Open-front toilet seats are generally fitted in all public toilets, as they are considered more sanitary. Here, we review some of the best on offer.
Open-Front Toilet Seat Reviews
1. Bemis 1955CT 000 Commercial Plastic Toilet Seat
Bemis 1955CT 000
- Why we like it: The seat is molded from commercial-grade, heavy-duty plastic, which will resist chips, stains and wear & tear.
This open-front elongated toilet seat boasts the proprietary STA TITE seat-fastening system, which makes installation so easy that it cuts the time by one-third. It also never loosens. The posts and pintles are made from 300 series stainless steel. The seat is molded from commercial-grade, heavy-duty plastic, which will resist chips, stains and wear & tear. The seat will fit all elongated bowls in the United States and Canada. The seat is manufactured in the USA from environment-friendly materials, using environment-friendly processes.
2. Ableware 725790000 Basic Elevated Toilet Seat
This removable seat increases the seat height by three inches, making it easier for people to sit onto or rise from the seat. It is particularly useful for people with leg or back injuries who may find it difficult to use a toilet of standard height. The open front of the seat makes for better hygiene. It is easy to install, and no tools are required. The seat has a 350-pound capacity. It is not compatible with toilets that have one-piece construction. Made from durable plastic that won’t chip, the seat can be used for round or elongated toilets.
3. Bemis 3L2150T 000 Medic-Aid Plastic Raised Toilet Seat
This toilet is quite pricey but it comes with a lid. This elongated, white, open-front seat has three-inch lift hinges and bumpers that raise the seat for easier use. The STA TITE commercial tightening cuts the installation time by up to one-third, and ensures that the seat will never loosen. The seat is molded from durable commercial-grade plastic, which will not chip, wear or stain. It has colour-matched bumpers and hinges, will fit all elongated bowls in the USA or Canada, and is ideal for both commercial and residential applications. It comes with a one-year warranty.
4. Church 595 000 Elongated Open-Front Toilet Seat
This seat will fit all elongated bowls and comes with a lid. It is quite pricey but is made from moulded wood, with a high-gloss finish that will resist chipping and scratching. The seat boasts pro Top-Tite hinges for easy installation. The seat is made in the USA from environment-friendly materials, using environment-friendly processes.
5. Bemis 955CT 000 Commercial Plastic Toilet Seat
Very reasonably priced, this seat comes with the STA-TITE fastening system that ensures easy fitting, cutting installation time by up to one-third. Bemis guarantees that once fitted, the seat will not loosen. The pintles and posts will not corrode, as they are made from 300 series stainless steel. The seat is molded from commercial-grade, heavy-duty plastic, which will not corrode, stain, wear or chip. The seat will fit all round bowls in the USA and Canada. This seat is manufactured in the USA, using environment-friendly materials and processes.
6. Kohler K-4650-7 Lustra Elongated Toilet Seat
This seat is at the top of the price range, but it has a stylish design and comes with a lid. This elongated open-front seat is available in a range of colors including black, white, Mexican sand, almond, ice grey and biscuit. It is molded from polypropylene—a high-impact plastic that resists chipping and peeling, and can tolerate chemical cleaners.
Open-Front Toilet Seats Comparison Chart
Seats | Shape | Material | Dimension | Weight | Rating |
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Bemis | Elongated | Plastic | 18.5 x 14.2 x 2.4 in | 3.67 pounds | 9/10 |
Maddak | Elongated | Plastic | 15 x 13.9 x 3 in | 2.69 pounds | 8/10 |
BEMIS Medic-Aid | Elongated | Plastic | 17.7 x 14 x 4.2 in | 6 pounds | 9/10 |
Church 595 | Elongated | Plastic | 1.94 x 14.12 x 17.88 in | 6.5 pounds | 8/10 |
BEMIS 955CT | Elongated | Plastic | 16.18 x 14.25 x 2.37 in | 4.05 pounds | 9/10 |
KOHLER K-4650-7 | Elongated | Plastic | 21 x 15 x 3.8 in | 4.91 pounds | 10/10 |
Conclusion
There is a surprisingly wide range of open-front toilet seats available to meet the needs of any environment.