Oops! I gave the wrong video name for the clip regarding "How long should Seat Foam last?" See 'The La-z-boy Seat Foam (Poly) Problem' for that info -----> czcams.com/video/6xwCzgOAWts/video.html
Just want to tell you that your various videos on the lazy-Boy recliner saved the day. I was able to easily disassemble the chair, rebuild the foam, put it back together, and prolong the life of my chair. Thank you! As an added note, your presentation style is excellent.
Thank you for a great video. I wish all the CZcamsrs out there would take note of the way you present a how to video,thanks again for explaining it so well
This was really helpful to see how much WORK it is to replace the seat foam. I'm wondering why doesn't La-Z-Boy also put a bit of softer foam on TOP of the airform cushion if they caried about customer comfort??
Thank you for this very helpful video. Just finished my La-Z-Boy. Whew! Not having done one before, that was a much bigger job than I envisioned. Too bad I can't fas-forward in real life. :-) But all done now!
@Tursinik - There are more videos on the website -- ReclinerRepairGuy.com -- that you'll find useful. Sign up for the free trial membership there to view all the titles and descriptions.
Any suggestion/videos on replacing the multi-layer foam sandwich on a seat-cushion from a 50+ year old lazyboy recliner? It's still going good, been sitting in it all my life, got a great hardwood frame and good mechanism, but the old foam and some of the s-spring things need replacing. Btw, the seat foam in my old lazyboy lasted for something like 40+ years!
We bought a LZB power sofa recliner this year. The foam has only lasted 3 months on one side. There is a rather shocking gully at the rear of the seat making it harder to get off the sofa. Steve is 240 lbs. My side (150 lbs) has a bit of a gully. I'm about to call the store to inquire about the availability of a higher density foam. If they come to the house "to assess" the cushion, I think I'll have some neighbors present to give their opinion on the gully. The warranty info states that the customer has to still pay for the home assessment and the transport of the furniture to the repair location. SERIOUSLY?
RRG ... Hey, I've watched you over the years, and I've tackled a few simple Lazyboy fixes for my recliner. But, now, it needs more wrong. I' rigged it before ... know what I mean? But, now, I am less fearful (as I'm older) to really fix it truly. Can you walk-through (sometime) the mechanisms of what each do. Maybe, even, explain how the parts work on that rod going across. I have grooves dug in the bar across few years back, so I just crammed something in there to fill in the grooves. But, now, other side is doing it. So, I've got to pull that rod out, looks like, get new one, then replace few other things. And, now, my extension is not going out and is falling down on one side, so I've got it propped up on a toolbox. Works okay, but I really need to go through, learn what each piece does, then feel comfortable to do it. Honestly, I even plan to take the seat cushion apart and replace the zipper-zagging things in there, because I rigged those with a clothes-hanger four or five years back. Okay, thanks, love your work. If you have a Patreon, I'd support you some. Also, do you mind answering questions here & there if I run into trouble. But, it should be an easy job, if I can get all the parts in my hands up-front. I saw that Amazon has Lazyboy parts now. Thanks, Poe
@Poe Lemic - You comments brought a couple of things to mind. #1 - In case you're not aware, there are more repair videos on my website -- including Drive Rod (the rod you referred to) replacement. Check it out at ReclinerRepairGuy.com #2 - Most people that watch the repair videos and then start a repair themselves, begin to see how the parts work. Honestly, it's not that complicated. But it's important to understand that you attempt these repairs at your own risk. In my videos you sometimes see me operating a mechanism with the back removed and the bottom of the chair upside down. By doing this, you can see what each part does. And even if you don't completely understand everything, if you're patient and make you sure you get things back together the same way after taking them apart, the chair will still operate properly. The more work you do on your chair, the more you'll understand about how everything works.
@@reclinerrepairguy4155 Thank you for a reply. Your attitude in your reply makes me realize that I do it, when I get a long bit of time. For me, I love my chair. You can't believe how much of a part of my life it is. Even right now, I just changed all my blankets & sheets that go over it -- to protect it, and it makes it more cushy. But, I do plan to do everything eventually. I figured Christmas time break, but that had other repairs that I had to make -- on other things. But, I will plan to tackle this when I can find another chair to live in, while I've disassembled my chair. Honestly, I wish Lazyboy wouldn't have went up on their prices so much. I bought my chair & my wife's for $550 / $600 each (like $1000 or $1200 special maybe), and I just didn't know how wonderful of a deal with it was. I think we got them in 1998 or say 2000, and they have lasted wonderfully -- other than footrest breaking. I just crammed an old toolbox under mine -- to support it extended, but it's hell to get in & out of. And, tonight, as I was cleaning under it & changing my sheets & comforters, I do see more wrong. So, it's gotta be a bigger project than it was before, when I drilled a replacement for one of the screws since it sheared off. And, like I said above, the rod is grooved bad, so I rigged it with something to keep the rotator cuff like spinning right. But, you are right, @RRC. I can do this. I've done so much harder stuff. But it is just something that I have to commit to. I thought about buying a replacement chair, and then I could fix my chair as I was doing that. But, new chairs are (like) $1000, and they don't even make the one that I have. Mine is an overstuffed bigboy chair with tall back. They still got overstuffed, but the side pillows crowd into your legs. Mine don't. Mine have extra room on each side of my legs -- like say 3 inches. Wonderful for book there, laptop, etc. New ones that I sat in, just have cushions right up against you, and most people don't realize that they will make you hot -- if you sit in them too long. In mine, I stay comfy and never hot. Okay, sorry for rambling. Just happy to come back and see an encouraging reply. But, I wish someone like you lived close, then I could pay to assist. Yes, I can do it, but be nice to have someone there who can glance at it and give me advice on next steps. But, I will go to your website and see what options you have there. Thanks. Really, thanks a million. You don't know how much your videos mean to people who love their chairs (like me).
HI! Just found out that lazyboys stock seat foam is a 1.8lb density. There was no mention of the compression rating. My biggest fear is in spending $$$ on a recliner - only to have to replace the seat when it pancakes on me in 2 years. I also heard you can opt for tempur pedic foam but idk about that material; it could be that memory foam you mistakenly received.
@KingdomUploader - 1.8 is the most common density in furniture foam & it's only fair quality. See my 2-part Furniture Foam Basics video series to learn more -----> czcams.com/video/_NwGbCUTG8Y/video.html Yes, memory foam is now apparently La-z-boys only version of a higher density seat foam product. Unfortunately, memory foam in furniture is typically a love it or hate it product as far as consumers are concerned.
@@reclinerrepairguy4155 Thanks again; I'm about to watch your whole series now. I did find that, along with lazboy foam being only 1.8 dense, the ILD of that foam is only 27 ; sad.
@DavidDyche - If that was a dealer, you can try the manufacturer. The last time I checked on replacement foam with them, they said they provided foam as long as the chair was not older than 9 years. If it's older than that -- or you're not happy with how long the foam lasted -- go to an experienced upholsterer.
Any idea how make make my rocker/recliner more quiet...It makes a knocking sound when gently rocking...I gently move it forward to the right side and it gets quiet for a minuet or 2 then starts again making that knocking sound...Something out of alignment?.
Hello I Have a question I noticed you folded back the black material instead of folding it over the wood well I was wondering wouldn’t it help protect the Cousin from breaking down as fast ?
How to locate a person like yourself to replace my foam. I also had a question from your video. It looked like the foam you were replacing was made (shaped) for the chair you repaired. So when you order foam do you need to provide information on what chair your working on?
@RICKRUBACK - Replacement seat foam from the manufacturer -- if/when available -- will be pre-cut to the correct size & shape for installation. Use the ID#s on the furniture tags when placing your order to let them know which specific model & style you have. See this video to locate those tags ------> czcams.com/video/py2bSPcu41o/video.html Some tips on locating a repair tech -------> czcams.com/video/3GX8KRS2oVU/video.html
How and where do you purchase the lazy boy seat cushions? I haven't checked yet but I doubt lazy boy would directly sell me the cushions. Is there a warehouse I could purchase from?
@Emily C - A seat cushion is a furniture replacement part like any other and can be ordered from La-z-boy. They will need the ACK & style #s to determine which cushion (seat poly) is needed for your chair. Keep in mind that if your chair is very old, replacement seat poly may no longer be available. In that case, you'll have to order replacement foam from a supplier & cut it to fit yourself.
@@reclinerrepairguy4155 thank you so much for replying! It's not that old, maybe 2 or 3 at most. So I'll probably be good. I didn't think they'd sell me the parts, when I called to ask about repairing it they wanted almost $1000. That's almost a brand new couch!
@@reclinerrepairguy4155 Ah, well my lazyboy, which i inherited from my parents, is about as old as i am, which puts it at, well, over 50 years. I guess i've been sitting and reclining in that thing for all my life. Still going great though, as far as the frame, the mechanism, and the fabric. Which i had aged that well! But one of the s-shaped metal strap spring things had broke. So i took the seat cushion off, and then figured out i needed to disassemble the seat cushion to replace the broken s-spring thing. And then it became obvious the foam needs replacing too. Of course there's more there than just foam in mine; it's actually a multi-layer sandwich of stuff. I'll have to figure out the best modern materials to replace it with. I can't i thought to mark things before disassembling. But i did take pictures at various points. Btw, that's some pretty good quality hardwood they used in my 50+ year old recliner. And a ton of staples! I've been pulling those things out for days now. Wish i'd seen your video on your streamlined staple-pull-out procedure first!
@@emilyc8983 - That means they don't want to repair your chair. You should hire an experienced upholsterer and have them use a higher density (higher quality) foam that will last more than 2-3 years. ;)
@@madhungarian3024 - To learn more about seat foam, visit the ReclinerRepairGuy.com website and checkout the videos 'Furniture Foam Basics, Parts 1&2.'
My 1999 La-Z-Boy Recliner (similar current model is the Astor) had a seat spring break, and I was able to replace all 4 springs. The seat foam was obviously worn after 20 years, so I decided to replace it, which is nearly complete. While the seat frame is out, I'm wondering if there's any way to replace the armrest foam - without having to completely remove the fabric from both sides of the chair base? Thanks for any clues!
@David Baldock - If you can email a photo or two, so I can determine what type of arm pad you have, send them to pete@reclinerrepairguy.com and I'll try to offer some suggestions.
@Recliner Repair Guy This is a very good video. The only issue I can see with your parting comments is to make sure you have the correct foam before you disassemble the chair. I could not help but notice that the foam is a sculpted shape. How would you recommend finding the correct shape of the cushion before disassembly? When I first bought our double reclining couch, I noticed that one of the reclining cable assemblies had to be replaced. I tried contacting the manufacturer, and never received a response for replacement parts. So, I would not hold much faith in them answering a question about replacement foam. Like you mentioned, the foam is not very old, we use the chair for over 12 hours a day, every day, and we weigh more than 300#. So, I would want to replace the foam with as high of a density foam as we can. Again .. what would you recommend?
@Hugh Breese - This video was only intended to show the seat foam replacement/installation procedure. However, links are provided to other videos that answer your questions. Here's the video that covers options for replacing your seat foam ----> www.reclinerrepairguy.com/general_repairs.htm#sittinglow And this one covers the unusual shape of the La-z-boy seat foam and the problem it can cause ----> www.reclinerrepairguy.com/lazyboy.htm#polyproblem And finally, I did mention that one should make sure they have the correct foam (part) before starting the repair, but it was not at the end of the video. ;) Regarding your situation, I would recommend using an upholsterer. They can order whatever foam density you require.
What is your opinion on using 100% latex foam as a replacement material? From what I understand, it doesn't break down over time & usage as many of the standard foams.
@Rick Miller - I'm not familiar with latex, but if it has been successfully used in furniture products, it should be fine. In fact, standard furniture foam holds up well, when the density (quality) is good. However, many mass-produced furniture companies like to cut corners on foam quality to save a few dollars. The end result is you get lower-quality foam that breaks down in a relatively short period of time.
Where did you get lazy boy foam in this video, it is the same as what I need and cannot find it anywhere. I would really appreciate if you can give a source. Your videos are very good!!!!!
@Felix Caballero - All La-z-boy parts can be ordered thru the manufacturer or one of their dealers. Learn more about placing your part order here ---> czcams.com/video/5M6d40rxH-s/video.html Learn more about the problem you may run into with some La-z-boy seat foam here ---> czcams.com/video/6xwCzgOAWts/video.html
I have a 2 year old Lazy Boy recliner that has poly fill in the seatback. Within 2 years I've had Lazy Boy out 3 times and they just re-stuff it. Can I replace this ploy fill junk with a high density foam and if so do you have a video as to the procedure? Any help would be appreciated.
@Greg Payne - I have 2 videos on this subject over at ReclinerRepairGuy.com. 'Restuff 3-Pillow Backs' and 'Restuffing Recliner Backs.' The method described in both videos is the same: placing soft foam in behind loose poly fill that has been compressed -- already had the air squeezed out. This is the easiest method and quite effective, because you're not adding more loose fill that will quickly loose its shape. You can start from scratch with new foam, but that involves determining the right size, shape and density of the pieces that will be needed for each back section (there are separate compartments in newer recliner backs). This option is probably best left to an experienced upholsterer to get it right on the 1st or 2nd try.
All recliners & living room chairs & couches made these days suck - big time. They make them too low with way too little support in my opinion. While I haven't bought a lazy boy yet & am considering it, I don't have much hope for that brand really being any better.
@nancybrandt2517 - If you order replacement foam from the manufacturer of the chair, it will be the correct shape. They will require the ID#s from the chair to identify which model/style you have ----> czcams.com/video/py2bSPcu41o/video.html However, if the foam you're replacing is low quality (didn't last long), it's likely that the replacement foam will be of similar quality. Ask the manufacturer if they offer a higher density (quality) replacement option. If not, you can have an experienced upholsterer help you with replacement foam and/or installation. Learn more about foam quality --------> czcams.com/video/_NwGbCUTG8Y/video.html
I have a La-Z-Boy wide. There are 5 upholstery springs underneath and unfortunately the middle one broke. Can I replace the one spring or do I have to replace the whole mechanism?
@draconian45 - If a seat spring is broken -- not simply come loose from a clip -- you can replace just the broken spring. However, I've found that when 1 La-z-boy seat spring is broken, that's an indication that the springs have come to the end of their useful life. And in the coming weeks or months, the other seat springs will start to fail as well. To avoid doing this repair repeatedly, it's best to just replace the entire set when 1 spring fails. See this video on removing the seat ---> czcams.com/video/zLG7HZpcz6s/video.html And this one on replacing the seat springs ---> czcams.com/video/Fia-zzOAgrk/video.html
@wayne demontmorency - If you need the rollers for a La-z-boy wallsaver recliner, contact the manufacturer or one of their dealers for parts. Also, there's a 2-part video series on installing these parts on the ReclinerRepairGuy.com website.
@Mary Wallace - See the video, 'Restuffing Recliner Backs' on the ReclinerRepairGuy.com website. Video description -- "A method of refreshing back padding in many mass-produced recliner backs that requires no special skills. Also, what foam to use, spot-filling & why your seat foam should be in good condition." Please note that this is not a free video. It requires a paid membership to view it.
@Michael Howard - That can vary from chair to chair. 4" is a common size, but there are many variations out there, including sloped seat foam (La-z-boy) that is thicker at the back & thinner at the front.
@Partrick Hurley - Prices can vary widely depending on where you live, the type of foam you use & the type of recliner you own. When I replace La-z-boy seat foam, the cost usually falls somewhere between $150 - $250 + tax. However, I did one in March 2022 that used La-z-boy memory foam. And that foam is higher density (better quality) & costs more. That seat foam replacement cost $331 + tax. And that did not include pickup & delivery.
@Randall Derr - The options are: From the furniture manufacturer (when/if available), an online upholstery & foam supplier or a local upholstering shop. It also helps to have a basic understanding of foam densities before purchasing foam. I recommend the video series -- 'Furniture Foam Basics - Parts 1&2' on the ReclinerRepairGuy.com website.
@Cary - In mass-produced recliners, back padding is usually loose poly-fill, which is mostly air. It doesn't take long for it to begin compressing and starting to flatten. Sometimes less than a year, depending on how much the chair is used.
@@cary4306- La-z-boy is also a mass-produced product. Let me clarify: All padding begins to break-in within weeks or months. Cheap poly-fill breaks in faster. But that doesn't mean that it will be completely flat in less than a year. But it will be well on its way, especially if the chair gets frequent use.
@Fred Nesvet - Yes. But with most recliners that requires a partial or full disassembly of the chair to access the seat foam. I.E. - Removing the reclining mechanism and sometimes an arm frame or two.
@@reclinerrepairguy4155 Just to get an idea of what it would cost so I don't get ripped off, can you tell me what the cost would be to replace the seat and back cushions on a power recliner sofa? Thanks
@@frednesvet5046- That cost can vary widely depending on where you live (labor rates in your area), the quality of the replacement foam, the amount of padding you're replacing in the back, whether you're including pickup & delivery charges, the size (overhead) of the company doing the work, and whether the work is being done by a reputable party (over charges). And of course, whether you're replacing foam on 1 section that gets used a lot or the entire sofa. The short easy answer is to get a few quotes from upholsterers, repair techs and furniture dealers that provide repair services in your area. The longer money-saving option is to learn more about the basics involved with this type of repair. If you're able-bodied, it's likely you can save money. For example, reclining sofas are modular -- they come apart in smaller sections with separate backs & seats. So you may be able to save the pickup, delivery & assembly charges. Also, it's important to make sure you get good-quality replacement foam, so you don't have to worry about replacing it again anytime soon. To learn more about furniture foam quality, see the video series, 'Furniture Foam Basics Parts 1&2' on the ReclinerRepairGuy.com website. And finally, replacing the foam in all the backs & seats on a reclining sofa is a major expense. So before you commit to that, take into consideration the age of the sofa and any remaining parts warranty coverage that you may have. For example, are the electrical parts still covered if/when they fail? What about the reclining mechanisms? And how's the frame holding up? (Sorry, I'm not familiar with Palliser.) My cost for replacing a 3-section reclining sofa seats & refreshing the back padding (see ReclinerRepairGuy.com for more on refreshing backs) is about $750-950 + tax, depending on seat foam quality & labor required to access seat & back foam. That doesn't include pickup, delivery or assembly. And by the way, I'm assuming your sofa does not have loose seat cushions, like a push-back recliner. The cost of restuffing those would be far less. ;)
Oops! I gave the wrong video name for the clip regarding "How long should Seat Foam last?" See 'The La-z-boy Seat Foam (Poly) Problem' for that info -----> czcams.com/video/6xwCzgOAWts/video.html
Just want to tell you that your various videos on the lazy-Boy recliner saved the day. I was able to easily disassemble the chair, rebuild the foam, put it back together, and prolong the life of my chair. Thank you! As an added note, your presentation style is excellent.
@NGR Railway - You're welcome -- good job!
Great video thanks for the help
Thank you for a great video. I wish all the CZcamsrs out there would take note of the way you present a how to video,thanks again for explaining it so well
@DR Gravy - You're welcome!
Thanks - this removed the mystery of how my La-z-Boy recliner seat is made! Now to get a new seat foam and install it!
I have watched a number of your videos. Thank you so much for sharing your information in such a wonderful way!
@Ann Groves - You're welcome - I'm glad you're enjoying the videos!
Thank you. I was able to replace the foam in our lazy boy after viewing your videos.
@Jed Ens - Good job -- you're welcome!
This was really helpful to see how much WORK it is to replace the seat foam. I'm wondering why doesn't La-Z-Boy also put a bit of softer foam on TOP of the airform cushion if they caried about customer comfort??
Thank you for this very helpful video. Just finished my La-Z-Boy. Whew! Not having done one before, that was a much bigger job than I envisioned. Too bad I can't fas-forward in real life. :-) But all done now!
@David Lewis - You're welcome - good job!
I’m a new lazy boy tech, and your videos are super helpful.
@Tursinik - There are more videos on the website -- ReclinerRepairGuy.com -- that you'll find useful. Sign up for the free trial membership there to view all the titles and descriptions.
Great video! You speak very clearly, and concisely. And, the playback speed is perfect. PS. Go Buckeyes :)
@SteeleDragon11 - Thanks!
Any suggestion/videos on replacing the multi-layer foam sandwich on a seat-cushion from a 50+ year old lazyboy recliner? It's still going good, been sitting in it all my life, got a great hardwood frame and good mechanism, but the old foam and some of the s-spring things need replacing.
Btw, the seat foam in my old lazyboy lasted for something like 40+ years!
We bought a LZB power sofa recliner this year. The foam has only lasted 3 months on one side. There is a rather shocking gully at the rear of the seat making it harder to get off the sofa. Steve is 240 lbs. My side (150 lbs) has a bit of a gully. I'm about to call the store to inquire about the availability of a higher density foam. If they come to the house "to assess" the cushion, I think I'll have some neighbors present to give their opinion on the gully. The warranty info states that the customer has to still pay for the home assessment and the transport of the furniture to the repair location. SERIOUSLY?
RRG ... Hey, I've watched you over the years, and I've tackled a few simple Lazyboy fixes for my recliner. But, now, it needs more wrong. I' rigged it before ... know what I mean? But, now, I am less fearful (as I'm older) to really fix it truly. Can you walk-through (sometime) the mechanisms of what each do. Maybe, even, explain how the parts work on that rod going across. I have grooves dug in the bar across few years back, so I just crammed something in there to fill in the grooves. But, now, other side is doing it. So, I've got to pull that rod out, looks like, get new one, then replace few other things. And, now, my extension is not going out and is falling down on one side, so I've got it propped up on a toolbox. Works okay, but I really need to go through, learn what each piece does, then feel comfortable to do it. Honestly, I even plan to take the seat cushion apart and replace the zipper-zagging things in there, because I rigged those with a clothes-hanger four or five years back. Okay, thanks, love your work. If you have a Patreon, I'd support you some. Also, do you mind answering questions here & there if I run into trouble. But, it should be an easy job, if I can get all the parts in my hands up-front. I saw that Amazon has Lazyboy parts now. Thanks, Poe
@Poe Lemic - You comments brought a couple of things to mind.
#1 - In case you're not aware, there are more repair videos on my website -- including Drive Rod (the rod you referred to) replacement. Check it out at ReclinerRepairGuy.com
#2 - Most people that watch the repair videos and then start a repair themselves, begin to see how the parts work. Honestly, it's not that complicated. But it's important to understand that you attempt these repairs at your own risk.
In my videos you sometimes see me operating a mechanism with the back removed and the bottom of the chair upside down. By doing this, you can see what each part does. And even if you don't completely understand everything, if you're patient and make you sure you get things back together the same way after taking them apart, the chair will still operate properly. The more work you do on your chair, the more you'll understand about how everything works.
@@reclinerrepairguy4155 Thank you for a reply. Your attitude in your reply makes me realize that I do it, when I get a long bit of time. For me, I love my chair. You can't believe how much of a part of my life it is. Even right now, I just changed all my blankets & sheets that go over it -- to protect it, and it makes it more cushy. But, I do plan to do everything eventually. I figured Christmas time break, but that had other repairs that I had to make -- on other things. But, I will plan to tackle this when I can find another chair to live in, while I've disassembled my chair.
Honestly, I wish Lazyboy wouldn't have went up on their prices so much. I bought my chair & my wife's for $550 / $600 each (like $1000 or $1200 special maybe), and I just didn't know how wonderful of a deal with it was. I think we got them in 1998 or say 2000, and they have lasted wonderfully -- other than footrest breaking. I just crammed an old toolbox under mine -- to support it extended, but it's hell to get in & out of.
And, tonight, as I was cleaning under it & changing my sheets & comforters, I do see more wrong. So, it's gotta be a bigger project than it was before, when I drilled a replacement for one of the screws since it sheared off. And, like I said above, the rod is grooved bad, so I rigged it with something to keep the rotator cuff like spinning right.
But, you are right, @RRC. I can do this. I've done so much harder stuff. But it is just something that I have to commit to. I thought about buying a replacement chair, and then I could fix my chair as I was doing that. But, new chairs are (like) $1000, and they don't even make the one that I have. Mine is an overstuffed bigboy chair with tall back. They still got overstuffed, but the side pillows crowd into your legs. Mine don't. Mine have extra room on each side of my legs -- like say 3 inches. Wonderful for book there, laptop, etc. New ones that I sat in, just have cushions right up against you, and most people don't realize that they will make you hot -- if you sit in them too long. In mine, I stay comfy and never hot.
Okay, sorry for rambling. Just happy to come back and see an encouraging reply. But, I wish someone like you lived close, then I could pay to assist. Yes, I can do it, but be nice to have someone there who can glance at it and give me advice on next steps. But, I will go to your website and see what options you have there.
Thanks. Really, thanks a million. You don't know how much your videos mean to people who love their chairs (like me).
What size and length staples do you use?
I work for lazy boy building seat frames and that seat right there is a 12-23
Life Saver Thank You Very Much!!!!!
@janmonson7692 - You're welcome!
HI! Just found out that lazyboys stock seat foam is a 1.8lb density. There was no mention of the compression rating. My biggest fear is in spending $$$ on a recliner - only to have to replace the seat when it pancakes on me in 2 years. I also heard you can opt for tempur pedic foam but idk about that material; it could be that memory foam you mistakenly received.
@KingdomUploader - 1.8 is the most common density in furniture foam & it's only fair quality. See my 2-part Furniture Foam Basics video series to learn more -----> czcams.com/video/_NwGbCUTG8Y/video.html
Yes, memory foam is now apparently La-z-boys only version of a higher density seat foam product. Unfortunately, memory foam in furniture is typically a love it or hate it product as far as consumers are concerned.
@@reclinerrepairguy4155 Thank you very much; I'll watch the rest of your series. Thanks!
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Thanks again; I'm about to watch your whole series now.
I did find that, along with lazboy foam being only 1.8 dense, the ILD of that foam is only 27 ; sad.
I just called the service for la-z-boy and they told me they don't deal with any seat foam after the 3 year warranty runs out, got any thought?
@DavidDyche - If that was a dealer, you can try the manufacturer. The last time I checked on replacement foam with them, they said they provided foam as long as the chair was not older than 9 years. If it's older than that -- or you're not happy with how long the foam lasted -- go to an experienced upholsterer.
Any idea how make make my rocker/recliner more quiet...It makes a knocking sound when gently rocking...I gently move it forward to the right side and it gets quiet for a minuet or 2 then starts again making that knocking sound...Something out of alignment?.
Hello I Have a question I noticed you folded back the black material instead of folding it over the wood well I was wondering wouldn’t it help protect the Cousin from breaking down as fast ?
@Jenn Morris - Where I folded the material back was on the underside of the seat frame. The foam is not likely to get any wear there. ;)
You are awesome! Thanks!
@Meri - You're welcome!
What staple gun are you using, and what size staples?
@terb - It's a Duo-Fast electric stapler. I use 3/8" staples to attach thin fabrics and 1/2" for thick covers and attaching foam.
How to locate a person like yourself to replace my foam. I also had a question from your video. It looked like the foam you were replacing was made (shaped) for the chair you repaired. So when you order foam do you need to provide information on what chair your working on?
@RICKRUBACK - Replacement seat foam from the manufacturer -- if/when available -- will be pre-cut to the correct size & shape for installation. Use the ID#s on the furniture tags when placing your order to let them know which specific model & style you have. See this video to locate those tags ------> czcams.com/video/py2bSPcu41o/video.html
Some tips on locating a repair tech -------> czcams.com/video/3GX8KRS2oVU/video.html
Thanks for the quick response. Both videos were very helpful.
How and where do you purchase the lazy boy seat cushions? I haven't checked yet but I doubt lazy boy would directly sell me the cushions. Is there a warehouse I could purchase from?
@Emily C - A seat cushion is a furniture replacement part like any other and can be ordered from La-z-boy. They will need the ACK & style #s to determine which cushion (seat poly) is needed for your chair.
Keep in mind that if your chair is very old, replacement seat poly may no longer be available. In that case, you'll have to order replacement foam from a supplier & cut it to fit yourself.
@@reclinerrepairguy4155 thank you so much for replying! It's not that old, maybe 2 or 3 at most. So I'll probably be good. I didn't think they'd sell me the parts, when I called to ask about repairing it they wanted almost $1000. That's almost a brand new couch!
@@reclinerrepairguy4155 Ah, well my lazyboy, which i inherited from my parents, is about as old as i am, which puts it at, well, over 50 years. I guess i've been sitting and reclining in that thing for all my life. Still going great though, as far as the frame, the mechanism, and the fabric. Which i had aged that well!
But one of the s-shaped metal strap spring things had broke. So i took the seat cushion off, and then figured out i needed to disassemble the seat cushion to replace the broken s-spring thing. And then it became obvious the foam needs replacing too. Of course there's more there than just foam in mine; it's actually a multi-layer sandwich of stuff. I'll have to figure out the best modern materials to replace it with.
I can't i thought to mark things before disassembling. But i did take pictures at various points.
Btw, that's some pretty good quality hardwood they used in my 50+ year old recliner. And a ton of staples! I've been pulling those things out for days now. Wish i'd seen your video on your streamlined staple-pull-out procedure first!
@@emilyc8983 - That means they don't want to repair your chair. You should hire an experienced upholsterer and have them use a higher density (higher quality) foam that will last more than 2-3 years. ;)
@@madhungarian3024 - To learn more about seat foam, visit the ReclinerRepairGuy.com website and checkout the videos 'Furniture Foam Basics, Parts 1&2.'
Can you do a homestretch recliner sofa cushions
My 1999 La-Z-Boy Recliner (similar current model is the Astor) had a seat spring break, and I was able to replace all 4 springs. The seat foam was obviously worn after 20 years, so I decided to replace it, which is nearly complete. While the seat frame is out, I'm wondering if there's any way to replace the armrest foam - without having to completely remove the fabric from both sides of the chair base? Thanks for any clues!
@David Baldock - If you can email a photo or two, so I can determine what type of arm pad you have, send them to pete@reclinerrepairguy.com and I'll try to offer some suggestions.
@Recliner Repair Guy
This is a very good video. The only issue I can see with your parting comments is to make sure you have the correct foam before you disassemble the chair. I could not help but notice that the foam is a sculpted shape. How would you recommend finding the correct shape of the cushion before disassembly? When I first bought our double reclining couch, I noticed that one of the reclining cable assemblies had to be replaced. I tried contacting the manufacturer, and never received a response for replacement parts. So, I would not hold much faith in them answering a question about replacement foam. Like you mentioned, the foam is not very old, we use the chair for over 12 hours a day, every day, and we weigh more than 300#. So, I would want to replace the foam with as high of a density foam as we can. Again .. what would you recommend?
@Hugh Breese - This video was only intended to show the seat foam replacement/installation procedure. However, links are provided to other videos that answer your questions.
Here's the video that covers options for replacing your seat foam ----> www.reclinerrepairguy.com/general_repairs.htm#sittinglow
And this one covers the unusual shape of the La-z-boy seat foam and the problem it can cause ----> www.reclinerrepairguy.com/lazyboy.htm#polyproblem
And finally, I did mention that one should make sure they have the correct foam (part) before starting the repair, but it was not at the end of the video. ;)
Regarding your situation, I would recommend using an upholsterer. They can order whatever foam density you require.
What is your opinion on using 100% latex foam as a replacement material? From what I understand, it doesn't break down over time & usage as many of the standard foams.
@Rick Miller - I'm not familiar with latex, but if it has been successfully used in furniture products, it should be fine. In fact, standard furniture foam holds up well, when the density (quality) is good. However, many mass-produced furniture companies like to cut corners on foam quality to save a few dollars. The end result is you get lower-quality foam that breaks down in a relatively short period of time.
Where did you get lazy boy foam in this video, it is the same as what I need and cannot find it anywhere. I would really appreciate if you can give a source. Your videos are very good!!!!!
@Felix Caballero - All La-z-boy parts can be ordered thru the manufacturer or one of their dealers. Learn more about placing your part order here --->
czcams.com/video/5M6d40rxH-s/video.html
Learn more about the problem you may run into with some La-z-boy seat foam here ---> czcams.com/video/6xwCzgOAWts/video.html
thank you!!!
Can you work on electric recliner
I have a 2 year old Lazy Boy recliner that has poly fill in the seatback. Within 2 years I've had Lazy Boy out 3 times and they just re-stuff it. Can I replace this ploy fill junk with a high density foam and if so do you have a video as to the procedure? Any help would be appreciated.
@Greg Payne - I have 2 videos on this subject over at ReclinerRepairGuy.com. 'Restuff 3-Pillow Backs' and 'Restuffing Recliner Backs.' The method described in both videos is the same: placing soft foam in behind loose poly fill that has been compressed -- already had the air squeezed out. This is the easiest method and quite effective, because you're not adding more loose fill that will quickly loose its shape.
You can start from scratch with new foam, but that involves determining the right size, shape and density of the pieces that will be needed for each back section (there are separate compartments in newer recliner backs). This option is probably best left to an experienced upholsterer to get it right on the 1st or 2nd try.
@@reclinerrepairguy4155 Thanks for the responds, I'll give it a go.
All recliners & living room chairs & couches made these days suck - big time. They make them too low with way too little support in my opinion. While I haven't bought a lazy boy yet & am considering it, I don't have much hope for that brand really being any better.
Stressless are the best. If you get la-z-boy, get the big
ones.
Where do I order the foam and how to tell them the right shape?
@nancybrandt2517 - If you order replacement foam from the manufacturer of the chair, it will be the correct shape. They will require the ID#s from the chair to identify which model/style you have ----> czcams.com/video/py2bSPcu41o/video.html
However, if the foam you're replacing is low quality (didn't last long), it's likely that the replacement foam will be of similar quality. Ask the manufacturer if they offer a higher density (quality) replacement option. If not, you can have an experienced upholsterer help you with replacement foam and/or installation. Learn more about foam quality --------> czcams.com/video/_NwGbCUTG8Y/video.html
How do you remove the seat cushion frame from the recliner?
@albanovalanzola1002 - For La-z-boy seat removal, see this video -----> czcams.com/video/zLG7HZpcz6s/video.html
I have a La-Z-Boy wide. There are 5 upholstery springs underneath and unfortunately the middle one broke. Can I replace the one spring or do I have to replace the whole mechanism?
@draconian45 - If a seat spring is broken -- not simply come loose from a clip -- you can replace just the broken spring. However, I've found that when 1 La-z-boy seat spring is broken, that's an indication that the springs have come to the end of their useful life. And in the coming weeks or months, the other seat springs will start to fail as well. To avoid doing this repair repeatedly, it's best to just replace the entire set when 1 spring fails.
See this video on removing the seat ---> czcams.com/video/zLG7HZpcz6s/video.html
And this one on replacing the seat springs --->
czcams.com/video/Fia-zzOAgrk/video.html
@@reclinerrepairguy4155 Thank you for the advise. I really appreciate it.
looking for bearings or rollers that go into the track on a manul recliner
@wayne demontmorency - If you need the rollers for a La-z-boy wallsaver recliner, contact the manufacturer or one of their dealers for parts.
Also, there's a 2-part video series on installing these parts on the ReclinerRepairGuy.com website.
How do you replace recliner back foam on manual LazyBoy recliner?
@Mary Wallace - See the video, 'Restuffing Recliner Backs' on the ReclinerRepairGuy.com website. Video description -- "A method of refreshing back padding in many mass-produced recliner backs that requires no special skills. Also, what foam to use, spot-filling & why your seat foam should be in good condition."
Please note that this is not a free video. It requires a paid membership to view it.
How thick is the seat cushion foam?
@Michael Howard - That can vary from chair to chair. 4" is a common size, but there are many variations out there, including sloped seat foam (La-z-boy) that is thicker at the back & thinner at the front.
How does a job like this cost to have done for me?
@Partrick Hurley - Prices can vary widely depending on where you live, the type of foam you use & the type of recliner you own.
When I replace La-z-boy seat foam, the cost usually falls somewhere between $150 - $250 + tax. However, I did one in March 2022 that used La-z-boy memory foam. And that foam is higher density (better quality) & costs more. That seat foam replacement cost $331 + tax. And that did not include pickup & delivery.
What type of stapler do you use?
@barbporter1 - It's an old Duo-Fast upholstery stapler.
where do I buy the foam and springs ?
@Randall Derr - The options are: From the furniture manufacturer (when/if available), an online upholstery & foam supplier or a local upholstering shop.
It also helps to have a basic understanding of foam densities before purchasing foam. I recommend the video series -- 'Furniture Foam Basics - Parts 1&2' on the ReclinerRepairGuy.com website.
can you come to my house and restore my sofas please
How long does back foam typically last?
@Cary - In mass-produced recliners, back padding is usually loose poly-fill, which is mostly air. It doesn't take long for it to begin compressing and starting to flatten. Sometimes less than a year, depending on how much the chair is used.
@@reclinerrepairguy4155 I more meant la-z-boys.
@@cary4306- La-z-boy is also a mass-produced product. Let me clarify: All padding begins to break-in within weeks or months. Cheap poly-fill breaks in faster. But that doesn't mean that it will be completely flat in less than a year. But it will be well on its way, especially if the chair gets frequent use.
is staple gun air or electric
@Patrick47 - Mine's electric, but either will work as long as they discharge upholstery staples.
@@reclinerrepairguy4155 Will a hand stapler dispense "upholstery" staples?
Need to replace a single seat on a corner Natuzzi sofa
this guy has had too many cups of java before doing this repair!
I have a Palliser power recliner sofa. Can the cushions be replaced?
@Fred Nesvet - Yes. But with most recliners that requires a partial or full disassembly of the chair to access the seat foam. I.E. - Removing the reclining mechanism and sometimes an arm frame or two.
@@reclinerrepairguy4155 Just to get an idea of what it would cost so I don't get ripped off, can you tell me what the cost would be to replace the seat and back cushions on a power recliner sofa? Thanks
@@frednesvet5046- That cost can vary widely depending on where you live (labor rates in your area), the quality of the replacement foam, the amount of padding you're replacing in the back, whether you're including pickup & delivery charges, the size (overhead) of the company doing the work, and whether the work is being done by a reputable party (over charges). And of course, whether you're replacing foam on 1 section that gets used a lot or the entire sofa.
The short easy answer is to get a few quotes from upholsterers, repair techs and furniture dealers that provide repair services in your area.
The longer money-saving option is to learn more about the basics involved with this type of repair. If you're able-bodied, it's likely you can save money. For example, reclining sofas are modular -- they come apart in smaller sections with separate backs & seats. So you may be able to save the pickup, delivery & assembly charges.
Also, it's important to make sure you get good-quality replacement foam, so you don't have to worry about replacing it again anytime soon. To learn more about furniture foam quality, see the video series, 'Furniture Foam Basics Parts 1&2' on the ReclinerRepairGuy.com website.
And finally, replacing the foam in all the backs & seats on a reclining sofa is a major expense. So before you commit to that, take into consideration the age of the sofa and any remaining parts warranty coverage that you may have. For example, are the electrical parts still covered if/when they fail? What about the reclining mechanisms? And how's the frame holding up? (Sorry, I'm not familiar with Palliser.)
My cost for replacing a 3-section reclining sofa seats & refreshing the back padding (see ReclinerRepairGuy.com for more on refreshing backs) is about $750-950 + tax, depending on seat foam quality & labor required to access seat & back foam. That doesn't include pickup, delivery or assembly.
And by the way, I'm assuming your sofa does not have loose seat cushions, like a push-back recliner. The cost of restuffing those would be far less. ;)