9 Tips For Sofa Success

If you want to judge the quality of a sofa, go beyond what it looks like. Quality goes
Quicker than looks, and that is why two identical-looking sofas can vary so much in
price. What lies inside decides how your sofa rates for quality.
The framework, seating support and filling not only determine your sofa's level of relaxation
but also its ability to retain its shape and stability in the years to come.
Here's a closer look:
The Frame
How long a couch will last and retain its shape depends largely on the frame, and a highquality
Sofa always has a strong, sturdy one.
The best frame is made from kiln-dried hardwood. The procedure for kiln drying

Long period of time. A frame made of green wood can shrink or crack as it dries. Soft

In a good-quality frame, the joints get particular attention. They're glued, dowelled, and
screwed. The corners are further strengthened by the addition of reinforcing blocks for
extra support and strength.
Generally speaking, plywood and particleboard frames are inferior, especially if they

If
You must choose a sofa with a plywood frame, make sure it has at least 11 to 13 layers
of plywood.
Seating Support

It works in tandem with the frame and the filling. A sturdy frame provides an anchor for
Very good seating support and filling augments it.
Seating support by sitting on a sofa before you buy it.
It shouldn't sag, and it should provide decent support in the seat and in the back.
The eight-way hand tied springs system is among the best support systems. The
The twine
Passes front to back, side to side and diagonally in both directions, thus tying
each spring securely.
Another technique is sinuous spring construction.
These springs are supported by additional
wires that cross from side to side. This also makes for a strong seat, and it might be
The preferred option in a sleeker style or smaller frame since it requires less space.
The third option is web suspension, in which bands of webbing cross the seat and
back. These are then connected to the frame to make a platform for the cushions.
Webbing can be made of either natural or man-made fibers, and if it is used alone
doesn't make for very strong support. Nevertheless, in better-quality sofas, It's used with
a tensioner that fastens the webbing securely to the frame. The Internet suspension is the
Least preferable of the seating support options.
Cushion Filling
Now that you have considered the frame and seating support, it is time to look at what
kind of filling is used for the cushions.
The most common filling is high-density polyurethane. Obviously, the higher the
density, the firmer the cushion will be. Foam can be wrapped in softer material or
cotton to make it softer. Dacron-wrapped foam is the cheapest option, but it won't last
as long.
Make sure that you are getting high-density foam because lesser-quality foam can
Start breaking down pretty quickly, causing sags, and the fabric does not stay taut
when that happens.
If you want a really soft seat, consider down cushions. These are considered to be the
premium choice, and as you might imagine they are also among the most expensive.
High-quality cushions have down-proof ticking under the upholstery fabric to prevent
feathers from poking through. Cushions filled just with down are high-maintenance
and can need daily attention.
Down used in combination with other materials is also a good option but also another
expensive option. Pads Made from a Dacron polyester fiber and down, known as
Blendown pads, are wrapped around high-density foam.
These pads can also be used with springs that were wrapped up in foam. Highdensity
foam surrounds the springs, which are then wrapped in down pads. The result
is a soft surface with a strong, resilient support inside. This is a good option because
the cushions do not lose their shape easily.
Bottom line: Quality doesn't come cheap, but a good-quality sofa will stay more
Comfortable and retain its looks for a long time. So consider buying the best quality that
You are able to afford.