Repair of the spring block of the sofa

Even the highest quality pieces of furniture can fail. Most often sofas break, or rather, springs fail. However, you can deal with this problem on your own, at home, without resorting to 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 fine, and it is pleasant to rest on it. However, after some time, malfunctions may appear. You may find that the spring has come out, the frame has broken, or there has been a problem with the upholstery.

Replacing the spring block may be necessary for various reasons.... For example, when the action of the springs weakens, dents can be seen on the surface of the sofa. As a result, the level of comfort decreases, and it is no longer so pleasant to use the furniture. Sometimes you will find that the spring has burst shortly after purchasing the sofa. This may be due to a factory defect or poor quality spare parts.

Premature replacement of springs must be resorted to 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 find a more suitable spring system, which will be softer or harder.Of course, you can cheat and use an additional one or more layers of foam rubber for softness.

For upholstered furniture, the spring system is one of the best fillings for comfort. This also allows you to significantly increase the service life of the products. When you have to come to terms with replacing springs, you first need to better know what types of springs exist in general.

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

• Snake springs are distinguished by their durability, simplicity and low cost. At the same time, they provide the necessary comfort. Of their inherent shortcomings, it is worth noting excessive softness. As a result, you get the feeling that you are sitting not 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 serve for a long period without losing their comfort. However, under heavy loads, upholstered furniture with such a filler may begin to creak. In case of failure of one spring, it will be necessary to replace the entire block.

• Springs in the form of a block, in which they are independent of each other, are called Pocket Spring. In this system, each spring is housed 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 block is quite high. Of the advantages, it should be noted that if one spring has burst, then it is easy to replace it with a new one.

Fixing upholstered furniture with your own hands is easy and even pleasant. Moreover, this can be done at home, without even taking the sofa out of 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 a filler yourself, you can choose the best.

Of course, before you repair the 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 write down the sequence of actions in advance so that everything goes right.

To take measurements, you will need a special tape measure. The frame of upholstered furniture is disassembled using a wrench. The staples on the upholstery are easy to remove with a flat screwdriver.

Metal items cannot be changed without pliers. The underlayment is easiest to cut with a utility knife or scissors. At the last stage, when the upholstery needs to be fixed on the frame, you will need a construction stapler and staples.

When everything you need is ready, you should disassemble the sofa. At the same time, experts recommend photographing all stages of the parsing, so that later it would be easier to return the furniture to its original state. Dismantling should start from the side parts and armrests. In some models, they are attached to the legs. In the presence of such fasteners, a block of wood must be substituted under the frame of the object. This is necessary to avoid sagging furniture from one side. After that, the seat rises and the bolts are unscrewed. It is important not to miss any of them.

The next step is to remove the backrest, 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 the necessary items are sold in special stores. It is not difficult to repair modern fillers. They are most often in the form of spiral-shaped blocks. Typically, the blocks are 2.2 millimeters thick. For repair, the broken element is unscrewed from one side, and then dismissed on the other.

In the event that the springs are old, up to five millimeters thick, then they can be strengthened. This is done with sturdy wire or string. They are needed to strap the block. If there are parts that are completely out of order, then 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 the twisted elements that are simply disconnected. You can restore the fastening of such springs to each other or to the frame using a thin (preferably hardened) wire and pliers. In this case, the sharp parts should be bitten off, and then bent down. A broken spring must be replaced with a new one. Do the same if it just became not so elastic.

Sometimes the whole spring system also fails. In this case, you need to choose a different design. Better if it is of better quality.

The unpleasant sounds that occur when the sofa is affected should alert you. To determine their source, you should carefully examine the entire surface of the sofa using punching. Most often, this problem is eliminated by installing a gasket between the metal elements that rub. However, after a while, you will 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 the debris that has accumulated in the sofa during the entire period of its use. When the spring has been repaired or the entire block has been replaced, the underlay in the form of foam rubber or other material must be returned to its place.

The upholstery fabric is then secured with a stapler and staples. The final touch is to return the armrests to their place and attach 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 top layer. You can replace such upholstery yourself with a simpler fabric one or trust a specialist.

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