Sofa Foam Replacement: Reviving My Old Sofa
My 7-year-old sofa had become uncomfortable — the seats were sagging, and I could feel the springs. I didn't want to buy a new sofa. I called a sofa foam specialist. They replaced the old foam (which had compressed to 5cm from 10cm) with new high-density foam (40kg/m³). The cost was 300 AED per seat (4 seats = 1,200 AED). The sofa now feels better than when it was new. For anyone with a sagging sofa, foam replacement is the solution. What is Sofa Foam Density? Foam density is measured in kg/m³. Low density (20-25kg/m³) is soft and compresses within 2-3 years. Medium density (25-30kg/m³) is standard for budget sofas (lasts 3-5 years). High density (35-40kg/m³) is firm and long-lasting (5-10 years). My foam for sofa replacement used 40kg/m³ foam. It is firmer than the original but much more comfortable. For a sofa you use daily, choose high-density foam. The extra cost (50 AED per seat) is worth it. Different Foam for Different Sofa Parts Different parts of the sofa need differen...