What To Look For When Picking Out a Futon

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What To Look For When Picking Out a Futon

Futons were originated in Asia, they are flexible and foldable cotton or foam mattresses that double as couches. The style you buy will depend on whether it will be used as a sitting couch, a bed or both. Which is the most likely usage.

Broadway Furniture Has A Great Selection Of Futons For You To Choose From

  1. Find out if the frame has at least a five-year warranty, especially if you’re buying one that operates as both a bed and a couch.
  2. Buy a futon with a mattress that’s at least 6 inches thick. If the mattress is thinner than 6 inches, you’ll probably be uncomfortable.
  3. See what the futon is made of – usually either cotton, a cotton-foam combination, a cotton-polyester blend or a cotton-wool combination.
  4. Purchase the heaviest mattress available – either an all-cotton mattress or a cotton/foam/springs mattress – if you’re not going to move or roll up the futon very often.
  5. Get a futon made of cotton and foam if you’re looking for a mattress that weighs less. This combination also holds its shape and doesn’t sag.
  6. Try a cotton-polyester blend if you’re looking for an even lighter mattress. It’s flexible and soft and holds its shape.
  7. Think about buying a cotton-wool combination if you want a supersoft mattress. But keep in mind that cotton-wool is not very flexible.
  8. Consider an innerspring mattress made of a spring unit that sits between layers of foam and cotton. It’s flexible and gives the feel of a traditional mattress. However, it does weigh more than the cotton and cotton-combination futon mattresses.
  9. Lie down on the futon and spread your weight out evenly to check for comfort and support. Make sure the futon isn’t lumpy.
  10. Choose between a trifold and bifold frame. A trifold is folded twice and uses the width of the mattress as the couch. A bifold is folded once and uses the length of the mattress as the couch, providing more seat room.
  11. Ask if the frame is made from southern yellow pine, which is ideal for futon frames because it’s very heavy and durable. Most other types of pine and wood are too brittle to withstand the daily wear and tear a futon endures, and they don’t hold up as well.

Futon Tips

  • Futon mattress sizes are as follows: king, 76 inches by 80 inches; California king, 72 inches by 84 inches; queen, 60 inches by 80 inches; full/double, 54 inches by 75 inches; twin/single, 39 inches by 75 inches.
  • Futon mattresses last from 2 to 10 years, depending on the quality.
  • Cotton-foam and cotton-polyester are the best mattresses for everyday use because they weigh less and hold their shape well.
  • Check the wall clearance on a frame before buying it. Some futons need to be pulled away from the wall before they can be converted into a bed. Others simply rest against the wall and don’t need to be pulled out.
  • Buy a futon cover for your mattress to protect it from stains and dust.

Stop By And Check Out The Fantastic Futons And Sofa Beds In Portland That We Have Available For Your Home or Apartment

Broadway Furniture

228 NE Broadway

Portland Oregon 97232

503 — 281 — 5555

“Your Doorway To Values”

We Are Locally Owned and Family Run For Over 70 Years!

Our store carries over 50,000 square feet of furniture and accessories on 5 floors.

If you don’t see it on our showroom floor, we can special order it for you – at No Additional Cost!

source:http://www.ehow.com/how_4163_select-futon.html

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