What the work involves
Provide a wide view showing how adjacent cushions meet, plus dimensions and photographs of the bases. Existing covers can help establish a pattern, but stretched fabric may no longer represent the intended fit. Mark hinged lids, drains and storage openings that must remain usable. Final measurements and templates are agreed before production.
When the scope includes adjoining finishes, coordinate Marine fabric or vinyl for boat cushions?, Marine upholstery materials, Ivory marine vinyl & navy piping before approving the material and seam layout. This keeps the decisions for individual pieces consistent with the whole interior.
Materials, fit and finish
Foam, cover fabric, backing and closure work as one system. Exposed cushions and protected cabin cushions may need different constructions. Discuss whether covers should be removable and where zips or snaps can be placed without rubbing against neighbouring surfaces.
What changes the quote
An accurate scope distinguishes the visible upholstery from the base, padding, fixings and adjacent trim. The number of pieces, access for removal, material choice and pattern complexity all affect the work. Tell us whether you want a close match, a contrasting accent or a broader interior change. We can compare those routes before you commit; a photograph-based estimate may need an inspection before the final quote.
Prepare your enquiry
Send a wide view, a close-up of the damage or detail, and the make, model and year. Include the reverse of loose pieces when safely accessible. Explain what should remain unchanged and share a colour or material reference if you have one. Contact the Hollywood atelier before bringing a vehicle, vessel or detached components. Inspection, transport arrangements and completion timing are agreed for your project.
Measure the space as well as the old cushion
A stretched cover or compressed old cushion is not always a reliable template. Photograph the bare seating surface where accessible and mark curves, corners and the pieces that meet it. Approximate dimensions help prepare a discussion; final templates and fit allowances are established for the actual installation. Identify cushions that look similar but belong to different sides.
Specify sitting, lounging or sleeping use
A dining bench, sunpad and cabin berth make different demands on the finished cushion. Tell us how each piece is used, its supported area and the available thickness. Ask to compare the intended foam firmness with the covering rather than choosing density as a comfort rating. A supplier specification is more useful than a generic promise that all outdoor foam dries the same way.
Keep lids, closures and attachments usable
Mark storage lids, hinges, drains and the edge where a zip or attachment could sit. Check whether a cushion must lift out, fold or remain fixed while a compartment opens. Those requirements influence the underside and pattern as much as the visible face. For exposed pieces, discuss the complete construction and attachment arrangement instead of treating a water-resistant cover as a sealed cushion.
Approve a cushion schedule and material sample
Give each piece a location, approximate size and intended finish. Note which existing cushions remain so piping and thickness can be coordinated at their junctions. Compare marine fabric and vinyl for the setting, then use the marine project checklist for access and handover questions. Confirm the final piece count before accepting a quotation.
