When purchasing a sofa, the look can be just as important as the overall quality of the sofa. Understanding what to look for as far as quality will help you in choosing the best quality sofa for your money. Purchasing furniture is a huge investment and learning to know what to look for can help you in your search for the perfect sofa.
How long a sofa will last and retain its original look depends largely on the frame. So, that is the first and most important thing to look for when looking to purchase a good quality sofa. The best frames are made of hardwood that is kiln dried. What makes this the best is, in this process, all moisture is drawn from the wood allowing the wood to retain the same shape and stability for years. Other types of wood can shrink or crack in time. Wood with knots can cause cracks and break the frame. Particleboard is very week and not suggested.
In addition to the material, pay attention to the construction and how the frame is put together. Are the joints glued, stapled, doweled, etc? A good quality frame will have joints that are glued, doweled, and screwed with additional support blocks to add to the strength of the sofa. Even if the frame is constructed of particleboard or plywood, if there are several layers, then it is more durable and strong. So, if you have to buy a sofa constructed of this material, just be sure that there are several layers of board.
The next thing you want to make sure of is that the sofa provides sufficient support in the front and back. The best type of seating support you can find is an eight way hand tied springs system. In this method, the springs in the seating are connected with a strong durable twine. The twine is woven in eight directions securing the springs.
Another type of seating you can find is called an “S” shaped spring construction. The springs are shaped like an “S” and are supported by wires on each side. This is another option that makes for a durable seat as well.
The last type of seating support construction is called web suspension. This type of seating is involved bands of webbing with or without coil springs fastened tightly. Some people may not prefer this type, but no matter what you choose, you want the seating to be stable and withstand years of use.
Now the final thing you want to look at is the filling and fabric. You want a to choose a fabric to go with your lifestyle. Don’t choose delicate fabrics for a house full of children. Choose fabrics that can withstand normal use and are easy to clean. As far as filling, you want to choose sofas that are easy to maintain. Fillings with down require additional attention and care. A lot of filling you can find are made of high density foam. Many made of Dacron, which is a polyester fiber and down wrapped around high density foam. Dacron with a spring construction is a good option, as it will help maintain the shape longer.
Most of us do not want to spend the extra money for a sofa, but a few extra bucks can go a long way when it comes to owning a quality sofa. If you want something of good, lasting quality, now you have an idea of what to look for.
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