How to Cut a Foam Mattress

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Mattresses are made from various materials, including foam, which many people find extremely comfortable to sleep on. However, you may need to cut your foam mattress to fit onto a smaller bed, or if the foam is thin, you may be using it to make something new like seat cushions or padding for a headboard.

Cut a Foam Mattress

Without purchasing expensive cutting tools, there are a few tricks to get the job done like a professional with everyday household objects.

Things You Will Need

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  • Electric kitchen knife
  • Marker
  • Yard stick
  • Cardboard
  • Measuring tape
  • Scissors

Tip

You can often get electric kitchen knives at garage sales or secondhand stores. Perform a practice cut on the outsides of your lines first. Double check your measurements before you cut.

Warning

Cutting your foam mattress will breach any warranty you may have.

  • Lay the foam mattress onto the floor. Place large pieces of cardboard under the areas where you will be cutting.

  • Measure and draw lines on your mattress. Use a marker to place a dot every 18 to 24 inches where you plan to cut. Use a yardstick to draw straight lines from dot to dot. If it is a curved line, you should make a template with cardboard, paper or fabric first and then lay it on top of the foam and trace along the edges.

  • Use a serrated electric kitchen knife to cut. Hold the electric knife straight up so that it is at a right angle to the foam. Cut straight along your lines. Spray the blades with silicone if the knife gets too slow.

  • Tear or cut any foam that is still slightly attached at the bottom of your cut. It may tear right off, or you may need to use a pair of scissors to separate.

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    • Mattresses are made from various materials, including foam, which many people find extremely comfortable to sleep on.
    • However, you may need to cut your foam mattress to fit onto a smaller bed, or if the foam is thin, you may be using it to make something new like seat cushions or padding for a headboard.
    • Cut straight along your lines.
    • Spray the blades with silicone if the knife gets too slow.

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