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A shepherd’s hut mattress is a mattress cut to the hut’s own fixed bed, which is often an odd width, has a rounded or angled end, or sits under a low curved roof. Because hut makers build each bed to suit the hut, a standard size mattress rarely fits well. GB Foam Direct cuts high … Continue reading “Shepherd’s Hut Mattress Custom Foam Cutting”
Foam turning yellow is a natural chemical change: light, oxygen and pollutants in the air react with polyurethane and form yellow compounds on the surface. On its own, the colour does not mean the foam has lost its comfort or support, and new foam often arrives with a yellow edge. At GB Foam Direct in … Continue reading “Foam Turning Yellow: Why It Happens and Why It Rarely Matters”
Bass traps are thick acoustic foam absorbers that sit in the corners of a room to soak up low frequency sound, the boom and muddiness that thin wall tiles cannot reach. Bass builds up in corners because that is where sound pressure from room resonances peaks, so a corner is where a trap does the … Continue reading “Bass Traps: What They Do, Corner Placement & How Many You Need”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Understanding how acoustic foam affects sound, is integral to creating a space with optimal acoustic treatment. Often referred to as soundproofing foam, you may be surprised by the way acoustic tiles and bass traps manipulate sound waves. That’s exactly why we’ve created this in-depth guide explaining everything you need to know about acoustic foam for … Continue reading “Everything You Need to Know About Acoustic Foam for Soundproofing”
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”
High density foam is polyurethane foam with a tightly packed cell structure, giving it more weight per cubic metre than lower grade foam. That extra material is what makes it more durable and better at holding its shape, which is why it is the standard choice for sofa cushions, chairs, seat pads and other seating. … Continue reading “High Density Foam”
As the UK’s leading foam converter, we use CNC routing to turn a wide range of foam grades into precise, repeatable custom products. Whether you need a single bespoke piece or a production run of matching parts, our team can work from your design or help you develop one from scratch. Key takeaways We CNC … Continue reading “CNC Foam Cutting Services”
If you run a rolling road or dyno cell, acoustic treatment makes a real difference to how the space sounds and feels to work in. GB Foam Direct offers everything you need to acoustically treat a dyno cell, from acoustic foam tiles, panels and bass traps to Class 0 fire-rated tiles, all recommended for dyno … Continue reading “Acoustic Foam for Rolling Road Dyno Cells”
If you’re fitting out a shop, bar, office or commercial space, the foam you use often needs to do two jobs at once: control acoustics and meet fire safety standards. Our Fireseal Class 0 acoustic foam is built for exactly that, and this guide covers the fire test standards it meets, how its acoustic performance … Continue reading “Class 0 Acoustic Foam for Shop Fitting & Construction Projects”
If you need to display, secure or protect items with a custom foam insert, we can supply the foam and, in many cases, cut it for you using our own factory machinery. This guide covers how factory-made and DIY foam inserts differ, which material suits which job, and how to cut your own if you’re … Continue reading “Custom Foam Inserts – Factory Made & DIY Foam Trays”
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”
Any long-haul truck driver will understand the importance of a high-quality truck mattress. To stay alert on the road, it is especially important that lorry drivers get good quality sleep and rest. If you are looking to replace your current foam truck cab mattress or need a new one custom-made, we can help. We supply … Continue reading “Truck Mattress Foam Custom Mattresses for Sleeper Cabs”
Choosing a caravan mattress comes down to two things: the right foam for support and comfort, and getting the shape right for your caravan’s bed layout. Here’s how to get both right, plus how to order one cut to your exact size. Key takeaways Use a two-layer build: Average Medium foam (GB 33M) for the … Continue reading “Caravan Mattress Buyer’s Guide”
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”
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”
Key takeaways “Foam rubber” describes rubber, or a rubber-like polymer, expanded with a foaming agent into a light, air-filled structure; an umbrella term, not one single product. The main types are polyurethane (PU) foam, latex foam, neoprene, EPDM/silicone sponge and closed cell foam such as Plastazote (PE foam) and EVA. Each is suited to different … Continue reading “What is Foam Rubber?”
Key takeaways DFS sofa cushions are sometimes made using fibre or feather filling, which loses shape faster than foam — replacing the filling with cut-to-size foam restores support without buying a new sofa. Foam holds its shape for years without maintenance; fibre and feather need regular plumping and eventually stop recovering at all. GB Foam … Continue reading “DFS Replacement Cushions”
PPE face shields have been advocated throughout the world for protection against COVID-19 in hospitals, care homes and more. As such, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) face shields have been in an unprecedented global demand as a result of this pandemic. GB Foam are pleased to have helped thousands of NHS staff with specialist foam strips … Continue reading “PPE Face Shield Foam”
According to a recent survey by a popular furniture manufacturer, it’s estimated that Britain is losing £155,790,000 down the back of its sofas. With an average of £5.77 being found down sofas each year across 27million households, the mind boggles at what sort of things that money could buy. So, you don’t have to, we’ve … Continue reading “£150million Down Britain’s Sofas Annually – What Could That Money Buy?”
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?”
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