How to disassemble a sofa?

When changing their place of residence, people begin to wonder about the transportation of furniture. This often requires its independent dismantling. Therefore, skills on the rules of disassembly and information on the design of the sofa will be useful for everyone. We’ll talk more about this in our article.

Information on how to properly dismantle the sofa can be obtained from special literature or the Internet. The bottom line is that all structural parts are interconnected by fasteners. Depending on which model is used, their number and types may be different. However, it will not be a mistake to name the main fasteners that are found in almost all designs. These are bolts, nuts, screws and screws, as well as the so-called Euro-screws. The latter are distinguished by carvings like self-tapping screws.

For domestic products, corners and dowels are often used. Dismantling in this case does not cause any special difficulties. You can use the usual open-end wrench for it. The diameter is taken depending on what size the sofa has. The most popular indicators are 10, 12 and 14. In addition, you will need a corner key.

I must say that at present, in many models of sliding sofas, fasteners are hidden under the upholstery. This is done so that the product has a more attractive appearance. In this case, it is necessary to prepare a pair of pliers and a regular flat screwdriver.

Some prefer to use a regular nail clipper in their work.

It is also worth stocking up with containers where fasteners will be placed after dismantling.Experts say that it is best to prepare them in the amount of 3 pieces. One will be used for nuts, the second for screws, and the third for bolts. You can take ordinary cans with lids or purchase special ones, for example, on the popular Chinese site.

As for the step-by-step instructions, first of all, it will depend on what design the sofa has. Domestic manufacturers offer consumers angular and straight models. In the first case, the shape of the product is U-shaped or L-shaped. The transformation mechanism in this situation involves the extension of the lower part of the seat. The sleeping surface increases due to its departure.

Direct options are presented by models with a horizontal seat and a vertically located back. Most often, they are arranged according to the types of “accordion”, “book” and “euro book”. Given the above features, dismantling in each case requires a different one.

Before starting dismantling, you should carefully inspect the structure. Particular attention should be paid to the back. In the case when the fasteners are under the upholstery, to begin with, the edges of the material are neatly separated from the frame. Staples and nails are pulled out with special tools.

The seat is vertical and stacks on the back. The sidewalls are unscrewed. The accessories that hold the seat are removed, after which the back fasteners are removed. Least of all questions mechanism "eurobook". The back and seat are a monolithic compartment. Simply remove the sidewalls and separate the outgoing lower part.

By the sofa with an accordion mechanism the head is removed, after which the triple frame rolls out. Raising the seat, you need to unscrew its fasteners. If clamps are used, they are also retractable. In the end, the design is divided into 3 parts. The first is a box for underwear, the second is paired sidewalls, and the third is a transformation mechanism. At the very end, the legs are removed.

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

Next, the laundry storage compartment is disconnected. To move, you must pack each part separately.

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

If the 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 need to be packed using corrugated cardboard. The shell is fixed with adhesive tape.

To work with corner models, you will need a flat screwdriver, as well as different size open-end wrenches. If there are branded mounts, it is better to consult a specialist to remove them. It should be borne in mind that such sofas have impressive dimensions, so their transportation can be problematic. Disassemble the product as much as possible so that it does not get stuck in the opening.

Before moving the sofa to a new place after it has been disassembled, you need to think about packaging. This will protect the upholstery from contamination and damage. In addition, this moment 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, bubble wrap. You can fix them with ordinary tape.

It should be borne in mind that packaging of each part is required separately. Fins and hard corners must be laid with cardboard, and wrap soft surfaces with foil. Each layer is fixed with tape.Fasteners are placed in a specially prepared container, which must be tightly closed. This will help to quickly assemble the sofa, as everything you need will be at hand. If you perform all the steps correctly, the sofa will not be afraid of dirt and humidity. He calmly tolerates not too accurate external influence.

In order not to damage the structure during the move, some recommendations of specialists should be taken into account. Expensive sofas are often equipped with proprietary fasteners. To parse it, special tools are required, otherwise there is the possibility of damage to the upholstery or frame. Such mechanisms should not be tried to disassemble on their own, it is better to seek the help of professional craftsmen.

Cautions also apply to individual models. The accordion mechanism often has special clamps in its construction. Complexity may cause the drawer to be removed. In the “book” and “eurobook” models, it is recommended to tighten the nuts on the bolts immediately after dismantling. There are a lot of these elements, they are very easily lost. In a corner folding sofa, the corner block deserves attention. It is non-separable, so it should be left in its original condition.

During parsing, many problems arise after serious physical force is applied. This is strictly prohibited. This is especially common if a compact folding mini-sofa is disassembled. All elements are neatly cleaned in a specially prepared place so as not to lose them when moving. This will help to quickly assemble the sofa in the new room.

When disassembling furniture with an old base, several nuances should also be considered. Particleboard repair is more difficult compared to a sofa with a wooden frame. A lot depends on the condition of the frame. It is also important to take into account the age of the structure, since over time, the fastenings will increasingly fit snugly together. Dismantling corner models can be more complicated than straight lines.

It is best to use a polymer film that is impervious to water, it will hide parts from undesirable effects.

Care is also required when working with withdrawable models. This is especially true for families in which there are pets. therefore Before you return the built-in compartment for storing bedding in place, it is worth checking that the pet does not hide in it. If this is not done, you can injure the animal.

When disassembling, not only the structure itself deserves attention, but also its dimensions, transformation mechanisms, and material of manufacture. Experts recommend using only those tools that are suitable for working with a particular model. It is important to follow the dismantling sequence. If all the conditions are met, there will be no problems during the work, and the product will be very easy to assemble in a new place.

Using the example of assembly of an accordion sofa, you can easily disassemble this model for transportation. All the details in the video below.