Changing your place of residence is an exciting stage in every person’s life. And with it, many questions come to the fore. For example, how to disassemble into parts an old or new sofa book, a Euro-book with armrests for moving and transportation, how to properly pack and transport - the answers will be provided by the tips from our article and videos that can be found on the Internet. They will help you understand the complex principles of work, prepare the necessary tools and find out the main causes of breakdowns in order to prevent them from occurring in the process.
Content:
- Types of book sofas
- Features of the mechanism
- Advantages
- Features of disassembling a Eurobook sofa for transportation
- Dismantling the Eurobook sofa (books)
- Required Tools
- The sofa book does not fold out: why, what to do
- Causes of structural failure
- Precautionary measures
- Packing for moving
- Transportation rules
- Conclusion
Warning
You should always remember that only a trained specialist with the necessary set of tools can carry out a major repair of the sofa folding mechanism. He will always be able to accurately determine and eliminate the cause of the breakdown at a high quality level.
Without the proper experience, such repairs can lead to even greater malfunctions, therefore, if a problem is discovered, very carefully study the cause of the breakdown of your favorite sofa, evaluate the complexity of the design and your strengths, and also, if you still decide to repair the sofa mechanisms yourself , approach the process itself very responsibly.
Types of book sofas
Furniture with this transformation mechanism has been at the peak of popularity for several decades. It only takes a few seconds and a minimum of effort to turn it into a comfortable bed. If previously they made classic models, which consisted of two halves of pads, a bylts and a standard box at the bottom, now the variety has expanded significantly.
Among the modern varieties:
- With and without armrests. Today there are minimalistic examples that allow you to choose an option without restrictive sidewalls. It will look stylish and can fit into newfangled design projects. The only negative is that if you use such furniture for sleeping, the pillows will fall. There are regular wooden and soft restraints. The latter are preferable for children's rooms to protect the child from accidental injuries.
- Storage boxes. In the overwhelming majority, they are available only when the piece of furniture is in a disassembled state. However, in new models they were able to make retractable structures that provide access to the laundry compartment in any position. These elements may differ in volume, quantity, depth.
- Springs. The filler also varies. In the latest variations, they began to produce orthopedic springless pillows so that the sofa could be used equally comfortably both for daytime rest and for night sleep. Independent spring blocks are also suitable for relaxation. They are located around the entire perimeter, have a small diameter, allowing you to take the most comfortable physiological position of the body. Classic versions are equipped with large supporting elements, they have a low orthopedic effect, and with frequent use they begin to appear through the upholstery and get in the way.
- Frame. Made from wood or metal. The first ones are not durable, but they can please you with their affordable price. The second ones will last much longer, but you will also have to pay much more.
You can choose between narrow or wide pillow options, depending on the size of the room and application preferences. There are now many variations in upholstery material: from natural and eco-leather to jacquard, velvet, velor and other fabrics.
Every man can do a DIY ottoman
An ottoman, in fact, is either a modified bed or a simplified sofa - at least from the point of view of the designer. We believe that an ottoman, made with your own hands, can be called anything at all, as long as it fulfills its functions and fits into the interior of the room.
We suggest that you familiarize yourself with the instructions for making an ottoman
There are no clear criteria for a home craftsman - except for the quality of the product, of course. You will have to lie or even not only lie on this thing yourself, or even with your wife - so force majeure and complaints to the warranty workshop should be excluded from the holiday program.
The main difference between an ottoman and a bed: the ability to make a resting backrest, not necessarily at the head, but also along the length, or combined - at an angle. The first picture shows how to make an ottoman with a classic headboard yourself, but no one is stopping you from adding another long backrest and getting a corner ottoman. The main thing is the frame, and modeling the final look is in your hands if you master the basic operations.
Features of the mechanism
In terms of transformation, there are two varieties that have completely different systems. The first, classic, option is the simplest solution. To make the seating area comfortable, you need to raise the seat up. So that the back rests on the frame. Then bring it forward a little until a characteristic click is heard, then lower it. The double bed is ready. The downside is that you can’t move it close to the wall, otherwise you’ll have to move the heavy sofa-book away every time, and this can cause damage to the floor covering.
The second one is roll-out. The general disassembly scheme is similar to the previous one, however, before you begin unfolding, you need to push the lower part forward. This is convenient for small spaces.
Advantages
Among the advantages that made the model popular:
It can become a full-fledged replacement for a bed if you choose orthopedic pillows. Due to the fact that there are practically no differences or hard elements in the parts where the halves are joined, sleeping on it is convenient and comfortable. An ideal choice for small rooms where you need to rationally organize a corner for daytime rest, night sleep and at the same time leave free space.
Specifics and differences
In the simplest case, such a sofa consists of three main parts: central, corner and side walls. Moreover, despite the wide variety of models offered, there are three main types of corner sofas:
- Two L-shaped parts, as a rule, the central part is complemented by a solid corner element, which is usually an ottoman, less often a sofa. Essentially, this solution provides two full beds.
- Three-section L-shaped. Modified design, differing from the previous one by the presence of a corner insert. That is, the corner part is connected to the central part using a kind of “mediator”. By type of execution, most often it is a sofa.
- U-shaped The difference lies in the presence of corner sections installed on both sides of the central section.
In addition to the structural design, sofas also differ in the type of mechanism, the method of fastening the side walls and the presence of additional (optional) elements: drawers, cabinets, bar pockets, and a table.
Features of disassembling a Eurobook sofa for transportation
Moving is a responsible undertaking that requires certain knowledge when disassembling furniture. The transformation mechanism is easily deformed if improperly transported. Therefore, you should be extremely careful to maintain the integrity of the product.
First, let's determine which parts can be disconnected:
- a sleeping place, which consists of two halves: a seat and a backrest;
- armrests;
- base, drawers, additional fasteners.
In some models, the base can be completely disassembled, while in others you will have to figure out how to transport the whole box. However, this is still better and more convenient than trying to transport the whole thing.
Stages of work taking into account the model
Step-by-step instructions for dismantling upholstered furniture depend on the design of the product. Domestic sofas come in two types - straight and corner. The first option is a rectangular product with a horizontally oriented seat and a vertical backrest. Popular transformation mechanisms are a book, a Eurobook, an accordion. The second model has the shape of the letter L or P, and unfolds as follows: if you pull the lower part of the seat, it moves out and the berth increases. Taking into account these features, these two varieties require an individual approach when dismantling.
Straight
Before sofas are disassembled for transportation, the furniture is folded and carefully inspected from behind. If the fastener is hidden under the upholstery, you must carefully remove the edges of the fabric. Use a flathead screwdriver to remove staples, nails and other parts. Then you need to:
- Place the seat in an upright position and place it on the backrest.
- Unscrew the sides if there are fasteners on them.
- Remove the fittings used to secure the seat.
- Remove the backrest latches.
The easiest way to disassemble a product with a Eurobook transformation mechanism. In this model, the back and seat are a single monolithic block. You just need to remove the sides and disconnect the lower part, which slides out on wheels.
When preparing to transport a disassembled accordion sofa, you need to carefully remove the headboard and roll out the triple frame on the box. To do this, the seat is raised and the fasteners connecting it to the rest of the structure are unscrewed. For some models, the box is fixed using clamps; in this case, they are removed. As a result, the sofa needs to be disassembled into three parts: paired sidewalls, a folded transformation mechanism and a pull-out laundry box. The last stage of work is the dismantling of the legs equipped with rollers. It is advisable to fold them, like the sidewalls, in pairs.
Angular
Before disassembling the sofa, it is necessary to free the furniture from the protective cover and put the pillows away so that dust and dirt do not get on them during work. After this, the product is carefully rolled out into the middle of the room so that it can be freely approached from any side. Next, the seat is raised so that the internal frame is visible. Then you need to:
- Unscrew the side parts.
- Separate the corner element from the short and long ones.
- Remove soft parts.
- If the short part has a back, unscrew it.
- Remove the bedding drawer.
If the sofa is disassembled for moving and not for repair, each part is separately packaged in polyethylene. Both sides are laid together. After this, the product can be easily transported. If the sofa was disassembled with the upholstery removed, it can be returned to its place using a construction stapler.
Some luxury models have polished wood armrests. In this case, they must be protected from mechanical damage using corrugated cardboard, which is secured with construction tape.
Thus, the design of a corner sofa for transportation is quite simple. During the work process, the master will need a flat-head screwdriver and several open-end wrenches. To remove branded fasteners, it is better to contact a specialist. It is advisable to transport the corner only in disassembled form, since due to the design features, sofas of this type often get stuck in doorways, especially on narrow staircases.
Dismantling the Eurobook sofa (books)
Domestic furniture is simple and understandable both in operation and in how and with what to disassemble. Therefore, in many cases, an open-end wrench with different head diameters and a screwdriver are sufficient. Foreign market representatives may require specialized tools. Here you either call the craftsmen or try to transport the entire structure.
In the standard assembly version there should be no problems. Everything there is intuitively simple and clear. The step by step process will look like this:
- Raise the seat and inspect the mounting location. If they are visible, you can begin further work. When everything is hidden behind the upholstery, it is better to use the services of qualified specialists who can carefully remove the top layer and, using special furniture staplers and glue, attach it back in the new home.
- If you decide to dismantle it yourself. The seat is raised to the maximum so that the back rests on the frame, then lowered on top of it. Use an open-end wrench to unscrew the sides. Prepare a separate container for each fastening in advance to avoid confusion later. Set the armrests aside for further packing.
- Then there are two options. Either unscrew the fasteners of each pillow one by one, if possible, or separate them together. This job may require a screwdriver or flathead screwdriver, but in most cases a regular wrench will do the trick. When separating parts, it is important to place bolts, screws, screwdrivers and other small parts in containers or bags.
- The last step will be the foundation. Inspect it carefully for open fasteners. If they are not there, you will have to transport them completely; if there are, it will be much easier; all you have to do is unscrew them and mark the parts with a marker.
Try not to disassemble the places that are hidden under the upholstery yourself. There is a high risk of damaging aesthetics and appearance.
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. 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.
If the short compartment has a back, it also needs to be unscrewed.
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.
Required Tools
For most designs, especially domestic production, you will only need a wrench with heads 10,12,14 or others. If the furniture is more complex imported, then you will need:
- screwdriver - to speed up the work, you can use the following devices on the list, but the process will go slowly;
- a flathead and a Phillips screwdriver - the first is useful for removing the trim brackets if it hides the mechanisms, the second for the corresponding screws;
- nail puller - for pulling out nails;
- furniture stapler - to subsequently return the sofa to its original appearance and secure the upholstery fabric;
- glue - to secure the edges of the material;
- pliers - useful at many stages of disassembly;
- containers for fasteners - use tin or just strong zip bags for each type of fastener separately.
If you have doubts about whether you can disassemble it yourself and then return the furniture to its original appearance, it is better to use the services of specialists. It will cost less than a new piece of furniture.
Master services
Our designers will help you decorate the furniture in the same style with the overall interior of the room. They will develop a personal project dividing the space into functional zones. Often, a corner sofa is a piece of furniture that allows you to separate a place for relaxing or watching movies. At the first stage, specialists will take measurements of all upholstered furniture in the room, and experienced seamstresses in the workshop located at the base of our service will sew covers from durable material in a single style solution.
Craftsmen reupholster corner sofas at the customer’s home without the need to disassemble them and transport them to our company. The company's employees reupholster corners, sofas, armchairs, chairs, kitchen corner sets or furniture sets. The range of services traditionally includes:
- Replacement of fabric or leather base;
- Taking measurements of all elements of the sofa;
- Purchasing, cutting fabrics and sewing new covers for pillows, backrests and armrests;
- Repairing broken interior parts of a sofa;
- Replacement of worn-out filler;
- Assembling the structure with subsequent decoration with buttons, ribbons or furniture fittings.
When working, carpenters use professional equipment and high-quality materials purchased at a reduced cost from trusted suppliers. We carry out reupholstery of furniture within the strictly defined contract terms, in compliance with furniture production technology. After completion of the work, the master issues the client a warranty card valid for 1 year.
The sofa book does not fold out: why, what to do
After assembly, situations often arise when the mechanism refuses to work correctly. This can occur for several reasons:
- broken frame beam - if transported incorrectly or if there is strong pressure during installation/disassembly, the part can be damaged, outwardly this will be manifested as part of the sagging edge of the cushion, the element will have to be replaced;
- loose fasteners - can be noticed by uncharacteristic sounds, creaks; to solve the problem, you need to replace the bolts with a larger diameter or reduce the size of the hole using special choppers;
- frame crack - if it is small, you can use clamps; in case of major damage, additional strips are screwed in or completely replaced;
- loosening of the rivets on the position locking mechanism - the elimination methods will be similar to those with bolts, the method is described above.
It is worth carefully checking whether any errors were made during assembly, as well as for the absence of foreign objects stuck in the springs.
Causes of structural failure
If problems occur during operation, most often the main factor is natural wear and tear. However, in the case of moving, the elements of the sofa book can fail much faster. Among the most common:
- improper transportation leading to distortion, crack or breakage of the timber;
- bending of fastening parts;
- with careless disassembly, there is a possibility of slightly widening the holes into which the fasteners are inserted, accelerating the breakdown in these units, even if all manipulations are carried out carefully, the process will still bring “hour X” closer;
- Irrational collection, when fasteners that are similar to each other are mixed up, which leads to rapid failure of parts.
The first signs that a problem has arisen in the design will be unusual clanging sounds, the absence of a characteristic click when unfolding, as well as distortions and strong creaks. If you check all the elements right away, you can prevent costly repairs later.
Easy assembly process
Before connecting the main and side parts, screw in the legs and loosen the screws holding the gas lift mechanism above the clothes drawer. We assemble the furniture completely, starting with connecting the side walls, after which you need to connect the straight part with the “dolphin” mechanism and the side ottoman. Self-tapping screws will help with this.
Instructions for assembling the Atlanta corner sofa are in the video, and you can also find a photo with a detailed description of the process.
Sofa assembly instructions
In the same way, you can change the table and armrest by changing the angle of the Atlanta corner sofa, although the sofa will need to be disassembled first.
The process of assembling the Atlanta model sofa is not complicated and even a novice craftsman can do it. And the excellent quality of the materials used in its manufacture and upholstery guarantees that, subject to operating conditions, this piece of furniture will delight its owners for a long time.
This model also has a direct modification. This option has a smaller bunk bed and is perfect assembled for small rooms. If you bought a straight Atlanta sofa and are interested in how to assemble it, watch the video tutorial, which explains in detail all the stages of work.
Precautionary measures
To prevent unforeseen situations when moving, we recommend using the following rules for disassembling and transporting furniture:
- do not loosen the fasteners when disassembling, even if they are very tight, work slowly, rather than subsequently look for a replacement for the loose ones;
- fold fasteners separately so as not to mix them up;
- disassemble as carefully as possible, without tugging at the wooden or metal frame, even if it seems strong;
- try not to drop or place heavy things on top; the disassembled structure is very vulnerable to mechanical damage;
- If during assembly it turns out that a bolt, rivet or other element is not seated tightly, immediately replace it with a larger cross-sectional diameter to prevent breakage and cracks in the support.
If the problem is not identified in time, the frame beam may burst, which will require expensive professional repairs and the selection of a similar part. Therefore, it is better to entrust the disassembly and collection procedure to professionals if there are doubts about the quality of the work carried out independently.
Packing for moving
Special attention should be paid to the transportation process itself. Many people in a hurry do not pack the elements of the sofa book, simply loading them into a car, container and transporting them to a new place. This is not true. The minimum problem after such a trip will be dust and dirt on the upholstery; many stains can permanently decorate the appearance. At the very least, during loading the fasteners will be lost, broken or damaged, and the springs will be deformed.
To prevent this from happening, pack each item correctly. For example, pillows, if they are not collapsible, are transported only in their folded state. They are wrapped with cling film or bubble wrap, with stationery tape on top. You need to be especially careful with the remains of mechanisms that cannot be bent.
The fasteners are stored in different bags; it is advisable to tape them to the furniture itself so as not to lose it and when assembling it in a new place, you do not have to open all the boxes in search of fittings. Pack the base tightly with light fabrics or paper to prevent deformation. There should be no heavy objects on top.
If there are decorative elements, it is advisable to remove them and transport them in separate boxes. If you can’t dismantle it, lay it tightly with foam rubber or rags.
How to cover upholstered furniture with leather
Upholstered furniture in the house is usually a favorite place for the whole family to relax. Over time, the upholstery wears out, becomes thinner, begins to look sloppy and untidy, and also becomes stained. But you shouldn’t rush to buy a new sofa, because a thrifty owner who is friendly with tools is quite capable of replacing the covering of upholstered furniture with a new material.
Furniture reupholstery provides an opportunity to profitably change the appearance of upholstered furniture, as well as extend its service life. In this master class we will look at how to cover furniture with leather with your own hands and what features of this work you will have to deal with.
Transportation rules
If it is assumed that transportation may take place without disassembly, you need to be especially careful about the process:
- carefully measure doorways and staircases;
- take care in advance of purchasing a thick case, pack all parts in bubble wrap to prevent breakage;
- When loading, it is better to use special ramps rather than try to throw them into a truck;
- It is imperative to use fasteners in the body to secure the furniture well, preventing unnecessary vibration and, as a consequence, its damage.
It is worth not only carefully packing, but also securing all roll-out and reclining elements with rope. The tighter the packaging, the more likely it is that the mechanism will survive the move without much damage.
