Alternative to Replacing the Springs in My Couch

Why Springs Give

• It's inevitable that springs will give in a couch. Springs support the weight applied to the couch, so they are bound to lose their spring after a while. If your couch is less than high quality, sagging may be an issue sooner than you'd like. However, even in high-quality pieces, sagging springs will eventually occur.

Signs of Damage

• It's pretty obvious when the springs in your couch become worn. You'll notice that when you sit on the couch, it is less supportive than it once was. You'll feel as if you're closer to the floor; the couch will literally feel as if it is sagging. When sitting on the couch, you may also notice that you gravitate toward the center or one side or the other, depending on where the problem springs are.

Resons for Alternatives

• While you can replace the worn springs in your couch, it can be a costly and time-consuming project. To replace the existing springs, the base of the couch needs to be disassembled. The fabric needs to be removed, the problem springs need to be located and replaced, and the fabric needs to be reapplied. Using alternative approaches to put support back into your couch is thriftier and less labor intensive.

Types of Alternatives

• One option to support sagging springs is to remove the cushions and measure the length and depth of the base of the sofa. Purchase a piece of plywood that is equal to the dimensions, place it over the base of the sofa, and put the cushions back on. Another option is to purchase a thick piece of foam core that is the same size as the base of the sofa, put it over the base, and set the cushions on top of it.