Carefully turn the furniture upside down so that the bottom of the sectional is facing up. There should be some fabric connected to the base of the furniture with Velcro. Carefully remove those pieces of fabric.
You will see the bolts connecting the main piece to what is most likely a chaise or recliner in this scenario. Remove the bolts and washers. Place the hardware you remove in a container to make sure you retain all of the pieces.
Once you have disconnected the pieces, return the individual pieces to their upright position. Be aware that there may not be feet attached to the entire piece that was considered to be the add-on. A chaise piece, for example, may only have feet on the outside of the seat and the footrest. There may not be supports on the inside of the seat as it was supported by the attached piece.
The fabric on the inside of where the pieces attached may not be finished fabric. In some instances, the fabric used where the sectional joins is a more utilitarian fabric rather than in the upholstery the rest of the sectional has. When clips are used to connect the pieces of a sectional, the hardware will remain on the sides of the pieces of the furniture that have been disconnected.
These can be rough, and in some cases, jagged, and cause scratches to walls, other furniture, or skin. There are a few solutions you can consider for this challenge too. If you have the sectional that the pieces simply push together and you want them to be more secure, you can add clips in a couple different forms.
The nice thing about separate sectional pieces that slide together is that you know that both sections have secure feet all around each piece. One way to take advantage of that is to use Couch Clamp Sectional Connectors for Sliding Sofas These industrial strength rubber bands go around the adjoining feet of the sectional pieces and hold the two pieces together without having to add any hardware.
Another option is to attach Metal Sectional Sofa Interlocking Furniture Connectors with Screws clips to the adjoining sides of the sectional pieces.
This process entails drilling holes into the sides of your furniture to attach the brackets. A fabric marker or pins. An electric or battery-powered screwdriver. A small drill to make pilot holes for the screws. If your sectional already has clips that are coming loose or are bent from wear, you can simply replace the clips with new ones that will be sturdier. If your furniture is coming apart because the bolts or screws are stripped, there are a couple approaches you can take: Remove the hardware.
Create a mixture of mostly sawdust combined with wood glue and fill the hole where the stripped hardware was. Let it thoroughly dry for two-to-three days. Replace the hardware. In doing this you have essentially created your own version of pressboard. Another option is to drill new holes in a different location on the wood for the hardware to attach. Your third option, and this is the one that will last longer, is to seek out a professional furniture repair expert.
How to Keep Your Sectional from Sliding Now that you have either separated or rejoined your sectional, what are you supposed to do about its desire to move around your hardwood or tile floor? If your sectional likes to do its own version of the electric slide, there are a few things you can do to help it stay put: Rubber grippers Rubber furniture cups Area rug Carpet runner 1. Rubber Grippers There are rubber grippers that have adhesive on one side. Rubber furniture cups Purchase some rubber furniture cups the feet can sit in.
U-Shape U-shaped sectionals are usually set up with a sofa in the long section, two corner sections, and two loveseat sections — maybe recliners, set up opposite one another.
Rounded Rounded sectionals are usually a gentle C-shape with no straight lines. Seating Options One of the beauties of sectional seating is that you have nearly an unlimited combination you can create: Several armchairs strung together. Seating that includes either chair or loveseat electric or manual recliners. Three full-sized sofas connected and arranged in a U-shape are another possibility. If you concerned about domain challenges over the chaise and want two chaise lounges — one on both ends of a sofa, love seat or chair, you can design your seating to accommodate everyone.
Each seat is its own individual piece of furniture that can be combined with other pieces to create new shapes and can also be separated to create chairs and loveseats. These sectionals make it easy to rearrange your living room furniture and create new looks. This beautiful modular sectional consists of seven individual pieces that can be moved into numerous configurations.
Click here to see this sectional on Amazon. A flexible choice for any home, reversible sofas can be found in any size, large or small. Reversible sectionals are easy to find in apartment-sized models too, making them a great option for small spaces. Their ability to switch from right to left-facing and back again fosters an environment for decorative creativity.
This reversible sectional features a chaise that moves freely, allowing you to switch it from the left side to the right side anytime. This is a very important step in choosing a new sectional. Choose the wrong facing, and you could end up having to return the sectional.
The ability for modular and reversible sectionals to come apart and reconfigure into various shapes eliminates the issue of right and left facing. When you face the sofa or where your new sofa will be placed , if the chaise is on the right side, it is right-facing. The sectional is left-facing if the chaise is on the left side.
To disassemble your existing sectional and convert it into a semi-modular style is possible, but it can be tricky. Separating traditional style sectionals has the possibility of jeopardizing the structural integrity of the piece.
Most traditional sectionals are designed to support weight as a solid, one-piece unit. Separating a traditional sectional may require adding legs or modifying it in other ways to strengthen it. This will only work if your sectional consists of multiple pieces. Another issue you may face when altering a sectional in this manner is a void in the warranty. To disassemble your sectional and create multiple pieces, find where the individual pieces are connected and disconnect them. It can be used as an area to place beverages.
Make sure that the table you will use is the appropriate size, and also leaves room for you to pass on either side. You can also add a rug between them, and a few throw pillows, as well, which can help tie them together. Push the sectional pieces apart at the juncture, then insert coordinating cube hassocks: If your problem is that your sectional sofa does not provide enough seating in your living room, you can solve this by pushing them apart and inserting a few coordinating cube hassocks in between the spaces, to create additional seating.
Aside from that, the additional hassocks can also be used as a spot to set beverages if needed. But keep in mind that this option is only best for those rooms that can accommodate even larger pieces of furniture. Place the sectional pieces in separate areas: If your space is not enough to accommodate separate sectional sofa pieces near each other where they can work together, you can also opt to place them in different areas of the room.
For example, you can create two distinct areas in a space using the sectional pieces. The larger piece can be placed in the main section of the room, where it will be used a lot for seating.
Then, the smaller piece can be placed on a quiet corner, which you can use for reading. Mix and match different sectional sofas: If you have two or more sectional sofas at home that differ in color and design, you can also mix and match them to create a new ambiance for your space. It will add a comfy and will make the sofas more functional. Aside from that, it will also add a bit of surprise to your space.
Leave the main section of your sofa facing the focal point of the room: The main or largest section of your sofa can be placed in the center of the space, facing the focal point, like a television, window, or a fireplace.
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