How to assemble a sofa accordion?

Upholstered furniture equipped with strong and reliable transformation mechanisms will never lose its popularity. One of the most popular and frequently encountered sofas are the sofas with a system called "accordion". This mechanism has long won the love of many users, because it is simple, practical and durable. In the article, we will sort it out “on the shelves” how to assemble furniture with such equipment correctly, and how to fold and unfold it.

Before starting work on assembling the sofa with the accordion mechanism, it is required to prepare all the necessary materials and fixtures. Both the corresponding drawings and schematic sketches will be useful. There are a great many of the latter in the public domain.

Of the tools come in handy:

• screwdriver;
• key for 10, 12, 13, 14;
• good screwdriver;
• drill;
• pencil and ruler;
• roulette;
• scissors and a hammer;
• special staples.

The following materials will also come in handy:

• chipboard or plywood for armrests;
• plywood for the facade;
• Fiberboard or timber for the frame part;
• boards for an additional drawer and fiberboard for the bottom;
• filler;
• plywood or fiberboard for stiffening ribs;
• self-tapping screws;
• boards for guides;
• folding mechanism;
• bolts and nuts;
• sheathing (leather or fabric);
• universal or furniture adhesive;
• supporting parts for castors and hinges.

The frame part with lamellas can act as a support base for the mattress. This structure can be wood, chipboard or metal. The most difficult thing is to work with metal structures, especially if an inexperienced user has taken up the matter. Most DIYers choose pliable wood to prepare the base. A timber frame structure will be assembled from the following components:

• mattress with 3 components - front and back halves of the back, seats;
• 2 sidewalls;
• stiffeners (they hold the sidewalls behind);
• a box in which bed linen and other things will be stored;
• wheels;
• guides, thanks to which the structure will move forward.

With all the materials and tools required, a very comfortable sofa accordion can be assembled. The main thing is to strictly adhere to the assembly scheme of such furniture in order to avoid mistakes. Let's analyze step by step how to assemble the product correctly using the example of a factory design.

• The purchased sofa accordion is brought from the warehouse disassembled. The frame part, the mechanism and the mattress go separately. All components must be properly prepared for assembly by removing all packaging material.

• The base frame must be moved apart. A mattress must be carefully laid on top of the frame. It should have special Velcro straps that will fix it well on the prepared surface.

• The mattress must be secured with tapes in areas where there are bends that appear when the sofa is folded... It is especially important to properly fix the soft component, therefore it is best to use all the ribbons that come with the kit.

• This is followed by preparation for the installation of furniture sidewalls. First, it will be necessary to remove all components from the frame base for installing and adjusting the armrests. Next, you need to get all the accessories out of the package, take the key for 10.

• In the preliminarily placed marks on the sidewalls "conscientiously" put holders in dedicated slotsthat are provided in the transforming system.

• Factory-made armrests usually have special plastic mountings. They are necessary for a good fixation of the elements to the back of the sofa.

• The design must be moved to a position in which the master will be able to reach the special control detail. It is located between the sleeping block and the sidewall.

• The "lamb" must be tightened all the way... Then the product with the "accordion" system is allowed to be safely used.

The folding sofa can be disassembled quite simply.

• Before disassembling the structure you need to take a flat screwdriver, all the same keys (for 10, 12, 13 and 14). If you plan to relocate or relocate furniture, you will need bags, protective film, or packing tape.
• First you need the product gently push away from the wall... Next, you need to remove the covers. Using the wrenches, you need to unscrew the screws that connect the sidewalls and the part that is in the back.
• The headboard of the furniture is detached - it must be removed from the grooves by rolling out the frame base on the box.
• The seat will need to be raised. Next, unscrew all available fasteners and clamps in the structure, remove storage boxes for bedding.
• When the product with the "accordion" system was disassembled, it must be packed, especially if the furniture is to be transported further.

If there is a need for proper packaging of disassembled furniture, then you should adhere to this action plan.

• The armrests and storage box, folding mechanism and mattress must be carefully wrapped in foil.
• When wrapping all the components of upholstered furniture, it is important that they all lie separately.It is not recommended to wrap several parts of the accordion sofa with foil at once.
• Put all bolts and fasteners in a separate bag.

Many people who decide to independently assemble upholstered furniture with the "accordion" mechanism encounter certain problems in the course of these works. And this applies to both factory and home-made furniture designs. A home craftsman, especially if he does not have enough experience, may encounter some drawbacks.

• It may seem that the furniture structure is poorly assembled.... This problem most often occurs in cases where the user has neglected to study the instructions for assembling a factory product. The accompanying documentation and manual may "hide" many of the nuances and features of this process, without knowing which it will not be possible to assemble a sofa normally. That is why it is imperative to study the instructions with all the diagrams that come with the purchased furniture.
• Often, people who make such designs on their own try to make more spacious boxes for storing linen. You should not do this, because usually, due to the peculiarities of the accordion mechanism, the storage bays are made very small.
• One of the main mistakes of a home craftsman when assembling such furniture is haste... The accordion sofa must be assembled calmly and slowly. At the same time, it is not recommended to make too sharp movements. It is important to be careful so that no part of the furniture structure is damaged.
• In rare cases, furniture fittings suffer during assembly. In such a situation, there is nothing left but to go to the store and buy new suitable items.

You should assemble the sofa accordion yourself, armed with some helpful tips.

• If you cannot unfold or fold the sofa, this will mean that it was assembled incorrectly. - you will have to do “work on mistakes”.
• It is better to collect such furniture with an assistant. This way the work will go faster and easier.
• Do not undertake to assemble furniture with the "accordion" mechanism, if you don't understand anything about this, call the master so as not to accidentally ruin the sofa.
• To build use only high quality and reliable tools, who will not let you down at a crucial moment.
• If you make furniture yourself from wood, do not forget to smear it with antiseptic compounds before starting all work.

Video instructions for assembling the sofa are shown below.