That is incredible, i have never seen anyone suck out the air with a vacuum for putting a cover on a cushion. Normally we struggle to get the cover on, a cm at a time on each side. thanks for show this.
For those of us with a tax number can you tell us who you order your foam from. Also what ILD and HR do you prefer when your are replacing a foam insert.
This is exactly what I'm in the market for. Don't know if I can do this well but I just may give it a shot. My sofa is in too good a condition to replace the whole thing.
That vacuum trick is genius! Have a sofa where I'll have to slice leather to insert the new foam core (and sew up and patch afterward,) this will make it go a lot smoother, thank you!
Very inspiring video. My favorite part was when he made sure that the teeth of the zipper didn’t bite the pillow. “Keep the background out of the teeth“, I really live by those words every day.
Perfect demonstration Buck! The nugget I got from this is to use a smaller hose end and put the nozzle between the Dacron and the foam. Makes perfect sense. Now I can avoid all the restarts from sucking the plastic in to the nozzle.
Yo. This was like the greatest demonstration EVER bro. LOL. Real talk. I'm not gonna attempt it but it's nice to know people like yourself exist that can put QUALITY workmanship in to save furniture pieces. Gonna give my local upholsterer a call,
I rarely add commentary to videos. All I can say is fantastic job. Unlike others, you didn’t feel the need to ramble and when you spoke it was clear and concise.
And that is what my guy said as well. Our couches are about 11 years old, but we want to retire them to the basement this summer- after we finish it. We are military so we have moved a ton over the years...but have kept good care of our couches. I'm so greatful that you said the same things my guy said because now I feel like we are making the right decision to replace the cushions. The bones of our couch are good and the fabric (while not top of the line) is still in great condition. Thanks for being such a great resource for me and my thrifty family!
I learned a new tip...put the end of vac between the foam and dacron! thanks...I will tell you that I clamp my vac hose to my table which allows me to better handle my cushions ( or else I am likely to pull the vac away before I really want to
Wow - That as answered my long-sought answer of how you get it all back in cover again. A little knowledge and the right methodology works wonders! NOW HOW DID THEY BUILD THE PYRAMIDS?
I just went from total exhilaration to utterly depressed. I really thought this was something I could do myself until the vacuum can into play. Oh boy!! Guess I’m going to be stuck with pancake cushions.
Wow I’m gonna look for that silk film stuff. Makes it easier for sure and safer to insert the cushion. You make things look applicable for a seamstress to do it myself. Well done👍
Buckminster Upholstery ... I must say, every time I've watched how Easily you do Any and All types of upholstery repairs...I'm amazed as I watch how Skillful you are at doing so! PS. Thank you very much for the "Vacuum compression method." I'll be using it this weekend, and it will make (Life!) my job "So Much Easier!" Cheer's...
Looks easier than I thought (famous last words?) I like the idea of using the vac to shrink down the foam so you can fit back into the cover. Thanks for posting!
Amazon has many sellers of high density foam. You can also google for replacement cushion foam. The foam sold by JoAnn and Michael's is not very high density, even though it may be advertised as such.
Excellent vid i wish this guy was in my neck of the woods. Worth every penny to get my cushions repaired and prevent wifey from spending all that $$ for a new one!
Thank you so much. I found a reputable upholstery place near by to see if they can get the foam for me. I can't wait to give some new life to my couches!!
Thank you for the informative video. I found your trick of vacuuming to compress the cushion to be especially useful. Do you have any recommendation on quick fixes for home use? In particular, how to wash the cloth that small kids have spilled juice, etc. on?
Marvellous, very well presented, a pleasure to watch, Thanks. I'd be interested to know the total cost because here in the U.K. I was quoted over £230.00 (about $350) from one outlet but got a home job done for £150.00. Now need doing again after 10 months.
Very easy to understand and informative. I would like to know ballpark price for that piece of foam, and ballpark price for an upholsterer to do what you did so eloquently. Thank you
This was a great video, very interesting to learn the techniques! I believe my cushions are 7" in height. Would the HR-30 be sufficient for the 7" depth?
Seven inches is a very thick cushion. This sounds unusual... HR-30 is relatively firm. What is the present height from floor to cushion top? 18"-19" is typical seating height prior to compression. Are you a tall person?
Buckminster Upholstery thanks for the heads up. I'll re-evaluate and get thise measurements. I'm not unusually tall either, so I must have measured wrong.
Buckminster Upholstery, so the seam to seam depth of my cushions is 5.75", the foam measured about 5.25" in the back where it is less worn. The batting was only covering one side but it 1" batting. I think I'd like to do the standard 3 sided batting covering but not sure which depth of foam to order.
Usually the boxing is slightly under the foam thickness in order to give the cushion some crown. 4 1/2" boxing = 5" foam. In your case I would use 6" foam. Inspect the seams to make sure they have adequate allowance (1/2"+) Often times factory workers get sloppy with their sewing. Loose woven fabrics can slip apart at the seams when subject to a tight fitting core.
I had a cushion replaced but it is so firm it has no give and is uncomfortable. What cushioning should I buy. Many types are available for purchase. I paid 130.00 and don't want to waste any more money on mistakes.
what is a good sturdy foam that I can replace my couch cushions with I need something that doesn't give way I have a bad back and would like something that is really firm? and were is a food place to find it, I live in San Antonio, Texas?
Why not just let the plastic stay in place? It would make the cushion foam spill resistant and make liquids easier to dry up. At least until the plastic disintegrates. You wouldn't be able to hear or feel it through the fabric.
To add, the outer covering would continue to move across the slick material as there is nothing to hold it in place. The covers seams would then continue to move. You would also hear the plastic each time you sat in the couch, which might be an issue for most.
That is incredible, i have never seen anyone suck out the air with a vacuum for putting a cover on a cushion. Normally we struggle to get the cover on, a cm at a time on each side. thanks for show this.
There is something so fundamentally beautiful about watching a professional nail the job with such ease.
Nice thank you
great work
What was the measurements on that? I have the same cushion and I need a replacement.. do u do orders
For those of us with a tax number can you tell us who you order your foam from. Also what ILD and HR do you prefer when your are replacing a foam insert.
MrSoxfan56 I purchased this from Comfort Felt and Foam in Kansas City. It's HR-30
God bless you! Wasted 6 hours of my life trying to squeeze the foam into the zipper casing. This tip was sent from God.
Amen
Just tried this, instructions and demonstration worked flawlessly for my cushions. Thank you!
This is exactly what I'm in the market for. Don't know if I can do this well but I just may give it a shot. My sofa is in too good a condition to replace the whole thing.
Why would anyone give this video a thumbs down!? Great job sir
...That was a pleasure to watch. Great job and thank you.
Found this video looking for couch cushion foam. Seems like a really cool guy you can have drinks with.
That vacuum trick is genius! Have a sofa where I'll have to slice leather to insert the new foam core (and sew up and patch afterward,) this will make it go a lot smoother, thank you!
Excellent, as usual. Please don’t underestimate how valuable these videos are to me!!!
Brilliant! Thank you! Doing my boat's cushions and the vacuum approach is so helpful.
THANK YOU!!!! I used your technique on two sofa cushions. In about one hour, I basically had a new sofa!
Wow! Thanks for the demo. I'm really relieved to know that I can have my couch repaired instead of replaced.
Very inspiring video. My favorite part was when he made sure that the teeth of the zipper didn’t bite the pillow.
“Keep the background out of the teeth“, I really live by those words every day.
made me smile, thanks pal♡
Nice job sir 👍🏽 I was thinking how long before it expands! Ooooooh no I was not ready for the magic in letting out the air 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙏
Perfect demonstration Buck! The nugget I got from this is to use a smaller hose end and put the nozzle between the Dacron and the foam. Makes perfect sense. Now I can avoid all the restarts from sucking the plastic in to the nozzle.
Impressive! That Silk Film/shop vac maneuver was amazing!
Yo. This was like the greatest demonstration EVER bro. LOL. Real talk. I'm not gonna attempt it but it's nice to know people like yourself exist that can put QUALITY workmanship in to save furniture pieces. Gonna give my local upholsterer a call,
I rarely add commentary to videos. All I can say is fantastic job. Unlike others, you didn’t feel the need to ramble and when you spoke it was clear and concise.
Love watching you. So quietly and clearly demonstrates. Thanks
That's the coolest way to get the foam back in. I wash my covers and have gotten used to stuffing and zipping and breaking out in a sweat 😅
Nice demonstration! Thank you 😎
I admire Your incredibly precise job. Thank you.
And that is what my guy said as well. Our couches are about 11 years old, but we want to retire them to the basement this summer- after we finish it. We are military so we have moved a ton over the years...but have kept good care of our couches. I'm so greatful that you said the same things my guy said because now I feel like we are making the right decision to replace the cushions. The bones of our couch are good and the fabric (while not top of the line) is still in great condition. Thanks for being such a great resource for me and my thrifty family!
I learned a new tip...put the end of vac between the foam and dacron! thanks...I will tell you that I clamp my vac hose to my table which allows me to better handle my cushions ( or else I am likely to pull the vac away before I really want to
The ridges in my vacuum hose tend to grab against the metal edge on my tabletop. Yes, sometimes it does want to pull away.
I thought I could do this myself.... No, no I can't.
What? Why not? Yes you can! ;)
+Juan Perez no material or skill xD I'll just mail my couch to him hahahaha 😂
lol
Exceptional tutorial. Thanks.
Wow - That as answered my long-sought answer of how you get it all back in cover again.
A little knowledge and the right methodology works wonders!
NOW HOW DID THEY BUILD THE PYRAMIDS?
aliens bro
Thank you!!! My sectional has no rips, stains or burns I definitely do not want to throw it out!! Thanks to you I won’t!!
Genius! Great video.
I just went from total exhilaration to utterly depressed. I really thought this was something I could do myself until the vacuum can into play. Oh boy!! Guess I’m going to be stuck with pancake cushions.
Thanks for the simple instructions. I’m in the process of reupholstering two couches and have a cushion that needs to be completely replaced.
Looks easy, just ordered some foam from Foam Global. Thanks for sharing👍
Wow I’m gonna look for that silk film stuff. Makes it easier for sure and safer to insert the cushion. You make things look applicable for a seamstress to do it myself. Well done👍
This is such a great video! I want to replace my sofa foam with a more firmer one. Could you pls recommend a firmer foam grade?
In the video I used high resiliency, HR-30 lb. Suppliers will differ in their ratings. HR-43 is my next option and feels very firm in 5" thickness.
Thank you!
I wanted to like this twice. this is so smart!!!!
Buckminster Upholstery ...
I must say, every time I've watched how Easily you do Any and All types of upholstery repairs...I'm amazed as I watch how Skillful you are at doing so!
PS. Thank you very much for the "Vacuum compression method." I'll be using it this weekend, and it will make (Life!) my job "So Much Easier!" Cheer's...
Looks easier than I thought (famous last words?) I like the idea of using the vac to shrink down the foam so you can fit back into the cover. Thanks for posting!
This is fantastic!! You have just saved me from having to buy a new couch! Where can I order the foam and rest of supplies???
Amazon has many sellers of high density foam. You can also google for replacement cushion foam. The foam sold by JoAnn and Michael's is not very high density, even though it may be advertised as such.
You're a beast. Respect from Polish upholrsterer. Keep the good work :-)
Good to follow Thank you x
So helpful to see how you do this. (WOW that plastic product!) thank you!
You explain all this very well as you go. Good to know you can replace the inside cushion and be good as new. Thanks.
You make it look simple and easy, but what’s easy?? Thanks so much!! 😀😀😀
Excellent vid i wish this guy was in my neck of the woods. Worth every penny to get my cushions repaired and prevent wifey from spending all that $$ for a new one!
Thank you so much. I found a reputable upholstery place near by to see if they can get the foam for me. I can't wait to give some new life to my couches!!
Ask for HR-30
I watched this at a 1.5 playback speed; worked well.
Thanks a lot for sharing, looks very easy!!!!
Let the air in
I need new batting on my couch cushions. The covers unzip so its easy to get to. I noticed the batting has ripped and all bunched around the sides.
Thank you for the informative video. I found your trick of vacuuming to compress the cushion to be especially useful. Do you have any recommendation on quick fixes for home use? In particular, how to wash the cloth that small kids have spilled juice, etc. on?
you probably just can wash it like any other piece of cloth?
Thanks it works my husband was flabbergasted 😉
Super class!
Very good!
Thank you very much!
Absolutely genius!!! Thanks for sharing
Very informative video.thank you.great job!
Very nice
Great video. Do you have to do the vacuum part or is that just to get the cushion in the couch cover?
Marvellous, very well presented, a pleasure to watch, Thanks. I'd be interested to know the total cost because here in the U.K. I was quoted over £230.00 (about $350) from one outlet but got a home job done for £150.00. Now need doing again after 10 months.
+Trevor Hibbert $100 in high grade foam. Thanks for the kind words.
Is that $100 per cushion. Our sofa has 4 cushions, and I want to have all four of them done.
Thank you for making this video, very informative.
Very easy to understand and informative. I would like to know ballpark price for that piece of foam, and ballpark price for an upholsterer to do what you did so eloquently. Thank you
THIS IS AWESOME!!! IS that a regular shopvac??
yes
This is clearly a professional at work wow
This was a great video, very interesting to learn the techniques! I believe my cushions are 7" in height. Would the HR-30 be sufficient for the 7" depth?
Seven inches is a very thick cushion. This sounds unusual... HR-30 is relatively firm. What is the present height from floor to cushion top? 18"-19" is typical seating height prior to compression. Are you a tall person?
Buckminster Upholstery thanks for the heads up. I'll re-evaluate and get thise measurements. I'm not unusually tall either, so I must have measured wrong.
Buckminster Upholstery, so the seam to seam depth of my cushions is 5.75", the foam measured about 5.25" in the back where it is less worn. The batting was only covering one side but it 1" batting. I think I'd like to do the standard 3 sided batting covering but not sure which depth of foam to order.
Usually the boxing is slightly under the foam thickness in order to give the cushion some crown. 4 1/2" boxing = 5" foam. In your case I would use 6" foam. Inspect the seams to make sure they have adequate allowance (1/2"+) Often times factory workers get sloppy with their sewing. Loose woven fabrics can slip apart at the seams when subject to a tight fitting core.
Buckminster Upholstery great, thanks for your help. I'm going to share your video!
BEST DEMONSTRATION I HAVE EVER SEEN ON UA-cam!
Beat place to buy sofa foam??? Great Vid BTW!!!
+hart316 contact me at hipster73@hotmail.com
Love these videos, plastic use is intensive
I had a cushion replaced but it is so firm it has no give and is uncomfortable. What cushioning should I buy. Many types are available for purchase. I paid 130.00 and don't want to waste any more money on mistakes.
I used HR-30. (high resiliency) Top grade commercial quality.
I saw someone use a big trash bag with a vacuum instead.
vacuum bit was so therapeutic to watch
great video! thank you :)
Non toxic glue, very nice.
Fantastic video, thank you!
Good Job as usual 😎😁👍🇪🇬
I really liked your video too :)
This is a very handy video, can you tell us where we can get the foam?
Awesome! Good job
Very nice! Thank you for posting this. You made it very easy to understand. Your instructions were simply great.
Thank you, Sir...Your video came very handy....Keep up the good work!!!!!
Excellent; you make it look so easy!
Helpful, thanks!
Great video. I may have missed it but what type of plastic are you using and are you using a shop vac to suction the air out?
PERFECTION 😘
great demonstration now to see if I can do it.
what is a good sturdy foam that I can replace my couch cushions with I need something that doesn't give way I have a bad back and would like something that is really firm? and were is a food place to find it, I live in San Antonio, Texas?
Awesome! I love it
how did i get down this rabbit hole? and why is watching people re-cushion couches so interesting?
Very nice demonstration. :))
beautiful thank u so much
Hi. Your job is very beautiful and we are in the same profession hoping to communicate together
I'm watching this, but I'm supposed to be doing calculus homework. Why do I do this?
Entertainment maybe?
I do it because I honestly find competence so rare in today's world that I feel calmed and happy when I witness it in others.
I have actually used that stuffing method with spring units
Nicely done, excellent replacement idea with foam, thanks for sharing
Très agréable Je cherche un emploi dans ce domaine J'ai essayé 25 ans
Why not just let the plastic stay in place? It would make the cushion foam spill resistant and make liquids easier to dry up. At least until the plastic disintegrates. You wouldn't be able to hear or feel it through the fabric.
Because if you were to sit on it and displace the air, it won't inflate back to it original state.
+rkg99709 Thank you.
To add, the outer covering would continue to move across the slick material as there is nothing to hold it in place. The covers seams would then continue to move. You would also hear the plastic each time you sat in the couch, which might be an issue for most.
Muito bom mesmo.
Parabéns e muito obrigado.
Yeah like uh what if you dont have a setup like his!? Just want a simple way to do it.