Stuff this
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Goodness! Thanks for the tips!
Our cats have not been aggressive with the sofa, so it's not an issue.
I have to convince the management that reupholserty is an option. Let's see how it goes.
In the meantime, I found this outfit:
I sent an inquiry about my needs. Let's see what they say.
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Hmmm. Maybe. When you talk with an upholsterer, ask him exactly what foam he uses and where he gets it. Imo, you want high density foam not medium density foam for sofa seat cushions. Just some info (because I ordered 2 Canadian Brentwood fabric sofas and 1 Stickley leather sofa 2 yrs back) … but I was told .. prior to the pandemic, all upholstery foam for N.America was sourced from Texas, but when the electrical grid problem-snow storm shut down Texas + pandemic .. all N.American high density foam had to come from China and there were huge delays. The Chinese foam is still out there in Canada & the U.S. being sold & used. Canadian furniture manufacturers don’t like it; the East coast Americans don’t like it either.
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That link gives good info George. If you go this route I can coach you how to get your foam into your seat covers without swearing.
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George, we used to get our foam from a place that sold foam(s) to high-end bed manufacturers. Katrina caused some major changes in foam production. Anyway, I'm late to this party, and blondie is your wealth of info.
Hey blondie, how far has memory foam gone as a layer in furniture or cushions?
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@Rainman Sorry, I have no idea.
@George-K If you are measuring to buy your own foam, yes, I’d turn all 3 leather cushion covers inside out to obtain the seam to seam length x width x ht measurements of each one. The most accurate measurements will likely occur at the back of the cushion because your leather will likely be old & stretched. It’s for this reason (the wear&stretching), I’d get an upholsterer to source the foam & do it. He can nip in to sew a new seam at the stretched areas (think a tummy tuck after a C/Section). Or, he’ll estimate & oversize the foam to begin with, shape & stuff accordingly. -
I should add I’ve little experience Re foaming leather seat or back cushions. My recollection with the few pieces I’ve done comes from fabric .. which stretches. I actually said “fvck it” with my nice rattan patio swivel rockers this year. I went to Winners (Target in the U.S.) and just bought replacement cushions that felt firm & sort-of fit. It was at Lowes, and the patio stores I learned of the Chinese foam substitutions nation wide. Although the same makes & models of furniture are being made .. all of them were using medium density foam & fibre fill. No wonder all the online reviews cited sagging cushions.
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George - following your lead, I've redone our sofa. I bought two kits to do both top and base cushions - and have put a cover over the back to liven it up a bit. We have a board under the cushions to reinforce sitting on it lest one sink into the abyss. This couch may now last us until the end times.
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No to Joann’s . What you linked to is for patio cushions. Different type of foam. But an upholsterer can do this. He’ll hot knife to shape 2 pieces say 2-3” high density foam then do fibre fill +/-down as sandwich filling, then glue or tape it up. Then he’ll do a muslin cover as a baggy, sew it up, then slide it in, using a plastic garbage bag. He can do something similar for the back cushions too. Care wise, there’s lots you can do to revitalize leather. You’d be surprised. I’ve done it … (after 12 yrs of cat scratches). Just takes a little time and the right product. A upholsterer might be able to repair some cracks and splits too or recommend someone.
