That is really getting into the weeds. You need to know how thick of foam each part of the sofa has (needs) and then to calculate the square footage or overall dimensions using each thickness of foam. For instance most arms are between 1/2" to 3" foam, seat are typically 4-7" foam, backs are 1-3" foam, decks are 1/2" foam, etc. So when you take it apart just be careful to look at the thickness (based on the middle of the foam somewhere instead of an edge and you'll get the right idea.

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I wouldn't trust it.

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We used a down envelope so the foam is different than usual.

specifically italian ruby twine. It holds up a lot better than typical bailing twine. I believe it is just a hemp twine but it is durable. If you use something less quality you can double up on the thread to keep the strength up.

You wouldn't want to stretch these until they are flat. To eliminate the gap in front you would use edge roll which is a foam, burlap, cotton, bolster that you would attach to the front of the frame and then fill foam or cotton in behind the edge roll so that the sloped portion of the spring is filled in. You could even go without the edge roll if you have a finished wood outside and just fill in with cotton or foam in that sloped region.

Great question. That gets into the guage of steel you use, the spring spacing, the way the frame was built, etc. It all works together in one unit to get the best result. We use 10 guage springs and I would not recommend them on a plywood frame as it would pull it apart. Our sofas are built with 350 lb people in mind so a 12' sofa would need to support 4 people, though you need to look at every piece of the puzzle, not just the springs.

You want to roll it off your finger so that it winds itself up. If you are not having success with that just tie a regular knot.

Thank you so much for the feedback! I hope it helps you on your upholstery journey. The fabric is Couture Textiles Perris Ash

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I'm so glad to hear you are finding it useful! Tell us how things go with the yacht!

Interesting that there isn't a good comparison video on them. Ultimately Nylon webbing is a lot stiffer than springs. What springs do really well is they give way a little bit so it doesn't feel like you're sitting on a firm surface. Depending on how tight those springs are it may feel like you mold into the couch or rest on it, where webbing doesn't give that same soft cushy feel. However you can web a sofa and have it be comfortable -- many manufactururs use elastic webbing to get the best of both worlds. The only downside to that is that elastic webbing wears out over time and then you have to fix it or it really feels bad... Hope that helps.

You have a good eye. This is an apprentice upholsterer who did all this work start to finish and you're right-- there is a lot of room for improvement. However the principles are still good.

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Here is a link to a kit. www.etsy.com/your/shops/me/listing-editor/edit/1660069671#details It is a heavy weight (roughly 300 weight) braided polyester thread

Excellent question! Ideally you would take the fabric off and then replace the EK clip and springs and then put it back together-- being very careful when removing and re-applying the leather. That would be the ideal situation. If you can't remove the leather because the leather may rip or other constraints I would suggest taking off the dust cover from underneather and applying the spring back to the inside of the frame using clips and screws. That is not quite as good a repair because it puts a lot of strain on the clip to pull directly out of the frame-- but it is not an ideal situation to begin with. Be careful to have plenty of support but not to split the wood with screws too close together (more a concern with hardwood where we would suggest pre-drilling for the screws that close together).

You absolutely can! When re-attaching a cushion that has torn away just keep using the old holes if it is just the thread that broke, or if they are compromised then try to pin or staple the cover in a couple places temporarily to hold it in the right place as you're putting it back together. Good luck!

It would also do the trick if you have an abundance of zip ties, though a little give is nice so that the springs can have a little more give where the impact zone is.

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It will work to repair the hole, but the repair will be visible!

To fix a hole you can use the ladder stitch, it will just add a pucker when pulled tight. You will need to gather the fabric together to see if it has enough stretch left to do the stitch without straining the fabric and ripping in another place later.

You can still stitch it but you will need to decide how tight to pull it. Tighter makes a pucker and looser shows the threads.

That could work nicely as well if you can figure out a good way to cut strips and tie it.

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That is an excellent question. Springs come in different guages and depending on how thick the spring is depends on how much it can handle. No sag springs by design can take a pretty good beating and still function well (as long as they still have zig zag to them they can still stretch) but they can stretch past the point they were designed for. In that case webbing in line with them is not a bad fix or applying burlap to assist the springs. Ultimately if you have a good thick guage spring it won't wear out but that is not always what a sofa comes with.

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Sure thing. Check out our chair video-- should be similar for an entire sofa and it goes through each step. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oX_Oo2aheN2hiKM&ab_channel=CreatewithCraftsman

Great question, the longevity of the spring system will ultimately come down to the quality of the springs and other materials used. We use high quality springs, twine, and FLW (the white synthetic burlap used to cover the springs). If you have good springs and you put them too close together, they can warp or break the frame. The way we install them, they should last for decades.

That's awesome. Let us know if there's any skill or technique you'd be interested in learning more about!

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Vinyl is the best waterproof option. There are textured marine vinyls that are waterproof and may be able to hide minor cat damage. Cat claws will generally damage any kind of fabric or upholstery material. A woven fabric will be able to hide minor cat damage better than most, but a cat can still destroy it. There are also some performance woven fabrics that are stain resistant and water may bead up and roll off but it will still absorb some. The fabric brand AVANT GARDE has a line of Splash fabrics with Alta coating that may be the best option for you!

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Hi, as long as you get a fabric that has a tight weave and a high double rub count, that should be fine!

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It helps it to de-compress so that he can re-shape the foam into the proper position since over time the foam slowly squeezes into whatever shape the current fabric goes into

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