Sofa Legs Replacement

Sofa Legs Replacement

How to Change Sofa Legs
By Walter H. Boelter, eHow Contributor

There's nothing like a good, comfortable sofa, but some of us with limited mobility know that it can be very difficult to get out of a sofa that is set too low. I have seen people set their sofas up on blocks or pieces of wood, but that does not do much for the decor of the room. It is usually relatively easy, however, to replace the legs of a sofa with longer ones.

Selecting new legs

1. Tip your sofa over and unscrew an existing leg to take with you to the store. That way you can be sure to match up the threads of the new legs to the existing furniture. You will usually need four legs, but long sofas often have an extra pair in the middle so make sure you count the existing legs.
2. Compare your sample leg to the available legs at your local store. Remember that longer legs are inherently less sturdy, so you want the new legs to be at least as thick as the ones being replaced, especially at the top where they connect to the sofa.
3. Check online providers if you don't find something suitable at the store. You might also see if there are any wood shops or furniture manufacturers or you can contact the manufacturer of your sofa and order new legs through them. As a last resort just about anyone with a wood lathe should be able to manufacture legs for you.
4. Once you obtain the new legs it is a simple matter to unscrew the rest of the old legs and screw the new ones into place.

Sofa Legs Replacement