How to Fix a Couch Cushion

In this informative and practical video, I'll guide you through replacing a worn-out couch cushion. Say goodbye to sagging and uncomfortable seating as I show you step-by-step how to revive your favorite couch with a brand-new cushion. From selecting the suitable replacement material to removing the old cushion and securing the new one, I'll provide you with all the tips and tricks you need for a successful restoration. Join me on this couch cushion makeover journey and transform your living space into a cozy and comfortable oasis. Don't wait any longer - hit that play button, and let's get started on upgrading your couch!

[@oscarchavez8527]

There is something so fundamentally beautiful about watching a professional nail the job with such ease.

[@douglasmenefee1233]

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.

[@Tyedust]

God bless you! Wasted 6 hours of my life trying to squeeze the foam into the zipper casing. This tip was sent from God.

[@riaandoyle8196]

Amen

[@blumenaue7590]

Excellent, as usual. Please don’t underestimate how valuable these videos are to me!!!

[@TopherAWhite]

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,

[@kenn1936]

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.

[@annedwyer797]

Impressive! That Silk Film/shop vac maneuver was amazing!

[@beckynieradka6408]

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!

[@CHARIOTEERDC]

THANK YOU!!!! I used your technique on two sofa cushions. In about one hour, I basically had a new sofa!

[@renitabraboy6093]

What inch cushion did you use

[@gallerycarnell4974]

Love watching you. So quietly and clearly demonstrates. Thanks

[@williamchagnon7533]

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.

[@ShmullyBlesofsky]

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.

[@hayleyb467]

made me smile, thanks pal♡

[@stevenheminger1811]

Just tried this, instructions and demonstration worked flawlessly for my cushions. Thank you!

[@katepavelle9465]

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!

[@theresthepoison]

You explain all this very well as you go. Good to know you can replace the inside cushion and be good as new. Thanks.

[@ndreyah1160]

Why would anyone give this video a thumbs down!? Great job sir

[@eggvip]

Wow! Thanks for the demo. I'm really relieved to know that I can have my couch repaired instead of replaced.

[@paulnavara7127]

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!

[@mzashleynicole1]

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!!

[@idespiseallconartists8943]

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...

[@CAPSLOCKMAN2013]

BEST DEMONSTRATION I HAVE EVER SEEN ON KZbin!

[@halinasuska4170]

You're a beast. Respect from Polish upholrsterer. Keep the good work :-)

[@NamelessGrace]

Thanks for the simple instructions. I’m in the process of reupholstering two couches and have a cushion that needs to be completely replaced.

[@gypsygirl731]

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👍

[@elysegambino1597]

So helpful to see how you do this. (WOW that plastic product!) thank you!

[@k.Newbbie]

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 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙏

[@MrArtVein]

This is clearly a professional at work wow

[@lawrencelizewski9625]

Brilliant! Thank you! Doing my boat's cushions and the vacuum approach is so helpful.

[@sophiacromwell8017]

Nice demonstration! Thank you 😎

[@ncmusic61]

Nicely done, excellent replacement idea with foam, thanks for sharing

[@deltazi]

...That was a pleasure to watch. Great job and thank you.

[@CarlosGarcia-ys9pi]

Absolutely genius!!! Thanks for sharing

[@MegaZiglet]

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.

[@beckynieradka6408]

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!!

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Ask for HR-30

[@ralphsanchico2452]

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!

[@DanOKC]

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?

[@sarahierstein8169]

aliens bro

[@charmainepeace7716]

I wanted to like this twice. this is so smart!!!!

[@RoTeNdO]

Found this video looking for couch cushion foam. Seems like a really cool guy you can have drinks with.

[@diegaah]

Love these videos, plastic use is intensive

[@tasiadiz]

Gotta admit. That was pretty good. Made it look pretty easy.

[@mariakovacsova123]

I admire Your incredibly precise job. Thank you.

[@parrotautosales121]

Very nice! Thank you for posting this. You made it very easy to understand. Your instructions were simply great.

[@brianboru62]

vacuum bit was so therapeutic to watch

[@kikiloth]

Thanks it works my husband was flabbergasted 😉

[@rockysmith9250]

You make it look simple and easy, but what’s easy?? Thanks so much!! 😀😀😀

[@lauraamsellem9140]

Thanks a lot for sharing, looks very easy!!!!

[@mv9113]

Looks easy, just ordered some foam from Foam Global. Thanks for sharing👍

[@Ok-xw4el]

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 😅

[@VishalMody]

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?

[@frozenhouse5362]

you probably just can wash it like any other piece of cloth?

[@curtainsup9]

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

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

The ridges in my vacuum hose tend to grab against the metal edge on my tabletop. Yes, sometimes it does want to pull away.

[@rosemartinez7320]

Excellent; you make it look so easy!

[@annami6314]

Exceptional tutorial. Thanks.

[@veraclemons2645]

Great video. Do you have to do the vacuum part or is that just to get the cushion in the couch cover?

[@012599]

Thank you, Sir...Your video came very handy....Keep up the good work!!!!!

[@mox7083]

Good to follow Thank you x

[@xxthegamecollectorxx4673]

how did i get down this rabbit hole? and why is watching people re-cushion couches so interesting?

[@florenciah8060]

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???

[@annedwyer797]

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.

[@MrgregDetroit]

This is a very handy video, can you tell us where we can get the foam?

[@zzuneid]

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?

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

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.

[@zzuneid]

Thank you!

[@pameladeterman243]

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

[@CE-wb9ek]

Very informative video.thank you.great job!

[@user-itschad1954]

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.

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

+Trevor Hibbert $100 in high grade foam. Thanks for the kind words.

[@frankboni5541]

Is that $100 per cushion. Our sofa has 4 cushions, and I want to have all four of them done.

[@melissabyrd1310]

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.

[@balbino108]

Super class! Very good! Thank you very much!

[@Dutchzilla-San]

very goodlooking job! but what plastic are you ussing with the vacuüm cleaner?

[@livefreeordie5033]

Good Job as usual 😎😁👍🇪🇬

[@MsKimJim]

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?

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

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?

[@MsKimJim]

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.

[@MsKimJim]

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.

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

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.

[@MsKimJim]

Buckminster Upholstery great, thanks for your help. I'm going to share your video!

[@famousuzycue]

Genius! Great video.

[@jwlivingston1]

great demonstration now to see if I can do it.

[@MychaEl7]

Thank you for making this video, very informative.

[@boogie1014]

THIS IS AWESOME!!! IS that a regular shopvac??

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

yes

[@chadydesign]

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?

[@sanjgunetileke8836]

Fantastic video, thank you!

[@mjohnston8313]

Non toxic glue, very nice.

[@curtainsup9]

I have actually used that stuffing method with spring units

[@BigRedGamer87]

Loved the vacuum trick!

[@renitabraboy6093]

What are the measurements you used for the replacement cushion. I know how to do the rest I just want a very firm cushion

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

The foam core should be cut the same size as the cover before sewing. No seam allowance in your measurements.

[@gstric40]

Great demonstration. Like many others I would like to know where to purchase the foam. Are they expensive to replace?

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

gstric40 There are many places a person can buy the foam. Wholesalers will require a sales tax ID number in order to do business. Prices can vary drastically according to cushion dimensions and distributor's cost. Shipping is an added factor. In this case the foam was of highest quality and the completed repair was $100 + tax.

[@sheenaantoinette1864]

Try Ebay

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

I watched this at a 1.5 playback speed; worked well.

[@BajanBoo]

great job. I need a replacement foam for my love seat couch but no furniture sells it. strange!! when u buy furniture from them it comes with it but them don't sell it separately. so I am gina soak my foam in water and air dry it and hope that will help and get back the shape after.

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Soaking your cushions is a bad idea! It won't dry as easily as you think. Ever smell a stale sponge from the kitchen sink? Trust me, don't do it.

[@dianabattersby1467]

Very nice demonstration. :))

[@mumukex]

Helpful, thanks!

[@luvtoyscollector3373]

Nice 👍 work

[@artemisiagentileschi2400]

Fascinating. How did you get the rest of the plastic out from the snug closed end without ripping off?

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Not too difficult to fit my hand inside the cover. Plastic slides pretty easily but you must be careful to not stress and break the zipper.

[@mazharsoufi5270]

beautiful thank u so much

[@oumyaful]

You are an artist

[@kingsandpeacemakers710]

HI that's really a great job I just want to know what is that White material

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

polyester fiber

[@susanparker3699]

Great demo. I wondered how the silk wrap worked. Can it be left in place for outside cushions, perhaps? I’m looking to wrap the current cushion material for my patio chairs to replace the worn out cushions. I’ve got sunbrella fabric already. The cushion material is a bit soft. Could I glue a thin, firmer foam to the existing foam to give it a bit more oomph? The cushions are currently 3-1/4” thick. Better quality seat cushions can be 5-6” thick for a seat? Are there any books on upholstery that you’d recommend?

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Contact me via my website for more information

[@braveheart9097]

Very nice

[@wynnmond]

Nice work that man made a hard job easy

[@Toojays09]

If we wanted to do something like this ourselves, how would we find a good foam distributor to cut the pieces for us?

[@nan2yvr804]

PERFECTION 😘

[@balbino108]

Muito bom mesmo. Parabéns e muito obrigado.

[@shajikommoth41]

Hi, nice and useful shoot. What is the width of the foam and density pls?

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

5 inches thick. HR-30 foam.

[@shajikommoth41]

@@Buckminsterupholstery thank you

[@VinDcator]

Beautiful piece of work, but who has the workplace and tools to do it?

[@PrimarchEldarAutarch]

In your opinion and experience, can natural latex be used with something like a cardboard center to stiffen the cushion enough, instead of plastic foam?

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

I can't imagine why...

[@PrimarchEldarAutarch]

@@Buckminsterupholstery Thank you.

[@andrewrammell590]

Where could I get foam cut like this?

[@tonashields6653]

Awesome! Good job

[@jamesmehaffey7611]

Nice thank you

[@matthewnorman1303]

amazing work