet seats and lids for your existing pan and fixing style. If you're replacing a cracked seat, swapping to soft close or fitting a different material, match the seat shape, fixing positions and measurements before you order.

Whether you're buying for a site upgrade or a quick repair, you can compare options like soft close toilet seats, quick release models and common materials from Travis Perkins. That makes it easier to get the job sorted without trial and error.

Typical uses

• Replacing a worn or cracked toilet seat on an occupied site or occupied property.

• Upgrading from a standard seat to a soft close toilet seat to reduce noise and slamming.

• Matching a like for like seat for tenant turnarounds and maintenance schedules.

• Swapping the seat material, for example plastic or wooden styles where available, for durability and finish.

• Changing the fixing setup by selecting the correct hinge and bolt or attachment style.

How to choose the right replacement toilet seats

• Match the seat shape and contour to your pan, not just the size label.

• Confirm the hinge or attachment style, including whether you need a toilet seat hinges replacement or a full seat, before you order.

• Decide on function, standard or soft close, and whether a quick release design matters for cleaning.

• Measure what you actually need, including fixing positions and centres, overall footprint and clearance around the pan.

• Pick material based on the job, comparing plastic and wooden toilet seat styles for feel, wear resistance and maintenance requirements.

Plastic toilet seats are a practical option where you want a low maintenance finish that is easy to wipe down and suited to frequent use. Wooden toilet seats can give a firmer feel and a more traditional finish, but they usually need more care to keep them looking right in busier settings.

Soft close toilet seats are designed to close slowly and quietly, which helps reduce slamming and wear on the hinge over time. If you're comparing options, look at the hinge build and the fixing setup as well as the closing action, so you know it suits the pan and the day to day use it will see.

Soft close vs quick release toilet seats

Soft close is about the closing action, while quick release is about cleaning and quick removal. If the job needs less noise and slamming, go for soft close. If easy lift off matters for cleaning or maintenance, check the quick release design and make sure it matches the fixing setup.

You will find many options that combine the soft-close and quick-release functions, giving you the best of both worlds!

Before you order

• Identify the seat you've got now, check the hinge location and fixing points, and note any markings or model details you can access.

• Confirm whether your seat is a standard fit, which is typical, or an elongated style fit, and measure the seat length and footprint if you're unsure.

• If you're replacing hinges or brackets separately, verify the replacement hinges are compatible with your current seat and fixings.

• Plan for cleanliness and speed on site, because quick release can reduce maintenance time, but only if it matches your pan's fixing setup.

• If you're considering alternatives like heated or bidet style seating, double check it's designed to work with your existing pan geometry and fixing requirements.

• If you need the seat fast, use Click & Collect or delivery through your local Travis Perkins branch network, where stock and fulfilment options can help keep the job moving.

• If you're unsure what fits, take your measurements to branch and speak to the team about compatibility before you order.

Explore our range of replacement toilet seats

Browse the range to compare soft close toilet seats, standard replacement toilet seats, quick release variants and material options from Travis Perkins. Use the product specifications to check the fixing method, finish and maintenance needs against the job in front of you.

If the pan and seat are otherwise fine, look for cistern handles and levers or close coupling kits for a targeted fix. If you want a straightforward swap, a like-for-like replacement toilet seat keeps the job simple.

For tradespeople, the benefit is getting product specifications, trade expertise and reliable stock availability in one place, backed by a nationwide branch network. 

If you need to keep a job moving, log in, or create a trade account if you don’t have one, for personalised trade-only prices and place repeat orders to save time. When you need more advice, speak to your local Travis Perkins branch about suitability and availability.