How to Repair Recliner Furniture

Check the type of screws that hold your recliner sofa or chair together. Tighten any loose screws with a Phillips screwdriver or a standard screwdriver. Problems with the reclining function can often be caused by loose fittings which prevent ease of motion. Visit a hardware store and buy replacement screws that match the type on your recliner if any are missing.

Repair damage to the fabric or leather of your recliner chair. Tears and holes can be caused by anything from cigarette burns to the boisterous behavior of young children. Visit a fabrics store with a sample segment of material from your torn chair. Buy patches of material of fabric or leather from a fabrics shop to repair the damage. Once cut to fit the tear, these can usually be attached to your sofa using fabric or leather glue.

Fix the wood on the underside of your recliner. Wood can crack and splinter due to excess pressure or aging. Bind any cracks by squeezing a layer of wood glue into the gap. Hold firmly together until the glue has set. Depending on the size and weight of the unit, you may need the assistance of a friend to bond the crack back together.

Examine the nuts and bolts on the back and underside of your recliner furniture. Grip the tip of each with a wrench and turn in a clockwise direction to ensure the chair or sofa is securely held together. Nuts may have fallen off during a house move or the rearrangement of furniture. Replace these by purchasing them from a tool or hardware store and fit them on the recliner.