The Cutting Table · a common question
My floor sofa's non-slip pad shrank or tore. Can I buy just that piece?
Also asked as:The non-slip pads shrank in the dryer.Can I just purchase the non-slip pieces?
The sofa is fine; the grip underneath gave out. You do not need a new sofa, only the one white piece, and here is how to ask for it.
The quick answer
Yes, floor sofa replacement non-slip pads are sold on their own; past replacements were priced to cover production and shipping only. They come in white as standard; send your sofa color and a photo so the workshop can confirm the model. A pad that arrives damaged, holed or flaking is a different conversation from one that shrank in the dryer, so photograph it the day it arrives.
SaveKey facts
- Replacement non-slip pieces are sold separately.
- Past replacements were priced to cover production and shipping only.
- Non-slip pieces are white as standard.
- The workshop asks for your sofa color and a photo to confirm the model.
- A non-slip cover that arrives damaged, holed or flaking should be photographed that day and reported to the workshop.
- Non-slip pads shrink in the tumble dryer.
- The non-slip fabric sits under each seat base, about 79 x 39 in (200 x 100 cm), and under the 39 x 39 in (100 x 100 cm) ottoman.
- The sofa sits directly on the floor, with only the non-slip base under a seat about 13.5 to 14.5 in high.
Have it made
Have Maggie’s workshop cut this for you
Numbers first, fabric second, piping last. Jot down what you have, and the workshop will go down the list with you, item by item. — Maggie
Leave your details and the workshop will call you to confirm measurements, fabric, foam and piping. No prices, dates or payment on this page: it is a request, not an order.
Why the tumble dryer shrinks non-slip pads
Right, then. Non-slip pads are delicate, and the tumble dryer is their natural enemy: they shrink. I once sent a good wool cardigan through the same heat and learned the same lesson, so no judgment here.
The good news is that the pad is sold on its own. A replacement non-slip base piece has been priced only to cover production and shipping. It comes in white as standard, yet the workshop still asks for your sofa color and a photo, dear, so it can confirm the model before sending one. Check the modular floor sofas in the Atlas if you are unsure which one you own, and the replacement covers Pattern if the covers need refreshing too.
Did yours go through the dryer, or did it arrive that way?
What to put in your message
- Your sofa's color
- A photo of the sofa, so the model can be confirmed
- How many non-slip pieces you need
- What happened: arrived damaged, started flaking, or shrank after drying
Arrived faulty, or worn at home?
| What happened | What to do |
|---|---|
| Arrived with holes or damage | Photograph it that day and ask the workshop, in writing |
| Backing crumbles or flakes | Photograph it and message the workshop with the photo |
| Shrank in the dryer | Order a replacement pad on its own, with your sofa color and a photo |
| You simply want a spare | Order one on its own; the photo lets the workshop confirm the model |
Non-slip pads on a floor sofa shrink in the tumble dryer; a replacement can be ordered on its own, and a flaking one is a question for the workshop, with a photo.
Maggie
Buyer questions
- A common question
The non-slip pads on my floor sofa shrank in the dryer. Can I buy only those?
The workshop's answerYes. Non-slip pads are delicate and don't tolerate the tumble dryer. Four replacement pads were made in the sofa's color for one buyer, priced only to cover production and shipping.
- A common question
The white grip piece under my sofa shrank after washing. Is a new one available?
The workshop's answerYes, replacement pieces are sold on their own; two were supplied for one buyer. They are white as standard, but the workshop still asks for your sofa color and a photo to confirm the model.
- A common question
The anti-slip base and a backrest zipper arrived with holes. Can I get replacements?
The workshop's answerIn that case, yes: a replacement L-shaped pillow cover and a replacement anti-slip cover were sent at no charge, and shipped again when the first parcel went to the wrong address.
- A common question
Is a non-slip bottom standard, or does it cost extra?
The workshop's answerIt is an optional add-on. The cost scales with cushion size; write non-slip base and your exact size in the personalization note and it is included in your quote, or a link is sent for the difference.
Questions buyers ask next
Do floor sofa mattresses stay together when the sofa is used as a bed?
Mostly. The non-slip fabric underneath and the weight of the pieces keep them side by side. They do not attach to each other and there is no hook-and-loop tape; ties were offered once, so ask before ordering.
Can hook-and-loop strips replace ties or a non-slip bottom?
Usually ties or a non-slip bottom are offered instead. Tabs and snaps are not made, but two-sided hook-and-loop strips have been added on request at extra cost, so ask in the personalization box and wait for confirmation.
How should I wash a floor sofa cover without ruining the pad?
Unzip the cover and take the white non-slip bottom off first. The cover machine washes at 86°F (30°C) maximum on a gentle cycle. Air dry it, and never put the non-slip piece or any rubber-backed cover in the dryer.
