Replacement Cushions Can Give New Life To Your Patio Set

You're tired of your worn looking patio set. It's been out in the sun so long that the cushions are worn, and they've seen so much rain that some of them have mildewed and look stained. It's a shame because the wrought iron frames are still in very good shape. Gee, the frames will last forever. You hate looking at it. If only, you wish, if only there was a way to update this patio set. If you want to update your patio set and not spend a fortune how about considering patio furniture replacement cushions? Think of it like putting a sofa cover on your sofa. You can completely change the look of your patio set entirely by just changing patio furniture cushions and a matching umbrella.

Today's patios are like second living rooms for a lot of families. They enjoy the opportunity to enjoy the out of doors and entertain, play and eat more outside than inside during the summer months. The choices in patio furniture replacement cushions echoes modern family life.

There are many businesses that sell replacement cushions and make custom replacement cushions upon request. They even make umbrellas to match cushions. There are so many varieties of cushions that you're going to easily find the perfect replacement cushion. Some of the most popular universal cushions are boxed button tufted, french seam button tufted, cartridge, and deep seating. You can choose your patio furniture replacement cushions based on the type of patio set you have. Choose between wrought iron, aluminum furniture, cast aluminum and iron furniture. Some even have replacement cushions for specific patio furniture brands such as Brown Jordan, Lyon Shaw, Lloyd Flanders, Lane Venture, Kinglsey Bate and Woodard.

Prices of these cushions vary, with knife edge bottom seat cushions between $26 and $30 each. Of course this price varies depending on the type of fabric you choose. Sunbrella fabric is the most popular choice for replacement outdoor furniture cushions. Sunbrella is known as durable fade proof fabric. Olefin is another fabric used in outdoor furniture cushions. It is sunlight resistant, quick drying, resistant to mildew, rot and weather.

You can have a custom umbrella made to match you new replacement cushions. Generally a 9 ft. umbrella is in the $130 range. At the same time you could have several throw pillows made to accessorize your new cushions. You'd spend around $300 to update a 5 pc. dining set (4 chairs) and the umbrella.

Another thing that will add to the price of replacement cushions is the quality of the inner foam used. You'll want to make sure that the manufacturer used a high density all weather foam.