Do-it-yourself sofa repair - replacing foam rubber

It often happens that after several years of operation, sofa structures become unusable. What to do in this case: to go for new furniture or try to repair a product that, in general, suits everyone? Do-it-yourself sofa repair - replacing foam rubber and fixing springs, of course, is a painstaking and time-consuming job, but the result is worth it. How exactly to fulfill it - we will describe in this article.

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When to change spring structures?

The sofa is equipped with several structural elements that provide a healthy sleep and a comfortable rest. It is necessary to pay attention to the quality of products so that they do not have to be repaired for a long time.

Important! Perhaps in the future you will find the following information useful when buying new furniture and don’t have to look for master classes to repair a sofa:

• How to choose a sofa?
• Sofa Design.
• How to choose the rigidity of the mattress?

But even the highest quality materials are not a guarantee against damage. The best models require repair after some time from the start of use.

In what cases does spring replacement be required?

• Upholstered furniture lasted a long time, so the springs weakened. A sign of this is the formation of dents and bulges. Relaxing on such a couch is not too comfortable, especially when unfolded.
• Factory marriage mattress design. It is not at all a fact that it will be noticeable from the very beginning, but gradually it makes itself felt.
• Irrational choice of elements of the mattress for rigidity. It should be understood that it is impossible to radically change the degree of rigidity. Partially helping to solve the problem is not just installing other spring blocks, but also replacing the foam in the sofa with your own hands.

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Spring classification

One of the criteria for comfort and reliability of the design is the correct choice of the spring unit. Let us consider in more detail the varieties of spring systems used by modern manufacturing enterprises.

Flat snake

Design Advantages:

• The simplest device.
• Long working resource.
• Low cost.
• Comfort

Important! There are also disadvantages. The springs bend (the so-called hammock effect). For this reason, products equipped with a folding mechanism are rarely made with flat springs.

Bonnels (solid spring blocks)

Benefits include:

• comfort (at the very beginning of use);
• low price.

However, over time, the spring blocks begin to creak.

Important! Since the design is dependent, if individual springs are damaged, the entire unit must be changed.

Independent Elements

Each of the elements of the system is independent and isolated from the others. The use of an independent spring unit provides the greatest comfort. If one element is damaged, only it can be replaced. There is only one drawback of the system: high price.

Important! The service life of each of the systems described is different, and this affects the cost of the finished product. The most affordable products on flat springs, and the most reliable and ergonomic models are equipped with independent spring units.

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How to fix a sofa? Tools for repair

Do-it-yourself repair of the spring block of the sofa gives you the opportunity to save significantly.The cost of professional services cannot be called low, and springs can cost significantly more than a similar product in a store. This work is simple. It is only important to prepare and purchase all the necessary materials or tools, to think through the work plan in detail.

You will need to repair upholstered furniture:

• Measuring tape.
• Flat blade screwdriver.
• Wrench.
• Pliers for replacing hardware.
• Knife or scissors.
• Construction staplerto secure the trim to the frame.

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Repair procedure

So, you get to work without resorting to the services of a professional master furniture maker? All work begins with planning, and do-it-yourself sofa repair is no exception.

Disassembly

The first stage of work with upholstered furniture is its disassembly. Using a wrench, disconnect the sides of the product. Mark the left and right sidewalls so as not to mix up. The further dismantling procedure is as follows:

• The mechanisms.
• Seat.
• Back.
• Pallet.

Important! Carefully remove the brackets for attaching the upholstery to the frame using pliers. It is important that the upholstery remains intact. If you plan to change the design of the sofa, then see our review, which will help you choose high-quality and beautiful material. Click on the link "Upholstery sofa".

Repair itself

The second stage concerns the direct repair of the spring block:

1. Remove the mattress, carefully inspect the system.
2. Using a piece of moistened textile, wipe off the dust from the springs.
3. Pull out the failed elements with pliers and replace them with new ones.

After that, it remains to replace the foam in the sofa with your own hands, so that the design lasts longer.

Important! Replacing the spring unit when repairing a sofa equipped with bonnel springs involves the purchase of a new system.

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Stock footage

Proper use of foam helps extend the life of the furniture. The problem is that the springs, which bear the greatest load on a person’s weight, wear out faster than “unloaded” ones. If you place the foam in the spaces between the springs, and then cover the mattress with the same material, this will partially compensate for the load differences, which means it will extend the life of the furniture. That's all, the repair on this is over, it's time to put everything back together and comfortably settle on the updated couch!