How to disassemble an accordion sofa for transportation

The Accordion sofa is one of the most popular models of upholstered furniture. It is easy to use and fits harmoniously into any interior. However, when moving to another apartment/house, the question often arises of how to transport a sofa yourself, so as not to hire special companies for transportation. In order for the transportation to be successful and the product not to be damaged, it is necessary to follow certain rules for disassembling furniture and transportation.

Furniture can be damaged in an elevator or stairwell. Therefore, before carrying it, it is best to wrap the sofa with regular film or fabric. Moving parts are fixed, as they can be damaged when moving. Approach the process responsibly, since the appearance of the furniture and its suitability in the future will depend on the actions taken. If the product is incorrectly disassembled or the structure is damaged, the model will not be suitable for use.

How does a sofa accordion work?

This type of sofa consists of a metal frame with three sections. Inside there are wooden boards on which the mechanism is fixed.

The sofa unfolds as follows: the seats move forward, and the back rests on the free platform. The design is very easy to use, so anyone can unfold and fold it.The main thing is to strictly follow the instructions and not damage the parts.

On the front of the structure there are mounted wheel supports that extend the front part. The headboard is made motionless, since the back rests on it when folded.

A soft, elastic mattress in three sections is attached to the metal structure on top. The backs are also made of soft upholstery. When the sofa is spread out, they form one whole sleeping place.

Remember! To transport furniture from one place to another. It will need to be disassembled into parts and carefully moved so as not to damage the product.

What tools are needed for disassembly?

To disassemble the furniture quickly and correctly we will need:

• open-end wrench at 10,12,14;
• flat screwdriver;
• packaging material (bag, special film);
• scotch.

After all the tools are prepared, you can start working.

Step-by-step guide on how to disassemble a sofa for transport

If you decide to disassemble the sofa yourself, follow these instructions:

• We move the furniture to the middle of the room and remove the soft cover. Take the key and unscrew the screws from the back panel. We move the sidewalls away from the main body. They will need to be packaged separately.
• We take the headboard out of the grooves and take out the triple section.
• We unscrew the fasteners and remove the housing from the structure. Newer models are equipped with clamps rather than fasteners. You just need to carefully remove them and that’s it. The box can be removed.

After disassembly, you should have three parts: two sidewalls, a laundry box, and a metal body with a mattress.

Each part must be packaged separately in film or bag. We secure moving parts tightly with tape so as not to damage them during transportation.All removed screws, fasteners, and clamps should be placed in a separate box so as not to be lost.

If necessary, you can detach the mattress from the frame. However, in most cases, this is a waste of time, since the product can be easily moved even in such disassembly.

Furniture should be transported in packaging so that the parts are not damaged. All parts must be handled carefully so as not to damage the appearance. Assembling the sofa is also done sequentially. It is important not to lose small parts, since if they are missing, the furniture may not be put back together.