You only need to follow three steps to learn how to take apart a sectional sofa. From the name itself, a sectional sofa already comes in sections. Therefore, it’s much more convenient to detach each piece.
You only need to remove the cushions, find the connections, and remove each section. But what if your sectional sofa keeps disconnecting? We have written an in-depth solution on how to keep sectional sofa together.
How Do You Take Apart A Sectional Couch?
Step 1. Reveal the sofa frame
- Before starting, please never overlook consulting the sofa manual to understand its mechanism
- Remove the pillows and cushions on the sectional couch to help you find the connections and distinguish each section
- Keep the cushions aside and keep track of their placements, so you can reinstall them easily when needed
- For permanent cushions that you can’t remove, you have to disconnect them from each section that makes up the sofa
Step 2. Find the connection of each section
- Once you got the sectional sofa bare, you should easily find the corners of where each section connect on the frame
- There is a focal point where each section meet at the corner
- Do note that some sectional sofas may use a specific hardware connector, so you must understand how your sectional sofa connects to remove each piece safely
Step 3. Detach the section
- Most sectional sofas should be easily detached by lifting a corner section
- Still, be prepared to adjust to the connection style of the couch, where you might need to unhook or even slide out the connections to take apart the sections
- Check if you have disconnected the corner entirely before taking out a sofa section to prevent damaging the sofa accidentally
- Continue detaching throughout the couch by checking potential gaps that allow disconnection
How Do You Make A Sectional Couch Into Two Couches?
It’s possible to split up a sectional sofa to have two pieces of furniture. You only need to know how the sections connect to disassemble them successfully without potentially damaging any parts. In general, sectional couches should slide apart easily, and you’ll end up with two sofas.
Otherwise, you have to work the hardware connections that the sectional couch uses. You will need a wrench or screwdriver to undo the sections from each other. If you successfully separated the sectional sofa, you will have the main section and the chaise.
Main section
The largest section or sections that make up the sectional couch is the main part. It should become the room’s focal point when you arrange it. You can have two main sections perpendicular to each other in the center of the room.
Corner section
Sectional sofas also have a chaise or the corner section. You can treat these sections as stand-alone pieces in the room. You can also use the corner section to enclose the arrangement of your other furniture in the room.
Can All Sectionals Be Separated?
Not all sectionals can be separated because you risk damaging the structure of the couch if you convert or rearrange it. Most traditional sectionals are meant to be used as a single unit compared to modular and reversible sectionals. It’s best that you only separate, reverse, or rearrange your sectional sofa if its type allows such modifications.
Modular sectionals
One of the most common sectional couches that you can separate and rearrange is the modular sectional. Since a modular uses individual furniture pieces, you can create different shapes and arrangements with it. You only need to slide them apart or together.
Reversible sectionals
You will need a reversible sectional sofa if you want to achieve an L-shaped couch. Reversible sectionals are convertible, and you can switch them from left-facing to right-facing to adjust to your space. This is because they use a detachable chaise.
Different Ways To Arrange A Sectional
Separated
The beauty of sectional sofas is you can separate the sections and rearrange them throughout your available space. You don’t need to take apart the whole couch because even dividing it into two pieces is enough to give you something to work with. A classic way to arrange a sectional is by putting one piece on each side of the room for an intimate seating arrangement.
Cornered
If you have a small room, you can also arrange the sectional sofa in a corner. This placement is especially effective with L-shaped couches. By having the couch in the corner, you’ll create an illusion that the room is spacious.
Partition
Sectional sofas that might lose their structural integrity when separated are still practical for several arrangements. You will treat them as the focal point or as a division if your house has an open floor plan layout. You can even place a sofa table behind the couch to utilize this position more.
Conclusion
Sectionals are not as intimidating to arrange as they seem. You only need to know how to take apart a sectional sofa to ensure that you won’t damage its structure. The easiest way is to start by revealing the frame without the cushions and then find the connections.
Most sectional couches will be separated when you lift each section. However, you have to adjust the removal technique depending on the connectors that your sofa uses. Always refer to the manual of your sofa before attempting to rearrange or reverse it.