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Measure the cushions, choose the foam and plan the upholstery. Find guides for bench, terrace, boat and caravan as well as care and storage.
Measure the cushions, choose the foam and plan the upholstery. Find guides for bench, terrace, boat and caravan as well as care and storage.
Use the guides to clarify your choices and prepare a specific job. See also our solutions, when you're ready to have your furniture assessed.
12 guides
Cushions & foam
Should a cushion have new upholstery, new filling or both? Use the symptoms to define the task and avoid replacing parts that still function.
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Cushions & foam
Measure the space for the cushion, draw the shape and mark front and back edges. Get a practical checklist so raw measurements, finished measurements and seam allowances are not mixed up.
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Cushions & foam
Bench cushions must match table height, backrest and any lids. See how you choose division, thickness and fixing for an indoor bench.
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Cushions & foam
An outdoor fabric does not make the whole cushion waterproof. Plan upholstery, filling, seams, ventilation and storage according to the terrace where the cushion is to be used.
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Cushions & foam
Plan boat cushions with numbered parts, templates and space for ventilation. Distinguish between cabin, cockpit and cushions with both seating and sleeping functions.
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Cushions & foam
Caravan cushions often serve as both seating and beds. Plan both arrangements, joins, access to storage and the support you want.
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Cushions & foam
Select foam for cushions based on function, base and thickness. Learn to describe the desired support and distinguish between a foam core and a complete cushion.
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Cushions & foam
Density is mass per unit volume, while hardness describes resistance to pressure. Learn how to compare high-resilience foam without confusing the figures.
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Cushions & foam
Foam rubber should not automatically be washed in a machine or soaked. Find the material's instructions and distinguish between upholstery, foam, and a persistent odour problem.
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Cushions & foam
Plan a cushion cover with clear finished dimensions, separate seam allowances and a practical zip. Make a sample before cutting the final upholstery fabric.
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Cushions & foam
Store cushions clean and completely dry in a suitably ventilated place. Use the checklist for inspection, labelling and reuse next season.
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Cushions & foam
Restaurant benches require a plan for wear, cleaning and replacement. Clarify material data, division, fit and spare parts before ordering cushions.
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