The sofa creaks: why and how to fix it?

An integral attribute of each living room is a sofa. It is this furniture that is considered one of the most sought after and comfortable for relaxing. It would seem, what problems can arise with sofas? And here's what: over time, they all begin to creak. It is about why an unpleasant sound appears and how to get rid of it will be discussed in this article.

A sofa is a multifunctional furniture of different types. Models are angular, straight, folding, etc. They can sleep, play, sit and collect guests. From constant loads, they fail and begin to make an unpleasant sound in the form of a constant creak. Of course, those who have the means can afford to go to the store and buy a new sofa instead of the one that creaked a lot. However, there is no need to take drastic measures, first of all, you need to understand the cause of the problem, and only then think how to solve it. Let's get it together.

The design of the sofa is a fairly complex mechanism in which various elements are present.

• Frame. This is the so-called "skeleton" of the entire structure, all components are supported on it. This item is made of high quality metal alloy or wood.
• Springs. For their manufacture, the manufacturer also uses strong and reliable metal.
• Filling. Represents various soft materials.
• Upholstery. Fabric covered with furniture.
• Folding system.

Knowing what any sofa consists of, you can already reflect on which of its components makes a creak.Most likely, the problem arose with the functioning of the frame, the spring block sank or broke completely or one of the springs. So, a rattle in a metal structure occurs if:

• the mounting system has loosened;
• the folding mechanism loosened up.

A wooden sofa creaks if:

• cracks formed in it, they occur if the assembly was poorly made or raw wood was used;
• loosened joints during transportation or during operation.

So, the culprits may be the use of low-quality material, a violation of the technological process of production, improper initial assembly, a small amount of lining materials. And one more - too much load on the sofa.

In most cases, if the furniture is fastened, the owners call for repair specialists who can quickly and efficiently fix the problem on a professional level. But if you want to save money, you can try to do everything yourself. All that is needed is a knowledge of the repair execution algorithm, the availability of the necessary equipment and supplies.

So, you should stock up on the following:

• pliers
• a screwdriver;
• furniture (construction) stapler and staples to it. They are used to attach the upholstery to the frame;
• filler, which can be used as burlap, foam or polyurethane foam, felt, other modern materials;
• upholstery fabric;
• plywood and PVC glue - for a wooden base;
• stripes, plates and corners of metal.

If you have at hand everything you need, which was discussed above in the article, and if you know what exactly caused the appearance of an unpleasant sound, you can safely proceed to repair work. You can fix the problem even without parsing the design. Let's talk separately about how to remove this creak at home. Consider troubleshooting for sofas with different frames.

Metal is a stronger and more durable material; therefore, structures made of it are not destroyed, but their fastening system simply weakens or deforms. You must do the following:

• lubricate the iron frame, joints, folding mechanism;
• tighten bolts and nuts.

Of course the tree is it is safe eco-friendly material. Furniture made of wood has always been considered one of the most beautiful, interesting and expensive. But there are enough problems with her too. This also applies to the creaks of sofas with a wooden frame.

There are several methods that can help get rid of the rattle, and they depend directly on the cause.

• If a crack appears in the frame and the sofa begins to creak because of this, it is necessary to repair the cracked part. You can use a piece of plywood and strengthen it with a problem place. Plywood is glued with PVA glue, and even better, for a more reliable and lasting effect, it is screwed with self-tapping screws on both sides. If there is no plywood, a metal bracket, corner or plate will do.
• The gap in the wood often appears from the use of wet material, which eventually dries in the finished product. Such a gap should be filled with PVA glue collected in the syringe.
• It is necessary to replace the cracked part if there are several damages on it and noticeable deformations have occurred. This type of repair is called very expensive.
• If the jumpers in the frame have fallen, then install other and more additional ones, to secure the seat as much as possible and eliminate deflection.
• In the case of a creaking cause - friction of the beam on the chipboard, these elements just need to be lubricated. As a lubricant, you can take paraffin or technical wax.

You will have to replace the entire spring unit, even if only one spring is cracked.There are "craftsmen" who, out of ignorance, make the decision to replace only a failed element, but this is fundamentally wrong. The thing is that if one spring breaks, it will be followed by wear and tear of all the others. Therefore, it is required to replace the entire unit, which will not be cheap and will not be done quickly. If the springs sag, they can be lifted with foam, which fits between the spring blocks.

The repair procedure is identical in all cases:

• to remove an upholstery and filling;
• perform a visual inspection of the inside of the sofa;
• check each spring and determine the one that makes the creak, replace it with a new one;
• lubricate all joints without exception;
• carefully check the folding mechanism and lubricate it if necessary;
• if problems arose with the wood component, use one of the methods described above;
• fasten the trim with a stapler.

Sofa - upholstered furniture, which requires special care. It is the key to a long life of furniture. To avoid rattle, you must adhere to the following rules and recommendations:

• the air temperature in the room where the sofa is installed should be in the range from 15 ºС to 30ºС;
• do not install furniture close to the heater;
• as soon as you hear the slightest rattle, conduct a visual inspection;
• be sure to lubricate fasteners and connectors once a year;
• if the side panels of the sofa are made of wood and cracks appear on them, replace this design.

You have every right to replace or repair such a piece of furniture. That is why after the purchase, save the payment receipt and warranty card. But generally it is better not to take risks, but to buy furniture only from well-known and reliable manufacturers. This will be the best guarantee that your sofa will be beautiful, comfortable and will please you with a long service life.

One way to eliminate creaking on the couch is as follows.