It is now impossible to imagine any office, and especially residential, space without a sofa. This piece of furniture not only creates coziness, but can also serve as a sleeping place and even a place to store things.
And, of course, guests will definitely sit comfortably on it. So now it’s impossible to live without a sofa. However, first you need to choose an option that is suitable in size and method of transformation .
Thus, book sofas have been and remain very popular, as they are comfortable and extremely easy to use and, moreover, do not take up much space at all. When purchasing this option, you can order a furniture assembly service at home, but in general, if you know how to assemble a sofa book, you can do without the help of craftsmen.
How to assemble a sofa book?
Simple and clear instructions on how to assemble a sofa bed with your own hands
An indispensable piece of furniture for the home is the DIY sofa bed. This design is ideal for receiving guests during the day and comfortable rest at night, which is especially important for small apartments. A ready-made transformer can be purchased at a furniture store, but it will not be cheap. If you assemble the bed yourself, using convenient diagrams, you can significantly reduce costs and make a piece of furniture that fits perfectly into the interior.
There are several ways to make a transformer, but the most popular is a model called “book”. It is relatively simple to manufacture, easy to use and compact. A book bed can have either a standard rectangular shape or an unusual, creative one (one of the most interesting options is a round folding bed).
Preparation process
The preparatory stage is the most voluminous and responsible. You need to think about not only what materials to choose for the work, but also decide on the design of the sofa and its size.
First of all, start drawing up a drawing. To do this, you need to choose the location of the future piece of furniture and roughly indicate its dimensions.
In the figure below you can see an approximate diagram for making a pull-out sofa, take it as an idea, or find more suitable schemes on the Internet and adapt them to your size.
When developing a circuit yourself, you need to take into account the thickness of the material used. This parameter is useful at the marking stage, when the drawing has already been approved.
When marking parts, be extremely careful, and it is better to double-check the measured numbers several times before cutting a wooden beam or cutting out a plywood blank.
The remaining materials, filler, upholstery fabric, need to be purchased in reserve, especially if during the upholstery process you decide to combine the material according to the pattern.
Dismantling and transportation of a corner sofa
For example, dismantling a corner sofa in a confined space can be difficult. This procedure is often required when transporting furniture to a country house, another apartment or office.
An equally difficult task is assembling a corner sofa. A large number of parts and fasteners can easily confuse an unprepared person who has little knowledge of furniture. The use of not all fasteners can lead to accelerated wear of the furniture.
Most often it is necessary to disassemble a corner sofa for transportation. When disassembled, the product easily fits in a small truck, which is ideal for apartment or country house moves.
To assemble a corner sofa, it is best to use the services of the specialists at “Problems-in-the-House.NO”. Such an operation is carried out in a matter of minutes, and a professional approach guarantees complete safety of the furniture.
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Useful tips from the master
Useful tips will be useful to every home handyman. Assembling furniture is a responsible job that needs to be taken as seriously as possible.
Inattention and haste can lead to irreparable mistakes.
- After assembly, you may find that pieces of upholstery may appear in some places. To remove them, just use a stapler.
- When checking the mechanism after assembly, do not make sudden movements. If the structure is not assembled correctly, serious damage may result.
- If fittings or components are damaged, under no circumstances should they be used for work. You need to purchase new parts, exactly the same as those included in the package.
Anyone can assemble a sofa, so don’t be afraid of such work and tune in to a positive result.
Euro-book sofa
This model is equipped with a roll-out mechanism on guides. The seat is pulled out horizontally until it stops, then the backrest is placed in the vacant space. This mechanism is considered one of the most reliable. The sleeping area is spacious, and large linen drawers are convenient for storage. The transformation of the sofa occurs without much effort, so even children and the elderly can handle it.
A variation of the Euro-book are sofas with a pantograph transformation mechanism. Instead of guide rollers, they are equipped with a “walking” mechanism. To turn a sofa into a sleeping place, you need to lift and pull the seat towards you. Thanks to the lever system, it will automatically move into the correct position. Next, the backrest is lowered in the same way as a Euro-book. This system protects the flooring from damage during daily use.
Features of the transformation mechanism
The accordion transformation mechanism saves space and is highly durable. The advantages of this method of changing furniture configuration are also considered to be practicality, accessibility and functionality. Manufacturers usually offer models with a linen drawer, where it is convenient to put a blanket, sheet, and pillows. The sofa easily folds and unfolds; a child or an elderly person can do it. Procedure:
- To unfold the sofa, just lift the seat and pull it towards you. The mechanism itself will take the desired position, and a comfortable wide sleeping area will appear.
- To transform the product from the “bed” position, you need to raise the seat to the first click, then lower it down. The mechanism will return the sofa to its original position.
- Then you need to press in the center of the seat and fold the furniture.
When unfolding, the product does not need to be moved away from the wall, as you have to do with other models. A sofa with an orthopedic base will become a complete resting place for a married couple.
The “accordion” sofa has three soft sections; it folds out into a sleeping position according to the accordion principle, hence the name of the mechanism.
Assembled sofa in the interior
Straight model
Corner sofa
Product frame
Mechanism operation diagram
Example of step-by-step folding
Assembling the sofa. Algorithm of actions
Assembling the sofa begins with a careful study of the accompanying documentation, instructions and checking the presence of all the elements specified in the list. Experts recommend starting the process by arranging the parts in the right order: place the back against the wall, place the seat on the floor, and place the side parts to the side. The quantity of relevant consumables, such as washers of various sizes, fasteners and other items, is inspected. The sofa assembly scheme involves attaching the legs or decorative platforms to the bottom first, since then it will be difficult to move the bulky structure. Next, depending on the model, the frame of the upholstered furniture is assembled, the seats are attached to the bottom and secured with bolts.
TECHNOLOGY FOR MANUFACTURING UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE
The concept of wallpaper technology
The technological process of wallpaper work is a set of sequentially performed operations using the necessary materials, tools, mechanisms and machines to obtain the finished soft element.
The duration and complexity of the technological process of manufacturing a soft element depends on the design of the product, the materials and semi-finished products used, the level of mechanization of production, the qualifications of the performers and the level of labor organization.
Many upholstered furniture products use a different combination of design and technological solutions using different types of materials, tools and machines. This creates a wide variety of technological processes. For example, in the technological scheme of a rigid base - a spring element - a flooring layer - covering a soft element with a facing fabric, a large number of technological processes can be included, which are characterized by the general concept - spring furniture made on a rigid base. At the same time, both spring and soft elements can differ greatly in the type of springs and spring blocks used, the nature of the flooring material, etc.
Required materials and tools
To successfully assemble a sofa with an accordion mechanism, you need to prepare the following tools:
- wrench number 10 mm for mechanisms;
- screwdrivers;
- drill;
- screwdriver
The standard furniture package includes: chipboard panels, textile upholstery, foam rubber, a three-section mattress, fastening elements (staples, screws and nails), guides, wheels for the sliding part, legs for the base. Before quickly assembling the accordion sofa, you need to study the instructions, which differ for different modifications.
Look around the place
A sofa (or bunk bed) is not the most difficult type of furniture to assemble on your own. First, get rid of unnecessary components - packaging film and dressing tapes. Move all the parts of the sofa to where it will subsequently stand assembled (after removing everything unnecessary from there, it should be convenient for you to work). After this, arrange all the elements of the sofa, placing the same ones next to each other.
Lay out all the parts to make work easier
Separately place the metal parts of the sofa mechanisms. Check the complete set of accessories and the number of screws and bolts (if their total number is not indicated, read the assembly manual yourself).
Attention!!! Unpack the sofa very carefully so as not to damage the upholstery.
How to disassemble a corner sofa?
Assembling a sofa is a simple procedure; most often you don’t even need any special tools, but it’s better to have a set:
- screwdriver;
- construction stapler;
- a set of keys.
This will be more than enough; often furniture manufacturers complete sofas with a set of keys. So, perhaps the specified list of tools is not required.
How to disassemble a corner sofa?
The sofa consists of three parts: a long one - a sleeping place, a short one and a corner element.
- Disconnect the short and long parts from the corner piece. Sometimes the corner part and the side panel are a non-separable structure, in which case only the long element needs to be disconnected. The fastenings are located inside the sofa, usually furniture ties.
- Remove the side panel and back from the short part. Then, if the design includes a drawer for linen in this element, remove the upper block and unscrew the mechanism on the lower drawer. There is no need to remove the fastening from the upper block, so that it will be easier to assemble the sofa in the future.
- Next, you need to remove the side frame from the berth, the fasteners inside the sofa, and unscrew the bolts. Then you need to remove the upper corner element, most often it is solid. Locate the hardware in the drawer and twist it off the bottom block only.
It is not recommended to disassemble the folding/unfolding mechanism, since most often its reassembly is significantly complicated by spring mechanisms. In this form, the sofa is much easier to transport. Don't forget to take care of the packaging to protect the upholstery from damage and dirt.
As for assembly: it is done in reverse order. First, the frames are connected: the lower part, all the elements are attached to each other, then the back and sides are attached, and lastly the pillows are attached.
Finishing of parts
- Make drawers L - 38x137x1905 - 2 pcs. Use zip ties to mark the centers of the mounting holes, then drill additional mounting holes. See the figure below for an example.
How to make a sofa book with your own hands. Final assembly diagram
- Sand and sand the parts L. Round off the sharp edges.
- Apply stain, varnish, paint, etc. on all necessary surfaces.
- Fasten the ties to the drawers.
Design
The assembly of a corner sofa depends on the complexity of its design. It includes:
- frame;
- transformation mechanism;
- fasteners;
- soft blocks;
- supporting elements.
To produce the base, natural wood or chipboard is used. If you purchase a sofa made of chipboard, you need to check the quality certificate, since this material may contain formaldehyde. The base is installed on supports in the form of fixed legs or wheels.
Several varieties of these systems are used as a transformation mechanism: Eurobook, French, American, dolphin.
Where to place the product
Such products are suitable for any room:
- Living room. On the modern market you can find various shapes and sizes of roll-out sofas. For apartments with a large area, large corner models are suitable, and for small rooms you can find compact options. During the daytime, the whole family can relax on such a sofa, and at night it can be used as an additional sleeping place.
- Bedroom. For a sleeping area that has a small area, it is not always possible to find a bed that will fit in size. In such a situation, it would be more appropriate to purchase a roll-out sofa, because when folded it will not take up much space, but when unfolded it can provide a spacious sleeping area.
- Children's room. A child's room usually contains a lot of different furnishings - from cabinets to bookshelves, but at the same time you need to allocate a place that will be used for games. Using a small roll-out sofa instead of a bed will help free up space.
