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You’re relaxing on your couch and the cushion is slipping every time you move. You get up, fix your cushion, and it happens again as soon as you sit down. Sounds familiar? Then this post is for you. You will find that there is a quick fix!
Read on to find out how to stop couch cushions from sliding – including my favorite DIY and up-cycling methods!
How to Stop Couch Cushions from Sliding
The easy fix you can do to stop couch cushions from sliding is using a nonslip cushion pad. This anti-slip pad goes between the cushion and the couch without the need for glue or velcro. It will work for removable cushions of couches, sofas, armchairs, loveseats, and patio furniture.
Method 1: Non-slip Cushion Pad
The fastest, easiest fix to stop the cushions from slipping is by putting an anti-slip pad between your couch and the cushion.
It has a strong grip without the use of glue or velcro. And won’t bunch up because it has the support of felt or anti-slip silicone in the middle.
They are versatile and will work for couches/sofas, armchairs, love seats. It can be used on outdoor cushions to refresh patio furniture and some porch swings, too.
You can trim them with scissors to get the right size. When trimmed properly, the grip pad won’t be visible.
Ideas for upcycling non-slip pads
If you don’t want to buy a custom fit pad, you can also use what you already have in your house! Here are some ideas for upcycling non-slip pads:
Shelf liners
You’re likely to have extras of these shelf liners lying around. This is also a dollar store hack  for this couch cushion problem since you can easily find them at the dollar store.
Rug pad underlay
This is the stuff that you bought to keep the rug from slipping on the floor. It can also be cut for use between the couch and couch cushions to keep them from sliding.
With these non-slip materials you already have at home, you might have to make modifications like gluing pieces together or cutting edges off. Leave that up to the fun part of DIY.
Method 2: Velcro Tape to the Back of Your Cushion
You can lock your cushions in place with velcro hook loop tape.
This will prevent the cushion from sliding on couches, dining chairs, love seats, benches, and many other removable cushion seating.
Method 3: Sagging Couch Support
If you know your cushions are slipping because of a sagging couch, you can simply install new couch support.
These pads give support for even the heaviest cushions. With this extra support, the cushions will have less warping and it won’t move around as much. As a bonus, you’ll get better posture while relaxing on your couch.
You can combine the couch support with Method 1 for renewed firmness and strong grip.
Method 4: DIY Method To Stop Couch Cushions From Sliding
For this method, you will need to gather some tools.
What You’ll Need
Measuring tape
Velcro for sewing
Optional: Non-slip fabric
Needle & thread or sewing machine
Scissors
Step 1: Add Velcro Tape at the Back of your Cushion
If you’ve got couches made of high-quality materials and fabrics, you might want to use our Method 1: Add a Gripper or Method 3: Add Support so that you don’t have to sew anything on. At the same time, you might not care about the quality of the material because loose cushions don’t make a comfortable couch.
Attaching one or two strips of velcro tape is enough to stop a cushion from unwanted movement.
With no-sew peel and stick velcro, you won’t have to sew for this method.
Although you can if you want, especially if you have extra velcro lying around.
First, cut a 10-15cm velcro strip and attach the bottom of the cushion with the couch by sewing it into the cushion.
And for the backrest, add velcro tape at the vertical back of the sofa, using a sewing thread.
A strip of velcro tape will be enough for regular-sized cushions. Wide cushions might need an extra strip of velcro tape.
For sewing enthusiasts, a little knowledge of sewing can solve many things once and for all, like the slipping of couch cushions.
Method 5: DIY a Metal Ring and Hook
Another method to stop cushions from slipping is using a metal ring and hook.
This method works on both the bottom cushion and the throwing cushions.
A little knowledge of sewing is required to do make this work.
First, you will need two pieces of non-slippery fabrics, like cotton of felt. Cut them slightly smaller than the cushion’s surface.
Then sew these fabrics onto the sofa and another piece onto the cushion. You can sew it with a sewing machine or manually with a needle and thread.
Then bring a tiny metal ring and sew it with one piece of fabric.
Then sew on the sewing hooks and eyes into the fabric.
Make sure they align so they work as anchors for the couch cushion.
Method 6: Rubber Pads
This method does not require any sewing skills.
All you need is rubber pads.
You may already have them as spares of rug and furniture grippers.
Rubber pads are non-slip and come with an adhesive back.
They are relatively inexpensive and these pads are easy to install and remove.
Attach one or two pads in each corner of one side of the cushion with the adhesive.
The rubber side of the pads will stop the cushions from unwanted movement.
Method 7: Non-Slip Fabric
Sewing two-pieces of non-slip fabric, like felt and cotton, to the cushion and the sofa can be enough to prevent them from moving.
You can also sew on drawer liners that are designed to reduce slipping.
The cushion will have more friction.
Method 8: Rubber Sheet
If you can not find the other materials, you have another option.
Sewing is not necessary when you use this method. Simply cut a big rubber sheet into pieces or use precut 6×6 inch rubber sheets.
Each piece of rubber will need to be smaller than the cushion. Placing them at the bottom of the couch can improve the slipping situation.
Method 9: Add a Cover
You can replace your couch cushion covers with brand new material.
Or you can add a sofa cover. This will cover your entire sofa and the cushions tightly from every side, resist stains, and change the look of your couch. Which is a simple and exciting way to get a new look in your living room.
Getting a new cushion cover will help keep your couch clean and sophisticated.
Why Do Couch Cushions Slide?
Couch cushions normally do well in the show room and when you’re sitting on it to test how your back feels on it.
However, once you have it delivered to your home for regular use, it can become a different story! But why?
Putting your legs on the couch
When you sit with your legs up on the couch, it puts a more pressure on different parts of the cushion. Since it isn’t designed for that type of pressure, the low friction between the couch and the cushion causes it to slide. Which brings us to the primary reason couch cushions tend to slip.
The material wasn’t made to stay together
Unless you’ve bought couches with attached cushions, as many recliner sofas have, you may find that over time, the cushion will slip. The reason is the material of the couch and the cushion isn’t really meant to stay together. You can remedy this with a rubber cushion pad. That also brings us to the second reason couch cushions slip.
The cushion is losing its firmness or shape
It can’t be prevented that cushions, like all other stuffed items, will lose is firmness or shape over time. If you feel like DIY increasing the firmness of your cushions, grab some polyester stuffing and sewing tools. Without a cushion pad or velcro, though, the cushions are bound to be squished again.
Takeaway
Those were all 9 methods that you can use to stop your couch cushions from sliding! Hope you’ve found a method that you prefer that will stop your slipping cushion for good.
Couch cushions sliding from the sofa is one of the most annoying things when you are trying to relax on the sofa. Perhaps you’re watching TV after a long day, or having a cold one with your friends. Although it isn’t harmful, relaxation can turn into inconvenience when the cushions are not staying in place.
The size and material of the cushion and the couch are responsible for this type of repetitive sliding of your couch. Another thing to consider is that old cushions can become thin and lose their shape with time. You can keep them from sliding with the methods below, or fix it up with our DIY methods of filling up the cushions. Loose cushions often move when you don’t want them to.
There are simple ways you can prevent your cushions from sliding from the couch. You won’t have to throw out the cushions or change your furniture.
Here’s to elevating your comfort while relaxing on your couch!
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