Do you think the front or back bars will in time crack or chip the rim of the toilet or crack the toilet seat itself? Is there any padding on the bar that sets on the front rim?
1041097
I haven't seen and don't anticipate any such problem. There is vinyl(?) tubing over each of the two feet that rest on the bowl and it seems reasonably durable. The main issue I have is that you need to hold the rails in toward the center so that one or the other does not slip of the edge of the bowl when you stand up. If the user has a wide bottom, this could become a safety issue.
1041098
I believe the answer depends on the size of the person usually using the toilet. My mother is the only one who uses the toilet with the safety rail and she is a small person. I have on occasion used it myself, and there has been no problems whatsoever. I would totally recommend this. It is constructed very well. My husband installed it and was also impressed with how well it was made and how easy it was to install. I'm not sure what you mean by "padding". Hope this helps.
1041099
No padding-but mine is years old, and if used correctly and installed correctly there should be no cracking.
1041100
We've had ours for about three years. There has been no damage to the toilet or toilet seat. Yes, there is what appears to be a durable vinyl covering on the flattened bar that sets on the front rim. This rail is stronger and more sturdy than the floor bar rest my wife had when she was in a nursing home. My wife, myself and my wife's caregiver all swear by this railing.
1041101
We don't have this any more so it's hard to answer. I was never afraid of it hurting the toilet, but it did not fit the comfort level toiles properly.
1041102
There is no padding but the whole thing is very sturdy and I see no reason why it would crack or chip the rim. It is very well made.
1041103
We have had the safety rail on my mother's toilet for a year and we haven't had any problems with the toilet, nor the safety rail. No, there isn't any padding between the rail and toilet base.
1637139
Yes, I often have to reset the bars to get the seat to open. I love the seat but this is a problem. It is easy to reset though. I have done it many times without much trouble
1470189
I know what your saying you can go two way with that. You can get out your toy soldiers and play Battleship. If you lay one out across the hole you may have to poke it with a Sh.. stick. I will say this you'll have a good toilet it should come with a warning do not flush while seated. I've had few that could hold up to it. You'll know without waiting if it clear, you know "will it will it", when it's flushed it flushed. Go with the gloss no cling-ons!
1094090
I had the same problem. The front keeps dropping. I looked at the instructions and they show a support which goes into two little tubes. However, I never received this piece. I contacted the seller who told me that it would be sent, but it never arrived. I don't use this seat anymore because of this.
859328
I have taken this directly from Amazon which is my only source: "Natural wood Veneer toilet seat will not split or crack. No tarnish stylish hinges for a secure, no wobble fit. Fits all round toilet bowls. My old one was not a veneer and showed where it was glued but never came apart; however, the plastic under the cover and seat did crack over the three years of up/down and my 130 pounds on it!
677887
Fits quite well on ours. We set it in the front (it doesn't cover the entire seat) and it sits without moving. Our 3 yr old has no trouble with it. It is difficult for the kiddos to get on and off the toilet themself because of the bigger and higher toilets not because of the seat though.
1860752
There is no padding; however, I really don't think it will damage the toilet. Ifyou are worried, you can always get a thin rubber stick on pad for protection.
478395
No, I wouldn't try that. It's never even entered my mind. It's meant to be set on the porcelain toilet rim - after you've lifted up the existing seat. Depending upon the shape of their toilet bowls, some folks apparently have to use the included sticky pads. I've not encountered that. That's why I love this item so well. For me, it fits perfectly the way it comes out of the box.
2019887
Yes it is. I see one of the answer's talks about plastic breaking. If you buy the pictured seat the hold downs are made of metal except the piece that you screw to the bottom. If that breaks it should be a easy fix. Ours and we have 2 have never given us any problem. We have a kohler on the third a Kohler toilet and although it works fine I will be replacing it with another one of these. They are very comfortable.
1555851
No ... and quite frankly I am puzzled by how that could happen when both rails can only be weight-pressured as far as the floor allows. As they both rest squarely on the floor, I think I would be more interested in knowing how much pressure was on the toilet, which sits squarely above the gasket and rings. They do need occasional replacement, perhaps this is more a regular maintenance problem.
617252
I returned it as soon as I got it! It wasn't finished! I wouldn't recommend this seat for anyone. If your not worried about ruinng the seat, you may want to try it. As much as I can remember, it was flat.
2070995
I think the answer by LB is write on. I had to adjust mine a few times before stopped it from sliding when I sat on it. It is all in the "installation Manual" that came with the toilet. Bang
1743883
Have the same problem with mine. I agree with the others....still like the seat. Perhaps we should contact the company and they will modify the design.
1860756
so far it has not cracked the toilet. As far as the padding it is plastic not soft padding but it more stability for my parents to push themselves up with... It is sturdy and its worth the money. because I bought a cheaper version and it broke on the side when my mother was using it.. would buy it again if I needed it. I hope this helps you..
399940
Directions tell you to towel off the seat when finished. Padding is not thick. If you tip the seat some water may be on the base below the padded seat. Very satisfied with seat.
250853
Something I didn't realize the first time I put the seat on is that you have to have the front of the seat over the lip of the bike rack. That anchors the front and then the plastic lock anchors the back. After that, you shouldn't have any rocking.
667053
I have had the same problem. It appears to me that the spacing for the holes on the toilet are not the same as for the seat. The difference is probably one-eighth inch or less. The bolts from the seat are at a slight angle (both away from the toilet) on the underside. Tightening the nuts doesn't change that. The slope on the bolt prevents the nut from making solid contact with the porcelain surface on the underside. I suspect the Bemis seat has standard bolt spacing and the "designer" toilet has non-standard (slightly larger) hole spacing. I plan to file down the bolts where they contact the porcelain within the holes and see if that helps. I have had the same problem. It appears to me that the spacing for the holes on the toilet are not the same as for the seat. The difference is probably one-eighth inch or less. The bolts from the seat are at a slight angle (both away from the toilet) on the underside. Tightening the nuts doesn't change that. The slope on the bolt prevents the nut from making solid contact with the porcelain surface on the underside. I suspect the Bemis seat has standard bolt spacing and the "designer" toilet has non-standard (slightly larger) hole spacing. I plan to file down the bolts where they... » Read More I have had the same problem. It appears to me that the spacing for the holes on the toilet are not the same as for the seat. The difference is probably one-eighth inch or less. The bolts from the seat are at a slight angle (both away from the toilet) on the underside. Tightening the nuts doesn't change that. The slope on the bolt prevents the nut from making solid contact with the porcelain surface on the underside. I suspect the Bemis seat has standard bolt spacing and the "designer" toilet has non-standard (slightly larger) hole spacing. I plan to file down the bolts where they contact the porcelain within the holes and see if that helps. « Show Less