A kneeling pad is a slab of foam you kneel on to cushion your knees on hard or wet ground, and the best foam for one depends on where you kneel. For garden kneelers, closed cell foam such as Plastazote LD33 stays dry and wipes clean, while church kneelers are usually filled with hard wearing … Continue reading “The Best Foam for Kneeling Pads & Garden Kneelers”

A foam density chart helps you choose seat foam by matching two things: how heavy the user is and how deep the cushion is. Heavier users press further into the foam, so they need a firmer or deeper cushion, while lighter users often prefer a medium grade in deep seats. Density decides how long the … Continue reading “Foam Density Chart: Foam Firmness by Body Weight & Cushion Depth”

Here is how to reupholster a dining chair with a drop-in seat: lift the seat out of the frame, strip the old fabric and foam, fit new foam to the base, cover it with wadding and fabric, staple the fabric underneath and drop the seat back in. Most drop-in seats can be done in an … Continue reading “How to Reupholster a Dining Chair Drop-In Seat, Step by Step”

The best glue for foam is a spray contact adhesive made for upholstery, applied in a thin coat to both surfaces and pressed together once tacky. It bonds foam to wood, to fabric and to other foam while staying flexible, which hard setting glues do not. GB Foam Direct cuts foam to size and sells … Continue reading “Best Glue for Foam: Spray Adhesives, Layering and Bonding to Wood”

A memory foam topper is a separate layer of slow recovery foam that sits on top of a mattress to make it softer and spread your weight more evenly. Most people choose a 5cm (2 inch) topper, which adds a noticeable comfort layer without making the bed feel unstable. GB Foam Direct cuts memory foam … Continue reading “Memory Foam Topper Made to Measure: Thickness, Density & Sizing Guide”

Sofa Bed Mattress Foam: How to Fix an Uncomfortable Fold-Out Bed If your sofa bed isn’t comfortable to sleep on, the foam inside it is very likely the problem rather than the sofa bed itself. Most sofa beds come from the factory with thin, low-cost foam fitted purely to keep costs down, and that foam … Continue reading “Sofa Bed Mattress Foam: How to Fix an Uncomfortable Fold-Out Bed”

For museums, galleries, archives and private collectors, the choice of support material for conserving objects is an important decision. With over 50 years of service in the foam industry, GB Foam Direct can provide the guidance you need to make the best choice for your collections and displays. Choosing the Right Foam for Your Collection … Continue reading “Plastazote Closed Cell Foam for Archival Storage & Museum Display”

For those passionate about horse riding, the sport is not just about the thrill of the ride. It’s also about those crucial moments of relaxation in between, where riders can reflect, strategise, and rejuvenate for the next session. Our upholstery foam for horseboxes helps create the perfect environment for relaxation, with all the support and … Continue reading “Foam For Horsebox Upholstery”

Getting a poor night’s sleep in your campervan is never ideal. There’s nothing worse than spending a whole day feeling sleep-deprived, especially if you plan on driving. To make sure you’re getting the best sleep possible, we’ve created a handy guide on what it takes to make the best campervan mattress. As an added bonus, … Continue reading “Campervan Mattress Guide + 5 Essential Sleep Tips”

At GB Foam Direct, you can order made to measure foam cushions for any project you can imagine. Ordering professionally cut cushion foam from our website leaves no room for error. You’ll receive cleanly cut, high-quality upholstery foam, delivered as soon as the next working day! Whether you’re planning to replace your sofa cushions, need … Continue reading “Made to Measure Foam Cushions”

When it comes to set and prop design in the Film, TV & Theatre industry, you may not have considered the important role foam plays. From small detailed props to large-scale set pieces, foam can be shaped and sculpted into a wide variety of forms, making it a versatile building material for any project. Summarising … Continue reading “How Foam is Used for Film, TV & Theatre”

Foam is an incredibly versatile material with lots of potential for customisation. It can be firm or it can be soft. It can be made into large products or intricately small ones. During the manufacturing process, foam can be altered to exhibit a variety of useful traits. But before the many benefits of foam can … Continue reading “What is a Foam Converter and Why Might I Need One?”

In the audio world, creating an environment that allows for top-quality sound is paramount. To achieve this, among other things, you’re going to want the perfect acoustic foam. However, many people ask what the best shape of acoustic foam is. With many shapes and styles available, it’s hard to know which to choose. Just like … Continue reading “Does the Shape of Acoustic Foam Matter?”

As the UK’s largest foam supplier, dedicated to delivering top-quality foam solutions for a multitude of applications, we want to make sure that you’re completely in the know when it comes to purchasing foam. To help define various foam-related terms you might encounter, this guide is organised into four sections: foam basics and materials, types … Continue reading “Types of Foam Explained – A Glossary”

As we finally begin to experience some warmer weather here in the UK, we can look forward to enjoying spells of sunshine and spending more time in our outdoor spaces. However, the unpredictable nature of British weather means that we must also be prepared for sudden downpours. It would be a real shame to miss … Continue reading “Rain or Shine: Quick Dry Foam The Solution for UK Outdoor Cushions”

Foam plays an important role in many different sports & leisure activities. Due to its cushioning nature, durability and impact absorption levels, it is often used to make a wide range of useful products. Some examples include protective gear, certain exercise equipment like crash mats, swimming floats, pit foam and much more. Let’s take a … Continue reading “Foam For Sports”

Polyurethane foam is a versatile material often used in a variety of applications, including upholstery cushioning, acoustic treatment, mattress making and much more. It is a popular choice for both professionals (such as upholsterers) and DIY enthusiasts. If you’re wondering how foam is cut or how to cut foam at home, allow us to explain. … Continue reading “How to Cut Foam”

As the UK’s leading online foam supplier, GB Foam can supply you with high-quality, custom cut foam for pasture mats. Like all our products, our foam for cow mattresses is sourced from the world’s leading foam manufacturers. When you buy from us, you’ll only ever receive products made with care, and manufactured from high-quality materials. … Continue reading “Cow Mattress Foam – Recon Foam for Pasture Mats”

It’s nearly that time again. The Christmas feeling is beginning to set in. But before we can exchange gifts, loosen our belts, top up our glasses and hopefully not burn the dinner, there’s plenty of preparation to do. Here at GB Foam, we want to help you make this Christmas the best one yet. No … Continue reading “Ready for Christmas with GB Foam”

You may not have considered it before, but the size of a single mattress can vary slightly depending on where you live and the mattress manufacturer. If you need to know the size of a single bed, use this handy guide. We’ve put together common single mattress sizes from countries across the world. Single Mattress … Continue reading “Single Bed Size – What Size is a Single Mattress?”

Whether you’re buying a new bed frame or need to check the size of a double mattress for a new upgrade, we’re here to help you find the answers you need. Across the world, double mattress sizes can vary quite substantially. Buying a double mattress in Europe, for example, can be very different from purchasing … Continue reading “Double Bed Size – What Size is a Double Mattress?”

Whether you’re upgrading to a king size bed or treating yourself to a new comfy king size mattress, it’s important to know what size you need to buy. Unfortunately, there aren’t universal measurements for mattresses. A king size bed size can sometimes vary between manufacturers and as well as the country you live in. To … Continue reading “King Size Bed Size – King Size Mattress Dimensions”

A guest mattress is arguably the most important factor to consider when creating your guest room. Naturally, you’ll want anybody visiting your home to feel comfortable during their stay and a high-quality memory foam mattress is a sure way to guarantee that. Our Range of Guest Mattresses All of our memory foam mattresses are manufactured … Continue reading “Memory Foam Guest Mattress”