How Do You Repair A Sagging Sofa?
Has your aging sofa started to sag? Do you sink a little bit too close to the floor when you lounge in your living room? If you do not have room in your budget for new furniture, don’t worry: You can repair your sagging sofa. Follow these steps to find the reason for the sag and bring new life to your sofa. Step 1 Remove all cushions from the sofa. Step 2 Inspect the frame of the sofa. If there is broken or rotten wood in the frame, it must be reinforced or replaced with new wood and screws. Step 3 Examine the areas where the seat cushions sit. If there is sag due to compressed springs or a broken platform, cut a piece of sturdy plywood to fit the area. This new platform will support the seat cushions and prevent sag. Step 4 Test the suppression of the fill in each cushion. If the cushion is too soft, or if you can significantly pull the upholstery from the fill, then fill needs to be added to the cushion. Unzip the cushion and add a piece of firm foam padding to the top and bottom sid