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Memory foam mattress toppers have been available on the market for quite some time. Some people enjoy them so much that they have switched to an entirely visco-elastic one made at their local high resilience foam manufacturer. But what can be done with the old bed topper? It's better to recycle it than to put it in the landfill. Below are several project ideas and instructions on how to get the most use out of your old mattress topper that will make your high resilience foam manufacturer proud. Pet Beds Cut the material to a size large enough to allow ample space for your dog or cat to lie down comfortably. Visit your local fabric store to select a color or pattern that matches your home decor. Sew a simple pillow case and line the open end with a hook and loop closure. One piece of padding may provide enough for two or more pets. Footstool Again, cut a piece to the size you require. Build a simple round or square base with screw-on feet from your local hardware store. Stretch the fabric over the entire piece and use a staple gun to gather and attach the fabric to the bottom. Flip over for a comfy place to rest your tired toes. Trundle Bed This concept is like the footstool, but much larger. You will build a platform big enough for sleeping, but small enough to fit under another bed. A piece of particle board will do for the base. Attach casters to the bottom (each of the four corners). You may decide to use a fitted sheet for this, or upholster it. Wood Pallet Daybed Everyone is recycling pallets these days. If you have eight pallets, you can arrange them in a four-by-four square that is two pallets tall. Join the pallets with wood screws. Place a piece of bedding cut-to-size on top. Place a fitted sheet over the top. Some folks choose to paint the pallets for extra pizzazz. How to Cut Foam If your bedding has been in storage, remove it from it's packaging and allow it to expand naturally for 48 hours. Place the squishy material on a flat surface and check to ensure that nothing underneath the substance could damage during cutting. Next, measure the item you wish to place it on and mark the dimensions on the foam. Using an electric carving knife, carefully cut the item to its intended size. It's now ready for your project. Your high resilience foam manufacturer never dreamed a product like this would be up-cycled into useful and interesting items for the home. Who knew something first used by NASA could become popular for everyday people? When considering a high resilience foam manufacturer, Grand Rapids residents visit Grand Rapids Foam Technologies. Learn more about them at http://grft.com/?page_id=512/.
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