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title: "Floor Sofa Replacement Non-Slip Pads: Sold on Their Own"
url: "https://cushionguide.com/answers/floor-sofa-replacement-non-slip-pads/"
section: "The Cutting Table"
author: "Margaret Holloway, The Piping Queen of Newport"
author_url: "https://cushionguide.com/masters/maggie/"
published: "2026-07-08"
updated: "2026-09-24"
keywords: "floor sofa replacement non-slip pad, non-slip pad shrank in dryer, floor sofa anti-slip bottom, replacement grip pad for floor couch"
---

# My floor sofa's non-slip pad shrank or tore. Can I buy just that piece?

*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.*

Also asked as: The non-slip pads shrank in the dryer.; Can I just purchase the non-slip pieces?

> **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.

![Mid-gray linen-look tufted floor seat module with a back cushion and bolster below three line-art prints](https://cushionguide.com/media/modular-floor-sofas/mid-gray-tufted-floor-seat-line-art-wall-1600.webp "One module on its own becomes a deep floor chair for a reading or meditation corner.")

## Key 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.

## 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](https://cushionguide.com/glossary/#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](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/modular-floor-sofas/) in the Atlas if you are unsure which one you own, and the [replacement covers Pattern](https://cushionguide.com/guides/floor-sofa-replacement-covers/) 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 |

> **Tailor's margin:** A floor sofa's white non-slip pad comes off before the cover goes in the wash, and it never goes in the dryer.

> 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 answer:** Yes. 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 answer:** Yes, 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 answer:** In 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 answer:** It 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.

## Related at the atelier

- [Do the floor sofa mattresses stay together when it's used as a bed?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/floor-sofa-bed-mode-mattresses-slide-apart/): Mostly, yes: floor sofa mattresses rarely slide apart in bed mode, because non-slip fabric lines the underside of the mattresses and the ottoman, and the pieces are heavy.
- [Can I wash the non-slip bottom of my floor sofa?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/wash-floor-sofa-non-slip-bottom/): No, don't machine wash the non-slip bottom of a floor sofa; wipe it clean instead.
- [My floor sofa slides on a smooth floor. How do I stop it?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/stop-floor-sofa-sliding/): To stop a floor sofa sliding on a smooth floor, put a rug, carpet, piece of fabric or anti-slip mat under it; that usually ends the movement.
- [Modular Floor Sofa in Navy and Cream Velvet by a Brass Lamp](https://cushionguide.com/readings/navy-cream-velvet-floor-sofa-brass-floor-lamp/): On a modular floor sofa, the metal support bars do one job: they stop each backrest sliding backward when you lean on it.
- [Modular Floor Sofa in Sage Velvet: How It Ages With Daily Life](https://cushionguide.com/readings/sage-floor-sofa-wooden-stool-linen-curtain/): A sage and cream velvet modular floor sofa handles kids, pets and spills best when its covers come off for washing and the darker sage sits where hands and paws land.
- [Modular Floor Sofa in Rust Velvet on Old Pine Floorboards](https://cushionguide.com/readings/rust-velvet-floor-sofa-pine-floorboards-morning/): A modular floor sofa suits a period room with old pine floors when its accent velvet matches the timber, like the rust ends and all-rust bolster here.
- [Is a floor sofa right for you? Floor couch height, back support and space](https://cushionguide.com/guides/floor-sofa-buying-guide-height-space/)
- [Replacement covers for a floor sofa: fit, color change and single pieces](https://cushionguide.com/guides/floor-sofa-replacement-covers/)

*Stitch straight — Maggie*

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Written by Margaret Holloway (https://cushionguide.com/masters/maggie/) for CushionGuide (https://cushionguide.com/about/). The site explains made-to-measure cushions and the partner workshop makes them; measurements are in inches first. This Markdown mirrors the page at https://cushionguide.com/answers/floor-sofa-replacement-non-slip-pads/