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Whether you have an indoor or outdoor glider, chances are that the cushions to the glider will wear out much, much sooner than the actual glider does.  Even if you’re not having the feeling that your glider isn’t nearly as comfortable as it used to be, you might change the décor of your room and need to change your glider cushions to match.  Here are some tips to find a glider replacement cushions.

First thing first, you are going to have to find a cushion that fits your glider.  This should be done before you even search around for your car keys to go to the store or fire up your internet browser to look at some websites.  Take the cushion off of your glider and measure its dimensions.  Most chairs come in a few set sizes so you should be able to find one that fits your chair like a glove as long as you know the size beforehand.

Keep in mind when you’re shopping that your cushions are going to be most likely taking a beating, regardless of if they’re inside or outside, from people sitting, eating, and drinking on them.  Try to find cushions that have fabric protection installed with them.  For outdoor gliders, this means finding cushions that are fade-proof, water-proof, and also able to resist mold and mildew.  Indoor cushions don’t need to be nearly this tough, but should usually include Scotch Guard or some other fabric protection to make sure that spills and other accidents don’t ruin the cushion.

Photo by timothy.merrillFinally, when you’re looking at cushions, don’t forget to match the pattern you’ll be getting for your glider with those of the furniture and room around it.  While they don’t need to match exactly, you should have a zebra-print cushion in a leopard-spotted room!

These three tips will help you greatly in picking out the right glider cushion for you.