The Futons are pieces of furniture that are designed for the purpose of maximizing small living spaces. Once opened, the futon sofa will turn into a bed or a lounger. This piece of furniture will also provide additional sleeping areas for houseguests and is suited for small spaces. In most of the models, a locking mechanism allows the futon to open and close that are mentioned below:
Bifold
The Bifold futons are the most common type of futon being used in America today. Whether a one-piece, full- as well as queen-sized mattress, are supported by a wooden or metal frame and are its main components. The Bifold type of futon only changes from a sofa into a bed and does not have any hidden ottoman platform. These types of futons open by releasing a simple locking mechanism that needs to pull forward on the seat section while at the same time pushing down on the back section, it will cause the futon to lie flat. However, it can be closed simply by lifting the back simultaneously pushing in on the seat section.
Loveseat Futons
This type of futon incorporates a two-piece, twin-or even a queen-sized mattress that is also supported by a wooden or even metal frame. Common types of loveseat futons include an ottoman deck hidden under the seat deck, hence the additional mattress. A loveseat futon can be easily converted into a bed or even in a lounge. When the ottoman feature is not in use, that time the additional mattress needs to be stored in any convenient location. In order to open a loveseat futon requires first to release a locking mechanism, then carefully lift the front of the seat and pull out the hidden deck underneath. Then push the seatback down. Closing down the loveseat futon needs to push in the hidden or extra deck section that should be followed by lifting the seat's back section in the place.
Trifold Futons
This type of trifold futon of frames requires a thinner mattress and this is due to the fact that the mattress must be capable of folding into thirds section. It opens in the same fashion as the loveseat futon opens, simply by releasing the locking mechanism and pulling out the hidden deck which is under the seat section and pushing down to the back section. Close the trifold futon in the same way as the loveseat futon closes. Since these futons incorporate a one-piece mattress, so it's important to adjust the mattress in the proper location after opening the frame.