Grab the lip or handle on the corner section and lift straight up. Many sectional sofas have a designated place to lift from. If the square corner has a plastic lip around its rim, slide your fingers under this. Then lift straight up to detach this piece from the other sections.
How do you separate an L shaped sectional couch?
Separating the Sections Other sectionals' pieces attach with screws or bolts. If this is the case, use a screwdriver or a wrench to disassemble the sections of sofa. When you pull the sections apart, use slides under the sofa's feet to protect the floor from scratches and your back from strain.
Can all sectionals be separated?
To disassemble your existing sectional and convert it into a semi-modular style is possible, but it can be tricky. Separating traditional style sectionals has the possibility of jeopardizing the structural integrity of the piece. Most traditional sectionals are designed to support weight as a solid, one-piece unit.
How do you separate sectional couches with pins?
Locate the locking pins on the different parts of each sectional piece. Generally, the pins can be found on the ends and in the center of each piece. Grasp them with pliers or vice grips, then turn counterclockwise until the pins are unfastened from the couch.
What does left facing mean?
Left-Hand Facing: If you are standing facing a sectional and the chaise is on the left, it is a left-hand facing chaise. The arm of the chaise is on the left, because the sofa continues to the right.
How do you choose left or right sectional?
Know left from right. If you want the sectional to extend out at the right side, chose a right-facing sofa; if you want it to extend out at the left, choose a left-facing sofa.
How do you know if you need a left or right corner sofa?
Do I need a left or right-hand corner sofa? If you are looking at the sofa, facing the longest edge, it is a right-hand sofa if the corner and the short edge are to your right. Obviously, then, it is a left-hand sofa if the corner and the short edge are to your left.
What does it mean when it says right arm facing?
The designation right-arm facing and left-arm facing, abbreviated as RAF and LAF, simply refer to the side on which the arm is placed if you are looking directly at the sectional piece.