Facing a couch conundrum? Don’t fret, the experts at Couch.com have the scoop on what to do when your new seating sensation doesn’t quite fit the bill (or the doorway)! Dive into our guide and turn this situation into a furniture fiasco-turned-triumph.
Solutions for Difficult Couch Delivery Situations
Disassembling a Sofa
Couches that arrive in multiple parts can generally be taken apart and reassembled. This process includes removing legs and cushions to avoid damage during movement. Ensuring that all detachable parts are removed makes it easier to maneuver the couch through tight spaces.
Hiring Professionals
Disassembling and reassembling a couch is a task best left to professionals, especially if it involves complex furniture. Many service providers offer this service and have the necessary tools and expertise. While it can be costly, it is often less expensive than replacing or returning the couch.
Local Furniture Store Assistance
Local furniture stores can be a valuable resource for finding skilled individuals who can help disassemble and reassemble furniture. Even if this service is not advertised, employees with the right knowledge and tools may be available to assist at a lower cost.
Handling Sleeper Sofas
Moving a sleeper sofa requires removing the mattress to reduce weight and size. This makes it easier to navigate tight spaces. Additionally, the sleeper mechanism can sometimes be removed for even greater ease of movement.
Intermediate Disassembly
For those comfortable with more advanced tasks, the sleeper mechanism in a sofa can be removed with the right tools. This requires careful handling and knowledge of the furniture’s construction to ensure it can be reassembled correctly and safely.
Cost Considerations
The cost of professional disassembly and reassembly can be high, ranging from $400 to $800. However, this expense may be justified compared to the potential loss from returning or selling the couch at a lower price.
Reducing Weight and Size
Removing all detachable parts from the couch, including legs and cushions, reduces its overall weight and size. This practice prevents damage to both the furniture and the surrounding environment during movement.
Planning and Measurement
Accurate planning and measurement of the space through which the couch will be moved are essential. This includes considering doorways, hallways, and staircases to ensure a smooth transition.
DIY Tips
For those attempting a DIY approach, watching how-to videos and carefully following instructions is crucial. Ensuring that the correct tools are used and that no steps are skipped will help prevent damage and ensure the furniture is safely reassembled.
*FULL TRANSCRIPT FOR VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ARTICLE*
Should you take your sofa apart?
Yes, you 100% can definitely take a sofa apart at least partially to make it easier to move. From my experience, buyers are often anxious and can be overwhelmed by this process but you have nothing to be worried about! Often, sofas will show up with some minimal assembly required. Here are some of my best tips for disassembling a sofa:
- Remove the cushions: Take off all the removable cushions from the sofa to make it lighter and more manageable to move.
- Dismantle the legs: Most sofas have detachable legs, so unscrew them carefully to free up some extra space during transportation.
- Separate modular sections: If your sofa consists of multiple modular sections, you can disconnect them to make it easier to maneuver around corners and doorways. For example, Burrow couch assembly is usually detailed well via their online instructions.
Moreover, don’t forget to take pictures or label the pieces as you disassemble the sofa to ensure an effortless reassembly process at your new location. When looking at couches for sale, make sure to check out the measurements and instructions.
Can a couch be taken apart and put back together?
Certainly, with the proper instruction, you can absolutely take apart a couch and then put it back together again. Here are some expert tips to guide you through this furniture adventure:
- Prepare your space: Clear your path and ensure you have enough room to work comfortably.
- Read the manual (if available): If your couch came with an instruction manual, give it a read. It might provide specific guidance on disassembling and reassembling the couch. Otherwise, try googling the couch SKU number or model number found on the tag for disassembly instructions.
- Label and photograph: Before you start disassembling, take pictures and label each piece to ensure you can effortlessly put it back together. Believe us, it will save you from any “leftover pieces” mystery.
- Call a professional for help: there are many services like Dr. Sofa, which serves the NYC area, that will come to your home, take apart a couch, and then reassemble it for you in its new location for a fee. Pro Tip: You might be better served calling around to some local furniture stores or factories to get one of their team members to do something like this. Services that specialize in this sort of thing can often charge a hefty premium so it might be worth doing a little legwork and finding a “local guy or gal.”
Assuming you’re doing this yourself, assemble your courage, grab your tools, and embark on this furniture disassembly mission! With a little determination, you’ll have your couch back in one glorious piece.
How do you take the back off a couch?
Taking the back off a couch isn’t as complex as one may think. So, with a little guidance from our experts, you’ll conquer this challenge and embrace your inner handyman. Here’s how to do it:
- Locate the fasteners: Look for any screws, bolts, or clips securing the back of the couch. They might be hidden beneath fabric or inside the frame. Get your detective hat on and find those sneaky fasteners.
- Use the right tools: Equip yourself with the necessary tools, such as a screwdriver or Allen wrench, to remove the fasteners safely. Remember, the right tool for the job makes all the difference.
- Unfasten with care: Once you’ve found the fasteners and armed yourself with the proper tools, carefully unscrew or unclip them. Take your time and proceed with precision. Voila! The back of your couch will soon be free.
Embrace the joy of discovery as you unlock the secrets of your couch’s anatomy. With these tips, you’ll be able to decipher even Ikea couch assembly!
Can you take apart a sleeper sofa to move it?
Of course, you can take apart a sleeper sofa to make it much easier to move! Here are some steps to guide you through this task:
- Empty the storage: Remove any items stored in the sleeper sofa’s storage compartment, if applicable. You definitely don’t want any surprises when you lift those cushions!
- Detach the mattress: Most sleeper sofas have a removable mattress. First, make sure the mattress is clean, and then carefully remove it. It will make the sofa lighter and simpler to handle. Don’t forget to check the pull out couch for loose parts.
- Unbolt or unscrew: Depending on the design of your sleeper sofa, you might find bolts or screws that hold the different sections together. Get your tools ready and detach these fasteners, keeping track of where they belong.
Furthermore, taking apart your sleeper sofa might seem like a puzzle, but with a little patience and some basic tools, you’ll be breezing through! You can even use most of the steps above to tackle more difficult furniture, like reclining loveseats.
Full Transcript: So Your New Couch Didn’t Fit… What To Do Next
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Hey couch potatoes, it’s me Alex with Couch.com. We’re going to talk about difficult delivery situations. Your couch didn’t fit exactly where you were hoping it would, and you’re figuring out what your options are. We’re going to explore those today.
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Can you take a sofa apart to move it? Generally speaking, yes, you can, but there are a few things to consider. One, maybe your couch came in different parts. Obviously, you can take them apart, but it may seem obvious. However, some people do have the question: if my couch came in four different pieces and I put it together once, is it safe to take those apart and put them back together? Yes, it is.
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You want to consider the fact that there may be ways to take certain parts of your couch off in certain pieces. The arm may be removable, certainly the legs. The legs are removable on almost every single couch, and if you’re going to be moving your couch, just take the legs off every single time. You’ll go through a door, you’re going to knock into something, you’re going to damage the legs or possibly damage the sofa. So, remove the legs, remove the cushions, remove every part of the couch that you can if removing it from one place to another.
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Can a couch be taken apart and put back together? Yes, it can, usually with the help of a professional. The good news is there are plenty of professionals out there that perform this service. A quick Google search in your local area will reveal a few service providers that can come and literally take your couch apart and put it back together. This, however, involves some tools that you probably don’t have around the house and some furniture know-how and experience that you probably don’t have, so it’s best to hire a professional. However, one pro tip we have for you is that this can cost a lot of money. Sometimes to take a couch apart fully and put it back together in another room can cost anywhere from 400 up to eight hundred thousand dollars. Very expensive to do something like this; however, it may be a lot cheaper or less expensive than returning your couch or having to sell it at a big loss or donate it or whatever your other options you may be considering.
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Another helpful tip is to call around to some local furniture stores. These furniture stores may not be that busy, and they may have some employees with some extra knowledge and the specific tools needed to do such a thing. They may not do this as a professional service or offer it on their website, but almost every furniture store or furniture warehouse has people who know how to fix furniture. So, this may be a very good tip to save some money. It may take a little bit of elbow grease, but often you can find someone to get the job done for you.
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Can you take apart a sleeper sofa to move it? Yes and no. So here are two things to consider when moving your couch or sleeper sofa to another room if there’s a sleeper mechanism inside it. One, you can remove the mattress. This serves two functions: one, it makes the couch considerably less heavy because sleeper sofas can be very heavy to manage, and two, it can oftentimes make the couch sometimes narrower and easier to maneuver through tighter doorways or turns.
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At the store that I used to manage, we would have trouble delivering sleeper couches sometimes because the sleeper mechanism sometimes goes even further than the frame of the sofa when delivering it through a doorway. Take that mattress out, fold the mechanism back up, and you’ve just saved yourself a few inches. Another thing to consider is taking out the sleeper mechanism altogether.
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This is a little bit more of an intermediate or advanced practice, but you can do it with the right tools. If you take a look at your sleeper mechanism, you’ll see that it’s attached in usually three to five places on each side of your couch in the inner workings. If you find the right screwdriver or drill attachment, you can literally remove these pieces and put them back in. That being said, this is a piece of furniture that typically is used to house your friends, loved ones, possibly kids, so you want to make sure that you’re doing it right. Don’t cut any corners. Watch a few how-to videos before attempting and then maybe give it a shot.
