Good changes are loved, if not all, then most for sure. The old, but such a familiar and beloved sofa was worn out in the end, but there is no money for a new one, or are you just so intimate with it that it's a pity to throw it away? Update it, put on a beautiful upholstery in harmony with the interior of the room, and it will be transformed, and you will not have to be upset looking at old junk... How to cover the sofa with your own hands and repair it at the same time, will be discussed below.
Tool
So that during this fun process, like a couch upholstery, not to be distracted by searches, assemble the tool that is in the house in advance, and if there is not everything, then get the missing one. You need to stock up on this:
- a set of screwdrivers;
- hammer;
- scissors;
- stapler with a supply of staples. The most suitable 8 or 10 mm;
- pliers;
- wrenches different;
- self-tapping screws;
- screwdriver;
- glue - PVA is best.
Material for covering the sofa
Decorative material
The upholstery fabric must meet the basic requirements:
- be durable;
- maintain its original appearance in contact with the external environment;
- easy to clean.
Most often used:
- tapestry - the fabric is dense, noble, dust-repellent. Suitable for retro style designs;
- jacquard - very aesthetic, artificial silk with a double-sided pattern. Looks solid, cleans well;
- flock - whether the base is natural or artificial: cotton, polyester, respectively. Velvety, voluminous, pleasant to the touch. The main advantage is that the cat can scratch as much as he wants, no traces will be visible. It tolerates cleaning well, both dry and wet;
- velor - durable material, the pile is low, does not wrinkle;
- chinil - resembles velor, but of higher quality. Semi-synthetic or natural material, fleecy, durable, breathable;
- non-woven and woven faux suede - the material is environmentally friendly, strong. At first glance, it is difficult to distinguish from natural suede. It is well cleaned, you can even wash it with warm water;
- leather - natural or artificial. The material is practical and durable.
What else?
In addition to decorative, you will also need another consumable. So take care and get yourself:
- furniture tape;
- foam rubber;
- braid;
- include edging here.
How to fit an old sofa?
To determine how much it costs to fit a sofa, first disassemble it and determine which elements need to be changed. For clarity, consider a specific sofa with a telescopic mechanism.
Sofa components
The sofa consists of the following parts:
- backs;
- seating;
- armrests;
- lower part - tsars;
- locks to secure the back.
Disassembly
- We unscrew the bolts that hold the armrests to the base;
- we remove the seats;
- disconnect the tsarga;
- we lay out the sofa and turn it over with its front part to the floor;
- remove the back;
- we remove locks;
- dismantle the seats;
- remove old fasteners: nails, staples;
- remove the old upholstery;
- we take out everything that filled the sofa;
- if the springs are intact, then we leave them as they are, and if there are faulty ones, then we take out the block.
Observe: Do not throw away the removed upholstery. When you sew new covers, the old ones will serve you as a template for a pattern.
We repair internal parts
First, we repair the spring blocks located in the armrests and backrest:
- unscrew the faulty springs with pliers;
- we install new springs in the block, if necessary;
- we fix the blocks with nails on the frame.
Since the springs that we have not replaced still have wear, especially on the seat, we make them more elastic:
- cut the foam rubber into small pieces;
- tightly fill the spring block with pieces of foam rubber;
- well, if there is an old blanket - it can cover the spring block from above, if not, then we select some other similar material. You can use burlap for this purpose;
- we nail a layer of material with nails to the frame;
- we sew the springs to the covering material using a thick needle and twine;
- cavities can form between the springs. We add padding to them: either foam rubber, or cotton wool;
- cover everything with bindery material with a calico or calico, pulling it tightly and fixing it with nails;
- we smear sheets of foam rubber on one side with glue;
- with the smeared side, lay them on top of the material. It will stick and lie flat.
On a note: if sagging springs come across, then they do not have to be thrown away, instead of this, stretch them out. They will continue to serve. To make the sofa look more voluminous, you can lay syndepon on top of the foam rubber.
All the work that needed to be done before fitting old sofa, behind. Now for the fun part:
We sew covers
- put on large table or on the floor, the fabric that you have chosen for upholstery, on top of the pattern. We left the old covers - remember?
- chalk the samples;
- cut out, leaving allowances;
- we cut it on a typewriter.
Dress up the sofa
- We put covers on the armrests, backrest, seat;
- the places where the new items will be attached should remain in the same place where the old covers were fixed;
- we fix the covers with a stapler, while pulling the fabric every time we drive in the next fastener.
This will help you: so that the upholstery lies flat, start working on a long side and move to short.
Assembly
Assembly is carried out in the reverse order of disassembly:
- strictly follow the coincidence of labels;
- we attach the lock to the back, then to the seat and to the tsar;
- we mount the sidewalls;
- we attach armrests to the sidewalls;
- fix wooden panels, having previously varnished them, if required.
As you can see, anyone who really wants it can fit the sofa, because for a person who is carried away, nothing is impossible.
How to properly fit a sofa book
Many houses still have book-sofas or, as they are also called, sofa-beds. The design of this old-timer sofa is simple:
- seat;
- back;
- sidewalls.
The main thing that makes it different from other sofas is that the back and the seat are covered with one common cover, which simply bends when folded and unfolded. It is precisely the kink that is the weak point in its design: there the cover most often breaks. If you have this legacy of Soviet times in your apartment and have already decided to get rid of it, do not rush: renovate, fit budget material and take him to the dacha, there he will be like a find.
We disassemble and repair
The work will consist of the following operations:
- remove the side walls;
- we disconnect the mechanism with which the sofa folds and unfolds;
- sleeping place remove from the pallet and turn over;
- disconnect the back and seat;
- we study the state of the removed mechanisms. If damaged, you will have to change;
- remove the cover;
- we take out the springs, most likely they are already worn out. You know what to do with them, as we talked about above;
- with everything else, we do the same as in the case of a sofa equipped with a telescopic mechanism.
And is it important: since the sofa has two mechanisms, try not to confuse them: right install on the right side and the left on the left, otherwise you will not be able to fold the finished sofa.
How to cover a sofa with leather
A sofa with leather upholstery looks respectable. If this natural material hugging a sofa without having at least a little experience, then you can fail. Study the question thoroughly first. How to cover a sofa with leather photos available on the Internet will certainly help you somehow navigate in terms of the choice of material, but it is better if you see the whole process. On the topic of how to fit a sofa, the video will allow you to get acquainted with all the problems that arise along the way, small nuances.
Got a little theoretical experience? Then let's get started. The process will consist of several stages.
Sequence of work
- We disassemble:
- first dismantle the armrests;
- detach the back and seat;
- remove old covers very carefully;
- check what is going on inside;
- we change what has fallen into disrepair.
2. We will not use the old upholstery as a template. Great accuracy is needed here, because in order to cover the sofa with such material, you will have to pay a decent price, so we make patterns. Along with the details exterior decoration, we cut out the lining, and this will require a special adhesive material.
3. Having checked everything again, we cut it.
4. Can be stitched, while:
- we exclude the sweeping operation - the needle will leave holes;
- fix the upholstery elements from the inside with adhesive tape;
- the sewing machine foot moving over the fabric may deform. To prevent this from happening, lubricate the skin with petroleum jelly, it will slide easily without lingering under the foot.
5. The allowances that we left for the seams when cutting out, after the parts are sewn, will fold together and with front side will bulge out. To make the surface smooth, separate the allowances and iron them with a slightly warm iron through a gauze soaked in water and wrung out.
6. We glue the allowances from the seamy side;
7. Apply a self-adhesive lining;
8. It is better to reinforce the seams using a braid.
Padding
- We put on the covers very carefully, smoothing them along the way;
- we attach the covers to the details of the sofa with a construction stapler;
- assembling the sofa structure.
A little about leather as a covering material
If you cover the sofa yourself with leather, its cost, of course, will be lower than if you bought a new one. But, the leather must be really high quality, then it will fully justify the price paid for it. Skin has obvious benefits:
- it is easy to clean;
- she is hygienic;
- resistant to abrasion;
- elastic;
- frost-resistant;
- soft and pleasant.
The excellent leather of the Pelle Nobile group for furniture is produced in Italy. There are samples here, both very expensive and with average price... The peculiarity of Pelle Nobile leather is naturalness. When processing, a minimum of chemical substances, the natural top layer with its characteristic pattern is preserved.
High-quality furniture leather is also produced in Russia - this is Dizzaro. The manufacturer is a tannery in Ryazan. The quality of the leather provides:
- verified source material;
- the use of only high-quality chemistry;
- the latest equipment;
- control at all stages;
- international certificate.
Naturally, the skin from Russian manufacturer cheaper than Italian.
Choosing foam rubber
When buying such a filler for a sofa as foam rubber, or more correctly called polyurethane foam, you need to pay attention to its following characteristics:
- density. For parts with different load foam rubber is selected with unequal density: for a seat with a larger one, and for armrests and a backrest a little less:
- The seat is most loaded, so you need to take a polyurethane foam with a density of 30 kg per 1 cubic meter - EL3040 brand, or even higher - EL4050, only then cover it with HS super soft polyurethane foam;
- A density of 25 kg / m3 is suitable for the armrests and backrest.
- Softness;
- elasticity.
High-quality, safe polyurethane foam that meets all standards is produced by the Russian company Muromporolon. Its advantages include:
- environmental friendliness;
- hypoallergenic;
- democratic cost.
The most necessary and important piece of furniture in any house, apartment or office is the sofa. Upholstered furniture makes it possible to relax after hard day watch an interesting movie with best friends or sit down for a cup delicious tea with a loved man. It is worth noting that even the highest quality and most expensive sofas need to be replaced over time.
When carrying out the constriction of the sofa with your own hands, you must first disassemble it in order to remove old upholstery.
If you don't want to part with your favorite sofa or your budget does not include buying a new one, this piece of furniture can be easily restored.
Refresh appearance upholstered furniture it is possible, by replacing its upholstery, in some cases it will be necessary to replace parts of the wooden frame.
It should be noted that the frame made of wood will creak, and from the chipboard it will emit toxic substances, in addition, the upholstery of the old sofa can be found dust mites... You can pull upholstered furniture by contacting specialists or pull it at home.
In order to properly fit the sofa, it is advisable to adhere to the techniques and advice of professionals. If done correctly, you get a comfortable, modern and beautiful sofa that will be a great addition to your interior.
Before proceeding with the upholstery of the soft part, you need to purchase necessary tools and materials: pliers, a set of screwdrivers and wrenches, stapler (also the upholstery can be secured with a hammer and small nails), upholstery fabric. Buying fabric is an important step, it is worth choosing a high-quality, dense and practical material, pay attention to the color, texture and pattern so that the sofa fits into the interior of the room.
Depending on the filler and the number of layers of fabric, it becomes possible to change the design of the sofa, which is the main advantage of the restoration of upholstered furniture. The very choice of material for the upholstery of the sofa depends on the fillers, which include: coconut fiber, cotton wool, horsehair, down, batting, foam rubber and synthetic winterizer.
For example, if the filling of the sofa is cotton wool or fluff, the tension force of the fabric should be moderate, and if the foam is medium. It is best to pull upholstered furniture with popular and common options: velor, tapestry and jacquard, which have the most practical characteristics... The upholstered furniture itself should be elastic, not sag or deform.
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Furniture assembly
So how do you pull furniture at home? If you intend to drag an entire headset, it is best to start with small objects, which will give you a chance to get the hang of it. It would be wise to disassemble the furniture into separate parts: seats, backs and sides for ease of operation.
The general condition of the frame should be assessed by removing the old upholstery. If you find damage wooden parts, they must be replaced immediately, all joints must be carefully glued, and the joints must be reinforced. After repairing the frame, you need to tie up the springs (about 1/5 of the compression).
After renovation to wooden frame plywood is attached to which foam rubber is glued. For the back of the sofa, the thickness of the foam rubber should be about 40 mm, and for the sidewalls - 20 mm. The density of the filling for the backrest should not exceed 30 units, and for the rest of the parts it should start from 46 units.
Foam rubber should not be too soft, this will lead to rapid deformation, and excessively hard foam will be hard and uncomfortable. The best options are considered to be laying the 1st layer with hard foam rubber, and all subsequent ones - softer. It is worth remembering that the 2nd layer of filler is folded in the front to the base of the frame.
After repairing the frame and attaching the filler, you can start making the cover. You will need about eight meters of material to cover the sofa. You can calculate the consumption of fabric on a sofa by measuring two lengths and two widths of the sofa, which, in the end, must be added.
If you choose a striped fabric or a large pattern, the fabric consumption will increase significantly as the fabric is cut in one direction. It is best to choose a material that is solid or with a small pattern, in any case, the fabric is bought with a margin of 1 m.
Before sewing the covers, you should make patterns. To do this, you will have to measure every detail of the sofa and transfer the measurements to paper, taking into account the direction of the cut. Then place the pattern on the wrong side of the fabric and circle with chalk. When cutting fabric, it is important not to forget about the passes for the seams and hem.
There is no need to try to exactly repeat the shape of the upholstered furniture: it is better that the cover is free. Before you sew a cover from an expensive fabric, you can practice on a cheaper one. The threads for sewing the cover must be chosen strong, since the seams will withstand a heavy load, and, ideally, it is better to sew the fabric 2 times.
If you do not have the time and desire to sew a cover, you can drag the upholstered furniture with a cloth using an ordinary stapler. The main advantage construction stapler considered simplicity and ease of use.
If you decide to pull the furniture yourself, you should remember that the hauling should be started from the middle of the sofa and smoothly move to the sides. Upholstery fabric nailed with staples at a distance of 3 cm from each other. If long excess fabric remains, cut or wrap it inward. should be taut enough.
Using simple and practical advice, you do not have to part with your favorite sofa, it will become more durable and resilient. In addition, picking up beautiful fabric for upholstery, giving the upholstered furniture an interesting shape, the sofa will become more modern and decorate the interior of your room.
It is no secret that the upholstery of upholstered furniture loses its original appearance very quickly. Mechanisms and accessories are often still in excellent condition when the fabric is already heavily rubbed. It is useful to know how to pull the sofa with your own hands. This skill does not require knowledge experienced furniture maker, you only need desire and accuracy. Here is a step-by-step instruction with photo and video tutorials.
Preparatory stage
The first thing to do is to assess the difficulty and appropriateness of the work. If the design of the sofa is very ornate, consists of many elements of complex shape, serious difficulties may arise in the construction of patterns and the sheathing itself. Antiques, antiques that require a particularly careful attitude of a professional restorer are almost impossible to pull at home in a proper way. However, if a completely ordinary sofa is distinguished by the strength of the base, completely serviceable fittings and mechanism, replacing the upholstery will give excellent results... Here's a step-by-step guide.
You need to stock up on some simple tools in advance:
- Pliers.
- Screwdriver.
- Staple remover.
- Nippers.
- Screwdriver.
- Scissors.
- Stapler.
When everything is ready, they begin to disassemble the sofa. First, the sidewalls are disconnected, then all the shabby elements are removed from the central part. Watching a video of sofa disassembly can be a huge time saver.
If there are springs in the sofa, they are inspected and replaced if necessary. It is advisable to replace the belts. Foam rubber and other soft stuffing elements must be replaced in almost all cases. When disassembling a sofa into its component parts, it is important to be careful about the integrity of the old upholstery. Since this fabric will serve to build new patterns. After all home master does not have the knowledge of a cutter.
Advice. When disassembling the sofa, do step by step photos process. This will eliminate any confusion in the subsequent hauling and assembly. You will know exactly where to attach what and in what sequence.
The removed upholstery must be carefully smoothed and the elements transferred to new fabric... When cutting, bend allowances are taken into account. You also need to pay close attention to the shared thread. That is, the elements should be placed straight on the fabric, along the weave of the threads. If one of the parts is placed obliquely, the material acquires excessive plasticity and may deform.
In some cases, the placement of patterns on the fabric is an important part of the beauty of new upholstery. For example, large floral motifs, stripes located along or across, combinations of different prints. If you choose a fabric with complex patterns, you need to cut it even more carefully. It is also recommended to buy material with a stock. By analogy with wallpaper that has a large pattern that requires alignment.
The process of covering upholstered furniture
Cut out all the details with sharp scissors on flat surface... At home, this is best done on the floor. Depending on the complexity and features of the configuration of the sofa parts, it may be required sewing machine... But usually the elements are sewn together simply, according to traditional technology... Therefore, the ability to lay a straight seam on sewing machine quite enough. The choice of fabric for new upholstery is very wide, but if there is no experience furniture assembly, it is better not to choose materials that are difficult to work with, such as eco-leather, suede, slippery fabrics. The following types of upholstery fabrics work well:
- chenille;
- micro velor;
- mat;
- jacquard;
- flock;
- thermojacquard.
In most cases, upholstered sofa frames are made of wood. Therefore, it is more convenient and practical to attach new upholstery using furniture stapler... You should try to position the staples as evenly as possible, on equal distance one from the other. This will ensure that the tension on the fabric is even.
Advice. A number of sofa designs involve parts filled with thick foam. Working with such elements often causes difficulties, the fabric wrinkles and lies unevenly. It is recommended to first wrap the foam rubber with a thin padding polyester, and then install it in place. It is much more convenient to work this way and the result is much more accurate.
Fold the raw edge of the fabric inward. The most important stage- ensuring uniform tension of the material on the furniture, without distortions and folds. If we talk about this part of the work step by step, then first you need to determine the middle on the pattern and the center of the fitted part. Fasten the fabric at the designated location. Then the upholstery is attached at the corners, then on each side. Further, it is evenly and neatly punched with staples around the entire perimeter. This is a very demanding job, it requires a firm hand and a sharp eye. To notice in time possible mistakes and it's easy to fix them.
Replace the foam with a new one
When individual elements and the central parts are completely covered with upholstery, you can start assembling the sofa. Here, the photo instructions that we made earlier will help us. We carry out all the manipulations in the reverse order. As a result, many owners do not recognize their old sofas, so changing the upholstery and inner filler changes the thing.
Of course, pulling the sofa at home on your own is not so easy. However, this will not only allow significant savings, but also provide an opportunity to create a unique thing. Bring your own design idea to life. Sometimes a knitted fabric, fabric of very bright colors, etc. is used as non-standard upholstery.
Padding of the baby sofa: video
How to pull a sofa: photo
How to pull a sofa do it yourself at home, interesting to many rational and economical owners and housewives. The goals they pursue are not only interior renovation, but also cost savings. Buying a new sofa to replace one that has been worn out or damaged by animals is very expensive. Are pushing towards the constriction and great amount positive feedback on this procedure, as well as a myriad of beautiful photos stretched sofas marked "before" and "after".
Sofas have long been included in the life of people. The first examples of this upholstered furniture were a large number of pillows stacked one on top of the other and placed randomly on a scaffold or directly on the floor. And today, such designs can be seen in most Turkish and Asian restaurants.
Upholstered furniture is always present in modern apartments or houses. Modern sofas are more complex in designs than their predecessors, and are presented a large number models. Most often, this upholstered furniture is found in living rooms. Sofas are also often used instead of beds in children's rooms and bedrooms. Not really standard models can be seen in hallways, on balconies and loggias, as well as in kitchens.
All sofas are distinguished by functionality. The easiest to use and cheapest are considered to be improvised kitchen sofas. Book sofas follow. They got their name due to the similarity with the book. It was these sofas that formed the basis of the assortment in Soviet furniture stores. Currently, the range of upholstered furniture and the lineup have expanded a lot.
Sofas are chosen for their massiveness and functionality. For living rooms, corner sofas or fixed structures are most often purchased. The material of the upholstery is often leather (both artificial and natural) or expensive jacquards with silk threads. The range of colors allows satisfying the most sophisticated tastes of consumers.
For small rooms, the following types of roll-out units are considered most suitable:
- Dolphin;
- click clack;
- accordion;
- cot.
Leather or leatherette sofas in bedrooms are inappropriate. First of all, because the material will wear out quickly. Moreover, such furniture will be slippery. The sofas that replace the bed are upholstered in breathable materials. They are inexpensive and practical. Such furniture is elastic to the touch and is often made on spring orthopedic blocks that provide healthy sleep and the comfort of a sleeping person.
Most of the kitchen sofas are narrow and rather stiff. Sleeping on them is unlikely to work, and sitting on them for a long time is also uncomfortable. Kitchen sofas often have durable upholstery that is easy to clean and resistant to dirt.
Over time, absolutely all sofas deteriorate. They not only break wooden structures, springs sag or mechanisms fail, but the coating also wears out. And if serious breakdowns of the frame are difficult to eliminate at home, without experience and special devices, then everyone at home is quite capable of updating the upholstery. You will learn how to do this with a minimum cost in this article.
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Do-it-yourself upholstering a sofa is not an easy process. In order for the work to be of high quality, it must be done without fuss. That is why the hauling of the sofa should begin with the preparation of materials and tools.
To update the coverage, you will definitely need:
- pliers;
- tape measure;
- marker;
- notebook and pencil;
- nail puller;
- hammer;
- set of wrenches;
- sharp tailor's scissors;
- stationery knife;
- a furniture stapler and several sets of metal brackets for it;
- screwdriver or screwdrivers with various attachments;
- needles of various sizes;
- sewing thread;
- sewing machine designed for sewing coarse fabrics.
You may also need a camera or camcorder. With this device, you can easily recreate a picture of the process of disassembling a sofa. This will help keep you calm while assembling the “new” sofa and avoid mistakes.
Materials that you may need when pulling a sofa at home are:
- main fabric;
- foam rubber;
- synthetic winterizer or holofiber;
- auxiliary fabric (non-woven or cotton);
- batting;
- buttons;
- nylon threads;
- substrates of sealing fabrics;
- frame nylon or rubber bands.
In addition to all this, when replacing the upholstery, you may sometimes need glue gun and rods to it, ordinary glue and brushes for its application, polystyrene, bars, plywood, nails and screws.
The technique and complexity of the waist depends on the design of the upholstered furniture. The more complex the mechanism and the more decorative or voluminous details, the more time and effort it will take to disassemble and reassemble the sofa.
Classification of sofas and choice of fabric
The main criteria by which sofas can be classified are functionality and upholstery material. The appearance and price of upholstered furniture depends on these indicators.
Sofas in living rooms and halls can be classic - straight or angular. In most cases, the design of such furniture is simple and not very functional, and the sofas themselves are rather bulky. In the bedrooms, on the contrary, folding models are most often used, which can quickly transform into a full-fledged sleeping place, as well as baby sofas, which, when assembled, take up very little space. Sofas in living rooms can be upholstered with natural or artificial leather, as well as expensive fabrics. Such furniture usually has many decorative elements and decorations. In addition to all this, these sofas do not have rigid spring blocks inside the pillows.
The choice of the main fabric depends primarily on the conditions and for what purposes the sofa will be used in the future. The best materials for upholstering sofas used in different premises are listed below:
Kitchens and hallways:
- tapestry;
- arpatek;
- leatherette (leatherette, pre-skin) and artificial leather;
- tapestry;
- cotton;
- flock;
- interlock;
- chenille;
Living rooms and halls:
- jacquard;
- velours;
- printed silk;
- natural and artificial leather;
- canvas.
As an auxiliary fabric, cotton fabrics, canvas, non-woven and nylon are used. Sintepon and other fillers are needed to fill rollers and sofa cushions, as well as for fixing foam rubber on curved parts. Foam rubber and other substrates are distinguished by density and thickness. It is noteworthy that by changing the number or thickness of the cushions used, you can change the softness of the furniture and its appearance.
It is very difficult for a layman to determine the amount of material required for the hauling before disassembling the sofa. It is also not easy to identify what kind of material may be needed in the work. Among other things, it is very likely that when you open the upholstery, you will also find the need to replace the leaky frame strips, plywood or fasteners.
All those who dare to try their hand at redesigning a sofa with their own hands should remember that the process of change external appearance upholstered furniture without the skills of sewing and design is impossible, and the time to achieve the final result can last from three days to several weeks. You should also be aware that the cost of a constriction at home will not be much lower than the price of such work in specialized workshops, because fabric and other components will need to be bought at a retail price. In addition, the workshop will be able not only to update the outer layer, but also
- replace broken bars;
- align the springs;
- to carry out anti-corrosion treatment of wood;
- change the shape of the covers and the model of the sofa.
If you are ready to do it yourself or do not know where you can return the furniture to its original appearance, then the next section will be useful to you.
Step-by-step instruction
The step-by-step instructions, following which you can achieve that the old sofa looks like a new one, looks like this:
- Free your sofa and the area around it from unnecessary items. Prepare a sheet of paper, a pencil and a camera, thanks to which it will be easy to recreate the disassembly at any time.
- Prepare the tools you can use to remove the old upholstery. Please note that the outer layer must be removed with extreme care. This will facilitate the subsequent cutting of parts and calculation. the required amount materials. Remove the staples with a tool for removing them, carefully remove the nails with a nailer or pliers, and remove the screws with screwdrivers with a suitable thread. By the way, with correct unscrewing, the latter can easily be returned to their original place during assembly.
- Remove the upholstery pieces one at a time without cutting, and then mark them with a marker. Be sure to indicate the bottom and top, the belonging of the piece of fabric to this or that part of the sofa, as well as the direction of the shared thread.
- Before you start removing the foam, lay the upholstery on the floor, keeping the direction of the longitudinal and longitudinal threads, and then measure the area that it occupies. Most of the upholstery fabrics are produced in a width of one hundred and eighty centimeters. Fabric recruitment is underway running meters... When buying, allowances should be taken into account, especially if complex parts will be made from the canvas. As practice shows, to stretch the sofa, you need to purchase fabrics about a third more than the layout takes. It doesn't matter if the material remains, because you can sew additional pillows from it or change the color of the ottoman.
- Remove the foam, being careful not to tear it. Mark and measure it exactly as you would the fabric. Be sure to write down the thickness of the pieces. Remember that this material shrinks during use, so when buying a new filler, take a material that is thicker than the removed one!
- Write down the data on all measurements on a piece of paper. You can also draw a rough layout of materials on it. Write down the location of the screws and where the nails were.
- Lifting mechanisms, wheels and stands should be removed only if they interfere with the removal of materials.
- Calculate the right amount consumable and purchase it.
- After all the materials are purchased, cut out the foam rubber according to the templates, and then the auxiliary fabric.
- Fasten the foam rubber sheets with staples, cover them with an auxiliary fabric and fasten them according to the model with frame tapes or nylon threads.
- Sew on removable cushions.
- Put some foam in them. If the height of one piece is not enough, then use several segments. In order for the foam rubber not to "walk", be sure to glue the parts together, then cover them with an auxiliary fabric or non-woven fabric. Pieces of foam rubber, short in length, are connected according to the principle of brickwork.
- Tighten the sides of the sofa, shaping them in place, or put on the prepared covers and secure them with brackets on the bottom of the armrest.
- Cut out the pieces on the base fabric, sew the covers and start assembling from the front of the furniture. Place fabric on a padded frame and secure with staples. Form folds and folds in place. Tie up with fabric-covered buttons.
- Secure wooden armrests or interior fittings.
- Sew up by hand back wall sofa. In the event that the furniture will stand against the wall, you can close the technical hole with a cotton or lining furniture fabric matching color. If this side of the sofa is visible, then only the base material should be used for the upholstery.
- Secure the legs and assemble the sliding structures.
You can see in more detail the banner of the sofa in the master class in the video attached to this section of the article. In the video tutorial, the master furniture maker will tell you in detail about the rules and show the whole process of work on the renovation appearance sofa. By analogy with it, you can drag soft chairs.
In conclusion of this section, I would like to give a few useful tips concerning what you need to focus on when pulling sofas with your own hands.
- Textile. Choose it, guided by the subsequent use of upholstered furniture, as well as colors interior. In children's rooms, opt for bright and colorful shades and children's prints, while for the upholstery of the sofa in the bedroom, use muted classic shades. Light, breathable fabrics can be sweat stains, while dark and patterned upholstery is barely visible. A profitable solution for the constriction of sofas in living rooms, it is a combination of fabrics not only in color, but also in texture.
- Foam rubber. Preference should be given to a rigid material with low porosity. It is heavier and more expensive than a conventional seal, but more durable. In places where you need to create height, bulge, or other shape, use a multi-layer blend from smallest to largest. On tight bends, cover the foam with a protective cloth.
- Frame. Be sure to replace worn sheets and bars, otherwise the overtightened furniture will not last long. When replacing parts of the frame in place of the damaged ones, put similar in rigidity, that is, do not replace plywood chipboard or fiberboard. Eliminate all play: tighten with bolts, corners or glue.
- Legs. They and other support mechanisms, as well as wheels, must be replaced if the bases are bent or visible cracks have formed on them. The sofa is a very heavy structure, and if you already decided to turn it over (and this will have to be done more than once during the hauling!), Then it is imperative to revise the bottom and supports!
- Moving parts. If any mechanism is out of order, then it must be replaced when changing the casing. When choosing a replacement, you need to find exactly the same mechanism as it was before. In the event that this cannot be done, you need to change it to a similar device, and you need to do an audit on both sides at once. Entire parts of the units must be cleaned of old grease and dust adhered to it, treated with an anti-corrosion compound, and then lubricated with a portion of fresh grease.
Changing the upholstery of a sofa, once made with your own hands, will help you to believe in yourself. And over time, this activity can become an excellent hobby and a source of additional income.
As evidenced by the reviews of many owners of mini-workshops for the repair of upholstered and cabinet furniture, it was the change of fabric on the old sofa that became the first impetus to open your own business, which, by the way, brings good profit in a short time.
We hope that this article will instill in many readers the confidence that it is quite possible to drag the old, but very beloved sofa by itself.
Sofas often deteriorate and need to be replaced. But this is not always the right decision... Enough effort and imagination to restore an old sofa that will serve for many years. Many people have a question: how to pull the sofa with your own hands step by step?
To do the job correctly and efficiently, you need certain tools:
Step-by-step instruction
In order to qualitatively pull the sofa with your own hands, you need step-by-step instruction, so as not to forget anything.
Disassembling furniture
Before you start pulling the sofa with your own hands, you need to disassemble the structure by removing pillows, poufs and sidewalls. To disassemble successfully, you need tools.
Begin by detaching the sidewalls and removing the seats with backs. This is easy to do, since modern devices easy to disassemble and fold. They were specially made so for ease of operation. Fasteners must be folded into a special box so that they are not lost.
Getting rid of unusable upholstery
The worn-out upholstery gives the impression that no one has looked after the furniture. Therefore, it needs to be changed. You can remove it with a staple remover. If not, a screwdriver will do.
It is important to do the work carefully so as not to damage the old fabric, which will come in handy for the new pattern.
You can safely get rid of old foam rubber. Metal mesh and the stretch marks are carefully removed and checked for defects. It is better to replace the stretch marks made of fabric. The screws must be tightened and the joints must be secured. It is better to glue the wooden joints.
Plays an important role correct fastening new textiles.
Fastening new material
The textiles must be pulled evenly so that the drawing looks right and does not warp. The fabric is attached with a stapler. There should be no more than 4 cm between the staples.
Advice! It is better to purchase material with a margin so that it will definitely be enough. If left over, it can be used for armchairs and chairs, or for original living room cushions.
The foam rubber needs to be cut out and attached like a fabric. You can cut it with a sharpened knife. It is better not to throw away the leftovers, as they will come in handy in everyday life.
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Final stage
The final stage is the assembly of the new structure.
Worth knowing! Work with the corner sofa performed in the same way.
How to choose the right upholstery material
The choice of fabric for upholstery takes one of the main places. When buying, pay attention to:
- features of a sofa, that is, a corner or sofa-book;
- the general design of the room where it is located;
- how difficult it is to drag it;
- the price of the fabric. If the design is old, then it is unreasonable to select expensive textiles.
If the sofa will be in the kitchen, then it cannot be pulled over with a cloth, since it will have to be replaced the next day. It not only gets dirty, but also absorbs food odors. The best option is leatherette.
Varieties of textiles
For indoor models, the following materials are suitable:
Pros of sofa restoration
Some older furniture sets are much better than modern options as they have a high quality frame. If only the upholstery has become unusable, then this is fixable. Refurbished furniture has its merits:
- Firstly, it is that you can pick up any textile for upholstery.
- Secondly, it is possible to replace the frame if it deteriorates.
- Old sofas are often stronger and more durable than new ones.
If there is a desire and opportunity, then it will not be difficult to put in order the old furniture.
Video
Below is a video on how to pull a sofa with your own hands.