Picture of a Newly Installed No Slam Commode Seat, Showing Seat Lid Slowly Closing.

Mayfair 1B5109408 No Slam Toilet Seat Review

Purchased the Mayfair elongated wooden no slam toilet seat, #1B5109408, by Bemis Manufacturing Company, to quiet down an at-times noisy bathroom. It works quite well with its quiet close hinges.  Simple installation and long life well describe this product.  So here, we review this Mayfair 1B5109408 no slam seat.  It’s affordable and fits in well with any decor.





Well, in short, it worked very well!  No more loud banging as folks with other things on their minds besides keeping the din down, just let the commode seat fall.  Boom!  Quite the startling sound when concentrating on writing blog posts, to be sure.  But booms, no more.  This bathroom accessory has promoted a more creative and less aggravated writers life.

Picture of a Brand New Mayfair No Slam Commode Seat.
Brand New Mayfair No Slam Commode Seat.

Pros, Benefits, Advantages, and Features of the Mayfair 1B5109408 No Slam Toilet Seat

Fits Standard Bowl Sizes

Fits bowls 18.5 inches long, as measured from hinge bolt holes in the back up to the front most edge of the toilet bowl.

Easy Grab Seat Rim

The Mayfair 1B5109408 no slam seat is slightly larger than the standard size for elongated bowls.  So it overlaps the bowl’s outer edge by roughly a quarter to half an inch.  This is a good thing because you need not touch the bowl itself to lift the rim.  So, you can keep your hands cleaner.

The Mayfair 1B5109408 No Slam Toilet Seat Lifts Up with Little Effort

Though this accessory features damped hinges, raising it requires an insignificant amount of additional effort, as compared to a free-falling commode seat. It raises quickly, but falls slowly.

Slow Seat Falling

15 seconds from when you nudge it forward until the lid reaches the seat and bowl rim; like a drawbridge going down.

Quiet Close Operation

No squeaks or rough movement in this no slam toilet seat.  Virtually silent action all the way through from fully open, to fully closed.  It’s, “whisper quiet.”

This Mayfair 1B5109408 No Slam Toilet Seat is Child Friendly

No more pinching the fingers between this seat and the bowl.  Wooden toilet seats with non damped hinges can fall very fast and hard, and bruise unsuspecting childhood hands.  But not this child friendly model, which floats down as softly as a feather. Much safer for children.





Neutral Color Durable Coatings

Shiny, high-gloss smooth white finish resists fading, cleans up easily; soils seem not stick to or stain it.  Also resists scratches and chipping.

Simple Cleanup

For a thorough cleanup, remove this slam free toilet seat for soaking and washing in the bathtub or shower.

Owners Sheet Included

Included, easy to follow installation instructions.

The Include Nylon Bolts and Nuts with the Mayfair 1B5109408 No Slam Toilet Seat

Nylon bolts and nuts secure the seat to the commode.  These do not rust or corrode, and tend to sweat less in humid bathrooms.  Plus, they are far less likely to damage the finish on toilet bowls while installing or removing.  Have never experienced the nuts being “frozen” in place.  Even if that was to happen, these bolts can be easily cut and replaced.

Once Installed, Nuts do not Come Loose

Features what Mayfair calls the STA-TITE seat fastening system, which helps safeguard against over tightening the nylon bolts.  Also, the nuts do not loosen under normal usage conditions. They’ll remain tight once installed, for years, or until you remove them.

Made of Wood in the USA

Made in the USA, of heavy, recycled wood (SmartWood) and other “earth friendly” ingredients; gives the well-warranted impression of durability.  You’ll probably grow tired of looking at this Mayfair 1B5109408 no slam seat, before it wears out.  It’s “green,” and eco friendly.

One Year Limited Warranty

For more information, call 1-888-772-6488.

Easy to Find in Stores and Online

Easy to find at places like Lowe’s Walmart, Home Depot, Amazon, et al.





Cons, Disadvantages, Limitations, and Problems with the Mayfair 1B5109408 No Slam Commode Seat

You Must Install It

Probably the biggest drawback about this comfortable seat, is that you have to install it.  However, installation was a snap; accomplished in less than twenty minutes.  Simple snap on to a commode would enhance convenience.

Price Seemed a Little High

We paid roughly $35 for ours.  A bit high, it felt.  But under normal circumstances, this accessory should last long enough to provide a return on our investment, in terms of comfort and satisfaction.

Plastic Hinges on the Mayfair 1B5109408 No Slam Toilet Seat Appear Chintzy 

The hinge damping on the Mayfair 1B5109408 no slam commode seat may wear out after a year or two in high traffic bathrooms.  Our first one lasted nearly five years before its plastic hinges broke.

Our Rating on the Mayfair 1B5109408 No Slam Toilet Seat

As far as technology devices go, this accessory is quite simple.  It has simple requirements (to provided a comfortable “throne,” as well as to close softly when gently pushed or tapped).  It well meets both of these, and we feel that this product justifies its slightly higher price, with significantly higher overall quality.  We rate it therefore at 96 out of 100.





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References for this Mayfair 1B5109408 No Slam Toilet Seat Review

  1. Bemis Commode Seats   Web Site
  2. Where to buy   Mayfair Slow Close Toilet Seats

Revision History

  • 2019-02-26: Added more tags, keyword targeting, and more subheadings.
  • 2015-11-27: Added appropriate tags.
  • 2014-11-25: Originally published.