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Any thing eventually becomes unusable and upholstered furniture is no exception. But in the case of furniture, there is an opportunity to restore it. original view and properties. This article will discuss self-upholstery of the sofa. How, what and in what order to do, what materials to use.

Damage and types of repairs

Sofa or other damage upholstered furniture may be of varying degrees of severity. Depending on the existing injuries, a different set of works is required. Here's what might happen to your furniture:

So sofa upholstery may include various works. From a simple upholstery replacement to a complete refurbishment, including part of the frame. The most troublesome part is with spring blocks. This is a long and painstaking job. If the “historical accuracy” of your furniture is not important to you, it is easier to replace a failed spring block with foam rubber or (better, but more expensive) furniture silicone. If everything is done correctly, the sofa will become even more comfortable: incorrectly tightened springs cause a lot of inconvenience.

Types of "soft part"

AT in general terms let's talk about what the seat and back of the sofa can be made of. There are options:

• Without springs:
  • Foam rubber (polyurethane foam, the name PPU is also found) high density(also called furniture).
  • Foam latex. In terms of quality and convenience, it is better than foam rubber, but also much more expensive.
• With springs:
  • with classic springs connected in one block;
  • serpentine springs that support the foam/latex filling.

These are the most common types of sofa seats. In more expensive models the spring block can be supplemented with a layer of polyurethane foam or latex, which makes the seat more elastic and comfortable at the same time. When constricting, then they look at the state of both parts, replace or leave - depending on the desire and possibilities.

But these are not all layers. In addition to springs, polyurethane foam / latex, a synthetic winterizer or thermal felt (or ordinary felt) is also laid. This is if the sofa is more or less modern and not too expensive. Older exhibits may contain matting or burlap, batting (or something very similar), horsehair, dried seaweed, and other now almost exotic materials for stuffing a sofa. When repairing a sofa, they will need to be replaced with the same ones (if there is a desire to look) or similar in thickness and properties. So, in order to understand how a sofa upholstery should be done, first figure out what is inside it.

We disassemble the sofa and evaluate the scale of work

The upholstery of the sofa begins with its disassembly. In the process, you will be able to assess the extent of the damage and decide what exactly you will need to do. For this part of the job, you will need:

• a large screwdriver to unscrew the visible bolts (if any);
• a small flathead screwdriver, pliers, or a staple remover to remove the staples that hold the upholstery in place.

The main thing is to remove the old upholstery. Then everything will become clear

Actually, everything. First, remove the individual pillows, if any, remove the sidewalls. It's hard to tell here - there are a lot of designs. Look carefully, you will definitely find something. If there are sliding parts, you can try to start with them.

Separating the upholstery

The next step is to separate the fabric from the frame. It is stapled to wooden bars frame. We pry the brackets with a flat screwdriver, pull them out. Some can sit very tightly, it is easier to pull them out by grabbing them by the raised back with pliers or pliers.

We remove the fabric carefully, trying not to damage too much. We then use it as a sample for a new sofa upholstery. There are several layers under the upholstery fabric. Maybe felt, synthetic winterizer, some kind of fabric. If the repair of the sofa was started only for the sake of replacing the upholstery, look at the condition of these materials. If there are signs of wear, it is better to replace. After all, it would be a shame if, in a few months, the sofa would need to be reupholstered again, but already due to the fact that the layers of the lining were worn down.

Once the fabric is off, it's time to evaluate which parts you'll need to change. With upholstery and lining under it, everything is clear. It is desirable to keep the pie in the same composition. If old materials were used that are not currently on sale or they are too expensive, replace them with modern analogues. The main thing for folding sofas- reach the same height of the seat and back as before, since the folding mechanisms are designed for certain parameters of the "cushions". In order not to make a mistake with the thickness of materials, find unworn (or least worn) areas and measure the thickness.

Assessing the damage

This stage is needed if the sofa seat is uneven, there are humps and depressions, protruding springs (and from below too). In seats that consist only of foam rubber, everything is simple: they usually go under replacement. They can be made from high-density foam rubber, having folded several layers, you can order ready-made foam rubber in a store selling furniture parts. It is reasonable to order a latex mattress according to the exact dimensions (measure after the fabric and all layers have been removed).

If there are springs in the sofa, having removed all the covering layers, we get to them. If there are no broken springs, the frame and its connections are strong, without backlash and cracks, the substrate for the springs is in good condition, you can stop there. We change the covering layers, we sew new case, stretch and fasten. This completes the upholstery of the sofa.

One of the common defects of spring blocks is a broken spring. There are also such sofas - with spring snakes that are attached to the frame and give elasticity to the foam mattress standing on top

If there is at least one damage listed above, the spring block will have to be separated. It is attached to the frame frame with U-shaped brackets or nails. Now you have completely disassembled your sofa into components. Next is the replacement and repair of damaged parts, and then reassembly.

Classic box spring sofa pie and possible problems

To understand how to repair a sofa at home, you need to know what layers of materials and in what sequence are needed. For example, in a sofa seat with a spring block, the sequence would be like this (from bottom to top):

1. Frame made of plywood or wooden blocks. The plywood frame is more reliable, but it is longer and more difficult to make. Therefore, pine bars are usually used. They are connected according to the tenon-groove principle, gluing the connection with wood glue. If desired, the connections can be reinforced with dowels or corners (aluminum).

   

2. Base for spring block. There may be options: lamellas (slats of elastic material), fiberboard, plywood. Most a budget option- Fiberboard, the most expensive - lamellas. The slats are attached to special stops (lat holders). When using plastic stops, there is a possibility of breakage. At the same time, low-quality lamellas can bend (in the normal state they are bent slightly up) or break - to reduce the cost, they are often placed through a large gap. All this leads to the fact that the sofa seat is pressed through. Instead of wooden lamellas, snake springs can still be used. They also have sufficient elasticity, but cost less. The problems with them are the same.
3. The spring block. The block can be with independent or dependent springs. The first is cheaper, the second supports the body well. Such mattresses are also called orthopedic.
4. Felt or thick fabric(Tick, another similar dense fabric will do). This layer is needed so that the springs do not push through the foam rubber above.

   If the fabric is thin, it will tear, then the foam rubber will begin to crumble. But this is not the saddest thing - the lamellas arched into reverse direction. In the normal state, they should be curved up

5. polyurethane foam(PPU, foam rubber - all names of one material). A special dense foam rubber is used. If you choose, in addition to density, look at such an indicator as the durability coefficient - the higher the number, the better (and more expensive). This indicator displays how long the foam rubber will restore after the load is removed. original shape. Its thickness is taken from the original, factory cake. It is possible to make thicker without restrictions only on upholstered furniture that does not unfold (bench, sofa, armchair).
6. Sintepon. It is necessary so that the fabric does not “wash” PPU. It is usually glued to a layer of foam rubber - so that during operation it does not gather into folds. Glue is taken in a can.
7. upholstery fabric. The best are tapestry, chenille. They do not crumble, it is easy to sew from them. Flock and jacquard are good fabrics, but some of them “creep” at the seams. Therefore, when sewing, the seams must be strengthened. By the way, it is better to sew upholstery for a sofa with special threads of the Tytan brand. Ordinary, even thick ones, will quickly tear.

These are all layers and their features. You can add something (for example, a double layer of synthetic winterizer), remove it - it is highly undesirable.

The device of the sofa on the springs "snake" and options for its restoration

"Snake" springs in expensive models are used as additional remedy to improve elasticity. In budget models, a foam block can be placed on this base. They are attached to wood or metal frame across the seat - each spring separately. The installation step depends on the planned load. If your sofa began to sag, or the springs lost their elasticity, or broke, it is treated by replacement.

To increase elasticity and extend the life of the sofa, the number of "snakes" can be increased when reupholstering the sofa. Another option is transverse reinforcement with hard corsage ribbons (which are used for straps on bags, backpacks).

The tape is nailed on one side to the frame. Professional furniture makers then stretch it with special tool, but you can replace it with an ordinary bar wrapped around in the middle sandpaper with large grains. You wind a couple of turns of tape on this beam, pull with both hands (make sure that the frame does not bend), fix the tape with staples or nails, release and cut off the excess. The same method is also suitable for increasing the life of a mattress with slats.

An example of sofa repair with step by step photos

The old sofa became quite uncomfortable, began to fail in places and creak. There is no way to buy a new one, it was decided to drag and change the upholstery. As usual, the sofa upholstery begins with disassembly. The legs were removed first. The railing was fastened on two large bolts, they were unscrewed and removed without any problems. Further disassembly is also easy - we unscrew the bolts that appear in turn.

When all the components were separated, the old upholstery was removed. Staples were removed easily - a frame made of pine timber. The spring block itself turned out to be without defects, but there was a crack in the frame, one of the bars of the frame led, the fiberboard sank, although there were no cracks.

Frame repair

Since the frame bears the main load, it is better to replace damaged elements. We carefully measure them, draw them schematically, put down the dimensions in millimeters. With the drawing we go to the carpentry shop. Pay special attention: the wood must be dry, preferably kiln dried. If you know how to work with wood yourself, you can do it yourself.

It was decided to connect the frame, as it was, with a spike / groove, smearing it with carpentry glue. But in order not to loosen up, the connection was reinforced with metal dowels.

First, the joints are glued, clamped in a vise. A hole is drilled under the dowel large diameter, the dowel is hammered in. The frame is in a vice until the glue dries.

We will use plywood 4 mm thick as the basis for the spring block. The sheets are standard, a little more than 1.5 meters, and the length of the sofa is almost two. It turns out two pieces. It is better to make the joint of the pieces on the jumper, it is more reliable. Cut out rectangles right size, we coat the frame with carpentry glue, lay plywood, nail it with small nails. The length of the nails - so that they do not stick out from the outside of the frame. We additionally support the junction with a bar (50 * 20 mm).

The updated sofa will serve in the country, so we are trying to keep the budget to a minimum, we use an old blanket instead of a substrate for springs. We stretch it well, fasten it with staples using a manual one.

The base for the springs is an old fleece blanket

If possible, it is advisable to put thermal felt here. It is more reliable and not so expensive. It is cut to size, straightened and nailed around the perimeter. You can use staples or carnations with large hats.

Repair and fix the spring block

For fastening spring block powerful U-brackets can be used, and it is better if their legs are sharpened. But the stapler does not work with such, therefore, staples were cut from steel wire with a diameter of 1.5 mm, hammered.

In addition to fastening to the frame, the springs are also fixed with nylon constrictions. Twine was taken, folded in two layers, fixed with the same wire staples. We tighten the constriction so that it does not press down on the springs, but the tension should be sufficient so that the block does not “ride”.

On top of the springs should put some dense material, usually it is felt. In this case, the old flooring. Something like felt. It is quite dense and durable. Fold in two layers, cut to size. This layer must be attached to the spring block. The coating is dense, you can’t pierce it with a needle, even a gypsy one. An awl of a large diameter will do, but it is not. We pierce the coating with a nail, which we push with the handle of a screwdriver. We thread a thick thread into the holes made. The stitch pitch is about 3.5 cm. To speed up the process, we use several nails at once.

Further, “according to the plan”, foam rubber should go, on top of which a synthetic winterizer is placed. In this project, it was replaced with two layers of densely elastic material that had been stored in the attic for a long time. Instead of a synthetic winterizer, another old blanket was used. To prevent the blanket from moving, it was grabbed around the perimeter with threads (in the usual technology, the synthetic winterizer is glued to polyurethane foam or latex using glue from a spray can).

Case and cover

Sheathing this sofa turned out to be easy: the shape is simple, without decorations. old case ripped open, they made a pattern from a new, not very expensive upholstery fabric. In the place that falls on the corner of the sofa cushion / seat, a thick tape was sewn from the inside - so that the fabric would not be rubbed. The fabric is inexpensive, so the edges had to be tucked up so as not to fray. Often they are left untreated.

The finished cover was laid out on the floor, the restored part of the sofa was placed in it. At this stage, it is important that the fabric is stretched evenly and does not wrinkle. We began to nail the cover from the middle, moving towards the edges. Staples with thick backs are used so as not to damage the fabric.

The back of the sofa was restored in a similar way, the armrests were fitted, then all the parts were screwed to the folding mechanism. The thickness of the pillows matched, so there were no problems.

Sofa upholstery completed. Result checked 🙂

According to the test results: the seat turned out to be harsh, but for a tired back it is the very thing. For the house, of course, it is better to put foam rubber, and for lovers of comfort - latex.

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Lawyer, Moscow

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According to Art. 18 of the Consumer Protection Act

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  Can I get a refund for this sofa if I do not want a replacement, but I want to buy a sofa from another seller?
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  you can - write a claim to the seller - just indicate immediately - a refund (and not repair or replacement)

  the goods will be taken for quality control - if there is a dispute about the causes of defects, then the seller is obliged to conduct an examination of the goods at his own expense.

  If the claim is denied, it will be possible to apply to the court for a refund

  be sure to file a claim under a mark or by registered mail with an inventory

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  Good afternoon! According to Part 1 of Art. 18 Federal Law "On consumer protection"

  the consumer in case of detection of defects in the goods, if they were not specified by the seller, at his choice has the right:
  demand a replacement for a product of the same brand (the same model and (or) article);
  demand a replacement for the same product of a different brand (model, article) with a corresponding recalculation of the purchase price;
  demand a commensurate reduction in the purchase price;
  demand immediate gratuitous elimination of product defects or reimbursement of expenses for their correction by the consumer or a third party;
  refuse to fulfill the contract of sale and demand the return of the amount paid for the goods. At the request of the seller and at his expense, the consumer must return the goods with defects.

  Thus, you can file a claim with the seller in writing with a request to return cash.
  If, after 10 days, the seller does not fulfill your requirement, you should conduct an examination of the quality of the goods, then file a lawsuit for the protection of consumer rights with a demand to return money for low-quality goods, collect a penalty for each day of delay, compensation for moral damage and expenses for expertise

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  Can. If you have a product with a defect, you can return it and receive money for it within warranty period(Article 19 of the Law of the Russian Federation "On Protection of Consumer Rights"). Based on Art. 18 of the Law of the Russian Federation "On Protection of Consumer Rights":

  1. The consumer, in case of detection of defects in the goods, if they were not specified by the seller, at his choice, has the right to:
  demand a replacement for a product of the same brand (the same model and (or) article);
  demand a replacement for the same product of a different brand (model, article) with a corresponding recalculation of the purchase price;
  demand a commensurate reduction in the purchase price;
  demand immediate gratuitous elimination of product defects or reimbursement of expenses for their correction by the consumer or a third party;
  refuse to fulfill the contract of sale and demand the return of the amount paid for the goods. At the request of the seller and at his expense, the consumer must return the goods with defects.
  In this case, the consumer has the right to demand also full compensation for losses caused to him as a result of the sale of goods of inadequate quality. Losses are reimbursed within the time limits established by this Law to meet the relevant requirements of the consumer.

  Contact the Seller with a written claim, in which you reflect your requirement. Refunds must be made within 10 days (Article 22 of the Law). If the Seller does not satisfy the claim, you have the right to go to court, on the basis of Art. 17 of the Law.

  With respect, Nadezhda.

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  Cut off a piece of material for the inner patch. On deep tears and cuts that expose the interior padding of the sofa, you need to use patches to create solid foundation further repairs. In a special leather repair kit, you will find not only the material for making patches, but also everything else you need. If you do not have such a kit, then for a patch you can take any durable elastic fabric or a piece of leather or vinyl. Cut out the patch so that it is slightly more hole or a cut. Round the corners of the patch to make it easier for you to insert it inside.

  Put a patch under the hole. Using tweezers, insert the patch into the hole in the skin, and then straighten it under the hole from possible wrinkles and folds. Make sure that the patch completely covers the hole and lays flat between the sofa's upholstery and its leather surface.

  Glue the patch to the skin. Take a large needle or toothpick and apply plastic fabric glue or special leather glue to the underside of the leather upholstery around the hole. Spread the glue thin layer over the entire surface that will be in contact with the inner patch. Press the leather upholstery of the sofa against the inner patch, aligning the edges of the tear or cut and returning them to their original position. Wipe off excess glue with a paper towel.

  Place the weight on the area to be glued while the glue dries. Apply a heavy piece of wood or a book to the bonding area to apply even and strong enough pressure. Wait at least 20 minutes for the glue to dry (check the specific time on the instructions).

  • Read the directions on the glue bottle label to see if a blow dryer is needed to speed up the drying process. If necessary, set the hair dryer to low temperature heating and try not to bring it too close to the leather upholstery. Excess heat can damage the skin.

  • Clean the surface of the skin. Before using a leather crack filler, you will need to clean the surface of the leather to ensure the best adhesion of this substance. Lightly dampen a clean cloth with leather cleaner or 70% isopropyl alcohol, and then wipe the affected area.

    Trim off any fibers sticking out at the edges of the tear. This will allow you to evenly cover the damaged area with a crack filler. Carefully cut off any fibers sticking out at the edges of the tear.

  • Cover the damaged area with crack filler. If there is a gap between the edges of the gap, take a palette knife and use it to cover it with a crack filler for the skin. Use the flat end of a palette knife to smooth out the filler and remove any excess. As a result, the damaged area should become as smooth as the rest of the skin surface. Use a paper towel to wipe off excess filler and smooth the transition from crack to whole leather.

    • Crack filler is commonly included in leather repair kits.

  • Wait for the crack filler to dry. Check the instructions on the label of your product to find out how long it takes to dry. When the filler is dry, you can gently apply pressure to the repaired area of ​​the skin and check that the used product is really set and does not move anywhere.

    • If, after the filler has dried, the surface of the repaired area remains uneven, you can try applying a second layer of this substance on top.

  But years of service, restless animals, children and guests can do the seemingly irreparable: tear upholstery. Gaps, holes, accidental cuts, and now we will close them up so that there is no trace left. And we do not need any professional at hand.

  Prepare: a couple of hours of free time; a round leather patch cut from thin but strong and elastic leather remnants; scissors; cleaner on water based, safe for leather materials(oil-based products just won't grab onto the skin); hair dryer that lasts long enough long work nonstop; water-based adhesive, safe for leather materials; skin-friendly dye or several for mixing (matching the color of the upholstery); glass jars for mixing paint; paint sprayer or wide brush.

  Cleaning

  The entire area at the break and wide around it with a water-based (!) cleaner that is safe for leather materials. When buying such a product, look for the inscription "leather safe" or "safe for skin" on the packaging.

  

  Drying

  If it's not humid outside, air drying (or naturally drying indoors) is the most the best way, but if time is running out, and a hair dryer with careful use (i.e., on the most low settings and keeping the device away from the skin) will also work. Be careful, you don't want your leather to dry out and wrinkle (forever!) with high heat. It is best, in principle, to use a hairdryer with a diffuser: it will help to better control the flow of hot air. Allow the washed area to dry completely.

  

  Now let's all fix it up

  The next step is to insert the cut-out circle of leather between the padding (or inner layer) outerwear) and back side torn leather surface. Always make sure the patch is noticeably larger than the gap. Never use rectangular or square patches: it is much more difficult to disguise sharp corners under a leather surface.

  To find a patch, go to second-hand shops: look for cheap leather skirts in them, which are usually made of very thin leather, nevertheless, reliable and elastic.

  glue

  Use a water-based adhesive that is safe for leather materials, fixing the patch under the upholstery / surface. Make sure to always use a water-based adhesive! Don't be afraid to apply multiple layers of glue. You can always erase any excess once the patch is securely in place.

  

  Masking the patch

  If you happen to be dealing with a clean and straight (up-and-down) incision, accidentally created by a mishap with a razor blade or knife, then simply glue the two sides of the incision together - with the same water-based glue. In many cases, here the result will be almost perfect. Then you can skip steps 6 and 7 and continue with step 8.

  

  Mixing paints

  If the damage on the leather upholstery/surface is wider than the cut, use the paint described above. But there are some difficulties here: not a single color will fit right out of the bottle right away. You will have to mix several dyes in a separate glass jar (perhaps by trying different colors in minimal portions) in order to get the same shade if you want the sofa / jacket to really look like new after repair. But it's not science: you'll just have to practice mixing until you get it right. Thin the paint with a small amount of water so that the former is easier to splatter or apply (whether using a spray gun or choosing a brush).

  

  Clue: large quantity shades of paint can be found in art stores.

  Applying paint

  The paint will work like a filling. The sprayer, of course, is better - the paint will sit better, smoother, denser. They cost about 2-3 thousand rubles, or you can generally find a nozzle for 400 rubles. If you have chosen a brush, then you need a brush with soft bristles. Apply upper layer paint that seals and seals the gap and guarantees that area is resistant to abrasion and fading.

  Hint: decorative fluting process (airbrush retouching)" orange peel"over the drying paint will help smooth out any possible imperfections.

  

  Completion

  Apply several coats of paint to the gap and the surrounding area. This will help smooth out the difference in tide between the original material and the patched area. So even if the shade of paint you mixed is a little off, the repaired area will be visually invisible to the untrained eye. Let air dry (now only and exclusively in the air, i.e. in a natural way indoors, for example). Using a delicate and fine skin, remove any imperfections, and your treasure in soft leather upholstery already looks like new!

  

  Do-it-yourself sofa repair in a classic style

  At home, wear and tear on furniture is inevitable. The solution to the problem can be the restoration of the sofa with your own hands. Most often, external elements require replacement, regardless of the type and quality of the material. The fabric fades in the sun, rubbed, foam rubber loses its elasticity and sags.

  

  Padding and minor repairs corner sofa do it yourself

  Benefits of DIY restoration:

  • buying material is several times cheaper than new furniture;
  • preservation of antiques;
  • choice colors and design, according to personal tastes and general interior rooms;
  • independent choice of material for quality, environmental friendliness, cost;
  • possibility of accounting weaknesses old sofa, strengthening them.

  

  Broken sofa folding mechanism

  In addition to external wear, internal breakdowns occur over time. A creak appears somewhere, the folding mechanism does not work, the springs break through.

  

  Repair internal filling sofas - replacement of springs

  

  Lubricate the creaking parts of the folding mechanism

  The wooden base can crack, break. In order for the restoration of an old sofa with your own hands to be of high quality, you need to know its approximate structure and methods of repair.

  

  Cracked bar - part of the base

  

  Base bed requiring replacement

  

  Restoration Soviet sofa – new life for old furniture

  Conventionally, the sofa can be divided into four parts. This is wooden base from solid wood and chipboard, steel springs and folding mechanism, filler (foam rubber or batting) and upholstery (fabric, leather, leatherette), decorative elements (wooden lining, buttons).

  

  The process of reupholstering a soft sofa step by step

  There are several ways to restore the sofa with your own hands, depending on the complexity:

  • minor upholstery and decor repairs;
  • complete upholstery replacement (upholstery);
  • replacement of upholstery and filler;
  • replacement of upholstery, filler, repair of mechanisms;
  • complete overhaul of all parts.

  

  Repair of the spring mechanism, replacement of the filler and upholstery of the sofa-couch

  You should not get down to business if we are talking about antiques, or by an old sofa complex elements designs. It is also better to entrust work with capricious materials, such as leather, to professionals, or change the material to fabric.

  

  Transformation of a leather sofa after restoration by specialists

  Necessary materials and tools

  

  Tools and materials necessary for the repair of upholstered furniture

  Restoring an old sofa will take time. This is creative process requiring desire, tools and good stuff. Everything you need to repair a standard sofa 180 * 90 is indicated in the table. The purchase of filler and fabric for upholstery is best done with a margin.

  

  DIY materials and accessories for sofa repair

  The following tools may be required:

  • building glue;
  • stapler for furniture;
  • strong kapron thread, and a needle to it;
  • ring wrench, pliers, screwdriver;
  • jigsaw, in extreme cases, ordinary saw(if chipboard replacement is required).

  

  Variety of furniture repair tools

  Cut the fabric into a cover in advance. Sewing dense elements is difficult, so the manufacture of the material can be ordered by a seamstress. In order not to make a mistake with the sizes, use the old fabric as a template. When cutting, be sure to leave 5-10 centimeters, for fastening, take into account the height of the seat (the width of the back).

  Restoration process: step by step instructions

  

  We check the frame and base of the sofa, we make a replacement in case of breakage

  Before restoring the sofa with your own hands, you need to check the condition of the main frame. If there are cracked or sagging bars, it is better to replace them. An array of wood rarely requires repair, but chipboard breaks often. It is not worth repairing, here you need to completely replace the broken part.

  

  We drag the lower base of the sofa, as a template we take the old upholstery

  The repair of the back, seat and armrests is slightly different, but in general, the restoration scheme for different parts is approximately the same.

  

  We replace the upholstery on the inside of the armrests, replace the filler and sew a new cover

  First of all, you need to carry out dismantling work:

  • remove the side armrests (usually the bolts on them are made with inside, here you may need a hex wrench, or pliers);
  • remove the seats and backs from the fasteners to the lower frame;
  • remove the old upholstery, remove the staples too;
  • carefully dismantle the old filler, check for suitability for reuse;
  • remove the springs, check their condition, if necessary clean, lubricate, replace in whole or in part;
  • check the condition of the chipboard, if necessary, replace the sheets.

  

  We carry out the replacement of the outer part of the armrests and connect both parts together

  All small parts from parsing it is better to put it in one container so as not to lose it.

  

  We fix the upholstery at the base, if necessary, use a hammer and a stapler

  At the second stage, we replace the old elements. To fasten parts, it is best to use both glue and a stapler. But if necessary, you can get by with handy tools. For example, instead of a stapler, use small carnations:

  • lay a dense fabric on both sides of the spring block, fold the edges inward on each side and sew with a nylon thread;
  • lay the spring frame on a wooden base, fix the springs through the fabric with a stapler. If there is no tool, you can make arched staples from steel wire, or from thin nails, hammering the “hat” to the side;
  • lay a new, or suitable old, filler;
  • pull the entire structure with a fastening fabric, in the manner of upholstery, fix it;
  • put on a new cover, secure with glue and a stapler.

  

  The turn of the back of our marvel has come - we are doing the work according to the same principle

  The final stage - decoration

  

  We fix the outer part of the sofa, decorate with beautiful legs and decorate with buttons - we get a great new sofa

  Do-it-yourself sofa restoration is an interesting activity, as is its decoration. Here you can just put beautiful pillows, or make a carriage coupler.

  

  Do-it-yourself carriage screed for the back of the new diana

  Usually, the backs are decorated in this way, leaving the seats solid. The elements of the tie are simple, you need to prepare buttons, or metal rivets. Cross diagonals can be emphasized with a ribbon. In order for the foam rubber to lie flat, it is necessary at the replacement stage to cut small circles from the filler - places for future buttons. Then, cover with fabric and sew on the selected elements. To tighten the buttons, you can use a stapler, or strong threads, tightening them on the other side.

  

  Do-it-yourself upholstered furniture repair

  If the design contains elements of wood, you can glue a figured one on the front of the armrests. solid wood in colour. Then all the furniture parts are assembled back. It is important to check all fasteners so that nothing comes off during operation. That's all, the restoration of the old sofa is finished!

  

  Restoration of an old sofa - before and after photos

  

  Old soft sofa with wooden elements after restoration

  Video: sofa repair with a design change. sofa restoration. time-lapse