After finding out which size toilet seat will fit your toilet, the next decision to be made is which material you prefer for your toilet seat. Although new materials are emerging in the toilet seat market, such as bamboo, most toilet seats are made of either plastic or wood.

Plastic: pros and cons

• Plastic toilet seats are easy to find and the least expensive
• Plastic toilet seats may have special features, such as a soft seat or a slow-close lid
• Plastic toilet seats are available in several decorative designs, such as palm trees and tropical fish
• Plastic toilet seats are less durable; they tend to show scratches from cleaning and are more likely to crack

Wood: pros and cons

• Wood toilet seats are thicker, sturdier, and warmer to sit on
• Wood toilet seats are the favorite of artists, who create painted, woodburned, carved, and cowhide trimmed designs. These are often exclusive to eBay, galleries, and boutique retailers.
• Wood toilet seats are generally more expensive and harder to find

Today there are hundreds of different toilet seats available, making it likely you will be able to find the toilet seat that best suits the needs, style, and interests of your family.