DIY folding chair

A folding chair is a functional element. Its cost ranges from 2 to 5 thousand rubles, but in furniture stores the product is sold many times more expensive. If you need to save money or create a chair based on an individual project, the optimal solution would be to do all the work yourself.

If you have the necessary tools, even a beginner can cope with the task.

Drawing up a drawing to create a folding chair with your own hands

To make a convenient product, you need to take into account some data. The following parameters are recommended for chairs:

• Back height – from 100 cm;
• The seat is at least 48 cm, if the chair folds out into a bed - at least 60 cm;
• The total width of the furniture including armrests is from 80 cm;
• Length when unfolded 180–190;
• Depth for bed models is 50–60 cm, for standard ones 45-60.

Important: If the furniture is made for a child, the bottom should be located as low as possible to the floor, but at the same time the head should be protected from drafts with high armrests.

The following is an algorithm for drawing up a drawing for a chair-bed. This is a universal option for home and garden: when folded, it takes up little space, and when disassembled, it creates a cozy nook for sleeping or daytime relaxation.If the furniture is intended for summer outdoor recreation, it can not be sheathed, but can be used with removable cushions or covered with water-repellent material.

Drawing Features:

1. The sleeping area is divided into three equal sections. When folded, they form a single square block. Dimensions are selected according to anthropometric data.
2. The design is equipped with additional legs, which are hidden when folded. Options with 2 legs are possible, but for greater stability it is better to make 4: a pair at the end and a pair in the middle of the bed.

The rest is standard - two sides, armrests, back. To prevent the sleeping place from breaking under the weight of the owner, a frame of slats must be made.

Preparation of materials and tools

To complete all stages of the work yourself, you will need the following set of tools:

• Metal ruler;
• Roulette;
• Simple pencil;
• Saw;
• Screwdriver;
• Drill (if the frame material is too hard);
• Fine-grain sandpaper;
• Construction stapler for fastening upholstery;
• Sewing machine;
• Fabric scissors.

The materials you will need are plywood, chipboard, metal hinges, screws and bars for constructing the frame. Upholstery fabric is selected based on the owner's preferences. Most popular materials:

1. Hydrophobic. Flock, velsoft, nylon, microfiber.
2. Wear-resistant. Polyester, matting, jacquard.

Help: The most budget option is matting. If funds allow, it is better to buy flock - it is a vandal-proof and easy-to-clean coating.

To make the seat soft, you will need sheets of foam rubber at least 2 centimeters thick.

Product assembly

It is necessary to cut out all the parts, from the sides to the bottom of the folding part. The latter should be more durable, made of plywood.Sidewalls can be made from pressed sheets.

When the sides and back are ready, they are screwed with self-tapping screws to one of the plywood squares - the one that will serve as the base of the entire structure. To fit the dimensions of the square, two identical frame elements are created, each of which must have at least two additional slats in the center. Plywood is stuffed onto the frame. When folded, all three squares should create a single, even structure. 4 bars - legs - are nailed to the frame from below.

The final stage is framing the frame. If you need removable covers, they must be sewn on a machine, adding zippers. The simplest option is to simply put sheets of foam rubber on the seats, then fabric, pull its edges under the frame and attach it to the plywood with a construction stapler. The sides, armrests, and back are upholstered in the same way.