How to Fill a Couch
If you've had a couch for a long time, chances are the cushions are starting to look a little flat. Instead of tossing the couch and spending money on a new one, simply replace the cushions with new foam. Filling the cushions with more or new foam will alleviate the limp look of your couch and renew its comfort factor. Placing the foam in the cushions is simple and you don't have to hire an upholsterer to do it. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Measuring tape
- Foam
- Marker
- Sharp knife
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Instructions
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Unzip the couch cushions and remove the old foam. Discard it, and lie the empty couch casing on a flat surface.
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Measure the length and width of the cases with a soft tape measure. Write down the measurements, and add an inch to each one. This will ensure that the foam fits exactly into the cloth casings.
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Lie the foam on a flat surface, and grab a marker or marking pen. Make marks where you will need to make the cuts. Use the measuring tape to make sure the marks are the exact size as the couch casings.
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Cut the foam carefully with a sharp knife. Instead of making long cuts, use several short cuts to make cuts that are even and straight. Take your time. Cut the foam to follow your markings.
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Fold one square of the foam you've cut into a taco shape. Slide the folded foam into an empty fabric casing. Unfold it once it's inside and arrange it properly to fit the casing. Zip the foam into the fabric case once you've ensure the fit is correct.
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