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Guide To Sofa Legs

We are so glad that you took the time to visit us here at site.com for your sofa needs. We know all there is to know about sofas, and we want you to learn from us. The article below about sofa legs will explain in great detail.

Although the frame construction is probably the most important factor in sofa construction, the sofa legs are also an intricate part as to whether the sofa will stay stable over its years of use. No one wants their beautiful sofa to become wobbly after a few months or a couple of years of use.

Construction

Wood Legs

If at all possible, you want to choose a sofa whose back legs are one piece with the frame. This provides the ultimate stability in wooden legged sofas. The front legs then should be double-dowelled, glued and screwed onto the frame. If the legs are only screwed on, they will not be stable within a short period of time because the screws work out. Some manufacturers staple the sofa legs on. This, too, is not a stable choice because the staples will easily work loose when the sofa is moved around.

Metal Legs

If you have a more contemporary designed sofa, you may have metal legs to choose from. These also need to be attached firmly to prevent wobbliness. Joints and legs can be welded, riveted, bolted, or screwed on. Welded legs tend to be stronger. Rivets and screws can work out over time, so they will be found mostly in less expensive sofas. Bolts can be a good choice for the sofa legs, especially if self-locking nuts are used because these will not allow the bolt to work out.

Styles/Designs

Wood Legs

Wood legs are available in a variety of styles from block to decorative. You can pick the plainer straight legs that are just square or round with no decoration, but other styles may be more to your liking.

--ball and claw-this medium to long sofa leg will have a curve from the larger top at the corner of the sofa down to a foot that resembles a clawed paw.

--bun foot-this is a short sofa leg that looks like a round bun under the corner of the sofa

--tapered-this leg can come in any length and can be round or square or triangular with a taper from the wider top portion to the smaller foot.

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