Most people have old people at home, which still do not want to throw out, because the frame of them is intact, the springs in the excellent condition, the locks work well well, but the appearance is already far from being the worn upholstery. In this case, it is best to make a drawing of this furniture. Fabric for decoration of the sofa today can be purchased in any specialized store.
In order to drag the sofa, it is necessary to fully disassemble it to start it, but you can disassemble so that then it is no longer clear from what one or another to do and where to insert it. Therefore, it is recommended to take the camera and fix all the attachment methods on it, as well as the order of assembling some elements.
First you need to remove the sofa sofa, then the overhead items, if any. Next you need to remove the pillows, as well as puffs. If necessary, remove the backs and the seat itself.
The next step is the removal of the old upholstery from the sofa. It is desirable to remove it so as not to damage the fabric, because then it will be possible to carve a new one by the old upholstery. Next, you need to make sure that the filler is still quite good condition and it does not need to be changed. If he has already worn, it is necessary to purchase a foam rubber and flash all the soft details of the sofa. Soft elements need to be additionally separated by a coarse cotton or sail.
Then proceed to the pattern of the new upholstery. It is best to do this using an old material that has previously been removed from furniture. It is also worth noting that new pieces need to be cut leaving small points around the edges, thanks to it, it will be much easier to fix a new upholstery.
Next, you need to secure the new material on the sofa elements. It is necessary to do this with a furniture stapler or furniture nails. The fabric is fastened in those places where it is necessary, and fix it on the frame. It is also worth noting that the fabric must be well and tightly stretched, otherwise the upholstery will quickly come into disrepair, and the drawing of the material will be overwhelmed.
The finishing stage is to collect a sofa again. Here you will be helped by photos that were made in advance, with their help without special difficulties the sofa can be collected in its original position. Also at this stage you can make a small low repair, for example, replace weak fastenings or bad springs.
Video on the hauling of the old sofa:
How to make a drawing of an old sofa
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