How to repair the sofa: Instructions and tips

In the conditions of use in sofas moving mechanisms of transformation, malfunctions occur more often. But this is not the only possible problem: padding may suffer from pet sofa sags over time, weakened fasteners causes backlash of individual parts, and more.

In order to understand how to repair the sofa, it is necessary to deal with its basic units.

• Frame. Usually made of wood or chipboard.
  

  sofa frame - the main load-bearing structure

• Armrests. Made of wood, chipboard, MDF, metal.
  

  Armrests for a sofa with a flip top portion

• Filler. Used furniture foam, padding polyester batting.
  

  Various choices of fillers for sofa

• The cushion spring unit.
  

  The spring assembly for a sofa

• Upholstery. Meets leather, fabric or imitation leather.
  

  Furniture fabric for the upholstery of the sofa

• The mechanism of transformation. Various types of movable metal parts, which serve to change sofas configuration.

Repair of frame and armrests

If there were problems with the body or the armrests, the sofa is an urgent need to repair in order to avoid further problems in operation. When correcting breakdowns wooden parts we will need the following materials and tools.

• Furniture joiner glue.
• If necessary, paint and varnish.
• Screed or profile.
• Screws and screwdriver.
• Set of hexagons and furniture screws under them.
• Emery cloth.
• Clamp.
• Drill and set of drill bits.

The algorithm

In the case of the cleaved-off part of the armrest should pick up the pieces. In no case were intact cleavage!

• Apply a layer of wood glue.
• Fit the fragment to the main body and secure the clamps through the bars.
• Allow to dry adhesive. On average, 1 day.
• Fix the clamp and screws (not from the front part).
• Strip the emery cloth and place glue.
• Apply the paint and varnish.

The renovation of the main frame is better to replace the carrier boards with new ones, but you can put the support in non-emergency cases. To do this:

• disassemble the bed for access to malfunctions;
• faulty plate align and glue glue;
• set bars (tie) on the back side for extra rigidity;
• assemble sofa.

A few tips

• Mix the glue with sawdust for better grip and quick drying.
• This mixture can also fill holes for the screws and bolts.

replacement upholstery

Pet owners know firsthand about the problems with the coating. Also, replacement is performed after a strong pollution and aging skin. The material depends only on the complexity of the implementation, rather than the process itself. Yet replacing leather and imitation leather are best left to the professionals.

Required tools and materials:

• Staple gun and staples.
• Sewing kit.
• Screwdriver and a screwdriver.
• The cloth. flock are usually used, velor, jacquard, chenille or tapestry.

Sequencing

• Carefully disassemble the sofa into its constituent elements.
• Remove the skin without damaging the fabric. It will serve as templates.
• To carve out a new blade, given the characteristics of the terrain.
• Spend stretch starting at the front of the fixing brackets.
• Repeat the procedure at all is sheathed elements.

Advice

• Tightening is carried out together.
• Cloth folded in two layers in places of fastening brackets.

replacement filler

The loss of elasticity and firmness associated with either a spring block with a filler. As a filler replacement should be carried out in connection with the appearance of unpleasant odors and a breakthrough inside the upholstery.

Needed to work

• Staple gun and staples.
• Screwdriver and a screwdriver.
• Filler.

repair algorithm

• Carefully disassemble the sofa into its constituent elements.
• Carefully remove the skin.
• Remove the old foam.
• Install a new total of 35-40 mm.
• Lock filler glue or staples.

Council

• Is replacing the filler with the upholstery. The amount of total spending at independent work does not exceed 3000 rubles.

Repair of the spring unit

Defective spring unit determines that no sagging sofas and comfy. It consists of zigzag springs and brackets to the housing in the form of arched-profile brackets.

Materials and tools for repair.

• Screwdriver and a screwdriver.
• Staple gun and staples.

Sequencing

• Dismantle the sofa to the elements.
• Carefully release the cover.
• Remove the filler and the substrate.
• Loosen the defective spring and replace it.
• Assemble in reverse order.

Advice

• In case of failure of many springs, better to change the whole unit.
• Replacing the gum in the back is similar.

Furniture manufacturers are increasingly moving away from the springs in favor of the slats. The process of changing the same.

Repair mechanism of transformation

Qualitative mechanism often determines the cost of the sofa, as the moving parts will break. There are several types, related to the principle of work. Each requires its services and fix problems.

Required tools

• Set of wrenches.
• Screwdriver and a screwdriver.
• Engine oil or other lubricants.
• Stapler and staples.
• Drill and set of drill bits.

Repair withdrawable couch mechanism

The most common mechanism. Popularity connected with the simplicity and low cost performance. So named because of the principle of rolling out section for position "bed". And consists of rollers in auxiliary section, the slide with the locking bracket to the housing. Also there is an extra lifting mechanism or leg. Frequent problems - braking and squeaking when racking out. Decides to replace the rollers and slides. Also, it does not contain complete fixation in the "bed". In this case, you want to repair the fixing brackets.

Repairs "laptop sofa" mechanism

It is known since the Soviet era and is already obsolete. In this regard, difficult to find accessories to the device. Sofa uses backrest front side as an additional section. The transformation takes place by folding the backrest and the seat together with the removal roller extreme position, rolling the roller and the expansion sections. The most common problem - the inability to spread out or folded sofa. In this case, it is not necessary to use force. "Treated" disassembly couch purification guides removing tension spring retainer, grease axis and correcting or replacing the roller jamming. In the case of several problems with the mechanism, preferably a complete replacement unit.

The new variations using part-chair with springs. It is more reliable. But in case of fault requires a complete change.

Repair the sofa "click-klyak" mechanism

The most modern type of production models of upholstered furniture. It has three positions. "Click klyak" allows in addition to the seats used as a sleeping surface of the backrest and armrests. Interesting name is associated with a sound transformation. Externally similar to the mechanism books. However, it uses a special folding mechanism without commercials. Since it is not able to do at home, it is better to change the entire unit a perfect fit all the moving parts of the device. To do this you must disassemble the casing and the filling and repair damage.

Repair sofa mechanism "accordion"

It has three positions. Unfolding and fixation is due to the flexible shaft and locks. For disassembly, you will need a spanner 10. Themselves locks resemble in appearance clamp bolt without sink marks. Frequent problems are similar to the problems of the sofa-book. Periodically lubricate all elements.

How to Repair a sofa? A few tips

• Do not attempt to replace one mechanism is completely different. The use of different principles of operation determines not only the difference in the components, but also in the appointment of members.
• DSP are difficult to restoration in comparison with a tree.
• If the reference metal element bent, immediately change it and do not try to straighten it. metal structure will not sustain long loads and deformed again.
• frame clearance leads to damage not only the wooden parts, but also videos, guides. Also create friction harms upholstery.
• The lubricant is applied only on the surface otchischennye.
• Do not overtighten the fastening means.
• Hexagonal keys have to be qualitative. "Lick" the brink of a long time to stop the work.
• For removal of rust from the moving parts can be used WD-40.
• Do not neglect the installation bolts and washers on the axis.
• Optionally to produce wooden boards or covering. It can be ordered in a furniture showroom.
• "Lick" cap fasteners should not rock and try to pull the bolt. It is better to cut the cloth on metal.
• Check the condition of the pallet. This portion of the chassis is a bearing and high stress.
• For all types of repair call me mate. It simplify and secure job.

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