Step By Step Process To Stop Futon From Folding In The Middle
A futon is considered as one of the best, decorative, inexpensive, as well as contemporary sofa-like furnishing that can easily be converted into a bed. In order to make sure that your futon mattress doesn't move out of position, you can connect it to the metal or wood frame with the help of foam or rubber grip strips. Foam grip strips have sealants that permanently adhere to the frame, which in turn makes it very hard to remove, therefore, rubber, mesh-like grip strips are a good option. However, thick mattresses may need stronger, more durable foam strips in order to hold it securely. Futon mattress grip strips are very comfortable and relaxing when taking rest. Collect some of the required items first including measuring tape, scissors & futon mattress grip strips, rubber, before going through the below-mentioned steps carefully:
- First of all, remove all the pillows, cushions, as well as linens from the futon mattress. Detach the futon mattress from the frame and then put it on the floor. Turn over the futon frame into the flat bed position.
- The next step is to calculate the length of the seat deck, with the help of a measuring tape. Also, calculate a slat or the edge of the frame closest to the front of the futon for an exceptional gripper placement. When the seat slat is limited as compared to the rubber grip strip, then calculate the width of the slat.
- After that, trim the rubber grip strip in detail, length as well as the width of the seat slat. Put the rubber strip in place on the futon frame. Resistance takes hold of the rubber strip against the frame, reducing the need for sticky adhesives. You need to ensure that the rubber grip strip doesn't go down betwixt the slats, or it may become noticeable under the frame.
- Now, turn the futon to the sofa position, and then put the futon mattress back on the frame. Push off the futon mattress folded in half, therefore, the back deck of the futon frame is easily accessible.
- Finally, take the measurement and trim a rubber grip strip in order to adjust the length of the back deck. The majority of the futons don't have straight slats on the seatback, therefore, the rubber grip strip, in all likelihood, will cover a series of upright slats. Position the rubber grip strip close by the top of the back deck, open out the mattress, and squeeze the top against the rubber strip.
Useful Tip & Warning
- Make sure not to keep your infants alone on a futon mattress, if in case you feel that the mattress will not take hold of its place and folds in half.
- Positioning a rubber grip strip on the bottom seat deck may allow a great deal of resistance without having the need for a seat-back strip. This is particularly important when the backside of the futon is not against a wall and is readily noticeable.