Cachet Round Closed Front Toilet Seat with Q3 Advantage in White

After about 6 years, mine cracked (NOT hairline) across the seat on one side. Per answer here I thought maybe it had been redesigned to correct that so called Kohler. They indicated it had not been redesigned. Rather than spend $35 every 6 years, I went with a compatible Bemis round wood, 073088144249 on this site. It fits as well as the Kohler and hopefully lasts longer.

Easy to clean and very quick to do.

These seats are available in several sizes and shapes, depending on type and shape of the toilet bowl. Critical dimensions are overall width and length of the bowl on which the seat will be installed, as well as the shape (round or oval). These dimensions are typically specified on the outside of the shipping carton. Compare with what you have in place!

What type of seat is it, besides being plastic? My experience with Kohler seats is limited to one style, the R4639-0, further identified as Cachet PB Seat, Q3 Advantage, Quick-Release, Round, in White/Blanco; it is also molded plastic. Avoid sitting on any toilet seat lid for very long (like to dry off after a bath or shower), as that may eventually cause it to break. I believe Home Depot does offer wooden seats online and in stores. Take a look at what's available on this website, then go to your local HD and ask for help from a sales assistant in Bathroom Fixtures/Plumbing. He or she should be able to guide you through what they have available and would know which models are more durable. You aren't limited just to Kohler toilet seats; you may select other brands as the length and width is standardized for round or extended seats (though you should always measure, just to be safe). You should measure from the centerline of the two rear holes of the bowl to the very front edge of the bowl to insure the seat is the correct length. Dimensions will be listed for each type (round and extended) on the end panels of the box. A wooden seat is heavier than plastic, but the paint/finish may wear off around the edges (exposing the wood itself), requiring periodic replacement. They are also more difficult to clean/sanitize. A plastic toilet seat is lighter in weight and has its color molded in. You might visit kohler.com to find out warranty information and more details for all types of seats they manufacture. Generally speaking, the more you pay for most products (within reason), the better the quality and more durable it will be.