Easy Ways To Fix/Repair A Futon Mattress
The users can easily fix the futon mattress by following the below-mentioned ways:
Mattress Solutions
- Replace the mattress stuffing: The mattress turns out the first thing that can upset the futon. If in case the futon mattress is having the zipper then the users need to insert the hand into the zipper and try to remove all the mattress stuffing as much as the users can. The users can also get the cotton stuffing or the cushion layers from the supermarket and once they have purchased their desired stuffing then they need to place the stuffing of their desired thickness at their desired place. The users then need to take the bat or any other heavy item and then start beating the stuffing into the submission accordingly.
- Add The Foam Topper: If the users are not comfortable in sitting over the mattress because the mattress thickness is not comfortable then at that time the users need to add the foam topper that will be available at any home stores. The users need to purchase the thick cover so as to increase the thickness of the old mattress. Affix the newly purchased foam topper at the top of the futon mattress and affix it by sewing it with the same colored thread respectively.
- Use The Fabric Strips: If in case the users find out that their futon mattress continuously slides forward towards its frame then they can easily tie it up by using the fabric strips. Start by sewing the strings at the back and at the bottom of the futon mattress. The users need to assure to double their stitches so as to provide the strips of the fabric a good grip on the futon mattress. Then they need to tie up the strips at the base and at the back of the futon.
Fixing The Frame
- Attach The Metal Arms: If in case the frame of the futon is bent or the joints of the futons make a sound when the users sit over the futon then at that time the users need to detach the futon frame and repair it accordingly. If in case the futon frame is weak then the users can affix the metal arms in between the futon panel so as to strengthen the frame. If in case the futon frame is bent the users need to gently straighten that bent futon part and if it is not possible for the users to straighten it then they need to replace that defected part. The users need to connect the metal bars to their exact places and the glue won't straighten the metal that has started to bend.