If you don't know how to fix sofa springs, you can try these two steps! You read well; It only takes two steps to repair your sofa springs.

 

This article will discuss everything you need to know about these essential sofa parts. After all, damaged springs can cause the sofa to sag. It might also be helpful for you to read this article on how to take apart a sofa to understand the parts of the furniture much better.

 

How to fix sofa springs for beginners

Step 1. Open your sofa to reveal the springs

  • Flip your sofa over to help you access its underside
  • Remove the fabric cover from the frame accordingly.

·         You may need to remove the sofa legs to make it easier to unstaple the sofa fabric underneath or undo the ties that attach it to the underside of the sofa.

·         Take your time when removing accessories to avoid damaging the materials.

·         Flip the sofa upright to work the inside of its frame and see the springs.

 




Step 2. Determine the problems with the springs and solve them accordingly

·         The most common problem to repair with sofa springs is loose fittings.

·         If the springs themselves are broken and you can't bend them back to their shape, it should be easy to find similar sofa springs at your furniture store.

·         Check how they are installed on your sofa and replace the broken parts

·         Once this is done, flip the sofa over again and reattach the upholstery using a staple gun.

Return the sofa legs and regularly inspect your sofa for any springs that could come off or if the seat has developed squeaks.

 

Types of sofa springs

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You must know the type of furniture springs that your sofa uses in order to fix them correctly. In general, a sofa can use coil springs or zigzag springs. How can you differentiate them?

 

Coil springs

Coil springs or serpentine springs look like a bunch of twisted springs, from the very name. A sofa can have many coil springs both in the frame and in the cushions. They are also often wrapped in cotton and are recommended by experts if you want a durable sofa.

 

Zigzag springs

Zigzag springs or sinuous springs are great if the sofa isn't very deep. They also cost less than coil springs at the expense of having a shorter lifespan. Zigzag springs use steel wire which can rust faster and is usually the type of spring you see sticking out of the couch.

 

How to tighten zigzag sofa springs

If you notice that it sags into the sofa, but the zigzag springs aren't broken, you may need to put them back into their spring clips. However, this can be tricky because springs are not that elastic. Instead, tighten the sofa springs in a zigzag fashion, stabilizing them against each other with zip ties.

 

You can also replace spring clips that you can easily buy online. Install each clip with the corresponding screws so that each spring can reach its designated clip. And finally, install the bottom screws to secure the zigzag sofa springs in place.

 

How to fix coil springs on a sofa

You can fix sofa coil springs by tying them in place with string. However, the type of fastening will vary for each type of furniture. Those with removable cushions should be joined to form flat tops, while those with fixed cushions should be connected to form round tops.

 

Two-way loops and four-way loops are popular methods of supporting coil springs with loops. You should also be familiar with overhead knotting and nail spring knotting to successfully retie coil springs on the couch. See Fred W. Zimmerman's book called Upholstering Methods for step-by-step procedures.

Can you fix a stretched spring?

It is possible to repair a stretched spring like the springs found in sofas because they are elastic. However, even if they are designed to return to their original shape, over-compressing and stretching the springs can still deform them. When that happens, you can't revert the material back to shape and you're better off replacing your sofa springs.

 

How can I tell if my sofa springs are damaged?

It's time to repair or replace your sofa springs if you notice a loss of support and stability when you sit on the sofa. The springs must be firm and must not move when pressure is applied to the seating area. You can also feel the springs by running your hands across the sofa to feel for loose connections or broken parts.

 

How do I get my sofa springs to stop squeaking?

A telltale sign that your sofa springs are bad and need checking is when they're squeaking. The noise will only go away once you reattach the springs, bend them back to shape, or replace any broken parts. Some sofas that use zigzag springs also need to be silicone lubricated on their clips to prevent squeaking.

 

Conclusion

One solution for a sagging sofa is to make sure the springs on the sofa are not loose or broken. To summarize this guide on how to fix sofa springs, you should remove the upholstery from the bottom to reveal the interior of your furniture. From there, you can check for connections that require tightening, broken clips or stretched springs.

 

Understand the types of sofa springs so you can properly diagnose and fix your sofa. You can also read this guide on how to make sofa cushions firmer if the sofa is still uncomfortable.