What foam would you recommend? We recommend High Resilience foam over Latex foam because it is cheaper while still an excellent quality foam and is available in more firmnesses than Latex foam. Latex foam is very expensive considering how many cushions you have that require a foam replacement.
Additionally, Latex foam is very heavy and can be hard to pick up and maneuver. The chaise lounge should have a zipper on the bottom side of the cushion and when the piece is manufactured, the foam is placed into the case and the case is placed onto the frame.
To switch the foam out, there are two options: 1. From the bottom side remove the staples and detach the case to gain access to the zipper on the bottom side of the cover. Take the seam apart on the border of the cushion to allow an opening of approximately 12 to 18 inches so the foam can be taken out and replaced.
The seam would be closed after the foam is replaced with what is referred to as a blind stitch. This technique allows a seam to be sewn shut without visually seeing any thread or alterations. In foam sizing, there is a term referred to as compression.
The foam should be compressed within the cushion casing with the purpose of keeping the case taut. As an example, if the border is 4. Hi I bought a 2 piece sectional with 2 long cushions. It is sagging already! Not even six months old. What type of foam do you recommend for this type of couch??
We bought it from Value City and it was Hi Pam. We recommend High Resilience in medium-firm. Unlike your lower quality foam, the High Resilience foam will not sag and has a longevity of approximately a decade. Hi, thanks for all the info! I recently bought a sectional with down cushions and they are already flat, so we can feel the wood sides between pieces when we sit in certain areas. I was thinking of getting foam to put under the cushions. Can you recommend what a good size thickness of foam would be?
Also, is high resilience the same as high density? Hi Jess. In your case, you want to use extra firm High Resilience foam in 1 or 2 inches thick. The foam should be cut back from the front edge by approximately 4 inches so that it does not show when you are standing in front of the furniture piece. With regard to the difference between the two foams, High Density is the most widely used foam for furniture because it is economical. It will provide support and comfort, but to a lesser degree than High Resilience foam.
High Resilience foam is the best foam to use for cushions and is the leading foam type if you are looking for high responsiveness for extra bounce and quick return action. We have 3 pieces of furniture: a 6 ft couch, love seat and armchair. They are 20 years old but the fabric has stood up incredibly well and is washable. I have restuffed them with the down already and there is no way to do that again sort of remaking the ticking envelopes.
I want to refill the back pillows. The down was a little too soft for us, so I am thinking that high density foam with a dacron batting will give a firmer but still soft feel and will last art least another 5 years. Can you give me an advice? Down cushions are cut and sewn with an extra allowance to accommodate for their puffiness.
I am looking to purchase some new reclining living room furniture. I am torn between Flex steel and Elran which is a Canadian furniture co. Can you tell me in regards to seat cushion durability, which would be better?
I think Flex steel advertises High Density cushions. You are correct in that Flexsteel uses High Density foam, at 1. Their back cushions are made of blown-in fiber filling. The Memory foam model you referenced is the best foam quality and will have the highest density of the three, likely 2.
That is the one we would recommend for longevity and comfort. We have a Lazboy sectional that was delivered in December It has a cuddler piece that the cushion is already sagging.
The cushion at it widest is 36 inches. What would recommend to replace it with. La-Z-Boy furniture was a well-known brand that represented quality in the 60s and 70s. As manufacturers transitioned to profit over quality, they began to use lower quality foam padding. They do not last more than a year. The solution is to replace the existing foam padding with an excellent quality High Resilience foam, typically in medium-firm for the average person.
What type would you suggest? The best cushion foam to maintain its shape for a long time is High Resilience foam. It is very resilient and responsive so it will return to its original shape quickly after compression and will do so for approximately a decade. It is also available in many firmnesses including firm. What type of foam do you recommend? Our recommendation would be Lux foam for your application. It will last for approximately 8 years, making it a good match when compared to the existing foam cushions.
It is available only in medium-firm but feels more like a firm. We have a 20 yr. The cushions have 2 layers of foam, the top being softer, then wrapped in dacron. Does the Dacron come in different qualities as well? This combination will provide a long-lasting and comfortable seat cushion. Your site has been so resourceful during my premier cushion making endeavour. Is this a good plan? Our suggestion would be to use High Resilience foam rather than Latex foam.
You should reduce the Dacron from 1. I am planning on replacing the foam on my side chair with the T-Shape seat cushion, manufactured by Clayton Marcus. The chair has a soft attached pillow on the back. It is several years old and has served us well. My question is: would it be better to order the High-Resilience foam in a firm or medium firm? Looking forward to your opinion. Your site is most resourceful, to say the least! We recommend ordering the High Resilience foam in a medium-firm.
However, it depends on the weight of the person. The goal is to ensure that the foam cushion does not bottom out. Medium-firm will be comfortable for people up to lb. Anything over and firm would provide more support and comfort.
I am replacing the foam on dining chairs that have a plywood slip seat base. What should I use to keep from bottoming out? Over the decades of reupholstering dining room chair seats, we have found out that the best foam type to use is High Resilience foam.
I need to replace the cushion in my leather couches. We bought them years ago at Ashley furniture. The leather sofas manufactured by Ashley Furniture are available with High Resilience foam cushions.
A medium-firm would be a great firmness for most people. I must say it has increased my output melodramatically. But I still struggle with the interruptions that everyone has to face at home. By the way, thanks for sharing this helpful article. Hi I recently bought a reasonably expensive Modway sofa mcm style that is the most uncomfortable thing I have ever sat on. It is completely rock solid like sitting on concrete.
Do you know what foam they use? And as such what I should use that will be more user and seat friendly. I appreciate ur help. We are familiar with the lackluster comfort that comes with Modway sofas. Their cushions are also non-reversible. The two can be glued together with spray adhesive. I am looking to replace the foam in Relax the Back Zero Gravity chairs. Would you suggest the same foam in upper and lower sections. I am thinking about High Resilience plus memory foam. Also is there a way to give the upper cushion lumbar support?
Thanks in advance. The same foam type will work fine in the lower and upper sections of the chair. The seat portion would need to be firmer than the backrest portion. A High Resilience and Memory foam combination would work well and provide great comfort at your described thickness.
You can find High Resilience foam in Rowe Furniture, particularly their higher-end furniture classified under the Robin Bruce brand, that might match your specifications. Hi want to replace sofa cushions which foam do you prefer I want the best and quite budget friendly. The best foam to use for cushions is High Resilience foam, but it is not the most budget-friendly. As such, a good middle ground would be Lux foam, as it provides superior quality to High Density foam but at a more economical price point than High Resilience foam.
My leather sofa is only 6 months old, the back cushions do not keep their shape. They are becoming flat and leather is creasing. What foam Could I add to resolve this issue permanently. The back cushions may not be stuffed with foam, but rather polyester fiber. We recommend adding more polyester fiber filling to your back cushions. If it is filled with foam cushions, it may be wrapped with Dacron, but not enough. You can add more Dacron wrap to the interior stuffing.
We do offer Dacron here. Hi, I want to replace the foam in the seat cushions for my George Smith sofa. There is a down envelope with an inner foam core on the seat cushions. What foam density and firmness would you suggest that is close to the original foam used and will still have that cushy down feel? The original foam used in a George Smith sofa is most likely an excellent quality High Resilience type foam due to the brand being well-known for its quality.
A medium firmness would be used along with a down envelope, providing a softer more traditional down feel that would be expected by the cushion appearing visually puffy. Thanks for all of the great info on your site! Do you have a list of companies that use High Resilience foam in the products? You can find High Resilience foam in Rowe Furniture, particularly their higher-end furniture classified under the Robin Bruce brand. We also use High Resilience foam in the higher-end pieces of furniture that we reupholster.
However, we do not manufacture furniture for resale. If you need High Resilience foam core replacements, we do offer those here. I need to reupholster 4 bar stools in my home. They have slightly curved seats, backs and wooden arms. We would recommend 2-inch thick High Resilience type foam in firm for the seats. The back foam is normally 1-inch thick and is softer than the seat foam, therefore, it would go in the same foam type but in a medium-firm.
Is a high-resiliency polyurethane foam core found at West Elm closer quality to the high-resiliency foam or is it more similar to a polyurethane foam? Polyurethane foam is available in different qualities.
What makes a low quality versus a high-quality Polyurethane foam is how many pounds in a cubic foot that it weighs. Polyurethane foam uses generic names within the industry to determine the weight of the foam — i. A standard Polyurethane foam is a low-quality foam at 1. High Density is a medium quality Polyurethane foam at 1. Lux foam is a good quality Polyurethane foam at 2. Lastly, the High Resilience Polyurethane foam is an excellent quality foam at a minimum of 2.
The High Resilience foam that we offer is 2. West Elm does not list the weight of the High Resilience Polyurethane foam that they offer in the seating, so the quality would remain undetermined. The back foam is listed as foam and fiber, so again, the quality is not known. Good morning! I am making a daybed that will primarily be used as a sofa but is also occasionally used to sleep on.
The frame is made out of wood, and I have a latex twin mattress for the seat cushion. Is there a foam and dacron wrap thickness that you could recommend to provide the needed support? If there is extra slack in the upholstered mattress cover, would there be a type of foam topper that could be used to make this less of a problem?
I find that the chair has good bones but after a year of owning it, the chair seat is flat. This chair and ottoman is my primary seating that I use each day, and I was wondering what foam you would recommend to last a long time and not bottom out. There are 4 pieces to consider: Ottoman cushion, seat cushion, back cushion and detachable rectangular head rest.
We recommend using High Density foam for your daybed back bolsters in a medium firmness. The cut size of the foam should be 1. This can be used in combination with the Latex Rubber. We would recommend using High Resilience foam for your ottoman cushion, seat cushion, back cushion and head rest. It is best to use Dacron wrap on the face surfaces of the foam to create a puffy look rather than a flat look.
Thank you so much for all of your help! I especially appreciate you letting me know to order the foam in a larger size to fill the back cushions. Thank you! Hi I have a pottery barn leather 3-cushion-seat sofa and the seats are now too soft for my husband when he lays down on the sofa. He weighs around pounds and has a bad back and wants the sofa to feel quite firm.
The sofa has seen little use in recent years but the cushions feel too soft and worn out. I can cut it smaller if we can get a roll Eg 24 inches wide and 5 inches thick. Thank you very much for your help, I appreciate it. Hi Kirsten! When reupholstering leather furniture, we always use High Resilience foam because of its high quality and longevity. It can be ordered in a firm firmness and will provide excellent support.
I am looking for some advice. I have a Klaussner sofa that needs foam replacement. One of the cushions is a lounging cushion that extends onto a moveable base section. Also, the back cushions are stuffed with batting and I would like to upgrade to something more supportive. Any help is greatly appreciated!! Hi Laura! The Klaussner sofa seat cushions are more than likely manufactured with a medium-quality industrial-grade High-Density type foam.
The replacement will be an upgrade to a good quality Lux type foam in medium-firm for the seating. The back cushions will also be upgraded by switching out the Polyester fiber batting and replacing it with a medium-soft High-Density type foam. Thank you so much for your reply! Would you only recommend the lux or should I consider the High Resilience as well? If so, would I also go with medium-firm?
If you intend to upgrade the quality of the cushions, you would want to upgrade from Lux to High Resilience foam in a medium-firm for the average person and firm for heavier set people. Great info page on settee cushioning thanks.
Famous Swedish brand made. I wonder if the material could also be making it uncomfortable? Wanna use as bed settee and have to make it comfortable. I have mf mattress to cut up for bed over sofa comfort. The sleeping surface would be more comfortable within this range and in an excellent quality High Resilience foam. This would provide comfort for the hip and shoulder and support for the body. I am re doing a boat that has a couple of issues: we are building a settee for the living area.
The back will have cushions and the bottom will be one cushion so that it can double as a bed. Obviously we would like it to be comfortable to sit and lay on. What would you recommend for maximum comfort? It will be covered in a ultra leather fabric. A bench in the pilot house will have a similar cushion that needs — comfortable seating and sleeping. It also has cushions on the back. For maximum comfort, we recommend High Resilience foam for your cushions.
This is the foam type we use in the yachts we reupholster. For firmness, we recommend medium-firm for people between lb. Back cushions receive less pressure than seat cushions, so they will feel firmer and therefore is recommended is a softer firmness. August 13, at PM Hi can u tell me what tipe sponge or foam can i let the people put into my custom made couches.
Hi I would just like to add to the foam in my current cushions. I was seeing that people are buying 2inxh high density foam an. What foam would you suggest for the project. Hi Debra. This method is used to firm-up existing cushions that have become too soft over time. By adding a inch extra firm High-Density type foam on top of the softer foam, firmness will be added to one side only. If the cushion is reversible and can be flipped over, it would be best to add 1 inch to the top and bottom of the existing foam core so that the cushion will have consistency in its feel, whether used for seating on the top, side, or bottom side.
I would like to make floor cushions for my elementary school special education classroom. What foam type and thickness would you recommend? I have a three cushion Selig sofa and the seat cushions have gotten to the uncomfortable stage. No support which causes my back to hurt and make it difficult to arise from.
Please advise the type of cushions I can order. The seat covers are removable and the upholstery is in good shape so it only the inside which needs replacing. Any help you can give would be appreciated. Hi Carolyn. The Selig sofa design tends to sit slightly lower than most other furniture.
With this in mind and the cushions becoming softer over time, it does make it difficult to get out of. The solution would be an excellent quality High Resilience type foam that will last for years to come. So, you would choose a high-compression foam with a higher ILD rating. Open-cell foam is a popular choice for couches because of its softness.
As the name would imply, this type of foam has open cells that air can easily move through. When you sit down, your weight expels the air inside the foam to conform to your body shape. Open-cell foam products also usually rebound better. The air flows back into those open cells, which restores the original shape of the foam. This type of foam also has a cooling effect. Thanks to those open pores, air circulates through the material.
This can prevent heat buildup. Readily available and affordably priced, polyurethane is great for sofa cushions. About 90 percent of upholstered pieces use it! Polyurethane foam, also known as PU foam, comes in many forms. You can get it in multiple density and compression ratings, too. Without getting into the technical weeds, manufacturers create PU foam out of chemicals that come from crude oil. This includes alcohol called polyol and a compound called Diisocyanates.
When these two chemicals combine, they react to create polyurethane foam. Latex foam is another material worth checking out. It costs more than standard PU foam, but it offers a few additional benefits. The first is its longevity. Latex foams usually outlive polyurethane. The material is naturally quite elastic. Thus, it can spring back and hold its shape for a very long time. Another big benefit is that is may be more natural than PU foam.
There are those made out of percent natural latex and those made out of synthetic latex. Natural latex comes from trees and plants! Most think that it only comes from only rubber trees, but latex is present in about 10 percent of all identified plants.
In its natural form, latex is a milky white liquid with an emulsion of suspended polymers. Synthetic latex has very similar properties to its natural counterpart. Scientists create it with simple molecules.
Guides Sofa Cushion Buying Guide. In a sofa, type of cushion fill is one of the best ways to determine construction quality — and how long the seat will last. What Is Foam Density? For example, if one cubic block of foam weighed 1 pound, then the foam would have a density of one pound. High-density foam is regarded by manufacturers as foam with a density of 1. Low-density foam is regarded by manufacturers as foam with a density of 1. The higher the density, the firmer the feel of the foam.
Polyurethane Foam vs Memory Foam. It is usually yellow in color and high-resiliency meaning it bounces back quickly. Memory foam is a type of foam that contains polyurethane foam, blended with additional compounds to create a low-resiliency, slow-to-bounce-back feel.
Common Fills. Dacron Wrap Dacron wrap is a polyester lining that goes around foam cushioning. Before making a sofa purchase, remember to consider your size, budget and quality preferences!
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