Abstract: A method is provided for making a cushioned article. A base is formed in a female base mold. The base has a substantially smooth exterior and a substantially rough interior surface. A flexible skin is formed by applying at least one carrier solvent free material onto a form. The base and flexible skin are assembled such that a cavity is formed therebetween and a foam material is injected into the cavity such that when the foam material cures, the foam material unites the base with the flexible skin to form the article. A method is also provided for making a cushioned article in which a first carrier solvent free resin mixture is applied to a form to form a first coating, a second carrier solvent free resin mixture is applied to the first coating to form a second coating, a foamable polymeric resin is applied onto the second coating to form a third coating, a binder coating is applied to the third coating and a fiberglass coating is applied onto the binder coating to form the cushioned article.