The Cutting Table · a question, worked through
Can you make a 6 inch thick bench cushion?
Yes. The foam is the easy part; the ordering is where people get stuck. Here are the follow-ups, in the order they usually arrive.
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The quick answer
Yes, a 6 in (15 cm) thick bench cushion is made to order, and thicker cushions of 7, 7.5 and 8 in can be made too. Expect a surcharge from 6 in up, usually paid through a small extra payment link after ordering, and the quote shows the difference; 7 in and thicker are quoted from your length and width.
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Key facts
- 6 in (15 cm) thickness is available.
- 7, 7.5 and 8 in (18, 19 and 20 cm) cushions can be made.
- 6 in carries a surcharge, and the quote shows the difference.
- Extra thickness is paid through an additional payment link.
- 7 in and thicker are quoted individually from length and width.
- On some listings, 6 in is ordered through a larger dropdown range with exact sizes in the note.
- Outdoor quotes assume the standard 4 in (10 cm) unless you ask.
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“Can you do 6 inches?”
Yes. 6 in (15 cm) counts as a special size, not a problem. It usually comes from buyers who have decided 4 in won't be thick enough, and 7, 7.5 and 8 in (18 to 20 cm) are on the table as well.
The extra thickness carries a charge. On 6 in it has come as a small surcharge on past orders, and 7 in and up are quoted one by one, so send length and width with your thickness. A thicker cushion also lifts the seat, so check the result with the seat height calculator before you commit. How high does your bench sit today?
Thickness, and how each one is ordered
| Thickness | How it's ordered | Extra charge |
|---|---|---|
| 4 in (10 cm) | Standard option | None |
| 6 in (15 cm) | Larger dropdown range, exact size in the note | Surcharge, by payment link |
| 7, 7.5 or 8 in (18 to 20 cm) | Quote from length and width | Quoted individually |
| Outdoor, 5 or 6 in (13 or 15 cm) | Ask for it; quotes assume 4 in (10 cm) | Updated price |
Ordered at 4 in, wanted 6
A buyer ordered 4 in cushions for a sofa, then realized the seat needed 6 in. Nobody started over: the workshop sent a small upgrade fee through a balance link and made the cushions at 6 in. Another buyer in the US, with two benches and two bolsters, had the set quoted at both 6 and 7 in to compare side by side.
Bench cushion thickness goes past the menu: 6 in is a special order with a surcharge, and 7, 7.5 and 8 in are quoted from your length and width.
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Buyer questions
- A common question
Can you make 6 or 7 inch thick bench cushions?
The workshop's answerYes. 6 in comes with a surcharge, paid through a small extra payment link after ordering. A set of two bench cushions with two bolsters was quoted at both 6 and 7 in so the buyer could compare.
- A common question
Could you go thicker, like 7.5 or 8 inches?
The workshop's answerYes, with an additional charge for the extra thickness. Share the length and width for a quote. One buyer who had ordered 4 in and needed 6 in paid a small upgrade fee through a balance link.
- A common question
How do I order a 6 in cushion when the menu doesn't list it?
The workshop's answer6 in (15 cm) is a special size. For one cushion the buyer selected the 12-16 in thickness/width option and the 20-25 in length option, then wrote the exact dimensions in personalization.
- A common question
How thick are your outdoor cushions? Could I get 6 in (15 cm)?
The workshop's answerThe standard outdoor thickness is 4 in (10 cm), and quotes assume it unless you ask. Thicker, such as 6 in (15 cm) or 5 in, is possible at an updated price.
Questions buyers ask next
Does a thicker bench cushion feel firmer?
Not by itself. The workshop's 2 to 5 in cushions all use the same firm 32-density foam, so 4 and 5 in feel alike and the change is mostly the look. Ask which foam your 6 in quote uses if feel matters.
Can floor sofa mattresses be made 6 in or thicker?
No. Floor sofa mattresses come in one thickness, about 7.5 in (19 cm) each, or about 15 in (38 cm) stacked, in 28-density foam. To sit higher on a floor sofa, add an extra stacked cushion instead.
How much higher will a 6 inch cushion put me?
Inch for inch: on the same bench, a 6 in cushion sits 2 in (5 cm) higher than a 4 in one. Check that against your table, window sill or knee height before choosing the thicker foam.
