Tub Chair Pair Covers: Measure Two Curved Seats as One Stable Group

Tub chairs use a continuous curved back and arm shell, often over a round base or short tapered legs. Covering two together can simplify storage, but the gap, angle, cushions, and base positions must remain consistent. A custom patio tub chair pair cover works best when the chairs are treated as one documented group rather than two pieces placed differently each day.

Start with both chairs clean, dry, and empty. Remove throws, drinks, small tables, and loose pillows. Lock or stabilize any permitted swivel or rocking base according to the furniture maker. The cover is for stationary storage; never sit, rotate, rock, or move the grouped chairs while it is installed.

Select the Pair Arrangement

Choose a side-by-side, slightly angled, or face-to-face storage layout that fits the patio without blocking paths. Mark the floor or record distances from a fixed edge so the arrangement can be repeated. Do not measure one layout and install the cover over another, because the shared span and valleys will change.

Measure the Combined Group Envelope

Use How to Measure to record maximum group width, depth, and height at rigid points. Measure from the outside of one chair to the outside of the other, then capture the deepest front-to-back projection. Keep the tape level across the pair.

Measure Each Tub Chair Separately

Record each chair’s shell width, depth, back height, seat height, arm height, and front opening. Even a matching pair can differ after cushion replacement or adjustment. Separate dimensions help locate the high points and prevent a group cover from being based only on the empty space between chairs.

Document the Gap and Chair Angles

Measure the smallest and largest gap between shells at the front, seat, and back. Record the chair angle relative to a straight baseline. A narrow interior valley may collect water if the group is too far apart, while an overly tight arrangement can rub finished edges together.

Set a Repeatable Cushion Position

List the seat and back cushions that remain on each chair. Center them in relaxed positions without compression. Store small loose pillows indoors when practical. Confirm that cushions do not bridge the gap or extend above the shell, because changing soft goods creates a different cover envelope.

Record Swivel Bases, Legs, and Feet

Measure round bases, pedestal diameters, individual legs, glides, and the footprint at the floor. If the chairs swivel, use only an approved stored orientation and lock method. Keep the hem clear of moving joints and do not route straps through rotation mechanisms or fragile wicker openings.

Choose Fabric for Curved Group Handling

Compare flexibility, water behavior, UV resistance, abrasion performance, and weight on Our Fabrics. Browse Patio Furniture Covers. A supple cover can follow rounded shells, but the group still needs enough structure and consistent spacing to avoid a deep unsupported center pocket.

Plan Runoff Between the Chairs

Review the top view for a valley between the inner arms and backs. Bring the chairs to a stable distance that supports a smoother cover plane without contact damage. Use only removable, manufacturer-approved support solutions, and never place hard items on cushions to force a slope.

Install Without Separating the Pair

Mark the front and one outside corner. Two people can lift the cover over both backrests, guide it around the curved arms, and lower it evenly. If a chair moves, restore the measured spacing before securing the hem. Remove the cover completely before rearranging the furniture.

Prepare the Tub Chair Pair Brief

Send the arrangement, group envelope, individual chair dimensions, gap stations, chair angles, cushion plan, base details, hem height, exposure, and labeled photos. Review the Patio Tub Chair Pair Cover or Request a Quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is one group cover better than two separate covers?

It can simplify storage when the pair always stays together, but separate covers may suit chairs that are moved frequently.

Can the chairs touch under the cover?

Use a stable spacing that avoids finish damage and matches the measured configuration; do not force curved shells together.

Can swivel chairs rotate while covered?

No. Use the approved stationary storage orientation and remove the cover before rotating or moving either chair.

Turn the Measurements Into a Clear Cover Brief

A dependable made-to-measure cover starts with one repeatable storage position, complete dimensions, labeled photos, safe-use limits, and a realistic handling routine. CoversForge can review fit, fabric, access, exposure, and quantity for the documented application. Request a Quote when the specification is ready.