How sofas are made

There is a wide range of upholstered furniture on the sales market. A wide range of choice of sofas, depending on the quality of all its components, makes it possible to easily purchase a product taking into account the individual needs of the consumer.

Manufacturers offer sofas in the following categories:

• Folding models.
• Pull-out sofas.
  Unfolding models.

Despite their differences, the manufacture of different types of sofas has much in common. Today we’ll talk about what and how a popular type of upholstered furniture is made – sofas.

How and what are sofas made from?

Frame

The design of any sofa begins with the frame. It is produced made of wood or iron. Some models are equipped with a combined frame.

Wood

For making wooden soft coniferous woods such as pine or spruce are most often used. The most durable models are those based on pine without knots. This helps prevent damage to the furniture mechanism.

It is important that the back and armrests are made of hard wood (oak, ash, beech, etc.). In elite models, the entire frame of the sofa is made from hardwood. This increases the performance of the product and, accordingly, the price.

Some manufacturers make models from chipboard. However, this material less suitable due to its heaviness and short service life.

Important! The wood must be well dried and soaked in a bactericidal solution. If you use raw wood, the entire product will deform when drying.

Metal

The iron frame is made from metal profile. It is convenient due to its easily disassembled design.

Fillers

Fillers are an equally important material in furniture making.

The internal filling determines the softness and hardness of the product.

The use of foam rubber is relevant. Modern models are filled with polyurethane foam.

Upholstery

For upholstery of upholstered furniture use:

• natural and artificial leather;
• fabric: microfiber, flock, satin, velor, cotton, tapestry, etc.

The final cost of the sofa directly depends on the upholstery material. The most expensive product is considered to be upholstered in leather.. But it requires special care, so tapestry is considered the most popular among consumers. This dense, beautiful, natural fabric occupies a leading position in the sales market.

How does a sofa mechanism work?

To transform the sofa into different shapes - for example, from corner to rectangular - or to give different positions (sitting to lying, etc.), a special mechanism is used. Its performance characteristics depend on the model of the product itself.

Let's consider some mechanisms for transforming upholstered furniture.

• Folding principle classic sofa book is simple. It is enough to lift the front part of the product and hear the final click, then lower it. Reverse manipulations are similar to the previous actions.
• Distinctive performance characteristic accordion mechanism lies in its work in the similarity of stretching the musical instrument of an accordion.
• The mechanism system of the “dolphin” model range consists of a retractable and stationary part.
• The principle of operation of the “Eurobook” is as follows. First, remove the pillows, then roll out the main part and place the removed pillows on the unfolded product.
• The roll-out mechanism is easy to use even for children and the elderly. You need to pull the strap, and the front part will immediately extend, and then the entire mechanism.

Remember! Furniture must be comfortable, practical, durable, and must also meet all the buyer's requirements.

Signs of a quality sofa

When choosing your product, it is important to rely not only on your aesthetic perception, but also pay attention to the following characteristics.

• The presence of smooth seams.
• Evenly stretched upholstery.
• Elastic filler. There should be no dents left when pressing on the surface.
• The transformation should be accomplished without much physical effort.
• The inner and outer surface of the sofa must be perfectly processed and free of burrs or splinters.
• The back wall of the product should be covered with the main fabric. Sometimes manufacturers want to save money and cover them with cheaper material. In this case, the price of the product should be lower.
• The quality of additional accessories (loops, buttons, etc.) should not be in doubt.

Design and style are at the discretion of the buyer. Try to choose a sofa that will blend harmoniously with the overall interior of the room.