How to put a cover on a sofa, algorithm, basic rules

Eurocases for upholstered furniture is a useful accessory. It protects the upholstery of the sofa and chairs from dirt, and also hides the imperfections obtained during use. If you understand how to put the cover on the sofa correctly, get acquainted with the features of care, then the furniture will gain an attractive look for a long time. In addition, its service life will increase.

Types of covers

On sale you can find euro covers for straight, island, corner sofas. When choosing or ordering the latter, it is important to keep in mind which side the protrusion is on - if you make a mistake, the product simply won’t put on furniture. There are universal euro covers and options created for specific sizes of structures:

• for corner sofas having a "G" or "P" -shaped shape, rubber products are suitable;
• universal covers are purchased for direct standard and island types of upholstered furniture;
• there are special models for sofas with left-side and right-side ledges, as well as ottomans;
• for 2 and 3-seater furniture, you can choose straight styles with a skirt at the bottom.

The easiest way to choose a cover on a sofa is the usual size. If the upholstered furniture is non-standard, and the finished styles do not fit, you can sew it to order. In this case, it is necessary to indicate the required dimensions, as well as the correct location of the corner.

Modern high-quality euro covers are able to absorb the unpleasant odors of old furniture.

Euro covers and covers for upholstered furniture are in demand among consumers, as they have many advantages:

• ready-made options can be selected for any parameters of sofas or chairs;
• materials that do not cause an allergic reaction are used;
• the fabric can be impregnated with special substances that protect the furniture from moisture;
• ease of use: putting and removing a cover from a sofa is very easy;
• well cleaned from pollution;
• have a diverse palette of colors and patterns.

Thanks to the unique method of manufacturing fabric, the use of thin rubber threads, the cover can easily be stretched, take the form of a sofa. When it ignites, a self-extinguishing effect will occur due to the unique fire-resistant properties of the material.

The following materials are mainly used for manufacturing:

• jacquard - has a beautiful appearance, high wear resistance, strength, is easy to care for;
• polyester - used for inexpensive copies, the quality leaves much to be desired, so the life of this material is short;
• Plisse - users with pets choose this kind of material is not afraid of claws;
• shenill - lovers of soft tissues prefer. Does not form pellets, bald patches, does not collect dust;
• microfiber - has high elasticity, the fabric is used in the manufacture of universal covers.

Each type of material has its own characteristics and features. Therefore, when choosing, you need to consider design ideas, as well as your own preferences. It is important to remember - the more cotton in the composition of furniture fabric, the more pleasant it is to use.

Donning algorithm

Two main types of accessories are known: a cape and a euro cover. There will be no problems with the first product - just fill the middle along the seat and back, then spread it around the perimeter. Putting a euro cover on the sofa is more difficult. Good quality products are sold in original packages with the name of the manufacturer, description of the material. They also have instructions that describe how to put a cover on the sofa.

It is better to pull the accessory together, including on the corner sofa, since it is not possible for one person to correctly put on an euro cover in a short time. Skew must be avoided, the stretching of the product should be uniform. Detailed instructions for those who don’t know how to put a euro cover on the corner sofa:

1. First you need to unpack the product, then straighten it. The kit must contain a seal, which must also be removed.
2. Identify the sides of the cover and place it on the furniture.
3. Roughly mark the center of the product.
4. Before you put the cover on the sofa, stretch its edges to the sides, covering the furniture.
5. Fix the corners on the back with fasteners or elastic.
6. Pull the cover on the furniture seat, align the corners.
7. To straighten an elastic tape below, to tie to a leg of a sofa.
8. Spread the cover so that the seam lines coincide with the edges of the furniture.
9. Fold foam seals on the fold of the back and seat. Lay one by one inside, while the cover will stretch and lock.

Before you put the cover on the corner sofa, the furniture is previously moved away from the wall. This greatly facilitates the work. In order for the accessory to “sat down” successfully, you need to select not only the right style, but also know the dimensions of the furniture.

Size Selection Features

To purchase an optimal size cover, you need to measure the furniture itself. When choosing a product, sellers may claim that it is suitable for all sizes, but this is not so, because the parameters of a small and a large sofa are significantly different. The material, although elastic, can be quickly torn if stretched excessively.

Eurocovers can be washed in an automatic machine in a mode with a low water temperature. This will save the appearance of the product.

In order to determine the necessary size of the cover for a direct sofa, you need to measure its back. If the indicators are not more than 160 cm, you should choose the double option, if about 240 cm, then triple. If the dimensions obtained are not enough, you need to determine the distance from the floor to the seat of the sofa, its depth, as well as the length of the armrests.

The table shows the main dimensions that are typical for different types of furniture.

Before choosing a cover for a corner sofa, determine the size of the back of the structure - it can be from 380 to 550 cm. The main part is also measured. This accessory should be easy to stretch and fit snugly. When buying, it is important to know which side is the ledges or ottomans.

Choosing an accessory for furniture, it is necessary to consider not only its size. The cover should have an attractive appearance, including the color corresponding to the interior of the room. Key recommendations:

• if there are small children in the house, it is advisable to choose non-marking colors;
• light colors refresh the room;
• bright color will bring energy to the interior.

For standard sofas, a patterned cover is suitable. Plain products will look good on volumetric furniture. When using a euro cover on a sofa, you need to properly care for it. Given that the manufacturing material is resistant to negative factors, this will not be difficult.

In order not to harm, it is necessary to use the cleaning instructions offered by the manufacturer. Mainly care consists in the following actions:

• when washing, you need to turn the product inside out;
• wash separately from other things in a delicate mode;
• the use of bleaches or other similar means is prohibited;
• euro covers are not ironed;
• Dry at room temperature.

Such simple methods will provide reliable and long-term protection of the furniture from premature wear and pollution. When choosing and during operation of the euro cover, it is recommended to take into account all of the above factors. In this case, a really useful and practical thing will appear in the room, which will fit perfectly into the interior.

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