How to disassemble a corner sofa?
Regardless of the configuration, any sofa, as a rule, has a large size, because of which it is difficult to bring it into the room and move it in the room. Therefore, before transportation naturally raises the question of how to disassemble the sofa? This can be done not only by an expert, if you understand the transformation mechanism.
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Required Tools
Constructive parts of any sofa connect with bolts, nuts, fasteners. To disassemble most models, a simple spanner with a diameter of Ø10, 12, 14 is sufficient. Some models are assembled using fasteners, which can only be disassembled with a special tool. In this case, it is better to entrust disassembly to a specialist, otherwise using a tool that is not adapted for this can damage the frame or upholstery.
Often fasteners are hidden under the upholstery, so you will need pliers, a flat screwdriver to pry off the brackets or pull up the studs. But to attach the upholstery back will be problematic if there is no construction stapler.
How to disassemble the sofa book
- The classic design is quite simple: the seat moves forward, and in its place the back is placed, a sleeping place is obtained. Models may have side. The modified form is an eurobook, whose base is a drawer for storing linen.
- To disassemble, you need to raise the seat and inspect the inside of the sofa. Fasteners can be visible or hidden under the upholstery. If the second option is found, then you have to disconnect the upholstery, and then attach again after assembly.
- For a start, the side covers are disconnected, if they exist.
- Then the seat fasteners are unscrewed, the back is removed at last.
- In the eurobook, the seat and backrest are a one-piece mechanism; only the drawout mechanism can be detached.
How to disassemble a corner sofa
As a rule, the corner sofa consists of two beds that are attached to the corner element. One element is smaller, the second one, the main one is larger in size. There is another option when the blocks are perpendicularly located sofa. The backs and seats can be in the form of separate pillows, and can be a single non-separable unit. Many models are equipped with a box for linen in the short part of the sofa.
- First you need to disassemble the sidewalls, if any. They can be attached inside or connected by a strap on the back of the sofa. Also depending on the models, the short part can be attached to the long or short and the long part attached to the corner element. When viewed from the inside of this will be seen.
- Having disconnected a short part, it is necessary to remove a seat and a back from it.
- The main part of the corner sofa is disassembled depending on the transformation mechanism. As a rule, it represents a single unit from the seat and back, so only the laundry box is detached. The corner element can be solid.
Transportation rules
All disassembled parts must be packed, for protection corrugated cardboard, stretch film, any waterproof materials are used. Each element is packaged separately, the sidewalls are connected in pairs, everything is wrapped in a film, fixed with scotch tape. Wooden parts need to be protected with corrugated board. These measures will help keep the sofa from damage, dirt, wetting, deformation during transportation. It is easy to disassemble the sofa, and in order to also assemble it easily, it is advisable to place bolts and nuts in separate packages and sign on which part they are removed from.