Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: Inspecting the Sofa
• Part 2 of 3: Repairing Cushions
• Part 3 of 3: Repairing the frame
• Tips

Sofas wear out over time and sagging places appear on them. Of course, you can always throw out the old sofa and buy a new one, but there is also the opportunity to save a little and fix the old sofa. First of all, the sofa should be inspected and the reason for the appearance of sagging areas should be identified. Perhaps your sofa cushions are simply worn out, or perhaps the reason is more serious and lies in a broken furniture frame.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Inspecting the Sofa

1. 1 Find out the reason for the formation of squeezed places. The sofa can be squashed due to worn cushions, old springs or broken frame.
   • If the problem is with the cushions, then it is easy to fix. If the cushions are in order, you may need to replace the spring block in the sofa or repair the frame. Depending on the extent of the damage, sometimes the only recourse may be to buy a new sofa.
2. 2 Capture the entire inspection process with your camera. Before disassembling the sofa, take a few photos, which you can use to navigate in the future. If possible, show the photos of the sofa to the furniture renovator and ask if they can help you identify the problem.
3. 3 Examine the frame of the sofa. Remove all cushions from the sofa and turn it upside down to inspect. Look for torn fabric or broken or rotted wood.
   • Look for cracked or bent wooden planks that need to be replaced. The entire process can involve removing the upholstery from the sofa and can be time consuming.
   • To inspect the spring block, you may need to remove the technical fabric trim from the bottom of the sofa. Do this carefully to avoid tearing the fabric.
4. 4 Pay attention to which spring block is used in the sofa. Some sofas have zigzag “non-depressing” springs. In other cases, classic coil spring blocks are used.
   • See if the springs are bent or broken. You can fix the bent causes yourself. If the springs are broken, you will have to go to a repair shop.
   • Older sofas are usually equipped with coil springs, while newer sofas are more likely to use zigza springs. Depending on the quality, the sofa may not have a spring block at all.
   • Check the base under the sofa cushions. You may find broken planks or crossbars there.

Part 2 of 3: Repairing Cushions

1. 1 Check the cushions for firmness. If your cushions feel too soft, you may need to add more filler to the cushions. Open the cover of one of the pillows and remove the contents.
   • It's a good idea to use this moment to wash your sofa covers.
2. 2 Inspect the condition of PU foam and batting. Batting is often used in furniture upholstery to give the surface of cushions an extra smoothness. This fabric is often made from cotton or wool, but it can also be made up of blended fibers including polyester.
   • If there are obvious dents on the surface of the PU foam, you may need to completely replace the damaged cushion. If only the outer layer of the batting is worn out, and the PU foam is in good condition, only the batting can be replaced.
3. 3 Replace PU foam or batting. Find out what needs to be replaced in your cushions. You can purchase furniture PU foam and batting through an online store or buy it from a local upholstery and merchandise organization.
   • You can stuff the cushions with other materials if you like. You don't have to look for polyurethane foam or foam rubber. Try stuffing cushions with cotton wool, down, and even old clothes. But be aware that the material used will affect the softness of the sofa. Be sure to test the first cushion with the new padding before filling the rest of the cushions in the same way.
   • Consider the durability of the materials used for stuffing. Some materials are not very durable (for example, foam rubber), but PU foam can serve you for many years.
4. 4 Cut the batting to the desired shape and insert it into the cushion padding. Cut the batting in "sheets". Cut it to fit the seat and lay several layers of batting over the padding at once. Remember to spread out each layer of batting, otherwise the seat will be bumpy.
5. 5 Replace the pillow covers. After fixing the pillows themselves, put covers on them. Sit on the couch to make sure the cushions were the only problem with the sagging couch. If the sofa is still sagging, inspect the frame again.

Part 3 of 3: Repairing the frame

1. 1 Check the condition of the seat support strips. If the seat support bars are broken, you will have to replace them along with the screws. Measure the parts to be replaced to see how much materials you need. Suitable materials can be purchased at a hardware store or hardware store.
   • If necessary, take a broken bar with you to the store to buy exactly what you need.
   • For additional support for the seat, you can insert a piece of plywood between the cushion frame and the seat itself. But be aware that this is only a temporary solution that can make the sofa more rigid and not as comfortable as usual.
   • Use wood glue to apply it to seal the ends of the new wood plank. Use a furniture pistol with long staples or a hammer with very thin nails to secure the new wooden plank in place.
2. 2 Repair bent springs. If some of the couch springs are kinked or bent, use pliers to straighten them to the correct position, focusing on the other intact springs.
   • If any of the springs need to be replaced, it is best to have the sofa taken to a professional repair shop. Replacing the springs requires special tools, including a cable tie and a spring puller.
3. 3 Remove broken timber frame parts. If the wood frame of the sofa is cracked or rotten, you will have to disassemble the sofa and replace the problem wood. You might find that your sofa was built from plywood. If this is the case, consider replacing plywood with hardwood.
   • Remove the fabric upholstery from the part to be replaced. Be careful not to damage the fabric.
   • You will probably need to remove the spring block attached to the cushion frame, which will require the use of special tools. This process can be quite dangerous, so be careful.
   • After safely removing the cladding and springs, remove the problematic part of the timber frame.
4. 4 Attach a new piece of wood for the sofa frame. Use a furniture gun or hammer and nails to secure the new wooden plank in place of the old broken one.
   • Seal the surface of the new wood with a layer of glue and let it dry completely.
   • Replace and secure the spring block. This may require a special spring tightening tool. Secure the mounting brackets with new screws.
5. 5 Replace the upholstery and upholstery. After repairing the frame of the sofa, restore its upholstery. Pull the fabric tight and secure it with a furniture gun from the underside of the sofa.

Tips

• Check with a furniture repairer before doing anything. Some operations can be dangerous without the proper tools.
• Always wear safety glasses and gloves while working.
• If you are not sure that you will be able to fix the sofa yourself, send it in for repair or just buy a new one.