Springs are in most furniture in order to give you support.
There are several different kinds of springs which can go into a
sofa. Here are some of the most notable.
1. Sinuous Springs
Perhaps, the most popular kind of furniture springs are sinuous
springs. These springs have a zig-zag pattern
and sit in rows. Along with clips and fasteners, the springs are
attached to the sofa’s frame bymetal tie rods, so
they’re not going to budge.
Sinuous springs aren’t as fancy as the other options, so they can
usually be found in middle-tier furniture.
However, if your sinuous springs are 8-gauge, they should get the job done just fine. She also recommends
making sure they have at least two silent tie wires clipped to each
spring.
2. Eight-Way Hand-Tied Springs
On the other hand, there’s the eight-way hand-tied springs, which
some consider to be the best spring. Unlike
the zig-zag pattern of the sinuous springs, these are shaped like
coils and are tied together by twine. They’re
tied every which way, including back to front, right to left, and
even diagonally.
Because of the hand-made nature and the extensive network of twine,
these springs tend to accompany more
expensive pieces of furniture. However, it might be worth it. Not
only do these springs reportedly provide a
comfortable sit, but they’re also said to prevent squeaking and to
last much longer than other springs.
3. Drop-In Springs
Unlike the other sets of springs, drop-in springs exist as a
separate unit from the sofa. For this reason, they’re
seen as being less efficient than the other springs.
This inefficiency is also due to the fact drop-in springs aren’t
supported from the bottom. Without proper webbing
which serves as a base, the springs will begin to weaken at a
quicker pace than the
others.
For what drop-in springs lack in quality, they make up for in
affordability. Therefore, these springs might not bother
the college student who’s just looking for something which beats
the floor.
4. Pocket Coil Springs
You may already be familiar with pocket coil springs, as they’re
most commonly seen in mattresses. Only just
recently have they made the leap to the sofa. Because they’re so new, their
quality has yet to be properly determined.
They’re a series of coils, which are individually wrapped in
pockets of fabric, hence the name. By being individually
wrapped, they’re able to depress individually, which means they
have a more personalized contour when sat upon.