How to Use a Futon as a Sofa

A futon is a type of padded mattress commonly placed on a convertible wood or metal frame. You can bend futon mattresses, and when used in conjunction with a frame, it is possible to convert a futon bed into a futon sofa. This convertibility makes futons a popular piece of furniture when space is limited.

Instructions

- 1
  Unlock the futon frame. Some futons have a peg which you need to remove from the peg hole. Other futons have a lever you pull to release the lock. A final type of futon frame has an internal spring that you unlock by rocking the back of the frame up, back down, and then back up again.
- 2
  Move the back of the futon frame to the desired sitting position. Although most futon frames can extend to a full vertical position, it is generally more comfortable to set the back of the frame at a slight angle.
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  Lock the back of the futon frame at the desired angle. If your futon frame has a pin locking system, reinsert the pin in the pinhole. If your futon frame has a lever, push the lever into its locked position. Futons with spring locking systems will automatically lock in place when released. Your futon is now ready to use as a sofa.

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