Answering Your Frequently Asked Questions on Foam Products

Name: Discount Foam
Address: 4814 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC, V5V 4H4
Telephone: 604-324-2927

If you have any foam FAQs in mind, the answers to those questions are here. Browse through this page for all the information related to our foam products and services, as well as prices and timings. You can also talk to our team by calling us directly!

Q) What is the best way to get my foam/ foam-related questions answered?
- Our first priority is the best way to explain all you could possibly want to know about foam in the shop. If you come in, we can show you samples of different types and firmness of foam so you can sit and lie down to try thing how they will be used. We love talking foam and are happy to spend the time with you!
- Call Sean or Jon @ Discount Foam 604 324-2927! We are always happy to chat foam!!! If we are busy helping other customers, we will return your call as soon as possible and even on our busiest days before we go home!
Q) Why should I buy my foam from Discount Foam?
- Price! Service! Quality!
- We are family owned and operated. We have been in the same location under the same name since 1981. You don’t last this long if you are not doing things the right way. Check out our Yelp reviews and see why others think so too!!!
Q) Where is foam made?
- 90-95% of the foam we sell is not only ‘made’ but also manufactured IN CANADA!!!! If 50% of production costs occur in Canada, you can say it was made in Canada. This allows materials sourced from other parts of the world to be put in a cover and boxed in Canada to be allowed to call these products ‘Made in Canada’. Our Memory Foam is manufactured in Canada too!
- In order to be produced organically, latex foam needs to be manufactured where the rubber trees are (Global Organic Latex Standards).
- Closed-cell foams are not normally produced in Canada. Please ask about the specific type and we can get you the information.
Q) Do you sell direct to the general public?
- Yes and we have from our shop on Fraser St in sunny South Vancouver since 1981!
Q) What type of businesses do you supply?
- We supply all sorts of companies with the foam they need. Upholsterers, Decorators, Home Staging companies, Film, TV, Theatres, Daycares, Shelters, Hostels, Hotels, Motels, Bed & Breakfasts, Concrete companies, School Boards, Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Office Buildings, Recording Studios, Gymnasiums, racket clubs, yacht clubs, ski clubs, Mountains, B.C. Place, boat makers, R.V./ Van conversionists, car campers, top mount campers, restaurants, cafes, bistros, sushi joints, diners, cafes, coffee shops, and burritoistas.
Q) How long will it take to get the foam I need?
- We keep an extremely vast supply of foam in stock for immediate availability. We can also custom order and have things in a few days if you have unique needs, or we can save you money this way.
Q) How do I make my couch or other seats firmer or more comfortable?
- Changing the foam inside your couch cushions can add many more years to its life and your enjoyment of it. If the cushions are removable and have a zipper on them, this is easy for us to do. Very High Density (good quality) foam is available in many different firmness. Some people find their couch too firm, much more commonly the support the cushions once had has long since declined and the couch is too soft and it is trying to swallow you into it. These are problems that can be solved without having to buy a whole new couch.
Q) How much does it cost to change my couch cushions?
- The cost of replacing couch cushions is dependent on their size and can vary dramatically (small cushions can be less than $50 each and larger cushions can be dramatically more). Please take measurements of the thickness, width, and length. Then call the shop and we can provide you an exact quote based on your size. We always recommend bring the cushions in for us to take final measurements so we will be responsible for the fit being right. If the size changes so does the price. This is only a proportionate change though (10% bigger = 10% more, 10% smaller = 10% less). Couch cushions are typically wrapped in poly (dacron) batting, which we laminate to the foam. This gives the cushion a softer, slightly rounded look (aesthetically pleasing) and cuts down wrinkling of the cover. There is an extra charge for this based on the size of the cushion.
Q) Do you sell & cut foam for boat cushions?
- Yes! We cut to size and shape. There is no standard size or shape when it comes to boats. Seats and mattresses are most commonly 4” thick, but anything is possible. Boat cushions commonly have a curved and beveled edge. We have the experience and ability to do this accurately and efficiently.
- We have tons of foam in stock if you need same day service. We can order to size to save you money as there is typically some waste to cut them from stock sizes (if we can order a piece that your cushion would be cut from that is 15% smaller you pay 15% less). Allow about a week for the most cost-effective way of doing this. Call with dimensions for a quote or bring your cushions in for us to measure.
Q) Do you sell & cut for RV’s, campers, vans, and other vehicles?
- Simply, yes!!!
- RV’s and campers most commonly use 4” foam, but all thicknesses are possible. If you have existing cushions, you most commonly want to stick to the same size since most of them convert from seating to a mattress. Changing the thickness of the cushions on the dinette area that converts to a bed can make for a more comfortable mattress, but may result in a lack of space to sit around the table.
- It has become extremely common for people to buy a van and “camperise” it themselves. We can help make mattresses or cushions for your custom creations, from simple to elaborate; we are here to help.
- If you are going on a long road trip or would rather sleep in your car while camping we can make this a comfortable reality.
Q) Do you make covers? Do I need a cover? What kind of fabrics do you work with?
- We make covers in our shop for foam mattresses of all sizes.
- We make covers for cushions with fabrics we provide. We can make covers inexpensively in a poly-cotton. We also make cushion covers in vinyl, upholstery fabric or marine grade sunbrella.
- If you have your own fabric you need an upholsterer (we supply them and are not here to compete for their business). We also don’t attach Velcro, buttons, straps or other fasteners. We don’t do piping or other fancy finishes. If these things are what you want you are best to get your cover made by an upholsterer.
Q) Do you do upholstery?
- No. We focus on the foam and are the best at what we do. We can make simple covers if needed.
Q) Why should I buy a foam mattress? Why is a foam mattress the better than a spring mattress?
- Most spring mattresses use foam on top of the springs, metal isn’t comfortable!
- A foam mattresses support is much more pin point with cells that are smaller than 1mm or 1/32”. A spring mattresses support system features coils that are 2”-4” in diameter.
- Springs move up and down only. Foam distributes the pressure in multiple directions.
- Most spring mattresses are non-flip. This is marketed to you as a benefit, but really, this limits the ways you can distribute the wear. Foam mattresses can be spun and flipped to maximize wear distribution.
- The pillow top is normally the first thing to wear out on a spring mattress and with it all being contained in a non-removable cover, this means it’s time for a new mattress even if the support system still has years of life left. We sell foam mattresses in a cover with a zipper around three sides. This allows you to rotate and replace layers as needed.
Q) How much does a foam mattress cost?
- The cost of a foam mattress will vary depending on size, thickness and quality. Please come by or call and we can help you figure out which option would be ideal for you by explaining options and relevant pricing.
Q) What do you think about layering mattresses?
- YOU DO NOT WANT TO HAVE LAYERS LAMINATED TOGETHER. You want to be able to flip the mattress to even out the wear. If the layers are glued together you can only use it one way up and the topper will wear out with the rest of the mattress still having loads of life left to it.
- Please keep in mind that if a 6 in. (15 cm.) thickness lasts 10 + years, a 2 in (5 cm.) would only last 1/3 the amount of time. There are some mattresses that have a 1/2 in (1.25 cm.) layer of latex around the middle of the mattress (known as a "belly band"). If the 6 in latex lasts 10 years spun and flipped every 6 months then the 1/2 in. is going to last 1/12 of that time, approximately 10 months.
- Foam will grip to foam and layers can easily be rotated or replaced if they are in a cover which has a zipper on three sides. You can create your own combination to suit you personally. We have samples in the shop of different layers that you may want to combine. Come on in and try out options.
Q) Do you sell guest beds that are easy to store away?
- If you live in Saskatchewan, you may have a house with multiple guest bedrooms (and everyone is so friendly you could be offered a place to stay with the person in front of you in the Tim Hortons lineup). In Vancouver, you may be in a 500 sq ft apartment and still have everyone wanting to stay with you. Fold-a-Bed’s provide a perfect solution to our combination of your friends or family that you haven’t seen in 10 years wanting to squeeze into your already tight space. We also have other solutions for the space challenged or often invaded from extremely inexpensive to extremely comfortable (bear in mind they may stay longer or visit more often).
Q) How can I fix my uncomfortable / too hard / too low / just not right mattress?
- Foam mattress toppers can be used to solve problems like these. If your mattress is good, not great or has seen its best days but you don’t want to replace it yet, a foam mattress topper can make the difference you are looking for. We have different types, come on in and try out samples to figure out what is right for you. We have regular foam toppers (most popular, and most options) as well as latex and Canadian-made memory foam.
- Adding a foam topper can add that pillow top-like finish that your mattress is lacking and your body desires.
- Memory foam gets all the advertising but is not the best for everybody or every situation, but for some it is the best thing ever. Memory foam contours to the shape of your body to help keep you properly aligned and more equally distribute pressure. It can make a good mattress great! If your bed is too firm memory foam is probably not the best solution. It lets your shoulders and hips sink right in. So, if your mattress is too hard your hips and shoulder will still feel the firmness of it.
- Latex provides a unique feel that is unlike any other type of foam. The latex we sell is organic and meets the Global Organic Latex Standard. It is a wonderful product, but more expensive than most other options.
Q) Is there a downside to buying a mattress that has been compressed into a box?
- When you compress a mattress, it is like someone who is 300 lbs sleeping on the mattress 24 hours a day until it is released. This can take a good product and cut its lifespan dramatically.

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