How to assemble a roll-out sofa instructions

Folding methods

Sofas differ from each other in different ways of folding out.

Book

The simplest and most reliable folding mechanism is considered to be an ordinary book. This sofa unfolds quite simply.

To do this, just pull the sofa seat forward a little and lower the backrest in its place.

Tango

Tango sofas are considered one of the most modern models, which differ from other products in comfort and practicality. They are made from high quality timber. Tangos are very roomy; one such sofa can accommodate 3-4 people.

Eurobook

The Eurobook is considered a reliable and simple mechanism for folding furniture. To fold such a product, you will have to pull out the front part of the sofa, lower the back and pull it slightly towards you. The result is a double sofa.

Dolphin

The furniture, which is usually installed in the corner, has a dolphin folding mechanism. To unfold it, you need to take out an additional part from under the main seat and put a large soft pillow on it.

Pantograph

Such structures are installed in one of the corners of large bedrooms or living rooms. The design features of pantographs allow you to store a lot of clothes and even household items in them. The advantages of furniture include the fact that it is easy to unfold and fold.

French folding bed

Some furniture uses a French clamshell mechanism. For such products, a hidden mattress is installed under the seat, which, when unfolded, slides out. The French folding bed is used in both corner and straight models.

Roll-out

Roll-out beds are often installed in compact spaces to save space. Such products have a spacious niche in which there is an additional mattress. Roll-out furniture is universal and suitable for any room.

Accordion

Another common mechanism used in sofas is the accordion. To decompose such a structure, you must perform the following steps:

• raise the bed;
• pull the seat towards you.

Spartacus

Some apartments are not very large and therefore cannot accommodate large beds. It is better to install compact products with the Spartak mechanism in them. When assembled, this sofa is very compact, but if you disassemble it, it will take up twice as much space.

Conrad, or the telescope

Expert opinion

Stepanov Mikhail Filippovich

Designer of private and commercial interiors. 5 years of experience.

This folding system consists of three main parts, which are located under the front seat. When unfolding, the lower part of the structure is pulled forward and pulled towards itself. The backrest is placed in the resulting niche.

Sedaflex

The design looks like a regular folding bed. The sedaflex mattress is mounted on a special suspension, which is made of elastic straps and stitching. During the unfolding process, it is necessary to pull the section forward from the niche and place it on the legs.

Such products meet all the requirements for a sofa. The frame is made of reinforced metal pipes and slats. The sofa also has several large drawers specifically for storing linen and other things.

Foldable to the floor

To transform this compact sofa into a large bed for sleeping, you will have to pull the special belt, which is located on the front wall of the seat. Then the blocks are taken out and the mattress taken from the seat is placed on them.

DIY sofa bed

As a rule, such models are chosen in studio rooms or when it is not possible to fit a double bed in the bedroom. Comfortable, healthy sleep can only be ensured by a product that has orthopedic properties. Therefore, it is better to buy ready-made mattresses for a homemade sofa bed.

The choice of method for transforming a model into a full-fledged sleeping place depends solely on the wishes of its creator. Using the example of making a sofa with the easiest-to-use “Eurobook” mechanism, you can study the main stages of work.

For this you will need the following materials:

• two mattresses;
• beam;
• Chipboard, fibreboard, plywood;
• thin foam rubber, synthetic winterizer;
• legs;
• agrotextiles;
• upholstery fabric;
• glue;
• fasteners, nails, screws;
• folding mechanism (2 pcs.)
• tools.

First you need to assemble a rectangular base box from fiberboard. Attach the legs and timber guides to the inside of the sidewalls, close to each other. Install a fiberboard spacer in the center of the box and cover the bottom with plywood.

Next, the frame of the retractable part is made from timber, the surface of which is covered with a sheet of plywood. Support bars are attached to the structure, and legs are attached to them. At the corners of the inner part of the frame there are small bars up to 10 cm long that prevent it from jumping off the base. A mattress is placed on the frame, its edging is connected to the surface using a furniture stapler. The seat is ready.

Then the upper parts of the folding mechanisms are screwed onto strips of fiberboard measuring approximately 15x30 cm with self-tapping screws. Four through holes are drilled in the corners of the boards.

To attach the resulting parts to the back, you need to “open” the mattress upholstery from the sides, gaining access to its spring blocks. Using a strong wire, the fiberboard is connected to the internal elements of the mattress. Now the lower parts of the mechanisms can be secured to the base.

At the final stage, the wooden parts are covered with foam rubber and synthetic padding. Next comes upholstery with sealing and decorative fabric. A seat is placed on the base. That's it, the sofa bed is ready. For convenience, the model is equipped with large pillows and armrest bolsters.

Note! This sofa can be made with armrests. To do this, you need to build two low boxes, cover them with foam rubber and fabric, and attach them to the box.

Assembly instructions for the straight model

Before assembling a straight sofa, you need to read the instructions.

Unboxing

First you need to unpack the product. To do this, the protective film is removed from each part of the sofa. It is quite durable and therefore it is better to remove it with a knife. This must be done carefully so as not to damage the surface of the furniture.

Checking the quantity and quality of fittings

After unpacking the product, you need to check the contents. The kit should contain all the parts of the bed, as well as fasteners that will be needed for assembly.

Tool preparation

There are several tools that will come in handy when assembling a new sofa.

Scotch

Scotch tape is a common adhesive tape that is used to glue small parts together. When assembling a sofa, it can be useful for gluing protruding upholstery of the product.

Construction stapler

A quite popular tool for fastening plywood, chipboard, fabric and other thin materials is a construction stapler.

Like tape, it can be used to secure bed upholstery to a wooden surface.

Adjustable wrench or wrench

An adjustable wrench is a multifunctional tool that can replace open-end wrenches. It is used if you need to fasten parts that are fastened with bolts.

Screwdriver

Some bed elements are secured with small screws. To attach them to each other, you need to use a regular screwdriver. For work, you may need straight and Phillips-type screwdrivers.

Screwing the legs

Expert opinion

Stepanov Mikhail Filippovich

Designer of private and commercial interiors. 5 years of experience.

First you need to secure the legs on which the structure will be installed. They are attached to the bottom of the bed with metal bolts or screws. The legs must be screwed on carefully so that they do not become loose.

Assembly diagram

Having screwed the legs, we begin to assemble the rest of the structure. First, the side walls are installed, if the sofa has them. They are fastened with special screw fastenings. Then you need to screw the backrest.

Examination

It is quite easy to check the assembled bed. To do this, you need to spread it out and lie down. If there are no creaks or other extraneous sounds, then everything is assembled correctly.

Budget option: simple and convenient

The simplest option for the back of a sofa is a regular pillow. This design can be called budgetary, since it does not require significant financial costs. For work, you can select several pieces of pillows; they will be attached to a wooden frame or nailed directly to the wall.

The first option is more preferable, since the fabric can be removed for washing if necessary. A good method is wide loops, to which the pillows can be easily attached with buttons or Velcro. They will look attractive. It is possible to constantly change pillowcases to match the color of the bed linen. An example can be seen in Fig. 3. Instead of pillows, you can use soft squares. They are more attractive, but difficult to implement.

Square plywood structures the size of a small floor are used for work. Such elements are not only covered with fabric, but also framed with foam rubber to make them soft. The blanks themselves are fixed to the wall surface in any order, but most often they come in parallel rows of 3 pieces.

The construction of a backrest for a sofa or bed may be required in various cases. Most often this is the replacement of an old headboard or backrest, or the construction of a new one in the absence of one in the first place. Such a backrest can make a sofa the central element of the interior, give the room a mood, make it more attractive and comfortable.

Basic Rules

The work of independently assembling a furniture structure is accessible to most home craftsmen. You just need to take into account that often all stages turn out to be labor-intensive.

When assembling upholstered furniture yourself, you must adhere to a number of basic rules.

• It is necessary to keep the assembly instructions for the factory product on hand. Typically, such accompanying documents contain schematic images of each stage of the work. You should not neglect familiarization with this component. It is in the instructions that all the nuances and features can be indicated, without knowing about which, assembling the furniture will be difficult.
• It is recommended to prepare all the tools and materials in advance so that during assembly you do not get distracted and look for the necessary items, only wasting time. Wrenches must be of the required sizes. You will need a hexagon, a screwdriver, and a good screwdriver. You should use reliable and high-quality devices that will not let the master down at the most crucial moment.
• When studying the accompanying documentation that comes with a set of upholstered furniture, you should also pay attention to the declared package. All necessary components must be included with the furniture structure. You should make sure of this before starting any work.
• When assembling a sofa of any design and shape, you should not rush to tighten the fixing bolts all the way. It is much simpler and easier to correct all defects and assembly errors if the bolts are not tightened too much.
• Assembly should be done slowly. We must act carefully, carefully, without neglecting any of the steps. Be patient. If you assemble furniture carelessly and hastily, you can accidentally damage any part of the structure or lose small parts, without which it will not be possible to complete the assembly.
• It is very important to ensure that the mechanism present in the furniture structure is installed correctly. If you install it incorrectly or make some mistakes, it will not function properly.

If you adhere to these simple rules, the assembly of upholstered furniture will be quick and there will be no need for further “work on mistakes”.

Tools and materials

If you plan to assemble a brand new sofa with your own hands (both homemade and factory-made), you will need to prepare all the necessary tools and materials. Carrying out such work cannot be done without such devices as:

• keys of suitable sizes;
• screwdriver;
• hexagon;
• screwdriver;
• drill;
• Ruler and pencil;
• roulette;
• scissors;
• hammer;
• special brackets.

If you plan to assemble a good sofa from blanks made yourself, then you cannot do without the following materials:

• particleboard panels;
• upholstery material (leather or woven);
• padding material (inexpensive foam rubber will do);
• a mattress consisting of 3 main elements;
• nails, screws;
• guides;
• wheels (if provided in the furniture mechanism).

What you need to make your own sofa

So, how to make a sofa in order to end up with a beautiful and high-quality product? Work should begin by completing a drawing of the future model, preparing the necessary tools and materials.

Having settled on a specific design, shape, and size of the product, you need to draw a diagram of each part indicating the dimensions. This will help to correctly calculate the amount of materials for the frame, sealing, upholstery fabric, select the transformation mechanism, fittings, and decorative elements.

In the process of work you will need the following basic tools:

• jigsaw or wood saw;
• hand or electric drill;
• pneumatic stapler or furniture nails with special heads;
• screwdriver or screwdriver;
• grinder or plane;
• knife, scissors, tape measure, pencil.

You will have to stock up on the following materials, the configuration of which depends on the type of sofa, its design, and type of seat:

• wooden beams with a diameter of 40-50 mm;
• plywood, boards, slats, furniture boards, sheet chipboard, MDF;
• screws, nails, drills, furniture glue;
• foam rubber with a thickness of at least 50 mm;
• batting, padding polyester or any other sealant;
• upholstery fabric;
• one type of seating: ready-made mattresses, spring blocks, polyurethane base.

Sofa assembly instructions

It is possible to independently assemble any sofa, be it a modern transformer (for example, a folding bed, a saber or a roll-out version) or an ordinary static product, devoid of any additional systems. When preparing these furniture designs, it is important to adhere to their detailed diagram so as not to make a mistake anywhere.

Let's look step by step at how you can assemble different types of sofas yourself.

Corner

Nowadays, corner sofa models are rightfully recognized as one of the most popular.

They are good because they don't take up much space. They can be placed in the corner of a small room without overloading it, but at the same time making it more comfortable and functional.

Often corner models are equipped with additional mechanisms that allow you to organize a full-fledged sleeping place.

Corner models are available in a wide range. There are both large and mini sofas. To assemble furniture of any size of the specified type, you need to combine 3 main components of the structure:

• seat;
• back;
• retractable element.

Before starting work, you need to inspect the base. If it has a mechanism, it’s also worth taking a closer look at. It can be right-handed or left-handed.

• Unpack each piece of new furniture. Check the quality of all components and the integrity of the package.
• Prepare all the necessary tools.
• Supporting parts must be attached to the base base, corner compartments and armrests using screws.
• Attach the rollers to the extension part.
• Use screws to connect the side panels and corner sections. Make sure that all elements are well secured.
• Next, connect the base base and the back.
• Fix the back wall and the second armrest.
• on the guides present in the side part .

Knowing this scheme, you can build and assemble such furniture yourself, using the materials listed above. The main thing is to first prepare a design drawing with detailed parameters of the future product.

Direct

Assembling standard straight sofas at home can be simple and quick if you take into account all the features of the purchased model and have its detailed diagram at hand.

We will analyze step by step how to assemble such products according to all the rules.

• It is necessary to carefully unpack each piece of upholstered furniture. Make sure the fittings are of good quality. The unpacked parts are allowed to lie for a while so that they take their natural shape and adapt to the temperature and humidity of the room around them.
• Place all the necessary tools and equipment near you. Here you will definitely need a hexagon, a screwdriver and a screwdriver.
• The first step is to screw on the furniture legs, since the already assembled furniture structure may be too heavy and lifting it will be completely inconvenient.
• Next, you can proceed to the main stage of assembling the product. Connect the back and seat to each other, carefully aligning all the necessary holes, inserting and screwing bolts or screws into them. Then, on both sides of the wooden frame, you will need to place and secure the armrest and other decorative components.
• Check how the mechanism in the assembled sofa works after completing all stages of work. It is important that the existing system operates smoothly, without squeaks, crunches or other suspicious noises.

Modular

The new modular sofa is a piece of furniture that will be significantly different from all the models listed above.

Its design does not have the usual fixed configurations. Modern modular products are a set of sections that can be transformed and connected to each other, based on the wishes and plans of the household.

Separate sections can somehow be connected to each other, or they can only be moved (attached) to each other.

Often modular models of sofas that are already assembled go on sale, and the buyer only needs to combine all the details in accordance with his own wishes. Ready-made modules are usually selected in the store.

As one option, a modular sofa can look like a transforming system. If necessary, such a soft product can be quickly and easily transformed without much effort or time, turning into a very comfortable and cozy bed. Sections can also be given a variety of shapes.

Let us present an algorithm of actions in the case of a modular system.

• Lay the eurocover on a flat and solid base.
• Place the backrest frame and seating parts one at a time
• Install a transforming mechanism. In this case, you need to be as careful and careful as possible. Springs on mechanisms after installation should be located on the side of the seats. Each mechanism has 4 pairs of holes. To attach to the frame base, use internal ones (they are located close to the connection point).
• Place the sofa on the box. Carefully align the grooves in the mechanism design with the holes in the box. The entire system will need to be secured with screws.

How to transform a roll-out sofa

The transformation scheme for such furniture is very simple: you need to pull the special handle, which is located in the lower part of the body. Thus, the sleeping place is literally pulled out from under the sofa. The backrest assumes a horizontal position on its own. Everyone, from a woman to a child, will be able to cope with the unfolding of such a mechanism. Thanks to special wheels, the structure rolls out on its own, so no special effort is required.

This product may have another type of transformation. The backrest can remain in place and not take a horizontal position. The seat in such products has a double structure, the upper part of which is lowered towards the back. This creates a flat sleeping area.

Purchasing a sofa with a roll-out mechanism is suitable when there is a need to purchase an additional bed for guests. It can also be used as a permanent sleeping place. It is worth noting that all models are equipped with an additional drawer for storing linen, which saves space, since there is no need to install cabinets. In addition to bed linen, you can store pillows, blankets and other small items there.

Recommendations

When assembling upholstered furniture with or without mechanisms yourself, it is worth remembering some useful tips.

• When assembling the sofa, protruding upholstery elements may appear. You can hide them using tape or a special construction stapler.
• If a new furniture structure is equipped with a mechanism, after assembly it is necessary to check that it is working correctly. During testing, under no circumstances should you make sudden movements or jerks, regardless of the type of system: roll-out, folding or sliding.
• If you are assembling a sofa from handmade parts, be especially careful. If the structure is constructed from natural wood, it must be treated with antiseptics before assembly.
• If, during assembling the furniture, the fittings included in the kit become damaged or fail, you need to buy new ones. Old broken parts should not be used under any circumstances, even if it seems that they are almost “undamaged”.

The following is a video instruction for assembling a straight sofa.

Craftsmen who are capable of producing pieces of furniture for the home with their own hands, or at least assembling a model of a sofa delivered disassembled, have always been valued. Considering the fact that small-sized apartments require a special approach to furniture, the ability to assemble a sofa that transforms into a bed brings some savings to the family budget.

If you wish, you can learn how to assemble, especially since the furniture set comes with instructions. Compact, easy to manufacture and easy to use is the transforming sofa model.

Depending on the type of structure

When deciding to assemble furniture for relaxation and sleep with your own hands, you need to clearly understand that the designs of such structures are varied and differ not only in shape, but also in purpose. Therefore, it is necessary to determine a specific place for a new piece of furniture: in the living room, bedroom, children's room or kitchen.

In a modern interior, a sofa can take place in the corner of the room, against the wall and even in the center of the room. Based on this, the dimensions, mechanisms for carrying out the transformation, and material will be determined.

The selection stage has been completed, the sofa bed has been delivered to your home, all that remains is to make efforts to quickly relax on comfortable furniture.

Step-by-step assembly of a sofa bed

Prepare in advance the place where the purchased item - a sofa - will stand. All disassembled parts are transferred there. The assembly process is carried out sequentially: the bases (frames, frames) and soft parts of the mattress, sidewalls are assembled, transformation devices are secured. These large parts must be combined into one whole product.

Initially, packaging materials are removed.

Attention! First you need to install the sofa legs.

Next you will have to act in accordance with the appearance and massiveness of the piece of furniture. In some cases, an assistant is involved in the work.

Expert opinion

Stepanov Mikhail Filippovich

Designer of private and commercial interiors. 5 years of experience.

The base is assembled, then the unfolded sliding element is mounted in the grooves. You should immediately check the quality of the assembly: fold the device and unfold it again.

If the process is carried out unhindered, smoothly, then it is assembled correctly, the fastenings coincide in the grooves.

With any design, work begins with the formation of the base, the frame.

After this, work is carried out on the retractable part where the metal mechanism is attached.

Attention! The instructions must be read before starting the work process.

And even earlier, before making a purchase, you need to seriously study the types of upholstered furniture, their purpose, and determine for yourself what role this particular sofa will play in the interior.

Assembling a finished product is not very difficult, both with and without experience.

Some people decide to make their own home furnishings from scratch. Practice shows that home furniture made with care and love is sometimes not inferior to factory furniture. It all depends on the goal, diligence and financial capabilities. Doing it yourself costs less, and this is important.

Have you already watched a lot of videos and are you sure that you can do the first assembly of a sofa? The instructions will help you learn how to quickly assemble a sofa yourself, with a minimum of effort, and the checklist will help you verify your knowledge and consolidate the algorithm in your memory.

As a rule, modern sofas are delivered partially disassembled. To assemble a sofa with your own hands and quickly start using it, you will need:

• disassembled sofa;
• assembly instructions;
• spanners;
• assistant;
• 15 minutes if you are a professional furniture assembler or at least an hour if this is your first time assembling a sofa;

What are the advantages of making a corner sofa yourself?

If you have all the necessary materials and tools, assembling a corner sofa will not cause any particular difficulties. When deciding whether to buy a ready-made sofa or assemble it yourself, it is important to take into account all the positive aspects of the process.

In the furnishing of an apartment, one of the most important places is given to the sofa.

There are many advantages to this design. Some of them are:

• With the help of this furniture you can stylishly zone the space.
• The sofa can have spacious drawers for storing various items.
• Furniture that is assembled with your own hands is specially adjusted to the interior, so it always fits harmoniously.
• It is possible to independently choose the design features and color schemes of the upholstery.
• Making it yourself is much cheaper than purchasing a ready-made sofa.
• During assembly, you can check the quality of the sofa.

Try making a corner sofa with your own hands.