How do sofas: what materials and equipment used in the manufacture

In sales is a wide range of upholstered furniture. A wide range of choices of sofas, depending on the quality of all its components makes it possible to easily purchase the product based on individual client needs.

Manufacturers offer sofas in the following categories:

• Convertible models.
• Pull-out sofas.
  Unfolding model.

Despite their differences, the production of different kinds of sofas has a lot in common. Today let's talk, of what and how to make a popular type of upholstered furniture - sofas.

How and what do sofas

frame

The design of the sofa all starts with the frame. It is produced made of wood or iron. Some models are equipped with a combined frame.

Wooden

For the manufacture of wooden most often used coniferous softwood, such as pine or spruce. The most durable model, which is taken as a basis pine without knots. This prevents damage to furniture mechanism.

It is important to rest and arm rests are made of hard wood (oak, ash, beech, t. D.). In the elite models of hardwood made the whole frame of the sofa. This improves the performance of the product, respectively, and the price.

Some manufacturers carry out model chipboard. However, this material less suitable because of its severity and short service life.

Important! Wood should be well dried and impregnated with germicidal solution. In the case of raw wood when drying occurs deformation of the entire product.

Metal

Iron frame is manufactured metal profile. It differs due to the convenience of the design can be easily disassembled.

fillers

No less important material in the manufacture of furniture are fillers.

Due to internal filling is determined by the softness and stiffness of the product.

Actual application of foam. Current models are filled with polyurethane foam.

Upholstery

For upholstery use:

• natural and artificial leather;
• Fabric: microfiber, flocking, satin, suede, cotton, tapestry, etc...

From upholstery material depends the final cost of the sofa. It is considered the most expensive product, upholstered in leather. But it requires special care, so the most popular among consumers is considered tapestry. This dense, beautiful, natural fabric occupies a leading position on the sales market.

How does the mechanism of Divan

To convert the sofa in various forms - for example, from a corner in the rectangular - or give a different position (.. Sitting in the supine, etc.) use a special mechanism. Its performance depends on the model of the product.

Consider some of the mechanisms of transformation of upholstered furniture.

• folding principle classical sofa book is simple. It is enough to raise the front of the product and to hear the final click, then lower it. Reverse manipulation similar to the previous action.
• A distinctive characteristic of the operational "Accordion" mechanism It is his work in the likeness of stretching musical instrument accordion.
• range gear system "dolphin" consists of a retractable and the stationary part.
• The operating principle of "evroknizhka" is as follows. First, remove the cushions, then roll out the bulk of the stack and on the expansion of the product shot cushion.
• Withdrawable mechanism is easy to use even for children and the elderly. It is necessary to pull the strap and immediately pops up front, and then the whole mechanism.

Remember! The furniture should be comfortable, practical, long-term, and should meet all the requirements of the buyer.

Signs of quality sofas

When selecting your product it is important to rely not only on its aesthetic perception, but also pay attention to the following characteristics.

• The presence of flat seams.
• Uniformly stretched upholstery.
• Elastic filler. When pressed on the surface should be no dents.
• Transformation should be carried out without too much physical effort.
• The inner and outer couch surface should ideally be treated and have no splinters or burrs.
• The rear wall of the product must be covered with base fabric. Sometimes manufacturers want to save and adhesive qualities cheaper material. In this case, product price should be lower.
• As additional hardware (hinges, buttons, and so on. D.) Should not be in doubt.

Design is at the buyer's discretion. Try to pick a sofa that is in harmony with the overall interior room.