Saggy Couch Repair - need advice (see pics)!

RonnieL

Hi there. I've got a couch that is in perfect condition, expect it's sagging in the middle. I was assuming there was a snapped piece of wood, but having removed the dust cover underneath, it seems the problem is a snapped elastic. I've attached a photo. I'd still like to try and fix it, but wondering if anyone here could give me some pointers? Do I need to take the sides off to replace the snapped elastic? Doable/worthwhile? Specialist tools needed?

jack of all

That is elasticated webbing, it's easy enough to replace, but access to stretch and fix it in position (with upholstery tacks or staples) will probably necessitate you removing the sides, if possible. If you can remove the sides just remove the old staples/ tacks and fix your new webbing in place, weaving it through the sound webbing.

RonnieL

Thanks for the reply - I'll have a go at taking one of the sides off and see what I can see. Youtube also threw up a video of a guy who used a plastic buckle to reattach the snapped elastic, so I might try that either.

jack of all

You can retry and rejoin the snapped webbing but you may find it's pretty perished and that a repair may not last.