How to restore an old sofa book yourself. Do-it-yourself sofa restoration. Complete upholstery replacement

Even the highest quality furniture in the process of intensive use fails or loses its former attractiveness. There is no need to immediately get rid of it after the purchases made. There are many ways in which you can update interior items. You don't even need a master for restoration. It is quite possible to fix a sofa with your own hands. Below are methods that will help give things an updated look.

If a thing has lost its former attractiveness, you can return it to its original appearance through a number of tricks.

How to update an old sofa:

How is furniture upholstery done?

In fact, this procedure is a major overhaul of furniture. If you try, you can get almost new furniture from an old sofa that fully meets the ideas of an ideal piece of furniture.

This work is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance, even if you are not a home master. To restore a leather sofa, you need to prepare in advance all the necessary fixtures and materials.

For stretching you will need:

screwdrivers and pliers (they are needed to remove old staples);
a set of wrenches designed for nuts and bolts; tape measure (without it it is impossible to take measurements);
construction or pneumatic stapler;
staples (6-10 mm. In this situation, everything depends on the thickness and density of the material that will be used to upholster the repaired item);
trash bags.

To sew a new sofa cover you will need:

upholstery fabric (or leatherette) and lining fabric;
tailor's scissors;
special crayons for the material (in extreme cases, you can take remnants);
reinforced threads;
ruler;
paper for creating patterns;
sewing machine.

How to remake furniture at home?

Just follow the instructions:

Stage I: we begin to restore the furniture with its disassembly, which involves unscrewing and removing the locks, as well as detaching the old staples that were needed to fix the upholstery on the frame. Be sure to keep garbage bags on hand to remove dust and old filler immediately.

It is necessary to remove all unusable parts and debris

Stage II: carrying out repair work and replacing parts that have become unusable. In fact, the restoration of an old but beloved sofa is possible if you pick up the right spare parts. If you notice that cracks have appeared on the beams that form the frame, this indicates that their useful life has come to an end. It should be replaced by choosing solid beams. If desired, they can be ordered to a carpenter or prepared independently. In order for the alteration to be done with high quality, the joints of the beams should be registered using PVA glue. If you notice broken parts, then they also need to be repaired or new ones installed by sawing them with a jigsaw.

If necessary, it is worth replacing the beams

For their subsequent fixation, the master uses nails or a pneumatic stapler. This tool will be needed if you decide to return the furniture to its original form. Often, springs break during operation. We repair them by completely replacing the blocks. Sometimes this is the only solution that is suitable for bringing your favorite bedchairs back to normal.

Stage III: replacement of the filler, which is often foam rubber. Over time, it becomes caked, and becomes unsuitable for further use. We restore the seat by removing the old material and covering the new one. How to restore the seat? Only in this way, although it can be made easier by leaving the old filler if it is in good condition.

Foam rubber replacement is a mandatory step

Old furniture becomes unusable after years of use. The sofa looks like an old, humpbacked camel, the fabric is wiped off on the sides, and, sitting in an armchair, can you reach the floor with your fifth point? A logical question arises: what to do?! Throw it away and buy a new one or refurbish? In our case, start repairing immediately!

To restore an old sofa, we need:

Manual stapler with staples 6-8 mm,
Hammer, pliers, set of keys (13, 14, rarely 17),
Screwdriver with a thin sting for pulling out old staples,
Awl, needle (crescent), thread, wide belts, scissors,
Upholstery materials.

materials

For upholstery, it is best to use high-quality material such as velor, matting, chenille, jjacard, etc.

Mat Chenille Velor Jacquard

As a filler in furniture production, spring blocks or foam rubber are used. To replace them, you need to disconnect the bed from the linen tray (sofa) using a wrench. For the convenience of work, you can use a table, which will not only reduce the time of disassembly and assembly, but also preserve health.

Sofa disassembly

Upholstery fabric is removed using a special tool. This is an ordinary screwdriver, sharpened in a special way (for pulling out staples), or factory staplers.

Such devices are not only effective, but also safe, as they completely protect hands from involuntary slipping.

We must not forget that repairing sofas at home is considered an unsafe business, so excessive forethought and caution will not hurt.

After we have removed the old fabric, we can begin to replace the spring block or those springs that have broken.

Changing the spring block at home is very problematic, it must be ordered from the manufacturer, and this takes time.

Replacing sofa springs

A broken spring is marked with a marker Spring block after repair

We unscrew the spiral tape with pliers, if it is a rope (twine) - then we cut it off.

We install new springs in place, while not forgetting to fix them on the bottom of the frame.

Under the springs, it is imperative to lay a batting so that the springs do not create an unpleasant sound while sitting or sleeping.

Methods for tying springs Method for skipping twine

Here it is very important to know and follow the correct technique of the upper weave in order to maintain the uniformity of the protrusion of the springs in height. You can use the options above.

When the springs are replaced, lay the top layer with hard batting to avoid touching the springs with the fabric.

Tailoring of covers

We start the pattern and tailoring of the sofa cover. In order to facilitate the task, you can use the old cut, having previously measured all the details of tailoring.

We remove the old fabric from the sofa. We carefully embroider the seams into separate parts using a special device for steaming. If there is such an opportunity, time and desire, then every detail can be ironed well to maintain the original dimensions.
After ironing, it is advisable to number the parts so as not to get confused in the future. Everything that we got, we lay out on a new piece of fabric.
You need to try to decompose them in such a way as to “fit” into a width of 1 m 40 cm - this is the standard width. Pay attention to how the fabric fibers go. Longitudinal can be put on the seat and back, and transverse is best on the sidewalls.

Difficulty may arise if the fabric has a pattern. It is necessary to accurately calculate the moments of joining, for example, strips, in order to avoid unnecessary consumption. The direction of the pile is also taken into account, this is especially evident on the velor fabric.

Always buy fabric with a margin. Take at least 100 mm of excess length and width!

When all the details are cut out, the frame is preliminarily repaired, the springs are changed, there is a new batting, only then you can start fitting the fabric cover.

All seams are sewn by hand. Marking needles can be used for fixation. Where the fabric sags, you do not need to cut it right away, measure everything to the end, and only then you can cut it and sew it up.

If you are using a sewing machine, set it up for the appropriate fabric. On a separate piece, check the quality of the seam. Where there will be allowances, make small cuts, especially in those places where the fabric goes at a right angle or in an arcuate line.

When the cover is sewn, it can be tried on.

Sofa upholstery fabric

The next step, the final one, will be shooting the rest of the fabric to the fold.

It is best to fasten the fabric in four places, this will serve as a kind of beacon.
With an interval of 2-3 cm, we begin to hammer in the staples, while at the same time monitoring the uniform stretch along the edges of the frame. There should be no tightness or sagging. We do the same with the chair.

Here, at first glance, in such a simple way you can do the restoration of an old sofa with your own hands!

Good furniture has always been expensive. And, despite the fact that it is, unlike, more durable than its cheap counterparts, it also becomes unusable. Especially upholstered furniture, such as a sofa, because it is constantly used. And when this happens, the question arises before us, what to do with it? What to do with a sofa in which the upholstery has lost its aesthetic appearance or the springs have broken free? There are three ways to solve this issue: throw it away and buy a new one (the most expensive option), call a furniture repairman or, armed with a tool, repair the sofa yourself.

We note right away that the last two solutions are for an “old”, but high-quality wooden sofa. Cheap sofas, the frame of which is made of chipboard, are very difficult to repair and in most cases it is easier to purchase a new one. But if the frame is intact, you can try to restore it too. So, to repair the sofa with our own hands, we need, in addition to desire, to know the structure of the sofa, the materials that are used and the sequence of work. Our article will try to answer all this.

sofa design

Before proceeding with the repair, let's look at the elements of the sofa and their purpose. And although your sofa may differ from the one shown in the picture, nevertheless, the purpose of the main elements is identical. The sofa consists of:

The armrest can be made of wood, chipboard, MDF, metal, it can be soft (upholstered).
Upholstery fabric or leather, there is a fairly large variety of upholstery materials, both natural and synthetic.
A layer of synthetic winterizer or batting.
Foam rubber, in high-quality sofas, furniture with a density of 35 mm is used.
Polyurethane foam pads are not used in all models. It serves for additional cushioning and weight distribution, thanks to such inserts, the surface of the sofa has orthopedic properties.
Spring block, the main shock-absorbing structural element.
Burlap or felt prevents unpleasant sounds from rubbing metal against plywood.
Fiberboard, serves as the base of the sofa mattress.
The frame of the sofa can be made of wood, metal and chipboard.
Flazelin.
Rail for rollers, can be located at the bottom of the box for the bed and be either wooden or metal.
Box or niche for bedding.

Design and construction features may differ from the presented version, but all these items will be available. Therefore, when you disassemble your sofa, you will know the purpose of certain parts of it.

Let us consider in more detail those parts of the sofa that affect its main characteristics.

Frame - the main supporting structure. Production material: wood, metal, chipboard or combined. The durability of the entire sofa depends on the quality of the selected materials and its assembly. Chipboard, fiberboard are used as panel elements and parts of the frame filling.

Sofa filling. This includes all materials between the frame and the upholstery fabric. Not only the service life of the sofa, its convenience, but also its environmental safety depend on the layout, types and quality of these materials. In more detail about the materials that are used to fill the sofas, we will talk in the second part of the article.

Transformation mechanism. The type and design of your sofa depends on the design of this mechanism. That is, if the mechanism of your sofa is, say, “click-clack”, then it will not work to make a “Eurobook” out of the sofa. Is it possible to change the elements of the frame, and this is tantamount to creating furniture with your own hands. In addition, the comfort of using such furniture depends on the quality of manufacture of such mechanisms. Not to mention the time of operation before the first repair.

Types of materials and accessories

We have come to the second part of the article, where we will take a closer look at the materials for filling sofas and the transformation mechanisms. You need to know this at least in general terms, since in addition to disassembly and assembly, you will also have to go to the store for the appropriate elements and materials. And since the choice in modern stores is very diverse, and sellers are not always eager to help the buyer make a reasonable purchase, it remains to rely on your own head and intuition.

Let's start with an overview of the main mechanisms of transformation. To date, the following options are usually common:

Book, the most common option and the most reliable. The seat rises to a click and falls - the sofa is laid out.
Eurobook, the design of such a sofa is transformed as follows - the back cushions are removed, the seat rolls out and the back is lowered in its place.

Eurobook "tick - so", unlike the previous mechanism, the seat does not roll out, but moves in a semicircle.
Accordion, the sofa layout mechanism is implemented according to the accordion principle. Consists of three parts. When the seat is slightly raised until it clicks, the mechanism moves forward, spreading the sofa. Repairing the accordion sofa mechanism makes almost no sense if the elements are bent, they can be leveled, but since the transformation takes place with effort, the mechanism will again bend in that place.

Click - klyak, allows the sofa to have three positions of the sofa, "relax" (half-folded) and the actual bed. It should be noted that such sofas have a metal frame.

Dolphin is used, as a rule, in corner sofas, in the lower part of the sofa there is a strap, by pulling which the transformation mechanism is activated, the second part of the bed leaves and rises to the height of the seat.

If the transformation mechanism is faulty and needs to be replaced, buy the type that was originally. Other types of mechanisms are not interchangeable, they simply will not work. So, for example, when repairing a sofa “click-clack”, the mechanism for transforming a sofa-book will not work, despite the fact that the difference is only in one position - “relax”. They are different both in size and in the principle of operation. And the frames of such sofas are different.

Consider the materials that are used in filling the sofa. The best option was and still is the spring block, which is lined with burlap and covered with burlap and batting. But this is one of the most expensive options. Therefore, to reduce the cost, foam rubber and calico are used. In the cheapest versions of sofas, the spring block is generally abandoned and replaced with several layers of polyurethane foam, comfort, etc.

Since we do everything for ourselves, we need sufficiently high-quality materials. These include:

Polyurethane foam (PPU) is an environmentally friendly material with increased wear resistance. To repair the sofa, we need special furniture foam rubber, as a rule, it has a thickness of 40 mm or more. It provides maximum seating comfort.
Hollofiber is a material that perfectly retains its shape over a long service life. Environmentally friendly and safe. Refers to the "breathable" materials, allows wet cleaning of the sofa.
The synthetic winterizer - elastic - elastic material, is ecologically safe. It has a high resistance to fungal contamination, does not absorb water and gives softness and relief to upholstered furniture.
The quilted jacket is a kind of sandwich - two layers of coarse fabric with a 5 cm layer of cotton wool. Excellent material for covering the spring block.
Periotek - has a high resistance to deformation, holds its shape well. Hypoallergenic, durable and heat-resistant material.

And the last necessary material for repairing a sofa is upholstery fabric or leather. Leather is a very troublesome business, and it is better to entrust the repair of leather sofas to professional furniture makers. But with fabric it is much easier and you can replace such upholstery yourself. All upholstery fabrics are divided into woven and non-woven textiles. In this case, non-woven, as a rule, have a synthetic base and a synthetic coating. The most common upholstery fabrics are:

Flock is a soft, pleasant to the touch material. Strong, durable, does not fade. Good for cleaning with neutral detergents. Composition: approximately 65% synthetic and 35% cotton.

Velor - pile fabric. Unlike flock, it is woven, not glued. Accordingly, it is more durable and natural, but the price is higher. The basis of two types: cotton and wool.
Jacquard - artificial silk, very durable material with high resistance to fading. The fabric is made in two layers, so either side can be used in furniture upholstery.
Chenille - strong and durable, velvet fabric. They produce two options: adhesive and woven, the latter are more natural and, accordingly, more expensive. High-quality chenille is prone to the formation of pile on the surface.
Tapestry is a natural upholstery fabric, one might say "elite" among upholstery materials. Easy to clean with detergents. The most expensive material

sofa repair

We got acquainted with the structural elements of the sofa, selected and purchased the materials, it's time to take the tool and repair it. For this work we need:

Screwdrivers, flat and Phillips;
Pliers;
A set of open end wrenches for 8/10 and 12/14;
Stapler with a set of staples 10 and 16 mm;
Joiner's glue or, at worst, PVA;
Scissors, a fitter's knife and a hammer;
Self-tapping screws 35 - 45 mm long;
If there is a screwdriver or a drill, we put a bed in the access zone.

Upholstery replacement

All repairs will require complete or partial disassembly of the sofa. It is advisable to carry out these works in two persons, but if it is not possible, you can use wooden bars as a backup. Before disassembly, prepare a camera (mobile with a camera) or a piece of paper and a pen. This is necessary in order to mark the installation locations of some elements and their correct position (right / left, etc.).

Dismantling the sofa begins with the armrests. In some models, they can be combined with legs, in others separate. In the first case, place a wooden beam under the base of the sofa, so that it “hangs” from one end. So you will not pinch the bolts of the side elements. The "sides" are fastened with two bolts, in order to get to them it is necessary to raise the seat of the sofa, or pull out the retractable part, it depends on the design of the sofa.

After having dealt with the armrests, it is necessary to remove the transformation mechanism. To do this, use a screwdriver or screwdriver / drill. It is attached with one part to the frame, and the other to the seat and backrest. In an ordinary sofa - a book, this is not difficult, it is enough to turn the seat and backs with a soft part to the floor - access to the mechanism is free. When repairing corner sofas with a dolphin mechanism, there are no special problems either. In other models, it is not so free, nor should there be insurmountable difficulties. Accordion sofa repair is similar. We take pictures or write down which mechanism, where it stood.

After that, depending on the design of the sofa, it is necessary to disassemble the rest of the sofa, back and seat, so that the frame remains. All these elements either freely “sit” in their places, or are bolted.

This is followed by the removal of the upholstery, since we have to replace it, then we remove it from all parts of the sofa. This is easy enough to do with a regular flathead screwdriver and pliers. At the same time, we take out all the metal parts, whether it be screws, nails or staples. Make sure not to miss anything, if they stay in the future they can break through the new upholstery, and this is very disappointing.

After removing the upholstery, take a closer look at the mattress, if its condition is suspicious, disassemble it as well. Read more about mattress repair below. In this case, we need to replace the upholstery. We removed the old one and now we have two ways to solve the replacement problem. The first is to try, as in workshops, to sew a cover. To do this, you must have a sewing machine capable of sewing coarse fabric and sewing skills. You can use the services of a tailoring studio. And the second is to upholster by hand. If the design of the sofa is not intricate, it will turn out easily. But in the case of complex design decisions, you still have to sew a cover. With a cover, changing the upholstery is much easier, because. You just need to pull it and fix it with staples, the dimensions are already adjusted.

If the cover is sewn, we stretch and fasten it with a stapler with 10 mm staples around the entire perimeter. In the case of manual stretching, the procedure is as follows: we measure the exact length and width of the sofa element that we plan to upholster, cut it out, it is possible with a small margin, the main thing is to have enough tension. We always start fastening the fabric from the front side, you never know, it will suddenly be a stretch. It is better to fold the edge of the fabric in half, so there is less chance that the fabric will break through at the place where the staple is attached. Fasten the entire front side with staples. After that, we do the same procedure on the opposite side. In this case, it is necessary to ensure that the fabric is as stretched as possible around the entire perimeter. Creases or tissue separation from paralon or silicone are not allowed, it must be tightly pressed against it. After that, we move on to fastening on the sides, fastening in the center. Then you need to lay the fabric in the corners, the excess can be cut or wrapped. We sew up.

Thus, we change the upholstery on all elements of the sofa. It is important to ensure that all the staples fit tightly into the tree, we finish it off with a hammer. If some staples do not “fit” - remove them, in the future they may cause damage to the new upholstery.

After the change - proceed to the assembly. Assemble in reverse order of disassembly. We put all the elements in their places, twist them with bolts, install the transformation mechanism with the help of new self-tapping screws. Don't confuse right with left. We put the armrests, twist and admire the work done.

Foam rubber replacement

This repair is almost the same as replacing the upholstery, with the only difference being that we keep the upholstery and do not change it. Usually these two works are combined, but the situations are different, and if the “skin” of the sofa is in good condition, why is it also spent on fabric.

The disassembly procedure is similar, we need to get to the foam rubber. We delete the old one. As we already know, we need special furniture foam rubber, with a density of 35-40 mm, this is a guarantee of the durability of your repair. If the springs have broken through the foam rubber, it means that the replacement of the spring block cover will also be required. We cut out the burlap, tarpaulin or batting, which is available, in size and cover the block in two layers. Cut out the foam and lay on top. With the help of staples we fasten the foam rubber to the frame, it is also possible to glue it to the burlap. The main thing is that it is fixed. We put a synthetic winterizer on the foam rubber, it is not necessary, but it will greatly facilitate the stretching of the fabric. You don't need to fix it. We stretch the weave, fasten it with staples and assemble the sofa.

Repair of the frame and transformation mechanism

Disassembly is similar. To repair the sofa mechanism, remove it and determine the degree of damage. If the fittings are intact, it may be enough to lubricate the nodes with engine oil and develop them. You can replace the spring if it is damaged, if it is overstretched, try shortening it. The transformation mechanism itself is deformed or burst - we acquire an identical one and install it.

It will be more difficult to repair the frame, but you can do it quite well. If there are cracked or broken frame elements, they must be replaced. To do this, measure their exact dimensions, sketch their appearance and, taking the money, go to the nearest carpentry shop or construction hypermarket, there is a department that will cut out the necessary frame element. Change the element, twist and glue the remaining joints. In this case, pay special attention to the plywood under the spring block. If she "walks" fasten with screws instead of nails and glue the PVA, the unpleasant creak will disappear when you sit on the sofa. Collect and use to your heart's content.

Restoration of the spring block

Disassembly - assembly is identical. There are two types of springs:

- "old" - height about 20 cm, diameter - 15 cm, thickness - 5 mm;

- "modern" - height - 12, diameter - 10 cm, thickness 2.2 mm.

All modern springs are interconnected by a spiral. To replace damaged elements, if there are not many of them, it is necessary to dissolve the fixation of the spiral from one end, and unscrew it like a screw with the help of the other end. We release the spring on both sides, change it, twist the spiral and then proceed as when replacing foam rubber.

If there are a lot of such damaged elements in the spring block, it is easier to buy a new block, because. the rest of the elements will also begin to break down, and disassembling the sofa once every six months is below average pleasure.

It was not possible and will not be possible to mention all the nuances, but we hope that the basic procedure for repairing a sofa is clear. The main thing is to start, and over time, all the necessary skills will appear.

Do-it-yourself sofa repair video

Do-it-yourself sofa repair in a classic style At home, furniture wear 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…

How to restore a sofa with your own hands

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.

Do-it-yourself upholstery and small repair of a corner sofa

Benefits of do-it-yourself restoration:

buying material is many times cheaper than new furniture;
preservation of antiques;
the choice of colors and design, according to personal tastes and the overall interior of the room;
independent choice of material for quality, environmental friendliness, cost;
the possibility of taking into account the weak points of the old sofa, their strengthening.

Broken sofa folding mechanism

In addition to external wear, internal breakdowns occur over time. Somewhere there is a creak, the folding mechanism does not work, the springs break through.

Repair of the internal filling of the sofa - 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

Bed base in need of replacement

Restoration of a Soviet sofa - new life for old furniture

Conventionally, the sofa can be divided into four parts. This is a wooden base made of solid wood and chipboard, steel springs and a 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 the old sofa has complex structural elements. 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

Tools and materials necessary for the repair of upholstered furniture

Restoring an old sofa will take time. This is a creative process that requires desire, tools and good material. 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;
electric jigsaw, in extreme cases, a regular saw (if chipboard needs to be replaced).

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).

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 from the 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

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

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, bend 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

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 simply lay 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 wooden elements, a figured wooden array in color can be glued to the front of the armrests. 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

Antique upholstered sofa with wooden elements after restoration

Video: sofa repair with a design change. sofa restoration. timelapse

Required Tool

To restore an old sofa, we need:

Manual stapler with staples 6-8 mm,
Hammer, pliers, set of keys (13, 14, rarely 17),
Screwdriver with a thin sting for pulling out old staples,
Awl, needle (crescent), thread, wide belts, scissors,
Upholstery materials.

materials

For upholstery, it is best to use high-quality material such as velor, matting, chenille, jjacard, etc.

Rogozhka
chenille Velours
Jacquard

Sofa disassembly

Upholstery fabric is removed using a special tool. This is an ordinary screwdriver, sharpened in a special way (for pulling out staples), or factory staplers.

Such devices are not only effective, but also safe, as they completely protect hands from involuntary slipping.

We must not forget that repairing sofas at home is considered an unsafe business, so excessive forethought and caution will not hurt.

After we have removed the old fabric, we can begin to replace the spring block or those springs that have broken.

Changing the spring block at home is very problematic, it must be ordered from the manufacturer, and this takes time.

Replacing sofa springs

A broken spring is marked with a marker. Spring block after repair

We unscrew the spiral tape with pliers, if it is a rope (twine) - then we cut it off.

We install new springs in place, while not forgetting to fix them on the bottom of the frame.

Under the springs, it is imperative to lay a batting so that the springs do not create an unpleasant sound while sitting or sleeping.

Spring binding methods Twine skipping method

Here it is very important to know and follow the correct technique of the upper weave in order to maintain the uniformity of the protrusion of the springs in height. You can use the options above.

When the springs are replaced, lay the top layer with hard batting to avoid touching the springs with the fabric.

Tailoring of covers

We start the pattern and tailoring of the sofa cover. In order to facilitate the task, you can use the old cut, having previously measured all the details of tailoring.

We remove the old fabric from the sofa. We carefully embroider the seams into separate parts using a special device for steaming. If there is such an opportunity, time and desire, then every detail can be ironed well to maintain the original dimensions.
After ironing, it is advisable to number the parts so as not to get confused in the future. Everything that we got, we lay out on a new piece of fabric.
You need to try to decompose them in such a way as to “fit” into a width of 1 m 40 cm - this is the standard width. Pay attention to how the fabric fibers go. Longitudinal can be put on the seat and back, and transverse is best on the sidewalls.

Always buy fabric with a margin. Take at least 100 mm of excess length and width!

When all the details are cut out, the frame is preliminarily repaired, the springs are changed, there is a new batting, only then you can start fitting the fabric cover.

All seams are sewn by hand. Marking needles can be used for fixation. Where the fabric sags, you do not need to cut it right away, measure everything to the end, and only then you can cut it and sew it up.

When the cover is sewn, it can be tried on.

Sofa upholstery fabric

The next step, the final one, will be shooting the rest of the fabric to the fold.

It is best to fasten the fabric in four places, this will serve as a kind of beacon.
With an interval of 2-3 cm, we begin to hammer in the staples, while at the same time monitoring the uniform stretch along the edges of the frame. There should be no tightness or sagging. We do the same with the chair.

Here, at first glance, in such a simple way you can do the restoration of an old sofa with your own hands!

Also on the constriction and upholstery of the sofa, you can read the article Hauling an old sofa with your own hands.

High-quality restoration of sofas with your own hands

Any, even the most durable furniture gradually wears out and becomes unsightly. The sofa, as an actively used piece of furniture, is no exception. Restoring the sofa with your own hands will restore its attractiveness and functional indispensability.

The easiest way to repair upholstered furniture is to invite craftsmen. This approach is justified if your sofa is unique and has an antique value, or if its design is very complex. In most cases, sofa restoration is a very real and economical undertaking. The question of how to restore a sofa is solved quite simply, if you spare no time and purchase high-quality material.

Useful information

The sofa consists of several elements that have a standard design. The main elements include the back, sides, seat. In addition, sofas may contain overhead elements (ottomans, pillows, etc.), additional mechanisms (folding mechanism, hinges, etc.) and decorating accessories. In turn, the main elements include the frame, upholstery, filler and back panel. The design of the seat also includes a shock-absorbing element.

The frames of the main elements are made of wooden blocks of different sizes. Usually, the bars are connected with adhesives, and the joints can be strengthened with screws. As a filler, foam rubber of various thicknesses and densities is used, as well as batting, synthetic winterizer or other soft synthetic fillers.

The shock-absorbing element of the seat is most often made in the form of springs, but it can also be represented by a thickened foam rubber sheet. The armrests of the sidewalls are formed by an additional layer of soft material. All the main elements are upholstered on top in fabric or leather. To prevent sagging or stretching of the fabric upholstery, tightening elements (decorated, for example, in the form of buttons, rivets, etc.) are used on the surface of the main elements.

Basic principles of restoration: step by step instructions

Any restoration of an old sofa (regardless of its reasons) includes the replacement of upholstery and filler, since the materials of these elements are subject to the most rapid wear. Replacement or repair of other elements is carried out as necessary, if they are damaged.

An exception is the repair of a fairly new sofa if the frame or shock-absorbing element is damaged due to mechanical stress or due to a manufacturing defect. In this case, the upholstery and filler remain in good condition and their replacement is impractical. When repairing, the upholstery is carefully removed and the damaged element is replaced, after which the upholstery returns to its place.

If, after identifying damage, it was decided to restore the old sofa, then it should be determined which element will only be repaired and which will be completely replaced. Accordingly, a list of required materials and their quantity is compiled.

When carrying out the restoration of the sofa with your own hands, you should simultaneously decide on the need to make changes to the design. The introduction of the following improvements will not cause any particular difficulties: an increase in the thickness of the sidewalls; changing the shape of the armrest; changing the rigidity of the seat and back, etc.

The choice of upholstery material

Sofa upholstery is the most visible and most worn element of any sofa. The upholstery material must meet a number of requirements, such as:

abrasion resistance;
mechanical tensile strength;
reduced ability to concentrate dust and dirt;
aesthetic appeal;
harmlessness to humans;
dye fastness.

Leather upholstery has many advantages, but is expensive and difficult to do by hand. Such upholstery is used, as a rule, if the skin was on an old sofa. A good tapestry is very beautiful and aristocratic, more technologically advanced, but not much different in price from leather. At the same time, it should be borne in mind that both leather and tapestry have a long service life.

The choice of fabric color is very important both from an aesthetic and practical point of view. When choosing a fabric, one should take into account the need to combine it on different elements of the sofa design and location on the area of \u200b\u200bthe element itself. The least waste is achieved when using plain fabrics and fabrics with a small abstract pattern. Overspending of material occurs when cutting fabric with a large ornament in the form of geometric shapes, lines and cells of different colors.

Dense fleecy fabric is able to hide many flaws when it is stretched. When choosing a fabric, it is necessary to check that the pile is firmly fixed to the base. Cotton fabrics are not practical, wrinkle and do not have abrasion resistance. Velor fabrics look good, but have low wear resistance and actively collect dust.

Filler selection

Foam rubber and synthetic winterizer are widely used as a filler. When choosing a material, you should especially pay attention to its quality. The synthetic winterizer should have a white color without significant shades. It should not emit unpleasant odors. The strength of the synthetic winterizer is such that it is difficult to break it manually; if it is easily torn, then this is a poor-quality material.

In the seat and backrest, foam rubber with a thickness of at least 50 mm or several layers with a thickness of 20 mm is usually used. The structure of high-quality foam rubber contains very small pores. When buying a material, you should check its elastic properties: after pressing the foam rubber with your hand, it should quickly return to its previous position.

Dismantling the sofa and its elements

Restoration of the sofa begins with its complete disassembly. It is done in the following order. All overlays and decorating elements are removed. The sides open up. The mechanisms for folding the sofa and fixing the elements are being dismantled. Separate back and seat.

Complete disassembly of the sidewalls includes unscrewing the legs and fittings, removing the upholstery and removing the filler. The armrest is removed. The strength of the frame is checked.

Disassembly of the back begins with the removal of the back panel. Then the tightening elements are dismantled and the upholstery is removed. The filler is removed. The strength of the frame is checked.

Dismantling the seat of the sofa includes the dismantling of the tightening elements and the removal of the upholstery. Depreciation elements are removed. The filler is removed. The strength of the frame is checked.

It should be borne in mind that in a number of sofa designs, the upholstery of the back and seat is carried out with one continuous piece of fabric for both elements.

Often the seat of the sofa is installed on a pallet. Its separation and disassembly completes the disassembly of the entire sofa.

Open new upholstery

The easiest way to cut a new fabric is through the old upholstery. If it was possible to remove it carefully, then it will serve as a template for a new upholstery. With this cutting, it is advisable to add 1-2 cm in all directions, providing an allowance and facilitating the subsequent stretching. If a decision is made to expand the sidewalls, then the corresponding change is taken into account when cutting. If it is impossible to use the old upholstery, all elements are measured using a tape measure and a meter ruler. Then a pattern is made on paper and cutting fabric.

Seat and back restoration

First of all, the frame is repaired, if necessary. For this, damaged or deformed wooden blocks are replaced. The places of fastening of the bars are strengthened. Shock absorbers are installed. Using a tape measure, foam rubber and other filler materials are cut. Filler sheets are being laid. Upholstery fabric is applied over the filler.

Sofa upholstery tools: hammer, drill, saw, wrench, screwdriver.

Tightening elements are installed in the places where they were previously located in order not to make new holes in the base of the frame. A hole in the fabric and filler is made with an awl. The fastening elements are fixed on the reverse side of the frame base, thereby fixing the upholstery on the seat surface. The upholstery fabric is stretched on the seat and fixed with a stapler on the inside of the frame bars. The fabric is stretched evenly to prevent warping of the fabric. The fabric is secured with staples. The distance between brackets usually does not exceed 40 mm.

Repair of the backrest is similar to the restoration of the seat. There are no shock-absorbing elements in the back, which somewhat simplifies its restoration. In most sofas, the upholstery of the back and seat is combined, so the upholstery fabric is not fixed on one side of the seat, but goes to the back. Then, on the back, the fabric is fixed with tightening elements, similar to the seat. The upholstery fabric is evenly stretched on the back and secured with staples. The section of fabric that covers the joint between the seat and the back is not fixed to the frame and should allow the movement of these elements relative to each other when the sofa is unfolded. The plywood of the back panel is covered with fabric and fixed on the back side of the back.

Sidewall restoration

A synthetic winterizer or thin foam rubber (20 mm thick) is applied to the frame of the sidewalls and fixed on the surface of the frame base with glue or brackets. An armrest is formed from foam rubber of the desired size and fixed with glue. The upholstery, previously stitched in the form of a cover, is put on the sidewall and stretched from both sides, behind and below, and then fixed there with brackets.

The fabric junction at the rear end of the sidewall is closed with a plywood panel sheathed with fabric. Tightening elements are installed, if they were provided. Additional elements and accessories are mounted.

The assembly of the sofa is carried out in the reverse order with respect to disassembly.

Tools and equipment for sofa restoration

stapler mechanical or electric;
drill;
screwdriver;
sewing machine;
awl;
side cutters;
pliers;
flat screwdriver;
a hammer;
hacksaw;
chisel;
plane;
scissors;
roulette;
ruler meter;

If the sofa creaked, loosened, took on an unsightly appearance, this is not a reason to get rid of it. Self-restoration of the sofa will allow it to return a second life.

To return old furniture to an attractive appearance and eliminate defects, you can contact a specialized repair company. But if you want to save the family budget, you should think about doing this work yourself. Do-it-yourself sofa restoration is not such a difficult task for any home craftsman, you only need some materials, tools and free time. And if you have any doubts or questions, detailed hauling master classes will come to your aid, where all stages of the process are shown step by step.

How to start restoration?

During operation, not only the upholstery wears out, but also the structural elements of the sofa:

the filler is crushed;
the spring block is deformed;
the layout mechanism becomes unusable.

Therefore, before you start repairing, you need to carefully inspect the furniture and plan all the work. It is easiest to drag an ottoman or a sofa book, since they have the fewest number of components and a simple layout mechanism. A more serious task is the restoration of corner upholstered furniture or a sofa with a complex design.

When should you not take on the job yourself?

Assessing the condition of the furniture and the possibility of its restoration, it is better not to go to extremes. If the product resembles a ruin, and the household is just waiting for an excuse to take this piece of furniture to a landfill, then you should not repair it. The cost of restoration in this case will be comparable to the price of new furniture. You do not need to repair a sofa of complex design or with a layout mechanism that makes it difficult to freely access inside.

If you are not completely sure that you can disassemble the furniture yourself and assemble it back to working condition, it is better to entrust this work to professionals.

Stages of work - how to get down to business?

The first stage of repairing upholstered furniture is disassembling it into separate elements. To do this, you will need a set of screwdrivers and a set of wrenches for loosening bolts and nuts. The sequence of dismantling depends on the design. For example, at the sofa-books they take turns taking pictures:

1. sidewalls;
2. lifting mechanism;
3. backrest;
4. seat.

Disassembly should be carried out as carefully as possible so as not to damage the fasteners and components. Be sure to remember the sequence of all actions, because you have to collect the furniture back. After dismantling, carefully inspect the sofa frame. Broken or cracked bars and boards must be replaced or pulled together with plates, securing them with screws. It is desirable to additionally strengthen all joints with corners or glue.

Necessary repairs

The next step is to repair the structural elements of the sofa. You will need to dismantle the old upholstery by removing the staples from the furniture stapler. To simplify this process, stock up on a flat thin screwdriver and pliers. It is convenient to pry the staples with the first tool, and remove them with the second.

Under the upholstery fabric is a filler, most often it is foam rubber. It is removed to gain access to the spring block. In the vast majority of cases, the filler is so worn out that it remains only to throw it away and purchase a new dense foam of medium or high rigidity (width less than 50 mm).

All protruding springs will have to be shortened or changed, for this you can take elements from the corners of the seat or back. After that, the dressing of the springs is checked and tensioned. If you find cracked frame parts, they will need to be replaced.

Upholstery change

After repairing the springs, it's time for the most creative stage - replacing the decorative upholstery. Before buying a new fabric, measure the old one and add a margin of 50-60 cm so that there is more room for folds. When choosing a material, pay attention to abrasion resistance and practicality in care.

After restoration, the sofa should harmoniously fit into the interior of the room. The color scheme and fabric pattern can be chosen to match the color of the walls or textile accessories. But keep in mind that material with a large print is more difficult to work with, you will have to select a picture on individual structural elements and make sure that it does not warp.

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