Question 1

Are the hinges actually metal or are they plastic?

Accepted Answer

Don't buy this––it's junk! The "Chrome Hinges" product description is extremely deceptive! Inside the metal hinges, the internal pin they pivot on is made of cheap, soft plastic. (See a customer pic below--plastic shows between the metal knuckles of hinges.) The plastic pins warp & deform easily, making the hinges so loose the seat slides side-to-side. This pulls the screws out of the wood, and the hinges will eventually fall apart. There's no way to repair this, or replace the cheap plastic pin (at least without a machine shop). They should've used metal pins (for just a few cents more) instead of hiding this defective weak link! Shady and shoddy. The seat is designed to last a few months, just long enough that you can't return it. Mayfair and Topseat brands both have this defect inside their "metal" hinges, and we should boycott this.

Question 2

if you lower the seat does it take the lid with it?

Accepted Answer

No. Only the seat goes down and nice and slow with no slamming. The lid goes down as slowly, but it is independent of the seat.

Question 3

what tools do you need?

Accepted Answer

it comes with a tool to tighten it but the end of the lower portion of the bolt broke off.  i used my own tools to fix it but it continues to loosen.  The design is not the best.

Question 4

Does the seat base have 4, or only 2, support bumpers underneath it?

Accepted Answer

The video shows the plastic seat with 4 bumpers.  The wooden seat has two (at least mine did).  Unless you are  <150 lbs you should get extra bumpers and install them on the wooden seat if it still only comes with 2 (if you are handy).   Read the 1 star reviews to get a sense of how poorly designed they are as far as seat breakage goes.

ASIN	B000X1TZB6
Best Sellers Rank	#1,382,255 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #2,425 in Toilet Seats
Brand	Bemis
Brand Name	Bemis
Color	White - Brushed Nickel Hinges
Customer Reviews	4.6 out of 5 stars 2,864 Reviews
Global Trade Identification Number	00073088130457
Included Components	Toilet seat; hardware
Item Dimensions L x W	16.89"L x 14.36"W
Item Type Name	Durable Enameled Wood
Item Weight	7.1 pounds
Manufacturer	Mayfair
Manufacturer Part Number	830NISL 000
Manufacturer Warranty Description	Manufacturer warranty covers US and Canada customer purchases
Material	Wood
Material Type	Wood
Model Number	830NISL 000
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Operation Mode	Manual
Product Dimensions	16.89"L x 14.36"W
Shape	Round
Style	1 Pack - ROUND
UPC	073088130457
Unit Count	1 Count

Bemis 30CHSLB 30NISLB 000 Wood Round Slow-Close Toilet Seat, White, Brushed Nickel Hinge

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