Thanks to the founders of the contemporary interior style, transforming furniture has appeared in our homes. It has become an indispensable attribute of small apartments, where one room serves as a living room, bedroom, office and nursery. The sofa-book, which has already become a classic, has taken its rightful place in many homes. During the day, it is the central place in the living room, and in the evening it turns into a sleeping place. In the article we will tell you how to properly assemble a sofa book without damaging the mechanisms so that it will serve faithfully for many years.
Classification of sofas
The sofa with the "book" transformation mechanism is one of the most popular models, due to which there are several varieties of it: click-clack, euro-book, pantograph.
Classic Book Sofa
This model is familiar to many since childhood. Such a sofa stood in almost every Soviet living room. ATwhen folded, it takes up minimal space and has a spacious linen drawer at the bottom. In order to expand the structure, it was necessary to move it away from the wall, then raise the seat to a characteristic click and lower it. The sofa turned into a spacious bed for two people. It could be used as a place to rest without unfolding: the width of the seat corresponds to the width of a single bed. There are models with and without armrests. The latter take up less space.
Compactness and versatility are the main advantages of the sofa-book. The disadvantages include the need to move a piece of furniture before transformation, the severity of the structure and a rather weak spring mechanism.
The first disadvantage contributes to the wear of the flooring. To push back and transform the structure, it is necessary to apply physical force, the child will not be able to cope with such a task. Older wood-framed sofas were especially heavy, unlike modern metal-framed sofas. The details of the transformation mechanism are quite thin, and in case of assembly errors, as well as violation of the recommendations for folding and unfolding the structure, they easily bend, lock and break. In addition, the mechanism needs periodic lubrication with engine oil. How to assemble a sofa-book with a classic mechanism, we will describe below.
An upgraded version of the classic book sofa is the click-clack mechanism. It has an additional "reclining" position and adjustablearmrests. This mechanism is even less reliable than the classical model.
Euro-book sofa
This model is equipped with a roll-out mechanism on rails. The seat is horizontally extended until it stops, then the backrest is laid on the vacant seat. This mechanism is considered one of the most reliable. The sleeping place is spacious, and large linen drawers are convenient to use for storage. The transformation of the sofa is effortless, so even children and the elderly can handle it.
Sofas with a pantograph transformation mechanism are a kind of Euro-books. Instead of guide rollers, they are equipped with a "walking" mechanism. To turn the sofa into a bed, you need to lift and pull the seat towards you. Thanks to the lever system, it will itself be in the correct position. Then the back is lowered similarly to the euro-book. This system protects the floor from damage from daily use.
Advantages and disadvantages of a sofa-book
Main Design Benefits:
- Takes up minimal space both when assembled and unfolded. This advantage is especially true for modern apartments with a small area of rooms.
- Versatility. The sofa is used for relaxing in the living room and as a bed.
- Simple transformation. Even a child can cope with the euro-book mechanism, so these sofas are suitable for daily use.
- Spacious bed. Perfectly flat surface providescomfortable sleep. Some manufacturers complement sofas with an orthopedic base.
- Variety of frame, padding and upholstery options.
- Box for laundry. The inner compartment allows you to store pillows, blankets and other large items neatly and safely.
- Easy assembly. Any owner can independently assemble such a sofa.
Among the disadvantages of sofa-books should be mentioned:
- Classic wood-framed models are heavy enough to be difficult for physically weak people.
- The sofa-book requires a space of 10-15 cm from the wall to transform, so it often has to be moved, which spoils the flooring. Euro-books and a pantograph do not have this drawback.
- The transformation mechanism in the classic book sofa and click-clack often breaks due to the thinness of the metal parts. It is also required to distribute the load during transformation and lift the seat with both hands by the middle part.
Tools
Before you wonder how to assemble a sofa book, you need to prepare the tools and materials that will be needed in the process. This is:
- adjustable wrenches;
- screwdriver;
- Screwdriver;
- assembly instructions (provided by the manufacturer if the sofa is new);
- constructive elements of the sofa.
You also need an assistant (since assembling a sofa book on your own is a difficult task due to the heaviness and large dimensions of the structure,you need to get a partner). And more - about an hour of free time and patience.
How to assemble a sofa book (instruction)
Older versions of the design were going to be heavier due to the massiveness of the case, which cannot be said about modern models. First you need to release the elements of the sofa from the protective film and, referring to the instructions, check the presence of all fittings. If everything is in order, you can proceed. It will not be difficult to assemble the sofa-book mechanism if you follow the instructions prepared by us.
At the first stage, the legs and rollers of the furniture are screwed. The assembled sofa will be harder to turn over. If the design has a box for linen, the assembly begins with it. First, the armrests are screwed to it. Experts recommend not to tighten the nuts too tightly, then it will be easier to unscrew them in case of an assembly error. Next, attach the seat, then the back.
When the sofa is already assembled, it is necessary to check the operation of the transformation mechanism. The process should go smoothly, without jamming and undue effort. Finally, tighten the nuts so that the structure does not loosen during operation.
Euro-book sofa and pantograph are assembled on a similar scheme.
We hope this instruction on how to assemble a sofa book will help save time and save your nerves when assembling upholstered furniture yourself.
The sofa plays the main role in the living room, and in a small apartment it often also serves as a sleeping place. One of the mostThe most popular folding sofas are upholstered furniture with a “book” transformation mechanism. Such models are comfortable, versatile, occupy a minimum of space, diverse in design, they are distinguished by a flat and spacious bed. The question of how to assemble a sofa book is of interest to many owners due to the prevalence and popularity of this model.
