What can I do about my uncomfortable futon?

Ugh it looks exactly like one that we had. Definitely uncomfortabl!!

I believe you could hot glue the cushion to the futon and then get a fitted sheet with sheet clips (to keep sheet from moving around). Keep us posted if you try it

Buy one with a foam core.

I had the same problem with a futon cushion not staying in place. I used some rubberized waffle-type stuff that either holds mattresses or throw rugs in place, put that under the back (draped over the frame) and bottom of the frame under the cushions. Seems to work pretty well.

Your could try velcro that has self adhesive backing.

stick one side to the frame the other side to your cushions. I would use long strips in as many place you can, front to back.

You can get rolls of waffle type rubber grippy stuff for under rugs. Secure that by tucking it deep into the fold on one side and using hooks or some other method to secure under the front and sides. Then, put the foam on top and use a grippy cotton cover that can be washed. I personally would encase the foam in some kind of plastic and then put a washable old or cheap blanket on top. Foam is very hard to clean, and with dogs you'll not want it to gather all the smells and dirt from dogs.

I am so happy I posted this! The glue idea seemed messy.... your ideas are so much better.

I'll repost about what works- maybe a combination of all if the ideas.

Thanks!!

Bcuz i like the idea of velcro (hook and loop fasteners), i will go a step further than the above suggestion. There are many sizes of velcro, not just different lengths, but different widths, as well as what strength is manufactured nowadays, having the almighty INDUSTRIAL strength (woot woot!). What i might do in that sitch, would be to use 2" wide industrial strength strips going the length of the futon (or many small patches of it, bcuz that stuff does add up in $), at strategically placed lines of commonly used, heavily tensioned points, like the top, bottom of the backrest, & the furthest back and front of the seat. But when using the counterpart on the foam, i'd probably find a way to glue some taped up cardboard to the foam (crucial that its taped up), to give it something somewhat solid to adhere to, & that way, it wont come off the foam easily, its also still a somewhat thin, malleable layer that can move and flex w/minimal detection of it, & you'd be able to reuse all that velcro again. Of course, i would envelop it all under another sheet. I would probably consider keeping a small corner or wherever the teething is going on, open for the teething to try to facilitate being kept exclusively in that area, hoping to not spread the destruction. Hope that helps in any way. Please let us know how u finally choose to "MacGyver" this, & how successful or not u are w/it.

thanks for all the ideas. i have a problem with the futon because i am short and cannot sit all the way to the back. Any ideas for filing in the back , maybe a cushion cut to fill in at the base?

Definitely try the foam using these tips- even when it was slipping, the comfort level was better and I could fit better( being short too!).

I used spray fabric glue! Worked great!

Just a thought here, slightly off the original question.... If you're planning on buying a new sofa, you might want to start training the pets OFF the futon... that is unless they are welcome on your furniture. : )

My pets are welcome on my furniture and do well after they pass that magical puppy stage! I have another leather love seat they respect and it's easy to keep clean. I appreciate your suggestion though ;)

My mother used dry cleaner hanging bags (thin plastic) to keep layers of batting and foam from shifting. Same principle as the waffle underrug mats, probably less effective, but free.

Cute furry family!!!!!!!

Thanks!

I would just go with thick foam.Cover it with a blanket,that you can tuck in!

Thanks Sophia- that was my initial thought. But the futon is one piece and has little tucking room on the sides and along the back. I know now to buy a futon with a removable/ replaceable mattress; more options with one you can cover, etc.

If it's in your budget to buy a 3-4 inch thick piece of foam the size of the entire surface of the couch, slit the foam about half way through where it would bend to go from the seat to the back. Then cover it with heavy fabric or blanket. To keep it all in place, take a rope or heavy cord and tie it around the couch at the fold and tie it in the back of the couch. It should hold everything in place. It will make the seat shallower, but a little taller.

I would ,try two sided carpet type .

Just buy a no slip pad that goes under area rugs to hold the foam in place.

I'm glad I saw this! We have a micro fiber futon at our cottage that looks just like yours and it is HARD to sit on! I've got it covered with some drop cloth and it looks nice, but still hard. I'm going to lay some foam on the seat and once covered with the drop cloth, and being a fabric futon, it should stay in place nicely. Thanks, Denise, and good luck with your own solution! :)

Get rid of the futon. They are terrible for your body!!! LOL!!!

Thanks Jess. It will have to hang around for awhile longer but I am looking forward to tossing it asap!

In addition to the foam idea (with the rope), you can buy Futon fitted covers through WayFair.com for around $99 (US). Being that mine is a floral print and that I have dogs, I cover my Futon with a large sheet. Bought two older sheets at St. Vinnies so that when I wash one I put a new on on right away.

Are you trying to soften it up for bed use or just sitting?

I was thinking if it was for actually sleeping on, add more foam on top of cover and anchor it with a fitted sheet over top. If it is just for the sitting, get foam to cover the seat area. You could use 3M spray glue on the foam and the futon seat to try to hold foam in place, cover with a sheet tied under the base.

Don't forget good old bedskirt pins, which " screw" into your mattress to secure the fabric

I remember those! Good tip!

I had time this week to read through and consider all of your wonderful ideas! I decided, this rainy Saturday morning , to pull out all of my craft/home maintainance supplies to see what I already had on hand. I found some gorilla glue but read where it shouldn't be used on the type of foam I had. But then I duscovered double sided gorilla tape! Not a complete roll but I decided to use it anyway....

i had just enough to cover the edges and a few in the middle! I cut the foam slightly smaller than the futon to prevent bunching and lined it up carefully, then pressed firmly at the taped points. I tested the hold after a few minutes and it seemed ok. After covering the foam with a heavy- weight bedspread, I was happy that the back seemed very secure with the weight of the cover. It feels very comfortable and a less of an eyesore too😉

you've made a great job of that, looks much better