How to Make Outdoor Waterproof Cushions – DIY Hack
Learn How to Make Outdoor Waterproof Cushions in a jiffy with this DIY Hack!
Turn indoor seat cushions and pillows into outdoor waterproof versions in just minutes with this easy DIY treatment!
If you can’t find outdoor pillows in the color or pattern you like, simply modify your favorite indoor pillows.
Make them waterproof, fade resistant plus super durable in just one step.
You can use them on your outdoor patio chairs, sectional sofas, chaise lounges, benches and outdoor swings and gliders!
This is also a great way to make indoor cushions stain proof and waterproof for indoors if you have kids and pets.
I had some indoor seat cushions I wanted to use outdoors on our wicker chairs – but was afraid they’d end up soaking wet from the rain.
Luckily I ran across this water seal product that makes fabric waterproof, stain resistant, fade resistant and durable!
But don’t worry – the fabric still remains soft to the touch! No crunchy, stiff fabrics at my house – no way! We’re all about comfiness here!
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How to Waterproof and Stain Resistant Fabric
I used this waterproof spray.
I gave both sides of my cushions two coats of spray.
AND It doesn’t leave any odor!
You can use it on pillows, tablecloths and patio umbrellas too!
I love this amazing waterproof spray!!
It doesn’t make the fabric stiff or crunchy so it’s still super soft to sit on! It’s super quick and easy to use!
This is such an amazing way to use beautiful indoor pillows and textiles outside and make them super durable!
I love that it’s fade proof so it protects fabrics from sun and UVA/UVB damage.
Now our outdoor seat cushions on our front porch will remain nice and dry!
Look at how the water beads on the fabric! It’s not soaking in!
Also – if you’re a sewer you can sew up your own pillow covers from fabric, spray them with the waterproof spray and then use them outside.
What an ideal way to make indoor upholstered dining chairs and ottomans stain resistant too!
I hope you like my tip on how to waterproof indoor cushions!
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I HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT THE WATERPROOF SPRAY. DOES IT LEAVE AN ODOR ON THE FABRIC. I AM VERY SENSITIVE TO SMELLS AND CAN’T USE VINYL FABRIC ON MY KITCHEN BANQUETTE CUSHIONS BECAUSE OF THE ODOR. IF THAT ISN’T AN ISSUE, THIS WOULD BE GREAT FOR THAT PROJECT. THANKS FOR SHARING.
Hi Sonja – it doesn’t leave any odor on the fabric! Hope that helps! 🙂
Shoot, would like to spray couch cushions so I don’t spill on them. Oh yeah and couch cushions also. Boy this stuff is going to be big help inside and outside.Happy week
Meant sofa pillows and couch cushions
This is just what I need. I have an odd length deck glider and can never get the right length for a cushion for it. This will be perfect. I can get a color I like and then waterproof it. Great idea! Dropping over from Linky Party Palooza.
YOu’re so right Kim – outdoor cushions in the right size can be so hard to find!! Thanks for visiting and have fun with your waterproofing project! Happy summer!
This is wonderful! I have been searching for outdoor pillows for months with no luck. Now I can make my own with this spray! I am so excited. Thank you for sharing!
Exactly Kesha!! I’m so glad you like my tutorial and post! Thanks for visiting! xo Heather
Great idea! I’m going to make covers for my outdoor chaises and just spray them. Thanks, Heather
Great idea for our outdoor chaises Starr!! xo Heather
Is this product that much different from Scotchgard?
I’ve seen this product before and thought about trying it so thanks for the review!
Hi. Thank you for this info! I don’t mean to sound redundant, but does that mean I don’t need to worry about what kind of fill is inside the cushion or pillow?? (I.e. filler that is not moisture or mildew resistant)
Thanks!
Where did you get your wicker chair? I see dark wicker and white, but I really like the color of your chair.
Hi Debbie – They are from Ikea! I believe this style is discontinued.
I have two outdoor chairs that are made of waterproof fabric but have a button design. Problem is that water comes in through the thread hole for the buttons and then stays in until the pillow weighs a “ton.” If I put new covers on them, how do you suggest I waterproof the seams? Obviously I won’t add any buttons.
But I am excited about this new product!!! It’s going to make my life much easier in many ways. Thank You!
Hi Elnora – my cushions have seams on the sides and I just treated them the same way as the top and bottom of the cushion. You could give an extra 1 or two coats on the seams if you’d like. Hope that helps! 🙂
Can you wash the pillows with this spray on?
You’d have to check the spray directions about that.