An important detail of the interior is the sofa, most people spend a considerable amount of time on it. Over time, it becomes worthless, and the paradox is that no matter how you sit or lie on it, it is sold in the middle. It also wears out trim and some parts.
When such a moment comes, there are two ways out. Either throw and buy a new one, or breathe new life into it, and repair the drawdown site yourself. It does not take much time and save the family budget.
We will tell you how to fix a sofa on your own if it has failed in the middle.
Materials and tools for work
To repair a sagging sofa, we need the following.
- Upholstery material (if necessary, completely change).
- Filling: foam rubber, synthetic winterizer, etc.
- Strong thread for a banner of an upholstery (if necessary).
- Furniture stapler with staples.
- Flat screwdriver to remove old skin.
- Furniture belts. In case of their absence, strips of durable fabric are used.
- Wooden bars (In case of breakage of the frame).
How to fix a sofa
First of all, it is necessary to determine the place and degree of damage. To do this, look at the root of the problem. Extend the sofa to the center of the room and look inside. Perhaps the breakdown is hiding inside.
Often in such cases, the block of the frame breaks or the filler in the pillows is pressed. If the sofa has a spring base, it may be the case, but do not despair.
After we have identified the problem, we proceed to the repair.
How to replace the cushion filler
There is nothing easier to repair a sofa than replacing a filler.
And sometimes it doesn’t need to be changed completely; the simple addition of filler inside the pillow saves. This happens if the pillows carry several washings. In the process of washing, the filler knocks into lumps or simply becomes softer. This gives a feeling of subsidence of the sofa.
Repairing pillows is no problem. We carry out the work in this sequence.
- Carefully open the seam on the side of the pillow.
- Add filler, try not to overdo it, otherwise the pillows will become hard and uncomfortable.
- If necessary, replace the filler completely.
- Do not forget to carefully sew the seam.
Important! Try to use the same filler that was used in the pillows.
If the skin is worn, it must be replaced. Choose a color similar to the original, or use a contrasting combination.
How to repair a spring unit
Sometimes it happens that, in addition to crushed pillows, springs break.
In this case, it is necessary to remove the casing without damaging it, if it is not worn and does not require replacement.
After this, you need to find the broken springs, carefully remove and replace.
Furniture springs can be found in hardware stores or you can use an old mattress that has become unusable.
In some cases, the springs are simply compressed, and their repair consists in hauling the spring.
After replacing the spring, be sure to fasten it correctly, otherwise you run the risk of getting an injection when using furniture.
If the casing does not require replacement, simply put it on the back and secure it with a furniture stapler.
Advice! To avoid personal injury, use pliers to replace the spring.
How to fix a wireframe
If, looking inside the sofa, you find that the frame part is broken, do not panic. Any damage can be repaired by yourself.
To replace a broken part of the frame, make the same material from the necessary material. Disconnect the broken part, if necessary, replace the fasteners, sometimes the fasteners rust from moisture.
Advice! Do not use raw material. In the process of drying it will lead, after which another repair may be required.
Install a new part. Carefully inspect the entire frame; there may be cracks in other parts. Therefore, they must also be replaced.
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