If you decide to skimp on the Dacron wrap, you’ll find it easier to have a helper assist you to stuff the new foam in the fabric casing. Best to let it sit overnight before working with it. Don’t leave it in the original package - release it from bondage immediately, lest it be damaged by being compressed too long. If your foam is shipped to you, it’ll likely come compressed in a tight package. You’ll have to factor in the cost of shipping when making a decision based on the budget. Simply phone the outfit and ask for density and ILD numbers. We found that typically Internet retailers talk about the quality of their foams in non-standardized ways, like “Premium,” or “M-38,” or “Our Best,” all screaming for your dollars. Still, you can buy all sorts of foam via the Internet here and some excellent bargains are out there. If you’re going to sleep on it, you’d probably be best to visit a foam retailer to “feel” for yourself what you want. Measured by an “ILD” number, the higher the ILD, the harder the foam. The other figure is for compression, translating how firm the foam is. Typical furniture-grade foams start at about 1.8 pounds. Density is measured in pounds per square foot: The higher the number, the denser the foam, and the longer it should last. The most important is knowing the foam density, which is a great indicator of durability. Now that you have foam sizes down, what else do you need to know about foam? A couple of things are useful. We’ve opted not to buy additional Dacron wrap - part of our thrifty heritage.
Ad copy tells us that it also “lengthens the life of the fabric,” and make it easier to stuff the cushions into the fabric casings.
An upholstery pro tells us that the wrap is added to make the finished product look less wrinkly, and to fill out corners. It may be that you can reuse the existing wrap (if it’s loose). Some manufacturers will simply slip it around the foam, others will glue to the foam. You may find a layer of white wispy stuff on your existing foam rubber. You can measure the fabric casing - simply add a half-inch to each dimension to determine the size of foam you’ll need. Now measure the length and width in a similar fashion.
Typically cushions will be at full or one-half inch thickness increments. You may find that the pressure of being sat upon, and being trapped in a tight casing, may cause seeming irregularities in thickness.
With the foam free of the foam casing, carefully measure the thickness of the foam in more than one place along the cushion.
This probably requires carefully pulling the casing down on each side a little at a time, then pulling down the opposite side in a similar way - as opposed to trying to pull one side down all the way in one whack. Step one: Unzip the cushion and pry the foam out. We’ll guide you through measuring and what you need to know to install.Take a look at your cushions: Most are not sewn completely shut but, rather, are equipped with a zipper along one side to make changing out the foam a breeze. Because the options and configurations of RV’s, Motorhomes and Coaches are so numerous we need to speak to you personally in order to ensure your selection is a perfect fit. When you find something you like, give us a call, and we’ll be glad to answer any questions you may have.
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