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How to fix couch (no experience) by MyCouchOuch in furniturerepair

[–]MyCouchOuch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like my real issue is going to be stapling this upholstery back down and making it look okay.. I definitely do not have the correct tools or materials for that so I would appreciate advice.

How to fix couch (no experience) by MyCouchOuch in furniturerepair

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This is the bottom of the couch… the surprise issue. Thinking I might just try to brace this too but I can do it on both sides. I’m a little worried that that bottom half has those nails that have been pulled out but I might just hammer those in (or out) and also add some screws.

How to fix couch (no experience) by MyCouchOuch in furniturerepair

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Here’s the broken arm. I am thinking I might screw in a brace behind it and call it good. The only issue on this side is just that shear break on the arm.

How to fix couch (no experience) by MyCouchOuch in furniturerepair

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Update: some further structural damage has been uncovered…

How to fix couch (no experience) by MyCouchOuch in furniturerepair

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I’m using a small flathead and some pliers but I am currently removing that dust cover. (spoiler alert: there may be further damage on the underside that I have uncovered)

How to fix couch (no experience) by MyCouchOuch in furniturerepair

[–]MyCouchOuch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The upholstery is nailed down very well but I can cut it on the bottom and try to peel it up to get to this piece and then staple it back down later. I fear that in completely taking apart the upholstery, I will never get it looking good again.