Chaise Lounge Cushion Replacement: The Complete Guide

custom replacement chaise lounge cushions on outdoor loungers

Last updated: 2026-09-08

TL;DR: Replacing a chaise lounge cushion is almost always cheaper than replacing the lounger. The path is the same each time: figure out what actually failed (flat foam, faded fabric, a cushion that slides, or one that never fit), decide whether to refresh, replace the cushion, or reupholster, then choose foam, thickness, fabric, and color and order it cut to your frame. This guide maps the whole decision and links to the deep dive on each step.

A chaise with a flat, faded, or missing cushion looks like it is done. Most of the time it is not. The frame usually outlasts the cushion by years, and a new custom cushion costs a fraction of a new lounger. The trick is knowing which part failed and matching the fix to it.

We have cut replacement cushions for thousands of chaises, indoor and out, and the decision always runs through the same handful of questions. Here is the whole map, with a link to the detailed guide at each turn.

Quick Picks: Start With Your Situation

Start Here: What Actually Failed?

Before you spend a dollar, name the real problem. Pull the cushion off and look at it honestly. Most chaise complaints trace back to one of five things, and each points to a different fix.

  • The foam is flat or hard. The most common case, and the cheapest to fix. New foam solves it.
  • The fabric is faded, stained, or smells musty. A cover problem, not a foam problem.
  • The cushion slides off. A grip problem, fixable with ties, backing, or a pocket flap.
  • It never fit right. A sizing problem, solved by cutting to your frame.
  • The frame is cracked or wobbly. That is a furniture repair, not a cushion job.

If the frame is solid and only the cushion is tired, then you are in the cheapest, easiest lane. Read on for each fix.

How Thick, and What Foam Lasts?

If new foam is the answer, this is where the decision gets made. Two numbers matter: density (how long it lasts) and thickness (how it feels).

Density is the quiet one. Most patio cushions ship with low-density foam around 1.8 lb/ft³, which Sailrite lists as budget grade that breaks down fast. Our chaise foam is 60D, about 3.7 lb/ft³, denser than even premium 2.8 lb/ft³ foam rated for 10 to 12 years, which is why we back it with a 5-year no-sag guarantee. On thickness, most chaises land at 3 to 4 inches, but we cut up to 6 or 8 inches for a plush, resort feel that stores rarely offer.

The full breakdown of density, thickness, and how thick you can really go is in our guide to the best foam for chaise lounge cushions.

high-density chaise cushion foam next to worn flat low-density foam

Which Fabric, and Is It Really Waterproof?

For an outdoor chaise, fabric is what decides whether it still looks good in five summers or one. Choose a marine-grade, solution-dyed performance fabric, where the color is locked into the fiber so it resists fading, water, and mildew. Indoor chaises can use softer fabrics in far more colors.

Here is the honest part, because the internet oversells it. No cushion is truly waterproof. Performance fabric resists water and dries fast, but the foam still soaks if you leave it in a storm. The real defense against mildew is a removable cover you can unzip and air-dry, not a magic fabric. Our full chaise fabric guide covers indoor versus outdoor, the waterproof truth, and how to clean it.

Indoor Chaises Are Their Own Case

An indoor chaise in a reading nook, sunroom, or bedroom wears differently. There is no sun or rain, so the whole game is comfort and how long the foam holds up under daily lounging. That usually means a slightly thicker cushion, 4 to 5 inches, in a soft indoor fabric, with a Dacron wrap for a plush but supportive feel.

If your indoor chaise went flat and hard, or you have a vintage or rattan lounger nobody sits on because the pad is uncomfortable, a custom cushion brings it back. See our guide to indoor chaise lounge cushions.

Choosing a Color You Won't Regret

Color is the fun part, but pick it for more than looks. Match the frame first (warm neutrals for wicker, blues and greens for teak, crisp light tones for dark metal). Then think about dirt: grey and mid-tones hide dust and pollen, while white shows it but cleans up. And remember the sun, where dark colors run hotter and cheaper fabrics fade fastest.

The full walkthrough, with a frame-by-frame color cheat sheet, is in our guide on how to choose a chaise cushion color.

How Do I Keep the Cushion From Sliding?

Chaise cushions slide because the seat is angled and smooth, and cheap fixes like adhesive Velcro peel off in the sun. The three fixes that last are sewn fabric ties (for frames with slats or rails), non-slip backing (for flat indoor seats), and a custom pocket flap that slips over the top rail of a wicker or rounded back.

Match the fix to your chair type, and it stays put. Our guide on keeping a chaise cushion from sliding has the full chart.

chaise lounge measurement diagram showing seat width, depth, back height and hinge point

How to Measure and Order

Getting the size right is the whole game. Measure the frame, not the old flattened cushion, and record five numbers: seat width, seat depth, back height, hinge point, and thickness. For a reclining or hinged chaise, note where it folds. Odd sizes like 25.5 inches are no problem, since every cushion is cut to order.

Our step-by-step measuring guide walks through each number, and our on-site master measuring guide plus the hinged chaise and deep-seating chaise pages show the exact measurements to take. If your lounger is an odd size, a double chaise, or a discontinued or brand-name model, see custom sizing. More questions are answered on our chaise cushion FAQ page.

What It Costs: Fix, Replace, Reupholster, or Buy New

Here is how the common paths stack up, cheapest to priciest, and why replacing the cushion is usually the value winner.

Option Rough cost Best when
Fluff, rotate, air out Free Cushion is only slightly tired
Replace the cushion (custom foam and cover) A fraction of a new lounger Frame is solid, cushion is shot
Reupholster the whole chaise Roughly $300 to $2,000 An heirloom frame, whole piece worn
Buy a new lounger Varies widely Frame is cheap, cracked, or you want a new look

Upholstery pros are blunt about this: reupholstering a full piece often costs the same as or more than buying new, and it is only worth it when the frame is built to last. Replacing just the cushion skips all that labor. If your frame is solid and only the cushion failed, then a new custom cushion gives you years of comfort for a fraction of the alternatives.

Branded Cushions for Hotels, Resorts, and Clubs

Chaise cushions are not only a home project. Pool decks at hotels, resorts, clubs, and spas run through cushions fast, and matching, on-brand seating is part of the look. We make bulk chaise cushions cut to your loungers, in durable marine fabric, and can work in a logo or house color for a consistent, branded poolside.

If you manage a property and need a large order or a branded run, reach out through our custom chaise cushion page or contact us for a quote. We will match your sizes, fabric, and branding.

Replacement Cushions for Popular Lounger Brands

Patio frames routinely outlast their cushions, and once a collection is discontinued the original cushion is often impossible to find. We cut custom-fit replacement cushions to the exact dimensions of popular lounger brands, in marine-grade fabric that outlasts the printed fabric used on many original cushions. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by these brands; we make custom-fit cushions to fit their frames.

  • Brown Jordan — Florentine, Venetian, Quantum, Fusion, and discontinued lines.
  • Tropitone — Kenzo, Cantina, Radiance, and Lakeside; one-piece rounded fit at a fraction of OEM pricing.
  • Woodard — Cortland, Briarwood, Wiltshire, Andover, and Nob Hill.
  • Hampton Bay — Edington, Spring Haven, Woodbury, Laurel Oaks, and Windsor.

Don't see your brand or model? Any lounger cushion can be cut to your measurements. Start with the custom chaise cushion and enter your own dimensions.

Quick Specs: Custom Chaise Lounge Cushions

  • Foam: 60D high-density (about 3.7 lb/ft³), medium-firm seat, softer back
  • Thickness: custom, 2 to 8 inches
  • Outdoor fabric: marine-grade, fade, water, and mildew resistant (about 23 colors)
  • Indoor fabric: soft velvet and linen-look (90-plus colors)
  • Cover: removable YKK zipper for washing and air-drying
  • Guarantee: 5 years against sagging

Not for You If...

A custom cushion fixes most tired chaises. A few cases call for something else:

  • The frame is cracked or wobbly. Fix or replace the furniture first; a cushion cannot save a broken frame.
  • You need a true fold-out guest bed. A chaise cushion is a lounge surface, not a sleeper mattress.
  • You want reticulated quick-dry foam or fire-rated foam. Those are different products than what we make.
  • You need the lounger frame itself. We make cushions, not furniture frames.

The Bottom Line

A worn chaise is rarely a dead chaise. Find what failed, judge whether the frame is worth keeping, choose high-density foam in the thickness and fabric that suit how you use it, measure the frame, and order custom. Do that and you get years of comfort for a fraction of the price of starting over.

When you are ready, we will cut a custom chaise lounge cushion or a thicker chaise pad to your exact size, or you can browse the full range of chaise lounge cushions. Send a photo for anything unusual and we will match it. Hope this guide gets your favorite lounger back in use.

Written by the USCushion Team.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it worth replacing a chaise lounge cushion?

Usually yes. If the frame is solid, a new custom cushion costs a fraction of a new lounger and lasts years. Reupholstering a whole chaise often costs as much as buying new, so replacing just the cushion is the value sweet spot when the frame is fine.

What foam is best for a chaise lounge cushion?

High-density polyurethane. Density decides how long it lasts, and most patio cushions use low-density 1.8 lb/ft³ foam that flattens fast. Our 60D foam (about 3.7 lb/ft³) holds its shape for years and carries a 5-year no-sag guarantee.

How do I measure a chaise for a replacement cushion?

Measure the frame, not the old cushion, and record seat width, seat depth, back height, hinge point, and thickness. Note where a reclining chaise folds. Any size works, including half-inches, since each cushion is cut to order.

Can you make cushions for a discontinued or wicker chaise?

Yes. Because we build to your measurements, the brand, age, or shape does not matter. For a wicker or rounded back that slides, we can add a pocket flap so the cushion stays put.

Are outdoor chaise cushions waterproof?

Not fully. Marine fabric resists water and dries fast, but the foam absorbs rain if left out in a storm. A removable cover you can unzip and air-dry is the best defense against mildew, along with tilting or storing cushions in heavy weather.

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