[Public-List] Cushion replacement

[George Dinwiddie]

The memory foam we got (http://tinyurl.com/yp3tx7) was from 
Overstock.com.  I think we got the King size.  I was able to cut out 
pieces for both settees, and have a bit left over.

  - George

Gail DeMoss wrote:
> Glenn, The cushions on "Calypso" were also quite firm for sleeping so 
> George removed the covers, bought 2 inch memory foam and cut it to the 
> same size as the too-firm cushion foam.  We laid the memory foam on top 
> of the too-firm cushion foam and then proceeded to replace the covers.  
> This is a bit like stuffing two pounds of stuff into a one pound bag but 
> it can be done.  The memory foam then settles in and shapes itself to 
> the cushions and they are now a delight for sleeping and sitting.  We 
> also have memory foam on our king-size mattress in the house.  It is 
> very kind to tender joints and aching muscles.  Hope this helps and 
> might save you from replacing your cushion foam.
> 
> Gail Dinwiddie
> Calypso
> #543
> 
> 
> brooks.glenn at comcast.net wrote:
>> HI Bill,
>>
>> We just replaced our cushions last fall.  Everybody advised us to stay away from fabrics that contained any % cotton, as cotton mildews easily and then cant be cleaned.  So, that reduced all the choices down to maybe 5% of the market ( all the vibrant colors are due to cotton thread being able to retain more brilliant dye than poly and the other synthetics)
>>
>> So we ended up with General Motors blue somehow...  Looks good on the boat however.
>>
>> Also, re: foam, I bought 4" stuff for the seats ( 2" for the uprights) that was to a little to dense, and now need to replace it as it is very uncomfortable to sleep on after an hour or two.  There are about 4 grades of density that you could use.   Don't remember the actual code numbers, but I would recommend laying down on the density you choose for 10-15- 20 minutes and see how it actually molds to your sleeping position.
>>
>> It will be a great investment when you put the new ones in!
>>
>> Glenn B. 
>> Dolce
>>  -------------- Original message ----------------------
>> From: "Bill Burke" <BurkeNH at verizon.net>
>>   
>>> I'm thinking of replacing my old (possibly original?) vinyl cushions this 
>>> winter...  Any recommendations as to the latest and greatest fabric for the 
>>> covers?  Recommendations as to the foam?  Any & all advice appreciated.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Bill
>>> Osprey #116
>>>     
>>   
> 
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