As a professional, there is nothing worse than having to leave a job unfinished because you don’t have the right part on your truck. That’s where modular products that provide universal fitment can be an advantage. Bemis recently announced just such a product — the Universal Fit toilet seat.
New to the industry and recently awarded a Reviewed KBIS 2025 Award, the Universal Fit is the first traditional toilet seat engineered and designed to fit both standard round and elongated toilet bowls, according to Lisa Burns, market and product development manager at Bemis.
“Say goodbye to the frustration of finding the right fit,” says Burns. “The Universal Fit’s advanced hinge system is engineered to seamlessly adapt to both round and elongated toilet bowls. This innovative technology ensures a secure and comfortable fit, regardless of your toilet’s shape.”
Universal Fit arrives as more plumbers and installers seek convenience on the job. Before, if a customer unexpectedly requested to change their toilet seat and the professional installer didn’t have the right size, they’d have to leave the job site, purchase the seat, then return to finish the job — a long process that took time away from their other jobs. Universal Fit solves this problem by being a seat that can fit any standard toilet bowl, whether round or elongated, saving time and money in inventory for professional installers.
“Universal Fit supports Bemis’ commitment to market-backed innovation by offering our customers exceptional products that solve problems, make lives easier and improve the user experience,” says Burns. “It’s a big win when you can bring a product to market that solves a problem for both wholesalers and installers.”
This toilet seat also benefits wholesalers, who’ll only need to manage and inventory one model instead of two, saving them more space. “Universal Fit means only one model for installers to keep on their truck for last-minute requests or for the wholesaler to inventory when space is limited,” says Burns.
One of Universal Fit’s features is Bemis’ Stay-Tite Seat Fastening System, which allows the toilet seat to stay secure to the bowl without shifting or wiggling. Additionally, its Whisper-Close hinge enables the seat to close slowly and quietly, allowing users to avoid disturbing others.
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