Sofas with a roll-out transformation mechanism - types and selection rules

A sofa with a roll-out mechanism is one of the simplest and most convenient models to use. To convert it, you need to pull a special loop and, thanks to the rollers, effortlessly unfold the sleeping area. The result is a spacious bed that occupies the space in front of the sofa.

The advantages of such a product are quite numerous.

• Compact dimensions when assembled.
• A simple principle of transformation.
• Reliable and durable mechanism.
• Many products have a drawer for storing bedding items.
• Wide variety of models.
• Possible daily use.

However, there are also disadvantages:

• low location of the berth;
• the sleeping surface is composite;
• over time, differences form between individual blocks;
• With intensive use there is a risk of damage to the carpet or floor covering.

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Taking into account all the subtleties will help you choose a roll-out sofa.

• Frame materials.
• Type of filler.
• Upholstery quality.
• Additional elements.
• Form.
• Dimensions.
• Type of mechanism.

Sofa damage: the most common problems

Of course, it is always easier to buy a new product than to repair an old one. However, in case of some problems, it is still possible to restore the structure. We will look at the most common types of damage to sofas (they also apply to other upholstered furniture):

• the fabric has lost its appearance (this is a common problem if small children or pets live in the apartment) - in this situation, only replacement of the upholstery will be required;
• there are dips in the seats - such damage occurs as a result of wear of the foam rubber and other components of the soft part, and here these components will need to be replaced, and in some situations, repair or even replacement of the spring unit is required (at the same time, when the upholstery fabric itself has a normal appearance, then you can leave it);
• damage in the lower part of the seat - sometimes it happens that springs make a hole in parts of the sofa frame, and in such a situation you will have to replace parts of the plywood after disassembling the furniture;
• cracks in the longitudinal and transverse bars of the frame are the most difficult and unpleasant problem, due to which it will be necessary to completely disassemble the structure and replace these bars.

Over time, even the most expensive upholstered furniture may require repairs

Of course, after disassembly, it is necessary to carefully assess the damage and calculate the cost of repairing the sofa. They should be no more than 50% of the cost of a new product, because in other cases it will simply not be profitable to restore it.

Types of upholstery materials

The upholstery is responsible for the appearance of the sofa. There are a number of requirements for it:

• resistance to abrasion and dirt;
• pleasant tactile sensations;
• beautiful appearance;
• immunity to color fading under the influence of solar radiation;
• environmental friendliness;
• affordability;
• tensile strength and mechanical damage.

There is a huge selection of materials for these purposes.

• The matting has good density, texture, and is a little rough to the touch. Care is carried out with a vacuum cleaner or a damp sponge with a neutral detergent. The nice thing is the reasonable price. Disadvantages: prone to fading, sensitivity to high temperatures, easily forms puffs.
• Cotton will delight you with its environmental friendliness, affordability, ease of care, and pleasant sensations. It allows air to pass through, absorbs moisture, and is a pleasure to sleep on. However, the material is short-lived, quickly wrinkles, wears out and loses its brightness.
• Flock successfully imitates more expensive fabrics, pleases with a variety of colors, is quite durable, and easy to care for. Its weaknesses: in areas of intense stress, lint loss occurs, dust and odors easily accumulate.
• Microfiber demonstrates good strength, is resistant to stretching and stains. The fabric comes in a wide palette of shades and does not lose its brightness. Does not tolerate high temperatures well and can become electrified.
• Jacquard is an expensive, but practical and durable material. When caring for it, only dry cleaning is allowed; it is also worth noting that the surface is excessively slippery.
• Scotchgard differs from jacquard in special processing. It is impregnated with substances that protect against dirt, moisture, and provide an antistatic effect. This is a strong, durable, soft upholstery that is easy to care for.
• Velor looks unusually attractive and solid, pleasant to the touch, and resistant to stretching. However, it absorbs odors, wears out, and it is not always possible to cope with dirt.
• Chenille is very durable, not prone to deformation, inert to odors and sunlight, and gives a comfortable feeling when in contact with open areas of the body. Cons: increased moisture absorption, threads are pulled out from contact with sharp objects.
• Genuine leather gives the furniture solidity. It is distinguished by durability and strength. Unpleasant features: special care, high cost, susceptibility to changes in temperature and humidity. In addition, not everyone likes the surface to be too slippery.
• Eco-leather is much more affordable than natural material and is available in a large selection of shades and textures. It is easier to care for, but should be protected from mechanical damage.

How to collect a Eurobook?

Another popular variation of sofas is the Eurobook. It is very similar to a regular book, but this option is easy to assemble and disassemble, as well as reliable. Let's see how to assemble such furniture yourself.

Step 1. First of all, the sofa delivered to your home needs to be unpacked, freed from film and cardboard.

It is important to inspect its elements and make sure that everything is intact and has no defects or damage.

Step 2. Next, you need to move the sofa seat forward - inside you will find a box in which all the other small parts of the structure lie.

Step 3. Now you need to install the armrests. First you need to decide which side is the inner side. In this case, it has a protrusion. The armrest must be installed in its intended place and secured with a bolt through a pre-made hole. First, you need to tighten the bolt with your fingers and then tighten it with a wrench.

The armrest is screwed on

One armrest installed

Step 4. Then you can install the backrest. It must be installed on an open box so that the hinges screwed to it are at the bottom. Now you need to screw the hinges to the box using self-tapping screws and a screwdriver. The lower screws are tightened first, and then the upper ones.

Installing a sofa back

The hinges are screwed on with self-tapping screws

Step 5. It remains to make sure that the sofa is functioning correctly and all its mechanisms are working.

At the end, the functionality of the sofa mechanisms is checked

Video – Eurobook: assembly

As we can see, there is nothing complicated in assembling a sofa-book. As a rule, some structural elements come already assembled directly at the factory. All that remains is to connect all the large and small elements together, and the furniture can be used. If you handle the sofa carefully, the book will last for many years without complaints or the need to repair the transformation mechanism.

Such a sofa can easily be turned into a full-fledged and quite spacious and comfortable bed, although only for one, and it will have a comfortable mattress resting on an orthopedic hard surface. It is perfect for decorating a nursery, a hall or another room. To unfold this version of the sofa, you first need to pull out the part hidden in its depths, and then raise the sleeping place itself. This is a proprietary development of Anderssen.

This is an excellent option for a small room, often placed in a nursery. It looks like an ordinary sofa, but when unfolded it turns into two beds, one per person. Between the sleeping sections there is a small seating area. This sofa can be folded out very simply - you need to pull out the sleeping places using special hinges.

This sofa resembles a variation of a click-clack book and is suitable for those who want to sleep together. It’s easy to unfold – you just need to lift it up a little and then lower the top back. It turns out to be a fairly spacious place to spend the night. The sofa has armrests, they can be positioned at the desired angle and made into a headrest.

This sofa can easily be converted into an analogue bunk bed. It is the original development of one of the furniture companies. This is an excellent option for a nursery, as well as for those who often receive guests for several days. To unfold it, you need to lift the upper part of the structure up, fix the side for the upper place, install a ladder and raise the lower sleeping place located in the depths of the bed.

This is a classic version, which is a kind of accordion of three elements - two halves of the back and seat. By unfolding it, you can get a spacious place that can accommodate up to 3 people. When folded, it will not take up much space, but it requires a lot of free space in front of it.

Easily foldable option. The “bed” is rolled up inside, and you just need to unroll it and you can get ready for bed. Moreover, such a place does not have any kinks or seams, which means it is very comfortable to sleep. Ideal for a guest room.

To unfold such a piece of furniture, you need to roll out the sleeping section forward. It will not take up much space, but will provide sleeping places for two people.

One of the simplest options. If you pull the back, a dream space rises from the depths of the sofa. There are no rough joints on it, sleeping is very comfortable and cozy.

Easy to fold out comfortable sofa. You just need to pull out the laundry drawer and place part of the seat on top of it. The furniture takes up little space, and the joint between the halves of the sofa is almost invisible.

Such sofas can be hidden for the day when they are not needed in a closet or table. And only at night take them out again and turn them into a sleeping place.

Subspecies of accordions

Accordion sofas come in a wide variety of appearances and shapes. They can be both large and small, narrow and wide, and can also combine other types of transformation, differ in upholstery materials and internal filling. But, in general, all accordion sofas can be divided into three main subtypes, which, oddly enough, have “flowery” names.

An accordion sofa with a drawer for linen is an excellent option for use in small apartments or separate rooms

Table. Subtypes of accordion sofas.

Also, accordion sofas, depending on the model, may have shelves, built-in small tables on the sides, drawers for linen and other elements. Sometimes in addition to the sofa there is an armchair, you can buy a whole set.

On a note! There are not only sofas, but also accordion chairs, which fold out according to exactly the same principle, but turn into a small single bed. An excellent option for small rooms and one person living. They may have armrests, but there are also models without them. As a rule, if there are no armrests, the sleeping area becomes more spacious. This rule applies to sofas, not just armchairs.

Prices for accordion chairs

First steps during repair

If you don’t know how to repair a sofa with a similar problem, then you can look at photo and video information on the Internet. They should unfold easily, and if problems arise, they must be corrected immediately, otherwise later it may completely jam. To begin with, the sofa book needs to be disassembled to get to the mechanism itself.

Then you need to assess the scale of the problem. The mechanisms that can break down on their own are very simple, and if a problem arises, it immediately becomes visible even to an inexperienced person.

You also need to check the springs. Over time, they weaken and sometimes they no longer hold the back so confidently. And of course, from use they can simply become loose, a foreign object can get into them, etc. If this is just the problem, then there is no need to disassemble anything, eliminate the problem and use your favorite sofa again.

What does the mechanism look like?

You can easily find everything that needs to be replaced at any hardware store. If you decide to carry out the procedure yourself, then experts advise immediately changing the entire mechanism, and not its individual parts. This will avoid further damage and increase the service life of upholstered furniture for quite a long time. And in general, a complete replacement will take place much faster than a partial one.

Transformation mechanism repair

Possible options for transforming sofas

A high-quality mechanism most often determines the cost of a sofa, since moving parts break faster. There are several types related to the operating principle. Each of them requires its own maintenance and troubleshooting.

Repair of a sofa roll-out mechanism

Scheme of the transformation mechanism of the “Roll-out” sofa

The most common mechanism. Popularity is associated with simplicity and low cost of execution. So named because of the principle of rolling out the section for the “bed” position. It also consists of rollers on an additional section, a slide with a fixing bracket on the body. There is also a lifting mechanism or an additional leg. Frequent problems are braking and squeaking when rolling out. Solved by replacing the rollers and slides. There is also a lack of complete fixation in the “bed” position. In this case, repair of the fixing bracket is required.

Repair of the “sofa-book” mechanism

Diagram of the transformation mechanism of the sofa “Book”

Known since Soviet times and is already obsolete. Due to this, it is difficult to find components for the device. The sofa uses the front side of the back as an additional section. Transformation occurs by folding the backrest and seat together, removing the roller from its extreme position, rolling the roller and unfolding the sections. The most common problems are the inability to unfold or fold the sofa. In this case, you should not use force. “It can be treated” by disassembling the sofa, cleaning the guides, relieving the tension of the fixing spring, lubricating the axle and correcting the jamming or replacing the roller. In case of several problems with the mechanism, a complete replacement of the unit is preferable.

New variations use a rocking part with springs. It's more reliable. But in case of malfunction, a complete change is required.

Repair of the click-clack sofa mechanism

Scheme of the mechanism for transforming the sofa “Click-clack”

The most modern type for serial models of upholstered furniture. Has three positions. “Click Klyak” allows you, in addition to sitting, to use the backrest and armrests as a sleeping surface. The interesting name comes from the sound of transformation. Outwardly similar to the mechanism of a book. However, it uses a special folding mechanism without rollers. Since a perfect fit of all the moving parts of the device cannot be done at home, it is better to change the entire unit. To do this, it is necessary to disassemble the casing and filling and fix the damage.

Repair of the accordion sofa mechanism

Diagram of the transformation mechanism of the “Accordion” sofa

Has three positions. Unfolding and fixing occurs due to movable axes and locks. To disassemble, you only need a 10mm wrench. The locks themselves resemble clamps in appearance without a tightening bolt. Frequent problems are similar to the problems of a sofa book. It is necessary to periodically lubricate all elements.

Features of the accordion folding system

Accordion sofas are widespread and easy to find in stores. Of course, they are less popular than the same books, but, nevertheless, they are considered one of those that are quite easy to use and lay out. The transformation mechanism is very simple, and such a sofa can even be made independently from start to finish, because it does not use complex metal elements for unfolding, like the same popular book.

Modern classification of sofas

Mechanism for accordion sofa

So, the “accordion” folding or transformation system is the following mechanism: the sofa has three soft sections and unfolds according to the accordion principle . Its elements are connected to each other using special hinges firmly fixed to the frame. One of the sections is a seat, and the other two, when folded, form a backrest. That is, it turns out to be double. When unfolding, you need to move the seat forward, the first part of the back will follow it, then the second. Thus, the sofa will turn into a spacious place to sleep. The bed will not have any bends or changes; it will be smooth and comfortable. Of course, these conditions are met only when using high-quality furniture models.

The folding sofa with a roll-out mechanism is easy to use, it is very reliable and can be used daily

Folding the sofa is also not difficult - just return all sections to their original position. Previously, accordion sofas were quite heavy and bulky, but modern models are easy to fold and unfold. And now even a physically weakly developed person or child can cope with this task.

How to pack?

Before you move your sofa to a new location after disassembling it, you need to think about packaging. This will protect the upholstery from dirt and damage. In addition, this point is important for wooden elements, the presentation of which is very important. The packaging procedure is not difficult, however, there are a number of recommendations. The best materials for packaging are cardboard, polyethylene film, and bubble wrap. You can secure them with regular tape.

Please note that each item must be packaged separately. Edges and hard corners must be lined with cardboard, and soft surfaces must be wrapped with film. Each layer is fixed with tape. Fastening elements are placed in a specially prepared container, which must be tightly closed. This will help you assemble the sofa faster, since everything you need will be at hand. If you perform all the steps correctly, the sofa will not be afraid of dirt and moisture. He will calmly tolerate not too careful external influences.

Packing for moving

After disassembling the sofa into its components, there is no need to rush loading it onto the car. First: the upholstery will be dirty during transportation, and quite possibly also with technical oils. Second: wooden decorative elements will definitely have to be thrown away after such transportation. To prevent such consequences, the sofa is carefully packed. Here are some basic rules:

• For packaging, prepare tape, bubble wrap, plastic film, cardboard and wrapping material in advance;
• Each item is packaged separately. hard parts are insulated with cardboard, and soft parts are wrapped in several layers of film;
• individual packaging layers are fixed with film;
• a properly packed sofa will not get dirty, wet or scratched during the move;
• Hardware is placed in a separate container. If there are several sofas, then each has its own container.

Transportation rules

All disassembled parts must be packed; corrugated cardboard, stretch film, and any waterproof materials are used for protection. Each element is packaged separately, the sides are connected in pairs, everything is wrapped in film and secured with tape. Wooden parts must be protected with corrugated cardboard. These measures will help protect the sofa from damage, dirt, getting wet, and deformation during transportation. It is easy to disassemble the sofa, and to make it just as easy to assemble it, it is advisable to put the bolts and nuts in separate bags and label which part they were removed from.

All upholstery parts of the disassembled sofa should be wrapped in stretch film to protect from abrasions, dirt and wetness.

After removing all accessible parts of the sofa, they should be wrapped with stretch film.

Disassembling upholstered furniture into individual elements simplifies loading and unloading, allows you to compactly place the cargo in the back of a car for transportation, and also helps protect it from accidental damage.

The corner sofa is equipped with a fairly large and bulky design.

Each element of the disassembled corner sofa is packaged separately (the sides are in pairs).

The Accordion sofa is one of the most popular models of upholstered furniture. It is easy to use and fits harmoniously into any interior. However, when moving to another apartment/house, the question often arises of how to transport a sofa yourself, so as not to hire special companies for transportation. In order for the transportation to be successful and the product not to be damaged, it is necessary to follow certain rules for disassembling furniture and transportation.

Furniture can be damaged in an elevator or stairwell. Therefore, before carrying it, it is best to wrap the sofa with regular film or fabric. Moving parts are fixed, as they can be damaged when moving. Approach the process responsibly, since the appearance of the furniture and its suitability in the future will depend on the actions taken. If the product is incorrectly disassembled or the structure is damaged, the model will not be suitable for use.

Precautionary measures

Expensive models often have proprietary fasteners. It is recommended to disassemble it only with special tools, otherwise there is a risk of damaging the frame or upholstery fabric. You should not try to separate complex mechanisms yourself, otherwise you will not be able to reassemble them later.

Model	Recommended precautions during dismantling.
Accordion	If the design of the product requires the presence of clamps, you need to very carefully disconnect the bedding box.
Book, Eurobook	In order not to lose the nuts during disassembly, they can be screwed back to the bolts of the dismantled elements.
Angular	Do not try to disassemble the corner block. It should be left as is.

It is strictly forbidden to use brute physical force during dismantling at home. Fasteners should be immediately put in one place so that they can be easily found later. By following these simple rules, you can significantly speed up the process of subsequent assembly of the product and easily transport it to a new apartment or move it to another room.

If you need to dismantle furniture with an old base, you should remember that chipboard is more difficult to repair than furniture with a wooden frame. However, the condition of the frame also plays a role. The age of the product matters; the older it is, the tighter the fastenings fit together. Corner sofas are a little more difficult to disassemble than straight models. During transportation, parts must be reliably protected from moisture. To do this, each structural element is wrapped in a waterproof polymer film.

Models with a retractable built-in niche for linen pose a great danger to pets. Before moving the box into place, you need to make sure that, for example, a cat has not climbed into it, otherwise it could be seriously injured.

When dismantling, you should take into account not only the design of the product (straight or angular), but also the dimensions, features of the transformation mechanism and the properties of the material from which the furniture is made. To disassemble a sofa, you need to use only those tools that are suitable for a particular model. Dismantling should be carried out in stages, in a strictly defined sequence. If everything is done correctly, the product will be easy to assemble and bring into proper shape.

Do not use brute physical force

Place the fastening elements in a separate package, label them and securely fasten them with tape to one of the sofa parts. Pack all parts in waterproof polymer film. Pack each element of the disassembled corner sofa separately (sidewalls - in pairs)

Types of sofa mechanisms

Various mechanisms are installed inside the furniture. In some models, the additional part rolls out from under the seat, in others the backrest is moved to a horizontal position.

There are several mechanisms for laying out sofas.

But regardless of the design of the structure, you will need the same set of tools to repair it:

• wrenches to disassemble the body;
• screwdrivers, screwdriver to remove some parts;
• machine oil or silicone grease for processing the mechanism;
• staples and stapler;
• drill with a set of drills.

Let's take a closer look at popular sofa mechanisms.

Click-clack

A type of “book”. The base is a metal frame. Some models are equipped with an armrest adjustment mechanism.

The most popular sofas with a book mechanism.

The sofa can be installed in 3 different positions: sitting, reclining and lying down. The armrests are suitable for use as pillows.

The most modern type for serial models of upholstered furniture.

Often “click-clack” sofas are equipped with built-in drawers for storing things. The mechanism requires regular lubrication of rivets and rubbing elements.

Meralax

The mechanism works on the “French clamshell” principle. Can take three positions. The sleeping area can be decorated with slats or metal mesh.

The popularity of the Meralax mechanism is associated with its simplicity and low cost of execution.

Dolphin

It is based on a mechanism consisting of rollers and guides. The additional part is located under the seat and extends when you pull on a loop. One of the most popular and simple types of folding sofas.

Dolphin sofas are quite popular in our market.

In budget models, the frame is made of low quality metal, which can cause the mechanism to fail.

Accordion

One of the most popular mechanisms in folding sofas. The furniture can be taken in three positions, one part always remains motionless. The layout positions are fixed with locks.

Unfolding and fixing occurs due to movable axes and locks.

The mechanism is often used in modern models.

Frame materials used

Of course, choosing furniture based on photos or even video reviews is not the best idea. It is much more correct to feel it, touch it, test the extension mechanism in action, etc.

Such designs are usually produced within standard sofa sizes, but they can also offer individual designs. Including the ability to choose the material of manufacture.

In the case of roll-out or pull-out sofas, the following materials are used for manufacturing.

• Tree
  . Natural wood is expensive, but it is excellent for making frames. It is distinguished by reliability, durability, and visual appeal. But here it is important that when using wood, the technology of its processing is not violated. Otherwise, the user will soon be faced with creaks, rotting and destruction;
• Metal
  . Metal frames have a long service life, because there is nothing more reliable than this material in furniture production. Even wood is not close to metal in terms of reliability and strength. But metal is expensive. And if there is high humidity in the room, there is a risk of corrosion;
• Chipboard
  . Cheap, not particularly reliable material for the frame. You should not count on a long service life, as is the case with natural wood. But due to its lightness, the sofa can be folded out and pulled out without any problems. And sometimes the child’s efforts are enough for this.

I think there’s no need to think too much about this. If possible, choose natural wood or metal. But combined options are also possible, which even includes chipboard. But provided that no significant load will be applied to the chipboard elements.

How to disassemble a sofa book

Before starting work, you should carefully study the instructions: this will help to avoid annoying mistakes and reduce work time. The sofa consists of four main elements: the back, the back support bar, the box and the seats. Some models have sides with armrests. The Eurobook occupies a separate line. It differs from the usual version in that the box is used to store linen or other things.

Dismantling procedure:

1. We look for fastenings from the inside. They are usually visible. But sometimes the manufacturer covers them with upholstery material. In this case, the search is carried out by touch.
2. To get to the hidden fasteners, you need to remove the staples holding the upholstery. They are easily removed with a flat screwdriver. The upholstery is just as easily fastened into place using an ordinary mechanical stapler.
3. First of all, the sides are unscrewed, after which you can unscrew the seat and, lastly, the backrest.
4. In Eurobook type models, the seats and backrest are assembled on one frame. Therefore, they will have to be removed together.

What is the structure of the sofa made of?

Accordion sofa sofas reviews

Before you begin the repair, you need to familiarize yourself with the elements that make up the design of the sofa:

A wooden frame, which also consists of plywood parts. It is worth noting that a plywood base will be more reliable, but it is much more difficult to manufacture, so pine bars are often used to create the frame, connecting them together with wood glue.

Base for spring block. In this case, the base can be a type of lamellas (cross bars) or fiberboard. The first option is usually installed in more expensive sofa models. Thus, the lamellas in all modern products are fixed to plastic stops, which quickly fail. In addition, they can also become deformed, because in order to reduce the cost of the sofa, manufacturers often lay them with too large a gap, which does not meet the standards. Over time, due to such negligence, holes form in the seat. Spring block. Springs also differ from each other; they can be dependent or independent types. The second option will be more comfortable, but correspondingly more expensive.

Dense material (felt is often used), thanks to which the springs do not deform the foam. Foam rubber. In the process of making sofas, dense, furniture-grade foam is usually used. Accordingly, the greater its thickness, the more expensive the product will be. You can independently increase the thickness of the foam rubber only if you do not have a folding structure in front of you. Sintepon, which is fixed on top of the foam rubber with glue. This is necessary so that the upholstery does not rub the soft part. Upholstery

The upholstery material can be different, and if it needs to be replaced, it is important to choose an option that is suitable in terms of density.

The sofa consists of much larger elements than one might expect

If we are talking about a folding sofa, then the design also includes a transformation mechanism. There are several types of such mechanisms, and we will tell you more about the most popular ones in the table.

Table 1. Types of transformation mechanisms

Type, illustration	Description
Click-clack	Such a mechanism assumes the presence of three provisions. It is often installed on modern types of sofas with slats.
Meralax	Thanks to the installation of such a mechanism, you can achieve a massage effect when sitting or lying down. Meralax can be metal or in the form of wooden planks.
Dolphin	This is not a bulky, but at the same time very convenient to use mechanism. A seat is fixed to the side of the frame, which will then move apart. This is the simplest mechanism of all existing options, but at the same time it is reliable.
Accordion	This mechanism also suggests the presence of three folding options. Its main part is static, others move and are fixed with locks. The accordion is installed in various modern products; it cannot be found in old furniture.

Sofa disassembly

It is not difficult to disassemble it into its component parts at home; it is enough to know how to use scissors, a hammer, a screwdriver, pliers and film.

If there are no problems with this, you should proceed with the process itself:

• Step 1 - remove or remove all decorative elements, and you need to take into account that some parts may be screwed in place. To solve this problem you need to use a screwdriver;
• Step 2 – dismantle the roll-out mechanism. To do this, you need to remove the front cushions, separate the armrests using a screwdriver and pliers, disconnect the backrest and seat, and remove the back wall of the sofa. Thus, the rolling out mechanism will be accessible for dismantling. It should be removed entirely so as not to damage the device;
• Step 3 - disconnect the shock-absorbing components and tightening parts;
• Step 4 - use a screwdriver to unscrew the legs and the mechanism itself;
• Step 5 – remove the upholstery material and remove the filling.

Thus, this sofa is disassembled into its component parts. To conveniently transport the sofa when disassembled, you need to carefully wrap each part with stretch film. This will make it possible to avoid mechanical damage.

Of course, you can always contact a specialist from a furniture showroom, who will do everything as described above, but you need to take into account the monetary reward for the master and tolerate the presence of a stranger on your territory. Or do everything yourself. The choice of dismantling method depends on everyone.

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What to look for

When buying a sofa, do not forget to pay attention to other details, such as the material used to make the frame and wheels, what kind of filling the pillows have, and how to care for the upholstery material.

The strongest and most durable frame is considered to be one made from natural wood, but it costs a little more and is heavy. If you are going to unfold the sofa every day, then its wheels should have a rubberized coating - this will protect the floors from damage. Environmentally friendly pillow fillings do not cause allergic reactions and are safe for health, and pillows that have an orthopedic effect allow you to relieve tension from the spine, muscles and joints. For upholstery materials, flock, leather, tapestry and other materials are chosen. The upholstery should be practical and fit into the overall design and style of the room.

Step-by-step instructions for assembling the product

Before starting work, the mechanism support is placed on the frame of the sofa. Convenient to assemble with two people. The frame base consists of chipboard panels, plywood

It is recommended to assemble the structure, taking into account the fact that it is covered with textiles, soft filling, and a sheet of foam rubber. Legs are installed on the bottom side of the frame base

The bottom should be lower than the surface of the second part of the product. Instructions for assembling the sofa for users:

• Align the holes of the mechanism support and the rear part of the frame. A bolt is inserted from the outside, and a nut is secured from the inside. Place the spring on the rod and secure it with tendrils to the mechanism support and the seat frame.
• Do the same with the second side of the mechanism.
• The mechanism is unfolded. A mattress is placed on top of it. The surface of the product on which the Velcro is located is installed on the seat frame, where there are also Velcro.
• The mattress is laid in such a way that the sticky elements are connected. The distance between it and the plywood should be the same on both sides.
• Then the remaining Velcro is attached around the perimeter of the mechanism.
• Take out the upholstery fabric and lay it so that the Velcro on the cover coincides with the slots on the edge of the mattress. Insert the adhesive strips into the slots down under the mattress.
• Spread the resulting sofa cover over the entire mattress.
• Velcro connects the cover and the mattress.
• Remove the washers and nuts from the bolts and insert them into the mechanism supports. Insert washers from the inside and tighten with nuts. After the mattress is secured, proceed to installing the armrests.
• Align the mounting holes of the armrest with the mounting holes of the transformation mechanism bracket. The holders are secured and inserted into special grooves.
• After this, the back of the sofa is put on plastic connecting elements that tighten the armrests to each other.
• Assembly is complete. The sofa is placed in a position where you can reach the lamb and tighten it until it stops.

The width of the sleeping area of ​​the sofa when unfolded is from 700 to 1800 mm. The orthopedic effect of the mattress is achieved through the use of the following types of wooden base in the structure: oak, beech. The “accordion” sofa is durable and lasts a long time, since the backs of the product do not touch each other. A practical model will be one that is assembled from high-quality materials and fittings: frame, hinges, retaining elements and wheels. The armor, made from good raw materials, breaks extremely rarely; you can fold and unfold the sofa every day

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Tips to reduce the likelihood of squeaking in the future:

• assemble the sofa;
• Using multifunctional silicone grease and a soft cloth, lubricate the fastening points;
• process the ends of the central spring;
• lubricate the surface of the bumpers and the moving joints of the hinges;
• Spray the surface of the hook with oil following the movement of the spring, the rivet on which the lock pawl rotates. Don't forget about the installation locations for all four legs.

Stages of repairing a sofa with your own hands, taking into account the specifics of the malfunction

The sofa assembly diagram is usually kept by users. Once every 6 months, it is advisable to carry out maintenance of upholstered furniture with an “accordion” transformation element. If squeaking occurs, it is necessary to check the damaged areas by pressing on the mattress, remove the upholstery fabric and lubricate the fastening parts. It is necessary to process the same areas as when assembling the sofa, and put the furniture back. Taking care of the product and following the operating rules will extend the service life of the structure.

Spread the frame. Lay the mattress on top of it. Special Velcro strips are provided for fixation. Secure the mattress to the frame with them. Repeat the steps along the entire perimeter of the sofa. Check the reliability of the fixation. Remove the fixing and regulating elements of the armrests from the frame. Attach the holders. Insert the armrests into them. Make sure that they fit into special grooves for transformation. Feel for the adjustment knob with your hand. Tighten it until it stops. Mount the backrest. Assembled. sofa

Required Tools

If you have a leather sofa at home, you can learn how to disassemble it from specialized literature or video instructions posted in the public domain. The structural elements of the product are connected to each other using various fasteners. Their number and variety are determined by the characteristics of a particular model. As a rule, in factory production the following are used:

• bolts;
• nuts;
• screws;
• screws;
• Euroscrews (with threads, like self-tapping screws).

In Russia, corners and dowels are most often used. To dismantle most domestically produced models, it is enough to have a simple open-end wrench. Its diameter may vary depending on the dimensions of the product (10, 12, 14). You should also stock up on a corner wrench in advance.

To give the product an aesthetic appearance, many upholstered furniture manufacturers deliberately hide fasteners under the upholstery. When working with such sofas, the craftsman will definitely need pliers and a flat-head screwdriver to pry the staples and pull out the nails. You can also use a regular nail puller.

Repairing an old sofa with your own hands

How to disassemble a sofa?

If you decide to renovate an old sofa yourself, this information is for you. You can make your old favorite sofa new again yourself.

You will need tools and materials: pliers, a flat-head screwdriver, a hammer, a stapler with 10 mm and 14 mm staples, small nails, an adjustable wrench, a stationery knife, a sheet of foam rubber 4 cm thick, fabric, in case of replacing covers, and an assistant.

Most likely you have a sofa bed from those Soviet times. In another way it is also called “book”. It consists of a seat and a backrest, there are also two side panels and a tray. The back and seat are connected to each other by a special mechanism, with the help of which the sofa is folded and unfolded. The pallet usually stores laundry, and not only that. The sides are bolted to the pallet.

First, you need to prepare a place to work so that nothing interferes.

Let's start to sort it out. First the sides are removed. To do this, you need a wrench to unscrew the mounting bolts. After removing the sidewalls, we will see a mechanism that is attached to the pallet with bolts or screws. Before removing the mechanism, it should be marked, since it can be right or left. We need to separate the sides, the seat with backrest and the tray. Unscrew the fasteners and remove the disconnected parts. Since the detached elements are quite bulky, you will not need an assistant.

The sofa is dismantled. We inspect all the mechanisms. If they are badly worn and cannot be repaired, they need to be replaced with new ones. In this case, the repair of the sofa may end there, since it may not be possible to find the same mechanism. But if the mechanisms are still in good condition, you can do the rest of the repairs, since rare and expensive parts are no longer required.

The next stage is the covers. We will need pliers and a flat-head screwdriver to pull out the staples that secure the covers. If the covers have not yet been worn out and are in normal presentation, they can only be washed.

So, the covers are removed, and we find a polyurethane or cotton mattress. In Soviet sofas they used a cotton mattress; under it there is a spring block, which is nailed to a wooden frame.

We inspect the springs. If we find broken ones, we replace them with new ones that can be found in an old discarded sofa. If the springs “sag”, stretch them with your hands without removing them from the block.

You can increase the elasticity and service life of a sofa very simply. We take thick foam rubber and cut it with a stationery knife and then stuff the spring block with it. Then the block is covered with a thick material (you can take a wool blanket), stretch it and nail it to the wooden frame with small nails. We place furniture foam rubber 4 cm thick on top of the fabric. The foam rubber can be nailed to the frame with a stapler with 14 mm staples, or with small nails in increments of 3-4 cm. The foam rubber is stretched to the outer edge of the frame. If the foam hangs outside the frame, it needs to be cut off with a knife.

We have completed the repair of the spring block. If the covers are intact and washed, we stretch them over the back, seat and sides.

If you want to change the covers, you can cut them from the old covers and sew new ones. Now there are a lot of different fabrics for this in stores and on the market. For an average sofa on the seat and back you need 5 linear meters of fabric with a width of 1.5 m. For the sides you need another 2 m. You can also mark the fabric along the foam rubber that we nailed on top of the spring block.

We stretch the fabric from the long sides and gradually move to the ends. You need to pull it firmly, but evenly, while bending the edges inward and nailing it with a stapler with 10 mm staples. If you don't like your work, pull out the staples and tighten them again.

The covers are put on, secured with a stapler, and your sofa is ready for assembly. We place the mechanisms in accordance with the marks that you set before disassembling. We secure the seat and backrest. We install the sides.

That's it - the sofa is ready.

Of course, it is not easy to do all this, but it is possible. You never know what you can do till you try.

You can find out how much it costs to repair an old sofa in your city by calling furniture workshops or using an ad. And you will immediately understand that money saved is money earned.

And you will be very pleased to sit on your old, but now new sofa.

Transportation rules

An important point when transporting furniture is to prevent it from moving freely in the back of the car. To do this, you need to secure it with a rope or stops. To avoid accidental staining, lay it down with cardboard. Try to initially place the overall part in the body of the vehicle, and the sidewalls and blocks can be placed nearby as stops. It is better to put pillows and other small items on top. It is advisable to use freight transport for transportation, but in order to save money, you can transport it in your own passenger car. To do this you will need a roof rack and a large interior. The main part of the sofa can be secured on top; before doing this, it is advisable to pack it well; it is better to transport small parts in the cabin and rear trunk.

Scheme

As for the step-by-step instructions, first of all it will depend on what kind of design the sofa has. Domestic manufacturers offer angular and straight models to consumers.

In the first case, the shape of the product is U-shaped or L-shaped. The transformation mechanism in this situation involves extending the lower part of the seat.

The sleeping surface increases due to its movement.

Direct options are represented by models with a horizontal seat and a vertical backrest. Most often they are arranged into “accordion”, “book” and “eurobook” types. Taking into account the above features, dismantling is required differently in each case.

Direct

Before starting dismantling work, you should carefully inspect the structure

Particular attention should be paid to the backrest. In the case where the fasteners are under the upholstery, first carefully separate the edges of the material from the frame

Staples and nails are pulled out with special tools.

The seat is positioned vertically and laid on the back. The sides are unscrewed.

The fittings holding the seat are removed, after which the backrest fasteners are removed. The “Eurobook” mechanism raises the fewest questions. The back and seat act as a monolithic compartment.

It is enough to simply remove the sides and separate the moving lower part.

For a sofa with an accordion mechanism, the headboard is removed, after which the triple frame is rolled out. After lifting the seat, you need to unscrew its fasteners.

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If clamps are used, they are also removed. Eventually the structure is divided into 3 parts.

The first is the box for underwear, the second is the paired sides, and the third is the transformation mechanism. At the very end the legs are removed.

Corner

In this case, the product must be moved to the center of the room. The seat rises and the side parts are separated. The corner compartment is separated from the short and long ones. Soft elements are removed.

Next, the laundry storage compartment is detached. For moving, you must pack each part separately.

If you had to remove the upholstery, you can put it back by securing it with a stapler for construction work.

If work is carried out with expensive models, a number of them have armrests made of polished wood. Such a surface is quite vulnerable to external influences, so the products must be packaged using corrugated cardboard. The shell is fixed with tape.

To work with corner models, you will need a flat-head screwdriver, as well as open-end wrenches of different sizes. If there are branded fasteners, it is better to contact a specialist to remove them.

It should be taken into account that such sofas have impressive dimensions, so transporting them can become problematic. You should disassemble the product as much as possible so that it does not get stuck in the opening.

Corner sofa: nuances of dismantling

Corner sofas are more bulky than wall sofas. In addition, they are structurally more complex, which means that analyzing such a model will require more effort. Which corner option? These are two full-fledged bunks, which are connected by a corner element. Some sofas have one side smaller than the other. The backs and seats can be with removable cushions or combined into a single non-separable unit. Sometimes the additional item is a linen drawer built into a side item. As you can see, there are many options, and each requires a separate answer to the question of how to disassemble a corner sofa.

Here the parsing process looks like this:

• First, remove the side panels, if provided by the design.
• First remove the seat and then the backrest from the short section of the sofa.
• The clothes box is removed from the main part.
• What remains is the corner element, which is small in size and easily fits even in narrow doors.

Features of the mechanism

The sofa got its name “book” because the unfolding of this mechanism resembles an open book. This transformation mechanism is steadily popular among our compatriots due to its practicality, comfort and reliability. Elements of a sofa with a “book” transformation mechanism consist of 2 iron or wooden supports with fixed spring devices or other type of filler. The sofa-book can be easily converted into a bed (ottoman, couch) and back into a sofa using an ordinary hinge device.

1. To spread the sofa, you need to lift the seat up until it clicks, then lower the seat.
2. The “sofa-book” is assembled in the reverse order: the seat is raised again, a click is heard, and then the structure folds.

Advantages and disadvantages

So, we figured out the mechanism for folding furniture of this type. However, it would not hurt to study the advantages and disadvantages of this sofa. The advantages include the following aspects.

1. Strength and high reliability of the entire structure . This transformation mechanism has been and remains one of those that can serve for many years without any complaints. Even if it breaks, such a sofa can be easily repaired; you do not need to buy any special devices or mechanisms for this.
2. Ease of transformation . It is easy to unfold and fold this sofa. There is no difficulty in simply expanding the structure, and after use, folding it again and giving it its original appearance.

Photos and dimensions of the accordion sofa

How to choose the right sofa book

The accordion sofa bed has a lot of advantages, as it is a transformable piece of furniture.

But accordions also have their drawbacks. They rarely become the reason for refusing to buy such a sofa, but they can play a big role when choosing a model.

1. This sofa folds forward, which means there should be quite a lot of free space in front of it.
2. The storage compartments for accordions are small. So you shouldn’t expect to be able to fit a lot of things into the sofa.
3. Over time, the sofa may leave marks on the floor when constantly unfolded. But here a lot will depend on the type of flooring.
4. The back of the sofa often seems very massive and bulky - do not forget that it turns out to be double due to the peculiarities of the folding mechanism.

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