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With all the hot weather we’re having recently, nothing sounds more appealing than a quick dip in the pool or relaxing in a hot tub (with the temperature down of course). If you have a hot tub or swimming pool in your home, chances are they’re seeing a lot of use at the moment. Right … Continue reading “Hot Tub Floor Protector – For Swimming Pools & Spas”

If you consider yourself to be a relatively thrifty person, or simply love the appeal of upcycled furniture, then you’ll love pallet seating! Depending on what you’re looking to buy, some outdoor furniture can be quite expensive. A great alternative to this is to make your own pallet seating. Plus, here at GB Foam Direct, … Continue reading “Pallet Cushions – How to Make Pallet Seating”

Looking for flight case foam? GB Foam specialises in a range of foam cutting services. One such service we offer is the production of custom foam inserts. What is a Flight Case? A flight case is designed to protect an array of different items including tools, firearms, and musical instruments. There are two main types; … Continue reading “Flight Case Foam – The Best Foam for Flight Cases”

We don’t all tend to buy foam every day. Unless you’re an upholsterer or in another profession that often works with this material, you’re likely wondering where to buy foam. Thankfully, we’re here to clear things up. Whether you’re wondering where to buy foam locally or online, you’ll find the answer here! Where to Buy … Continue reading “Where to Buy Foam”

Extreme sports like bouldering require proper protection to help ensure safety throughout. The right protection comes from choosing to use high-quality foam padding in your bouldering mats. We’ve been supplying superior performance foam for high-intensity extreme sports for decades now. Our team of experts know what foam you need to create the best quality crash … Continue reading “Foam for Bouldering Mats”

Here at GB Foam Direct, we specialise in converting foam rubber into a variety of bespoke products. From acoustic foam products to mattresses and replacement sofa cushions, we’ve created a lot of different things throughout our 40+ years of service. We stock a wide range of unique foam grades such as memory foam, reticulated foam, … Continue reading “How is Foam Made? The Process of Foam Manufacturing”

High Wycombe is famous for its historic furniture trade. Several of today’s most influential furniture manufacturers including Ercol, Parker Knoll and G-Plan began life during this exciting wave. When the High Wycombe Furniture Trade Began The High Wycombe furniture trade (specifically chair making) is believed to have begun around the later part of the 19th … Continue reading “High Wycombe Furniture Trade History”

Looking to make your bedroom extra special? A DIY upholstered headboard could be just what you need. Today we’ll be showing you how to make your own upholstered headboard, using the very best headboard foam. Your bedroom should be the comfiest room in your home. After all, it’s the place you rest after a long … Continue reading “Headboard Foam”

As the UK’s leading online foam supplier, we pride ourselves on the quality and safety of our products. Our fire retardant foams not only meet UK safety regulations, they exceed them! From high-density upholstery foam to Class 0 acoustic foam, you can rest assured that the products we supply are not only superior in quality, … Continue reading “Fire Retardant Foam”

If you’re looking for comfy, soft foam, GB Foam Direct can help you! We stock a wide range of foams ranging from a soft to a super hard feel. Whether you need foam cut to size or plush foam sheets, you’ll find what you need here on our website. What Types of Foam Are Soft? … Continue reading “Soft Foam – When to Use Soft Foam & How to Buy it”

If you’re looking to purchase a made to measure mattress, you’ve come to the right place. Our factory is fully equipped to cut custom foam mattresses to practically any size or shape you require. From single memory foam mattresses to super king size or something completely irregular, whatever size mattress you need, we’re here to … Continue reading “Made to Measure Mattress”

Custom window seat cushions can make a great addition to your home. If you’ve got the space for it, a window seating area can provide an excellent place for you and others to relax. Here at GB Foam Direct, we specialise in foam cut to size. That means you can order custom cut foam for … Continue reading “Window Seat Cushions – Foam Cushions for Window Seating”

Recycle & Upcycle Your Old Sofa With These Tips Did you know that in the UK alone, 672,000 tons of furniture goes to landfill each year, with a large majority of this being old sofas? In total, a report by the RSA states that Brits dispose of 1,600,000 tons of “bulky-waste” a year, with 42% … Continue reading “How to Dispose of a Sofa or Upgrade it”

The competition for content creators on YouTube and other streaming platforms like Twitch appears to be ever-expanding. As the technology to create video content becomes more accessible, many are trying their hand at content creation. Thinking of trying it for yourself? It could start as a hobby and evolve into something more; perhaps even a … Continue reading “Acoustic Foam For YouTubers & Streamers”

The name Foamsmith is a relatively new name given to a person who uses foam to help them create costumes and props. Derived from the cosplay community, it is a term that is beginning to attract more use and popularity. Foam (particularly closed cell foam) is a material often used in cosplay costume making and … Continue reading “What is a Foamsmith? Closed Cell Foam for Cosplay”

What is Egg Box Foam? Egg Box Foam is traditionally used for the likes of packaging and acoustic treatment. It is created by feeding various grades of foam through a foam convoluter. Foam convoluters generally feature two large metal rollers. The space between the rollers can be adjusted to create different thicknesses of egg box … Continue reading “Egg Box Foam – Why Wave Profile Foam is Better!”

With so many types available to buy, learning how to clean foam can sometimes feel confusing. To help you get the best out of your foam, we’ve put together some tips and advice on how to care for various types. How to Clean Memory Foam Did you know that memory foam has antimicrobial properties? It’s … Continue reading “How to Clean Foam – Effective Methods For Cleaning Foam”

Cosplay foam (such as Plastazote & EVA foam) are selected for costume and prop making purposes due to their durable and flexible properties. These types of foam are easy to work with, making them a great choice for those hoping to create costume pieces and various props. We stock both white and black plastazote sheets … Continue reading “Cosplay Foam – Foam for Halloween Costumes & More!”

With GB Foam Direct, it’s easy to order custom foam bench cushions online. We’ve made it easy to buy foam cut to size in just 5 simple steps. We’ve provided custom bench cushions to many happy customers. Above, you’ll see an example of one inside the studio of artist Lewis Ryan. Foam Bench Cushions for … Continue reading “Buy Foam Bench Cushions”

Box cushions are one of the most common and simple types of cushions to make. At GB Foam Direct, we supply custom cut box cushion foam on a daily basis. These are used for the likes of window seats, benches, pet beds, storage seating, upholstered furniture and so much more! Today, we’ll take a look … Continue reading “Box Cushion Foam Cut to Size”

Do your sofa cushions feel nowhere near as comfortable as they once did? Tired of constantly plumping them up? Need a quick solution, but don’t want to replace your whole sofa? If the answer is “Yes”, then you need replacement cushions for sofas from GB Foam Direct! Buy Replacement Cushions For Sofas We’ve made it … Continue reading “Replacement Cushions For Sofas – Upgrade Your Tired Sofa!”

Polyurethane foam is one of the most common types of foam used throughout our day-to-day lives. It is the same type of foam you may find in many sofa cushions and mattresses. Unlike polyethylene foam which generally has closed cells, you’ll generally find polyurethane foam has open cells. This is what helps make it ideal … Continue reading “What is Polyurethane Foam?”

Do you own a sagging sofa? Are you fed up with constantly plumping up the cushions? GB Foam Direct can help! The average sofa is said to last approximately seven years. However, this can vary significantly depending on the quality of your sofa cushions. Many people come to us seeking help because their sofas have … Continue reading “Sagging Sofa Cushions? Fix Them With New Foam Cushions”

There are many types of open cell foam. Here at GB Foam Direct, we can offer you high-density open cell polyurethane foam in any shape you need. Whether you’re in need of viscoelastic memory foam sheets, acoustic foam tiles, or high-density, blue foam cushions, you’ll find them here on our website. Buy Open Cell Foam … Continue reading “What is Open-Cell Foam & Where Can I Buy It?”