Re-Stuffing Sofa Cushions

[gness]

I have two sofas, Laura Ashley, six years old with squishy cushions. The most used sofa is getting rather flat so I have asked local upholsters about having them re-stuffed. They are trying to persuade me to have foam replacements as they can't guarantee the life of the fibre fill/batting replacements, saying they may go flat quite quickly.
If the original stuffing was fine for six years I would be happy with that but am now thinking, if I go ahead, an inferior stuffing may be used, with no guarantee. I may as well do it myself if that is the case.
Has anyone had squishy sofa cushions re-stuffed with success?

[shoota]

High G. X
I had my sofa restuffed with solid foam and it is like sitting on a brick wall and so has been relegated to the conservatory so I wouldn't succumb to their suggestion.
I'm sure you could make as good a job of it as they could so go ahead....
- or get one of your 'girls' to do it....

[gness]

Hi Shoota....That's what I thought. Last lot of furniture was OH's choice and like being in a waiting room... my legs didn't reach the floor. Bought squishy when OH was too poorly to argue and love curling up in it.
Think I will give it a go...can't spare the girls to do it..... ;-) x

[tamborine]

Best stuffing is horse hair as it doesnt lose its spring

[shoota]

Could you rotate the cushions?

[gness]

Re crosswords Shoota....love quizzes and often look in but not brave enough to answer except when nail painting....and then missed your answer.x

[gness]

Thanks Tambo and Shoota...cushions are rotated regularly....just beginning to clump all over now. Will look at horse hair.

[shoota]

Paint your nails more often.....

[pastafreak]

Ask in Laura Ashley what they use-maybe they can suggest a supplier or someone to do it.

[gness]

Tried LA once before Pasta and got nowhere but will perhaps try again.... even if they'd supply new uncovered cushions...that's a thought.

[heathfield]

There are many different densities of foam used by uphosterers, from super-spongy to almost rock solid. They should be able to allow you a practcal test on these different types to see which might best resemble the original fibre stuffing.

[gness]

Thank you Heathfield.....I plan to do that when I next go to town...they just seemed so pushy about foam over fibrefill. Still getting nowhere with LA.