The overall shape of the toilet bowl.
The choice of this parameter largely depends on the aesthetic preferences of the user and the overall design of the bathroom; however, the shape of the bowl is quite practical. So, in our time, the most common is
semicircular models, where the rear edge of the bowl is made straight, and the rest - rounded (oval, egg-like, etc.). This shape not only looks good - it is convenient to sit on, and the absence of angles (at least in front of the bowl) facilitates cleaning and reduces the risk of hitting the toilet with your foot. In addition, material on such a bowl requires less than a rectangular product of similar dimensions - as a result, semi-circular toilet bowls are relatively inexpensive and light.
The rectangular shape, in turn, gives a larger support area, which is important for users of large physique. However, toilet bowls
classical rectangular shape are rare (due to the high cost of production, as well as for some other reasons). Much more common are variations on this topic - the bowls
, with bevelled (rounded) corners, as well as
, with the front end shaped arc.
The material from which the toilet seat is made.
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Duroplast. In appearance, Duroplast seats resemble ceramics. They look much more expensive than traditional plastic seats, and duroplast also has high strength, durability, resistance to impacts, ultraviolet rays and aggressive detergents. It's also heavy material. It is important to consider that in models without a closer, the duroplast seat and its cover can hit the toilet hard when lowered.
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Polypropylene. The seats are made of plastic, often called thermoplastic. This is a cheap, lightweight and easy-to-clean toilet seat material. Polypropylene can be quite strong and stable, but over time such products often become yellow, and plastic seats can become deformed, scratched and broken due to mechanical damage.
The listed materials may additionally have a special antibacterial coating that prevents the growth and reproduction of bacteria. It significantly improves the hygiene of using the toilet, but it does come at a price.
