Home Garden

How Do You Open a Metal Futon?

One of the benefits of owning a futon is the ease in which it opens to transform from a couch to a bed. Although opening a metal futon typically varies depending on the brand and make of your futon, the process is generally a simple one. Because of this, opening your futon may take a moment of trial and error before you get the hang of it. Opening your metal futon shouldn't take more than a few seconds.

Instructions

  1. Automatic-Upright Futon

    • 1

      Stand in front of the futon so you're facing the seat.

    • 2

      Hold the seat of the futon using both hands.

    • 3

      Lift the seat upward and pull the seat toward you to open the futon into a bed.

    • 4

      Adjust the futon mattress as necessary.

    Push-to-Lock Futon

    • 5

      Push the arms of the futon toward the center and pull them back so they are laying flat--parallel to the seat.

    • 6

      Stand behind the futon facing toward the seat.

    • 7

      Push the back of the futon forward toward the seat.

    • 8

      Pull the back of the futon toward you and carefully set it so it's level with the seat.