How to Change the Foam in the Couch

The couch is the focal point of any living room and the place where people gather. Sinking into a soft, plush couch at the end of a day should be the height of relaxation. However, because the couch is often the recipient of such high traffic the foam in the couch cushions can often take a beating over time. This means that sinking into your couch can feel less and less enjoyable. However, designers of most couches are aware of this problem and have created zippers along the sides of their couch cushions, allowing you to swap the old foam with new foam.

Things You'll Need

• Pieces of foam, 4 inches thick
• Magic marker
• Electric knife

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Unzip each cushion and remove the foam pad inside. Strip the pieces of batting off each cushion and set them aside.

   • 2

     Place each foam pad on top of a large, 4-inch-thick cushion. Trace the shape of the old cushion onto the new piece of foam with an indelible marker.

   • 3

     Remove the old foam pads and throw them away. Cut out the traced shapes on the larger piece of foam with an electric knife.

   • 4

     Wrap each cushion in a piece of batting from your set aside pile. Reinsert the new foam cushions slowly and carefully into the cushion covers.