The choice of new furniture is a joyful and responsible event. Most buyers will prefer a model with a transformation into a comfortable bed. Such furniture happens: with a layout for every day and guest, for infrequent use. A guest product is appreciated mainly for its good design and beautiful upholstery.

The mechanism does not have such high requirements, reliability and ease of use. Among a large number of modern models, a sofa with a Tic-Tac mechanism for every day has worked well.

The mechanism for folding the bed "Tick-Tack" is used recently. The sound that is obtained when unfolding and gave it a name. "Tic-tac" is durable and easy to use, it may well be recommended for every day.

The principle of operation of the tick-to-tack mechanism

The procedure for transforming into a bed is almost the same for the eurobook. No wonder it is also called the "walking eurobook." Using a sofa equipped with such a mechanism is very easy:

• Initially, the seat is freed from all the excess, decorative pillows or removable back cushions, if any;
• The seat is lifted by the handle in the king of the sofa or bottom (if there is no grip), it is pushed forward and placed on legs made of a solid profile of a rectangular pipe;
• The free space under the seat is usually equipped with a box for storing bedding. The back of the sofa, connected to the frame by solid furniture hinges, closes the box and forms a spacious berth with the seat.

Important! Due to the design, during the transformation of the seat, the seat legs do not scratch the floor.

The main design differences

The design of the Tick-Tak sofa, the photo of which you see above, is otherwise called the pantograph. The mechanism is characterized by better operational properties in comparison with the eurobook:

• The upgraded design has a retractable element that lifts the extendable part of the sofa above the floor, the mechanism will not scratch the parquet or laminate;
• Recommended for everyday use. Withstands heavy weight, up to 240 kg. The mechanism is very durable, breakdowns are extremely rare;
• The berth has a large double bed.

Like this: tick-tock mechanism in sofas? The design has a greater seating depth compared to other models. Sitting on such a sofa, it's hard to lean your back on the back of the sofa, for this it is far away.

A wide folding seat will be more convenient when using removable back cushions or large decorative pillows. Model design will benefit from this.

Features of straight and angled "Tick-Tack"

Before buying furniture, it is important to familiarize yourself with the line of models produced with the layout of interest. Usually in the model line there are several sizes in length and with different additions. The most common straight sofa is "Tic-Tac."

It is bought most often, a direct sofa is suitable for a living room and a bedroom in a small apartment, wherever it is necessary for the sofa to easily become a comfortable bed. It is equipped with a container under the seat. There are models with orthopedic filling of back and seat cushions. At the heart of a block of springs, packaged in separate cases.

A berth with such a filler is recommended for people with spinal problems.

In addition to straight lines, angular with an ottoman are often equipped with such a mechanism. The set of a triple sofa with a prefix has two spacious storage containers. When folded, it will fit a large company of friends and a relative.

Important! Optionally, when ordering an angular sofa, it can be equipped with a prefix on the side that the customer needs.

Any furniture fabric is suitable for upholstery. Sofas and sets based on them are complemented by removable back cushions, as well as decorative rectangular pillows and cushions. As a filler, ball wool is used. These pillows can be washed at home.

On some models, a removable cover for the seats and backs is provided. The armrests are also designed in different ways: from rectangular to complex design. There are models in which the armrest is made by a cabinet or library (there are several shelves on the side of the armrest).

Pros and cons of the mechanism

Pantograph is a very convenient mechanism and reliable. The safety margin of the mechanism is enough for a long time. Such sofas rarely break, but in case of breakage it will also be more difficult to repair it.

Many factories produce furniture with this mechanism. The young model already has good recommendations from grateful customers:

• The most important thing for users is easy folding. A fragile girl can decompose furniture without assistance;
• Unfolding, thanks to the special design of the mechanism, the seat in the air moves forward and stands on solid legs. Flooring will not be affected, even if the sofa will be used every day;
• The bed is separated from the wall by a beautiful partition. It does not allow the bed to roll down and effectively draws up a berth;
• The back cushions and seats are connected in a completely flat bed, without height differences and crevices.

Despite the somewhat high price compared to other similar transformation models, a sofa with a tick-and-tack mechanism can and should be recommended for purchase as a sofa for everyday use by customers who value ease of use. The modernized design will last a long time and will only please with the convenience of handling and the beauty of the forms. Several beautiful pillows filled with high-quality ball wool will complete the design of the sofa and make it even more comfortable while watching an interesting movie with your beloved family.