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Finding A Cover For A Futon 101

dextermichaels | Aug 14, 2009 |

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Sofa slipcovers have been around for a long time, but it was difficult to find covers that fit a particular sofa properly. Attempts to manufacture covers that fit so many styles of sofas fell short of creating a natural upholstered look. Sometimes people choose to have their sofa upholstered, but that is expensive. On the other hand, if you have a futon sofa, you are in luck. Changing the cover is as easy as unzipping the old cover and zipping on a new cover. New covers are readily available with hundreds of choices in style, colors, and prints. If you are buying a new futon sofa, you will also need to select a cover.

The futon frame, which comes in many styles, in wood or metal, will establish the underlying dÃ©cor; buying the futon cover will establish the character and feel of the room, and so choice of cover is important. The good news is that you can change the whole tone of the room by changing the cover when it is worn or you are ready for a change.

Some futon retail stores carry a good supply of futon covers, plus they probably carry an assortment of swatch samples of other fabric choices that can be ordered. You can also search the web and find many businesses that carry futon covers. Often you can order direct from the factory. Prices will range from $50 on up, depending on the size and fabric that you need. Standard sizes of the most popular fabrics are often kept in stock. You can also order any other fabric that the company carries. One company, SIS Covers, has over 400 fabrics in stock.

It is important to get the right size cover for your futon mattress. If you are buying your complete set new, the sales associate will make sure the cover you choose fits properly. The cover needs to fit snugly over the mattress. If it doesn't the mattress will slide inside, causing puckering. If you have a standard twin, full, or queen mattress with a loft of 6 to 8 inches, most ready-made covers will fit. When ordering your futon cover, you will want to include exact measurements of your mattress. Usually there will be an additional charge if the mattress measurements are different from standard sizing.

The fun part about ordering a new futon cover is that you can order coordinating pillows, bolsters, and fabric to completely change the character of your futon bed and entire room.