The Foam4U Knowledge Hub

🏠 A Foam4U Guide to Comfort That Lasts Bean bags look simple enough — just a cover full of beads, right? But anyone who’s tried refilling one knows it can turn into a static-charged snowstorm in seconds. Whether you’re topping up a tired bean bag or filling one from scratch, doing it the Foam4U way […]

Upholstery Hammers & Mallets, ask any upholsterer worth their salt, and they’ll tell you: the hammer in your hand defines the quality of your work.A well-balanced hammer gives control and rhythm; a bad one gives you sore wrists and bent tacks.Whether you’re just starting out or swinging a hammer every day, the right tool makes […]

How to Achieve a Timeless Finish Using Our Professional Woodcare Range If you’ve ever admired the soft glow of an antique table or the deep, glassy finish on a grand piano, chances are you were looking at French polish. It’s one of the oldest and most beautiful finishing techniques in the trade — and yes, […]

What Staple Gun Do I Need for Upholstery? The Foam4U Guide to Manual, Electric & Pneumatic Tackers If you’re re-covering a dining chair or building sofas all week, the right staple gun makes the job cleaner, faster, and easier on the hands.Broadly, you’ve got three choices: Manual Hand Tackers, Electric, and Pneumatic (air).Here’s the no-nonsense […]

Every craftsman knows the truth: it’s not just what materials you use — it’s how you use them.In upholstery, the right tools don’t just make the job easier; they make it possible. From staple guns and webbing stretchers to regulators, tack lifters and shears — our full range of upholstery-specific tools gives professionals and DIY […]

Upholstery Sundries: The Unsung Heroes Behind Every Perfect FinishWhen you see a beautifully upholstered chair or sofa, you notice the fabric, the colour, maybe the stitching — but rarely what’s underneath. That’s where the real craftsmanship happens so here is our Upholstery Sundries Guide Webbing, adhesives, Dacron, studs, and tools — these are the upholstery […]

Which Cushion Wrap Weight Should You Choose? 🤔 The right polyester cushion wrap (Dacron) weight depends on how much loft and softness you want to add to your foam cushion. 👉 Think of polyester cushion wrap this way: Quick Reference – Loft Guide 📏 ✅ Top tip: For seat cushions, it’s usually best practice to […]

One of the most common mistakes when ordering new foam cushions is assuming the foam thickness equals the finished thickness of the cushion. In reality, once you add polyester wadding (Dacron), the cushion gains extra loft – usually 1–2cm per side. 👉 Rule of thumb: Always match the border (edge) measurement of your existing cover […]

When mobility gets tougher, the right cushion or support can make all the difference. From wheelchair cushions to booster seats and even bed extenders, people ask a lot of questions about disability cushions before buying. Let’s tackle the most common ones. 🦽 What’s the best cushion for a wheelchair? High-density or memory foam wheelchair cushions […]