IT IS THAT METAL FRAME AND SOMETIMES THE METAL BENDS.
2006-09-18 13:33:36 · 5 answers · asked by Lisa K 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
I had a similar problem with my futon. The metal frame came in two pieces and bolted together in the middle. It started sagging pretty badly at the connection point, so I made a wooden support that rested under the connection. I had to fiddle with it a bit to cut out the back side just right so it could still be used as a bed, but figured it out after about an hour...
The first time I did this, it looked pretty trashy, because I was using mismatched boards screwed together just to play with the idea. When I got it working right, I made 3 nicer supports using plywood and 2X2s (like little wooden I - beams) with half-round trim on the front and back. I painted them black to match the frame and fastened them in place evenly spaced. I found some baskets to slide under the futon between the supports, so it looked like the supports actually belonged there.
I also got some decent storage space out of it.
I'm sure there are other solutions, but that one really worked out well for me.
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2006-09-18 19:28:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is one of the reasons I do not like futons.. Is it possible to put boards the length of the futon under it... even 2" by 4" pieces?.. Other than that.. that is what you get with a futon
2006-09-18 13:44:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get a bunkey board, i think it's used for day beds and bunk beds but it will work for your futon also. If you something cheaper then just use a plain ol' piece of ply wood, that works just fine too.
2006-09-18 13:44:00 · answer #3 · answered by sarahsmiles1222 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jenny Craig!
2006-09-18 14:05:46 · answer #4 · answered by knownothing 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wear an atheletic supporter.
2006-09-18 13:38:53 · answer #5 · answered by fibreglasscar 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋