Can exercise mats be trimmed and used as outdoor chair cushions?

[Extra Point]

I have been looking at outdoor chair cushions and for some reason they are very expensive. That got me thinking, do you think an exercise mat is good enough to be a chair cushion? They come in all different colors and look like they can be cut easily to have a custom fit in a chair.

 

[FanuSanu52]

Are you 5 years old?

 

[Extra Point]

Are you 5 years old?

Huh??

 

[Knight Shift]

Is this Hints from Heloise Nation?
http://www.heloise.com/

Just bustin', OP. Concern would be (1) exposed edges degrading over time (2) Exposed edges growing mildew and mold.

Wonder what Kyle Flood would do?

 

[FanuSanu52]

Huh??

You need an explanation as to why this unlabeled OT post sounds like something a very small child might blurt out to a parent before figuring it out himself?

Filter, man.

 

[RU4Real]

You'll never be able to get an even cut without a band saw.

The cut edges will expose the foam inside, which absent the plasticized covering will deteriorate and look generally shitty.

Unless you're shooting for a photo spread in next month's issue of "Trailer Park & Garden", I would not recommend.

 

[Extra Point]

Okay, got it. I thought the exercise mats were foam rubber without a plasticized covering. What I am doing is restoring some old home made wood patio chairs. Grinding the old paint off, sanding and gluing and coating the chairs plus seat covers will probably be more expensive than buying brand new chairs with seats. I was trying to skimp on the seat cushions otherwise I may as well get brand new chairs for less.

 

[RUinPinehurst]

Two words: yard sale

 

[e5fdny]

You'll never be able to get an even cut without a band saw.

The cut edges will expose the foam inside, which absent the plasticized covering will deteriorate and look generally shitty.

Unless you're shooting for a photo spread in next month's issue of "Trailer Park & Garden", I would not recommend.

Color coordinated duct tape is your friend here. lol

 

[okieKnight]

look up thermarest at EMS or rei. They have pretty cheap foam and inflatable seat pads.

 

[StyleKnight]

So you mean the rubber floor mats?

 

[mighty_knights]

Check out Lowes. They had lots of garden/patio items on sale over the weekend at 75% off, including some outdoor cushions.

 

[Joey Bacala]

You know you're a redneck when...........

 

[Extra Point]

I will check out Lowes tomorrow to see what kind of seat cushions they have.

 

[Caliknight]

This thread is sad.

 

[RutgersRaRa]

OP's idea is right up there with "your seat cushion can be used as a flotation device." Sounds okay in theory, but not very practical.

 

[delaynomore]

I use these...

 

[mikershoein]

Maybe you can duct tape some phone books for child booster seats too

 

[G- RUnit]

Maybe you can duct tape some phone books for child booster seats too

Thread of the year nominee! Classic!

 

[fg7321]

The best part of the new website config. is that posts like these stick around for much longer. It's like the gift that keeps on giving!

 

[KingHigh]

Why spend money on a mechanic when you have a can of pringles? *bonus tip: eat all the pringles first. Waste not, want not.