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Küstenlinie®
WC seat

The toilet seat from KÜSTENLINIE made a very good impression in our test. With its oval shape , this bright white universal toilet seat fits almost any standard toilet bowl. The antibacterial urea-Duroplast material prevents any discolouration and is also particularly stable and resistant. The easily removable lid (quick release) makes cleaning easier. In addition to the soft-close mechanism, this toilet seat also comes with a transparent rubber stopper for the back wall so that the lid does not make any noise when it is folded back against the wall or the cistern. The ergonomically shaped toilet seat ensures a comfortable seat. What’s more, the installation of this product has been thought through to the end: thanks to a unique, patented template , the toilet seat is easy to fit on the ceramic without having to readjust or realign it. This simple installation from above enables quick and uncomplicated fitting with subsequent stable hold without slipping. The company’s excellent customer service is also worth mentioning, as it is available around the clock in case of questions or problems. All in all, a highly recommended product.

Advantages

✅ with soft-close mechanism
✅ Including rubber stopper for silent leaning against the wall or cistern
✅ Made from antibacterial urea duroplast
✅ Very stable and resistant material
✅ Can bear loads of up to 150 kg
✅ Comfortable seat thanks to ergonomic shape
✅ Unique template for easy assembly
✅ Round-the-clock customer service

Disadvantages

❌ Contact information of the company not fully specified

The first impression

The packaging and labelling

ℹ️ Here we take a closer look at packaging. Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor. In addition, adequate protection of the product must of course also be ensured.

CriterionRemarkScore achieved*
Product protectionDouble-packed in sturdy cardboard box, additional protective plastic film, protective film on metal parts, product adequately protected100 points
Sustainability PackagingUnnecessary packaging waste was largely avoided, plastic film and foam strips not recyclable, item was packed quite compactly 60 points
Product labelling DIN19516 (soft-close mechanism) and ISO 22196 (material)100 points
Total 87 points
Weighting: 15%
*The maximum score is 100 points
WC seat was additionally secured with foam strips during shipping

The toilet seat from KÜSTENLINIE arrived in the Amazon box. The box was undamaged and easy to open thanks to the zip without the need for any additional tools. Inside the box, the toilet seat was packed in another box and in plastic film. The toilet seat was also secured at the top and bottom with foam strips. The plastic bag might not have been necessary, but it also protects the product from dirt and scratches and secures the small parts to the product. In this case, the product was fully protected and the toilet seat arrived in perfect condition, including all the necessary accessories. The packaging of the toilet seat is only partially recyclable. The plastic bag and the foam strips are not recyclable, but the cardboard box is. Overall, the toilet seat from KÜSTENLINIE makes a good first impression.

After unpacking

Package contents and instructions

ℹ️ Most people’s first impression after unpacking is immediately memorable. Are the contents of the pack complete and does the manufacturer make it as easy as possible for me to use the product straight away?

CriterionRemarkPoints achieved*
Package contents & scopePackage contents complete with toilet seat, template with instructions, installation accessories and small rubber stopper, which can easily get lost when unpacking. 80 points
Instructions for useAssembly instructions on the template, clearly illustrated and easy to understand. Instructions for use and care on the template and on the packaging100 points
Contact informationare only on the packaging with company name and postal address, as well as e-mail address and telephone number 90 points
MiscellaneousPatented template for easier installation included 100 points
Total 93 points
Weighting: 15%
*The maximum score is 100 points

After unpacking, there were several things on the table: in addition to the toilet seat with lid, the necessary assembly material and the template for assembly were also included. The easy-to-understand assembly instructions were printed directly on the template and clearly illustrated. The small, transparent rubber stopper was also included in the package, but we almost threw it away with the packaging film on which it was barely visible . Better labe lling of this inconspicuous little accessory would have been desirable here to make the customer more aware of it. Information on the use and care of the product can be found at …. The contact information with company name, e-mail address, postal address, telephone number and website of the company are given in the … and the customer is kindly informed that customer service can be contacted at any time using the contact details provided. All in all, this is a very well thought-out and customer-friendly way of sending a product.

The first time in your hand

Product processing and appearance

ℹ️ Before we start the practical test, we take a close look at the product processing. How high quality are the materials used? Is the look and feel satisfactory?

CriterionRemarkPoints achieved*
Visual appearanceBright white, shiny metal parts100 points
ProcessingProduct and accessories are perfectly finished100 points
StabilityUrea-Duroplast is very stable and resistant, can withstand loads of at least 150 kg100 points
Sustainability of the productProduct is not completely recyclable, but sustainability is ensured by the durability of the high-quality material 80 points
Total 95 points
Weighting: 20%
*The maximum score is 100 points
WC seat from Küstenlinie is made of high-quality, antibacterial urea duroplast material

The toilet seat from KÜSTENLINIE is made from the highlydurable material urea duroplast. This high-quality plastic is 99.9 % antibacterial and ISO 22196-tested. The colour-fast material does not yellow and retains its optimum O-shape permanently. Urea-Duroplast is also extremely resistant to scratches. The toilet seat has a flawless finish and is extremely stable and resilient up to at least 150 kilograms. Even though the product is not completely recyclable , it can certainly be categorised as sustainable thanks to the durability of the high-quality material .

This is what our practical test showed

Does the manufacturer keep its advertising promises?

ℹ️ Our practical test is the most relevant and therefore the most important. Here, the product has to undergo a wide range of criteria and tests. We check the functions and product promises of the test article.

CriterionRemarkPoints achieved*
Functioning soft-close mechanism100 points
Silent leaning100 points
Easy cleaning100 points
Comfortable fit100 points
High quality of the material100 points
Easy assembly100 points
Accessibility of customer service100 points
Total100 points
Weighting: 30%
*The maximum score is 100 points

The toilet seat from KÜSTENLINIE lives up to its promise and we really enjoyed testing it. Installation was really easy thanks to the patented template. The template helps the toilet seat to fit easily on the ceramic without having to readjust or realign it. This simple assembly from above enables quick and uncomplicated installation without slipping and with a stable hold afterwards. The automatic closing mechanism works perfectly. The transparent rubber stopper supplied allows the toilet lid to rest silently against the wall behind it or the cistern. The ergonomically shaped toilet seat ensures a comfortable fit. The easily removable lid of this toilet seat with the quick-release system makes cleaning easier. The high quality of the ISO-tested urea-Duroplast material also promises hygiene and stability. Thanks to the guaranteed durability of the product and the compact and largely recyclable packaging , the product can also be categorised as sustainable and saves resources. Last but not least, the company’s customer service is actually available around the clock. All in all, the toilet seat from KÜSTENLINIE is therefore a highly recommended product.

Price/performance ratio

and ratings from consumers

ℹ️ Finally, we look at how the product compares to the competition. Can it keep up with the competition in terms of price and quality? Would we generally recommend buying it? We also analyse consumer reviews and check whether the critical and positive reviews are actually justified.

CriterionRemarkScore achieved*
Price / performance ratioVery good quality and performance at a reasonable price 100 points
Rating cut4.6 out of 5.0 on Amazon 80 points
Total 90 points
Weighting: 20%
*The maximum score is 100 points

On the Amazon platform, consumers have given the product an average rating of 4.6 stars. There are occasional complaints that the soft-close mechanism starts to creak after a while. We were unable to confirm this in the test. However, we were unable to definitively rule out the possibility that this might be the case over a longer period of use due to the limited test duration. Many customers like the fact that the unique template supplied makes installation much easier. They also praised the automatic soft-close function, which works well and for a long time, as well as the easily removable toilet lid, which makes cleaning much easier. In our practical test, we were able to confirm that the product delivers what it promises. Installation with the template works really well and the toilet seat can be used easily and largely silently. The ergonomically shaped toilet seat ensures a comfortable fit. All in all, a highly recommended product.

Prices of up to €59.90 are charged on the Internet for equivalent products. Very inexpensive products are available from as little as €34.99. With a price of €49.90, the toilet seat from Küstenlinie is currently in the middle price segment. The price ratio is reasonable for the quality and scope of services offered.

Overall result

WeightingPoints achieved*
1. packaging & labelling15%87 points
2. package contents & instructions15%93 points
3. product processing & appearance20%95 points
4. in the practical test30%100 points
5. price/performance & consumer reviews20%90 points
Total92 points
*The maximum score is 100 points
WC seat
of the brand
Küstenlinie®
achieved
92
Points in our test and therefore passed. The test was carried out in the test period
11/22
and is stored in our database under the licence number
221026007
. Further information on our test procedure can be found at www.pruefengel.de/testverfahren.

The practical tests are based on careful observations and do not include long-term or laboratory tests. The test judgements reflect the personal impressions and opinions of the testers who try out the products in everyday use. We would like to emphasise that these evaluations do not claim to be exhaustive and may reflect both subjective and objective impressions. The evaluations are made to the best of our knowledge and belief, without any liability being assumed for the accuracy or completeness of the test results. It is important to note that our tests are not based on legal requirements, medical effects or specific ingredients of the products. We rely on the advertising claims and information provided by the manufacturers, but use of the information is always at your own risk. Our efforts are aimed at ensuring a serious and thorough testing procedure, which has been developed in a long and professional process in close co-operation with our testers.

The practical tests are based on careful observation and do not include long-term or laboratory tests. The test ratings reflect the opinion of our experts and are based on careful analysis. We would like to emphasize that these evaluations do not claim to be exhaustive and reflect both subjective and objective impressions. The assessments are made to the best of our knowledge and belief, without any liability being assumed for the accuracy or completeness of the test results. It is important to note that our tests are not based on legal requirements, medical effects or specific ingredients of the products. We rely on the advertising claims and information provided by the manufacturers, but use of the information is always at your own risk. Our efforts are aimed at ensuring a reputable and thorough testing process, which has been developed in a long and professional process in close cooperation with our experts.

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