Sofa spring unit repair

Even the highest quality pieces of furniture can fail. Most often, sofas break, or rather, springs fail. However, this problem can be dealt with independently, at home, without the help of specialists.

Everyone knows that a sofa is a comfortable, soft piece of furniture designed for comfort and relaxation. Of course, like any furniture, it consists of several parts.

While the product is new, everything is wonderful, and it’s nice to relax on it. However, after some time, malfunctions may occur. You may find that the spring has come out, the frame has broken, or there has been a nuisance with the upholstery.

Replacing the spring unit may be necessary for various reasons.. For example, when the action of the springs weakens, then dents can be seen on the surface of the sofa. As a result, the level of comfort is reduced, using furniture is not so pleasant. Sometimes you may find that the spring burst shortly after buying a sofa. This may be due to factory defects or low-quality spare parts.

You have to resort to a premature change of springs even if they remain intact. This happens if the stiffness of the sofa does not satisfy the full comfort. This parameter cannot be adjusted in any other way. You will have to choose a more suitable spring system that will be softer or harder.Of course, you can cheat and use one or more layers of foam rubber for softness.

For upholstered furniture, the spring system is one of the best fillers that provide comfort. This also allows you to significantly increase the service life of products. When you have to come to terms with the replacement of springs, you first need to better find out what types of them generally exist.

After that, repairing a sofa at home is not difficult.

• Flat Snake Springs differ in durability, simplicity and low cost. At the same time, they provide the necessary comfort. Of their inherent disadvantages, it is worth noting excessive softness. As a result, there is a feeling that you are not sitting on the couch, but in a hammock. Because of this, the snake is rarely found in folding models.

• The most commonly used springs are in the form of a solid block, it is called a bonnel. They are able to last a long period without losing their comfort. However, under heavy loads, upholstered furniture with such a filler may begin to creak. In the event of failure of one spring, it will be necessary to change the entire unit.

• The springs in the form of a block in which they are independent of each other are called Pocket Spring. In such a system, each spring is in a separate case. As a result, a sofa with similar "insides" allows you to relax with maximum benefit for the spine. Of course, the cost of such a unit is quite high. Of the advantages, it should be noted that if one spring burst, then it is easy to replace it with a new one.

Repairing upholstered furniture with your own hands is simple and even pleasant. And this can be done at home, without even taking out the sofa from the living room or kitchen. Among the advantages of this method, significant savings stand out, because professionals charge quite a lot for replacing spring systems. In addition, choosing the filler yourself, you can stay at the very best.

Of course, before you repair your sofa yourself, you will have to do some preparatory work. First you need to purchase suitable springs.

In this case, you can choose similar to those that were or install a better option. It is also better to pre-record the sequence of actions so that everything goes right.

For measurements you will need a special tape measure. Analysis of the frame of upholstered furniture is carried out using a wrench. Upholstery staples can be easily removed using a flat screwdriver.

Metal products cannot be changed without pliers. The underlying layer is easiest to cut off with an office knife or scissors. At the last stage, when the upholstery will need to be fixed on the frame, you will need a construction stapler and staples.

When everything you need is ready, you should take apart the sofa. At the same time, experts recommend photographing all stages of the analysis, so that later it is easier to return furniture to its original state. The dismantling should be started from the side parts and armrests. In some models, they are attached to the legs. In the presence of such fastenings, under the frame of the item, you need to substitute a block of wood. This is necessary to avoid sagging furniture on one side. After that, the seat rises and the bolts get out. It is important not to miss any of them.

The next stage is the removal of the back, and then the transformation mechanism. You will see a block with springs. It is advisable to get it completely in order to immediately check the condition of the frame. After all, if there are malfunctions in it, they must be eliminated. All necessary items are sold in special stores. Repairing modern fillers is easy. Most often they are blocks in the form of a spiral. Typically, the thickness of the blocks is 2.2 millimeters. For repair, a broken element is twisted from one side, and then dissolved from the other.

In the event that the springs are old, up to five millimeters thick, then they can be strengthened. This is done with durable wire or twine. They are needed for tying the block. If there are parts that are completely out of order, they should be removed. Of course, if possible it is better to completely replace the filler with a new one.

It also happens that the problem lies in twisted elements that simply disconnected. You can restore the attachment of such springs to each other or to the frame using a thin (preferably red-hot) wire and pliers. In this case, the sharp parts should be bitten off, and then bent down. A broken spring needs to be replaced with a new one. The same is done if it just does not become so elastic.

Sometimes the entire spring system fails. In this case, you need to choose a different design. Better if it will be better.

Unpleasant sounds arising when the sofa is exposed should alert. To determine their source, you should carefully examine the entire surface of the sofa using a punch. Most often, this problem is eliminated by installing a gasket between the metal elements that rub. However, over time, you still have to resort to replacing the springs.

When repairing spring blocks it is important to vacuum the mechanisms and everything around them. This is necessary to remove garbage accumulated in the sofa for the entire period of its use. When the spring has been repaired or the entire unit has been replaced, the underlying layer in the form of foam rubber or other material must be returned to its place.

After that, the upholstery fabric is attached using a stapler and staples. The final touch is the return to the place of the armrests and fixing them to the frame.

However, in some cases it is still better to entrust the repair of the sofa to professionals. This is necessary if the furniture is antique - such models have complex moments in the design. Also, problems can arise with leather sofas, or rather, with their upper layer. Such upholstery can be independently replaced with a simpler fabric or you can trust a specialist.

In the next video, you will learn how to quickly repair broken springs in a couch using a wire tie.