How to win a sofa with his hands

Whatever good-quality, comfortable and high-quality upholstered furniture nor was eventually worn upholstery and sofa comes into disrepair.And not only spoils the appearance of some design details are deteriorating, the springs are deformed, crushed filler requires restoration and cleaning.We often do not regenerate a new upholstered furniture, and, for example, donated, given or antique.In the presence of Finance can give furniture constriction to a specialized company, but this simple process, you can learn on their own.To learn how to win a sofa, is to talk in detail.

Where to begin restoration and upholstery sofas

If the furniture in the house is similar in design, but has a different trim and degree of wear, it can be constriction of the entire set at the same time, getting a kind of furniture.Although it drags along the extra costs, but renovation will cost several times cheaper than the total of its replacement by a new one.If you master the constriction of the sofa, then change the upholstery of chairs and chairs with soft backs to you is not difficult.But it's easier to start from the sofa, because it is less than the various structural parts and surfaces themselves more, and much easier to hide the seams and hem the fabric.

Getting restoration, it is important to think through all the stages of work:

• identify all defects that arise when using the sofa;
• determine the type of upholstery;
• calculate yardage upholstery;
• to make preliminary estimates of expenditure;
• buy upholstery fabric;
• prepare all the necessary tools;
• disassemble the sofa;
• an overall clean the inside;
• make necessary restoration;
• gradually drag the sofa.

Having no idea what's inside your sofa inside, do not rush to take up the case.The easiest way to make a constriction of the sofa with simple design details geometry.In this case, there is no problem with complex patterns and tricky details.

People say that the eyes are afraid, but the hands are doing, so if you have any doubts and questions, is available with the video, as the drag a sofa with his hands.Then only need patience and time.

main defects of old sofas and signs of wear

definition of "old sofa" is very relative, that is, the "new" - it just bought.Sofa, used, can have varying degrees of wear and tear, and it depends on several factors:

• degree of daily use;
• frequency layout;
• the room in which it operated;
• additional loads, such as when children often jump on the couch.

sofa on wheels is experiencing the greatest load is in the roll of the legs, and it is important to pay attention.The degree of deterioration of the sofa define:

• on the legs and rolls;
• upholstery pollution;
• deformation seats;
• collapse filler;
• tension spring;
• integrity of the layout mechanism.

These are part of the sofa are subject to thorough examination and restoration.This will entail additional costs, but it is unlikely to provide another opportunity to look inside it in the coming years.

Independently easiest way to perform a constriction of the sofa-book, because it is less than all structural parts and the easiest layout mechanism.

most useful tools for the restoration of the sofa:

• drill;
• claw hammer or screwdriver;
• pliers;
• furniture or a staple gun with staples;
• scissors and chalk (marker);
• needle and thread for basting;
• glue gun;
• sewing machine.

Padding corner sofa with his hands much more complicated than a simple restoration of the couch, kitchen seating area or a sofa-book.The main stages of the same, but you have to take into account its design features and the complexity of cutting.The most difficult - to collect it after the restoration and lead to its original state.The same is true for some types of layout, such as automatic.If not replace the skill, do not touch the corners.In such cases, it is important to detail Rollaway firmly fixed on time.

Do not make the sofa constriction yourself if:

1. sofa model has a complex configuration and trim elements that would be difficult to recover in the new material.
2. Furniture has a complex structure or mechanism of transformation, which prevents access to the interior of the sofa.
3. Do you have doubts that after disassembly of furniture it can be gathered again to working conditions, including the frame, filler, and other structural parts.
4. You or expensive Italian furniture, which restoration can be trusted only to specialists.
5. Are you afraid of the difficulties of working with an upholstery material, such as a thin skin or ancient tapestry handmade.

Possible difficulties in the restoration and waist sofas

Deconstructing sofa on structural details, remember that without this stage you can not do.Review the base frame, wooden frame and other details.Most often reveal a crack or scrapping the board.When it is not possible to remove and replace a similar, you can fasten it on both sides and pull the corner screws.

Review the integrity of the hardware:. Transformation mechanism, screws, rails, etc. In the presence of defects and replace the strong deterioration for analogs and verify the accuracy of the fit.

If the old sofa creaked, all joints need to be reviewed, they need to adjust and re-glue.Avoid toxic glue, because it can release harmful fumes for a long time, and it will have to breathe spontaneously, sitting on the couch.

carefully review the entire block of springs, and if something is wrong - correct.Sometimes you need ligation of springs or replacing one of them.Typically, sofa springs durable, but deforms their grip.Springs sticking in the seat, must be shortened, compacted or replaced, this can be taken from the same extreme corners of the sofa.

Do not spring too tight bandage because it would impede proper operation.In the spring keeps filling and stuffing.

Parse sofa on structural details

1. Before starting work the floor in the room dim film or an old oilcloth, to facilitate cleaning.Old type of filler foam rot difficult to remove without leaving residue.
2. start to disassemble the sofa: Detachable postpone Puffs and sliding parts, remove the armrests, if they exist.Next, we separate the frame from the back seat and dismantle.The latter operation may seem the most difficult because of the transformation mechanism.
3. layout mechanism can be removed if it does not cause difficulties.When unfolded as a normal access to all surfaces of the seats, touch it makes no sense - it will facilitate reassembly.
4. order not to lose the fasteners, it is better to sign them, such as "right" or "left arm", putting aside so that then they can be found for the assembly.
5. old staples to fasten upholstery can pry the screwdriver and pliers to take out of the frame - all this is no longer useful.Keep sharp brackets are not stretched on the floor children or pets, not to accidentally step on his bare feet.
6. Carefully remove the old upholstery, to use as patterns for further cutting.
7. Thoroughly vacuum the space inside the sofa disclosed, then make the necessary restoration.Inspect filler - whether it is suitable or needs replacing.
8. proceed to the cutting of a new fabric for upholstery.
   

   Tip: Spread curves on the wrong side of the cut.Pieces of old cloth is placed inside out to him, so that they are tightly adhered to each other.Correct layout will reduce the amount of scrap and save upholstery fabric.If the material remains, you can sew a cushion or keep in reserve.Patterns anchoring pins at the edges, mark up the chalk.Making sure that all parts are properly packed and marked, you can cut a piece - it is convenient to do large sharp scissors.

9. Staple parts - crucial moment, because you need to be skilled in working at the sewing machine.But this operation can be entrusted to an experienced dressmaker or studio.Previously in those places where the seams will need trained parts, so they are not wrinkled during stitching.Padding sofa photo:
   
10. Pulling stitched details on footstools, armrests, backrest and seat, make sure that there are no wrinkles and distortions.Only then can securely fasten all the details of the upholstery.
11. You can now drag a sofa with his hands, securing the furniture stapler stitched detail, starting with the seat and fastened together around the same places where they were the old guard.
    

    Tip: Stapler can be replaced in upholstery or wedge shoe nails.That they are not slipped through the fabric, better places in which to hammer a nail, place pieces of skin the size of a penny.

12. now important to gather the sofa to its original structural condition of using old hardware or replacing it with a similar new one.After that, the sofa looks like new.

How to choose upholstery fabric?

When selecting upholstery need to focus not on the prestige or the cheapness of the material, and its appearance and practicality.If the sofa is used as intended sporadically, for example, in a country house, the choice depends on whether or not to use them often.Often, especially delicate or antique sofas expensive adhesive qualities tapestry, silk, leather or fur - to emphasize the status of the owner and the living room decoration.

If the sofa is the main place to socialize family, then there is a practical need padding that is hard to mess up something.This can be a special upholstery fabric imported or sofa velvet with a pattern, which is not so visible contamination.Those fabrics used for clothing, will not work, but they can be used as removable covers, if needed.

Most often used for hauling furniture:

• special synthetic suede;
• furniture tapestry;
• chenille;
• skin;
• furniture jacquard;
• nizkovorsovy fake fur on solid basis;
• quality leather.

Tip: Regarding the color can not say something unambiguous - it all depends on the style in which the product is discharged, and from interior design.Jacquard and "Flower" would be appropriate in country-style, and expensive satin stripes or tapestry suited for historic-style furniture.The skin is not appropriate in every stylist and white, brown and black leather is very similar to natural leather, but it is much more practical and cheaper.Drag the sofa should be in harmony with the overall interior design.The acidic and bright shades to choose the best for the youth of the interior, but remember that they are weary and are not suitable for zone relaxation and comfort.The choice of fabric is also possible to use a hint in the photo:

Features waist leather sofa

Padding sofa leather - the most complicated process, especially if it's an antique.The most complex jobs need to instruct professionals, for example, instruct the carpentry shop to carve similar legs.The skin for the sofa, as a rule, save, and diluted with a similar texture and tone leatherette for hidden elements and rear upholstery.Although the need to replace just one of the leather sofas, the new skin will contrast against the background of an old couch, even if the color is the same.

leather sofa Dismantling into components similar to any other, but the worn skin is difficult to remove without damage, especially at recess brackets.It is important to remember that the skin over time, a little compressed, so the edges of the old patterns for cutting to add a little to the allowances - about 1 cm Symmetrical parts easier to cut out the patterns on one..The hardest part - no experience calculate the required amount of the skin, so it is best to buy the material with a margin edged flap can be useful for the next restoration.

When the pattern parts of the skin is important to remember that the skin is a different thickness and quality, and the strongest pieces will go on the seat and upper back - under the head and blades, as well as on the armrests.All the pieces of skin carefully inspect for defects, especially when buying in bulk.If the skin is not enough, the subtle and rear parts can be replaced with artificial leather of the same color.

Hint: The stitch on the machine in the skin layer 2-3 is best to check in advance, as not every machine is regulated under the skin.In the sample selected stitch width and strength confide thread (only a strong silky synthetic).If the machine can not cope with the task, entrust the operation company.And remember that the skin requires special care special means.Spots on the skin is removed with alcohol, acetone, benzene, glycerol or stain remover, you need to try on a separate piece of skin - Do not paint oblezet.

most complex form of constriction of furniture - is the restoration of an antique couch, especially if all the details dilapidated.Sometimes it is easier to perform an exact copy of the professionals in the furniture shop, doing a thorough restoration.Today, the whole procedure is designed to give a wood decay or as a visual wear out new furniture, so that it does not differ from the best antique specimens.At the same time there will be problems with its operation, it is no secret that the practical antiques is not used for its intended purpose.