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title: "Replacement cover for one sofa cushion: buy just the piece"
url: "https://cushionguide.com/answers/replace-single-floor-sofa-cover/"
section: "The Cutting Table"
author: "Élodie Marchand, The Colorist of New Orleans"
author_url: "https://cushionguide.com/masters/elodie/"
published: "2026-01-30"
updated: "2026-01-30"
keywords: "replacement cover for one sofa cushion, floor sofa replacement cover, single sofa cushion cover, broken zipper sofa cover, covers only floor sofa"
---

# Can I replace just one sofa cover instead of the whole set?

*A broken zipper should not cost you a whole wardrobe, my friends. Here is how single covers are sold, piece by piece, and what the 3-seat set is made of.*

Also asked as: Do you sell just one cover for the corner cushion?; The zipper broke and the cover won't close.

> **The quick answer:** Yes: a single floor sofa cover can be bought on its own, so one broken zipper or torn base doesn't mean a new set. The workshop sets up a listing for the exact piece (base, straight backrest, corner backrest, corner armrest or ottoman) in your original color. Partial sets work too. Replacement covers come in the standard sizes only.

![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

- Single replacement covers are sold on their own.
- The workshop sets up a listing for the exact piece and color.
- Partial sets, such as the two straight backrests, can be ordered.
- The 3-seat linear set has seven covers: two 79 x 39 x 6.7 in (200 x 100 x 17 cm) bases, two 39 x 39 x 6.7 in (100 x 100 x 17 cm) bases, two L-backrests and one straight backrest.
- Floor sofa replacement covers come in standard sizes only.
- A single layer cushion, foam and all, can be replaced on its own.
- Individual backrests can be ordered in any velvet color.

## Which piece, and what it takes

| Piece | Sold singly? | How it's set up | Cost, relative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base cushion cover | Yes | A listing for the exact piece, original color | Lowest |
| Straight backrest cover | Yes, or as a pair | A listing for the exact piece | Middle |
| Corner (L) backrest cover | Yes | A listing for the exact piece | Middle |
| Corner armrest cover | Yes | A listing for the exact piece | Higher |
| Corner chair: ottoman with corner armrest | Yes, as two covers | A listing for the exact pieces | Highest |
| Whole layer cushion, foam included | Yes | A purchase link, e.g. after water damage | Quoted per piece |

The cost order comes from real single-cover quotes; exact figures vary by piece.

## The 3-seat linear set, cover by cover

| Cover | How many | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Large base | 2 | 79 x 39 x 6.7 in (200 x 100 x 17 cm) |
| Square base | 2 | 39 x 39 x 6.7 in (100 x 100 x 17 cm) |
| L-shaped backrest | 2 | Standard set size |
| Straight backrest | 1 | Standard set size |

Replacement covers come in these standard sizes only.

## Keeping the color field whole

A sofa reads as one field of color, so a single new cover has to join it quietly. The workshop sets up each replacement in the color of your original set.

Want to change the tune instead? Individual backrests can be ordered in any [velvet](https://cushionguide.com/fabrics/velvet/) color, and the covers-only listing, with no foam, lets you recolor a whole [modular floor sofa](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/modular-floor-sofas/) or keep a spare set for wash day. The [replacement covers pattern](https://cushionguide.com/guides/floor-sofa-replacement-covers/) has more on fit and color change.

> **Tailor's margin:** One broken zipper on a floor sofa means one new cover, not seven: base, backrest, corner and armrest covers are each sold on their own.

> A covers-only set for a floor sofa has no foam inside, so it can wait in the closet while the other set is in the wash.
>
> — Élodie Marchand

## Buyer questions

**A common question:** The zipper came off when I stretched a washed cover back on. Can I buy just that one?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes. A single replacement cover is sold on its own, and the workshop set up a listing for the exact piece, a corner armrest, in the original color.

**A common question:** Can I buy a second set of covers, or covers for only some pieces?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes. The covers-only listing has no foam, so you can swap covers while one set is in the wash, or change color. Covers can be ordered for just some pieces, such as the two straight backrests.

**A common question:** Water got into one layer cushion. Can I replace only that one?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes. A single damaged layer cushion can be bought on its own through a purchase link, and parts such as a straight backrest can be ordered in a chosen velvet color.

## Questions buyers ask next

### Will a replacement cover match my set's color?

Yes. Each replacement is set up in the color of your original set. To change color instead, order backrests in a new velvet color or a full covers-only set.

### Can a floor sofa replacement cover be made in a custom size?

For the floor sofa, replacement covers come in the set's standard sizes. For individual cushions of your own, custom zippered covers are made from measurements you send.

### Do replacement covers come with foam?

No. The covers-only listing has no foam or filling. If the foam itself is damaged, as with water, the whole layer cushion can be bought as one piece.

## Related at the atelier

- [Can I buy replacement covers to change my floor sofa's color?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/floor-sofa-replacement-covers-change-color/): Yes, replacement covers for a floor sofa are sold on their own, without foam: you choose your sofa model, a color and the pieces you need.
- [Are the floor sofa covers removable and machine washable?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/floor-sofa-covers-removable-machine-washable/): Yes, every floor sofa cover unzips, comes off and machine washes at 86°F (30°C) max on a gentle cycle.
- [Is that low floor sofa price for the whole sofa?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/floor-sofa-low-listing-price-single-piece/): The lowest price on a floor sofa listing is for a single piece, such as one backrest or the fabric sample, not the whole sofa.
- [Replacement covers for a floor sofa: fit, color change and single pieces](https://cushionguide.com/guides/floor-sofa-replacement-covers/): Floor sofa replacement covers are zippered covers sold without foam or metal bars: a standard set is two 78 x 39 x 6.5 in (200 x 100 x 17 cm) seat covers and two 39 x 39 x 15 in (100 x 100 x 39 cm)…
- [Modular Floor Sofa in Cream and Camel: Plains and Texture](https://cushionguide.com/readings/camel-cream-floor-sofa-bright-nordic-flat/): A modular floor sofa can look layered without any printed pattern: pair two plain velvets, cream for the seats and camel for the ends, and let a jute rug, oak grain and a glazed vase supply the…
- [Modular Floor Sofa in Cream and Rose Velvet: How to Measure](https://cushionguide.com/readings/cream-dusty-rose-velvet-floor-sofa-sheer-curtain/): To measure a modular floor sofa, measure each piece rather than the wall: the base length and depth, each backrest's height and length, and the bolster against the base depth.
- [Corduroy modular floor sofas and cushions: wale size, nap direction, why no piping](https://cushionguide.com/guides/corduroy-cushions-wale-nap-direction/)

*With color and care — Élodie*

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Written by Élodie Marchand (https://cushionguide.com/masters/elodie/) 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/replace-single-floor-sofa-cover/