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How to Judge the Quality of a Sofa
If you want to judge the
quality of a sofa, go beyond
what it looks like.
Quality goes deeper than
looks, and that is why two
identical-looking sofas can
vary so much in price.
What lies inside determines
how your sofa rates for
quality.
Different parts of the sofa
the frame, seating support,
and filling determine not
only your sofa’s level of
comfort but also its ability
to retain its shape and
stability in the years to
come.
The
Frame
How long a
sofa will last and retain
its shape depends largely on
the frame, and a
high-quality sofa always has
a strong, sturdy one. When
looking at the frame of a
sofa this is what you should
consider:
The best frame
is made out of kiln-dried
hardwood. The process of
kiln drying removes all
moisture from the wood,
enabling it to retain its
shape and stability over a
long period of time. Frames
made of green wood can
shrink or crack as it dries.
Softwood can bend and break
easily, while knotted wood
is prone to cracks.
In a
good-quality frame, the
joints get special
attention. They are glued,
dowelled, and screwed. The
corners are further
strengthened by the addition
of reinforcing blocks for
extra support and strength.
Generally speaking, plywood
and particleboard frames are
inferior, especially if they
are held together with
staples. Additional layers
of plywood can help
reinforce the frame, so as
you can see, construction
matters as much as material.
If you must choose a sofa
with a plywood frame, make
sure it has at least 11 to
13 layers of plywood.
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