Custom Sunpads?

[AustinPaul]

Hi All,

I want to have a sunpad made for my foredeck. There's a local guy who makes them around here, but he just seems a little expensive. My foredeck is probably around 6'x 8' and he's guesstimating around $900.

I'm wondering if there's someone out there who would take a template that I send--and make me something for a much more reasonable price.

Any luck out there with such a thing?

Thanks,
Paul

 

[In the know]

A local shop that will make their own template for $900.00 is not that bad. Plus, if it does not fit properly, it is a heck of a lot easier to get fixed with a local shop.

Many shops will balk at an owner supplied templates, because if it does not fit properly, the blame game begins.

Of course, if you have access to a sewing machine (preferrably commercial grade) - you could always make it yourself.

 

[lanbuilder]

You should be able to get a much better price from a place I have used for custom mattresses and cushions. It is Knox Foam. Just Google for it. They do all sorts of faom and custom cutting and covers.

 

[AustinPaul]

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Originally posted by lanbuilder

You should be able to get a much better price from a place I have used for custom mattresses and cushions. It is Knox Foam. Just Google for it. They do all sorts of faom and custom cutting and covers.

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Thanks for the suggestion Mike. I located them, but they are still about a month away from having the materials needed for applications such as a sunpad.

Paul

 

[Mike McManus]

if you do make you own pattern don't forget to leave room for fasteners.
6x8 that's a big piece of foam which isn't cheap, how thick and firm do you want it. time to come to the boat to make the pattern gas isn't cheap plus nothings getting done at the shop if there on the road. where is it going on your cabin roof between the grabrails? allot of time if I get one that large, (most vinyl is on 54" wide on the roll so your going to need a seam someplace) ill make them fold in half for handling. you may find it a bit cheaper but it is allot of time still on a 6x8. ive had allot lately who want the pad done in sunbrella to match and rather then just a flat pad will add a bolster for your head. more time there now but a very nice place to enjoy your afternoon.

and if you did fond a shop to make it from your pattern the trucking cost on that size pad will be high also.