Sofa with tick-tac

Day after day, laying out and assembling an uncomfortable sofa, sooner or later everyone thinks about the existence of an unusually easy layout mechanism. The sofa with a tick-to-tac mechanism is an improved model that allows you to forget about physical exertion in the form of furniture traction before going to bed.

“Tick-to-Talk” among furniture manufacturers is recognized as a convenient mechanism for folding the sofa, based on the “Eurobook” system. Like its predecessor, “tick-toe” is decomposed in two steps. First, the seat is raised and lowered, then the back is laid in the resulting cavity. Argued that because of such a simple two-step algorithm, the system got its name. However, others argue that “tick-tock” is an association with the sound of the mechanism during assembly and unfolding.

Advantages of the system:

• in comparison with the "eurobook" does not have rollers, and therefore does not spoil the flooring, conveniently lifting when unfolding;
• has a spacious bed with a perfectly smooth surface;
• high strength and wear resistance of the mechanism;
• simplicity and ease in unfolding;
• use for frame one of the most durable materials: metal and wood;
• roomy box for linen;
• compactness sizes;
• diversity designs and forms;
• keeping high loads up to 240 kg.

Also, experts distinguish organicness in such models in any setting, be it an entrance hall, a living room, or even a nursery. The fact is that any child who is firmly on his feet, after a couple of attempts, will be able to independently stretch the sofa, without tightening the carpet behind him, as is the case with roller mechanisms.

The algorithm of working with a sofa includes several stages:

1. release of a design from pillows and other decorative elements;
2. raising the seat;
3. lowering it down;
4. tipping back.

The resulting place to sleep is unusually comfortable, because the thickness of the foam rubber in the seat and back is maximum, which means that the firmness and support of the body during healthy sleep becomes a reality.This is a weighty argument in favor of the model, because in most of the classical furniture, the body clearly senses the partitions during the rest.

However, like any system, tick-to-do has its drawbacks. So, despite the fact that the breakdown of the mechanism is a rare thing, repairing it is expensive. In addition, a spacious sleeping place affects too deep a seat, which is successfully leveled by a pair of soft pillows.

Furniture sellers like to invent bright names of mechanisms, thereby luring buyers. For us, ordinary people, often such a pun becomes an occasion for confusion and doubt when choosing.

So, the tick-tac mechanism has other names, for example, “pantograph”, walking “eurobook”, “puma”. We can say with absolute certainty that this is one and the same, and therefore if in one furniture department a sofa with a “pantograph” costs much more than a walking “eurobook”, remember that this is just a marketing ploy.

Bypassing the name, when choosing, it is worth paying attention to the characteristics of the sofa, because the model range here is due to the universality of the system is quite large. The shape of the sofa can be straight or angular.The direct model consists of two parts: the back and the seat, the corner model is complemented by one more unit, allowing to increase the sleeping space and the amount of space for laundry.

In addition, the walking mechanism may be present on the sofas as metal frame, and on a wooden base or plywood. Preference here is to give metal or plywood, created by a special technology that makes this material denser than a wooden bar. If the sofa has a wooden frame, potential owners should find out the wood species. So, the lowest grade is a frame made of pine, a compromise between low price and good quality - from birch, the highest class of strength - from oak or beech.

Speaking of aesthetic qualities and form, “Pantographs” sofas divided into models without armrests, with soft and wooden armrests. "Pantographs" without armrests significantly save space and look no worse than their competitors. Their imitation is usually represented by foam rollers, which are also the main focus of the model.

It should be said that sleep is an important criterion for a good walking “eurobook”. For a healthy vacation in favor filling parts of the sofa. They may consist of:

1. from polyurethane foam;
2. with independent spring block;
3. with Bonnel springs.

• Polyurethane foam is a material of different density. It can be monolithic or glued from thin sheets. Its cost is very democratic, and useful properties with the right choice is very good. So, the solid surface of polyurethane foam perfectly supports the body during sleep, without harming health.

• Independent spring unit - This is a huge number of springs, not related to each other, "packaged" in textile cases. This feature allows them to maintain the body correctly, avoiding the subsidence of adjacent parts. This model of sofas is considered orthopedic, and therefore the price segment greatly exceeds all available varieties. Pantograph with independent springs are recommended to put in children's rooms, without fear for the proper development of your baby.
• Spring block «Bonnel"- a more outdated mechanism, but still having the right to exist in the modern furniture market.The springs in it are interconnected.

The production of sofas today is often carried out according to individual standards, which allows you to not care about whether the sofa you like will fit into a room. However, no matter what option is chosen, it is safe to say that the sofa-pantograph does not take much space, while providing a spacious sleeping place for its owners.

For an illustrative example, you can take in the basis of a particular sofa. Its length with armrests is 2180 mm, which is a compact size, even for a small room. The depth of the seat at the same time is 1020 mm, which means that for a comfortable stay in a sitting position you will have to get a pair of pillows, which, as a rule, are included in the kit. The large depth of the seat justifies a spacious berth equal to 1,450 mm for a length of 1,870 mm. It is worth noting that this width is inherent in most of the full double beds.

The trend of this season, interior designers chose natural colors. Choosing a fashionable furniture, you can safely opt for wood in tandem with sandy, orange, beige shades of upholstery. Mustard tones, as well as halftones of crimson woods, will come here.

Fashionable colors of the season, if the design of the premises requires bright colors:

1. red;
2. white;
3. Violet;
4. graphite;
5. combinations of tones.

The advantage of the sofa “tic-tac” is the fact that it is easy to combine colors with its structure. For example, a light sofa with a calm base can be easily diluted with bright printed pillows and rollers. So, taking the white sofa as a basis, the designers complement it with rich greenery or rich fuchsia. Graphite is refreshed on the background of pastel-pink pillows.

To buy a good sofa for more than one year, the sensible solution would be to choose furniture from well-known and well-established factories.

• One of these is the Perm company. «Parma".With its own facilities, warehouses and all the necessary equipment, the company saves on cost, making the product not only quality, but also affordable. Taking into account individual needs, the models are made both with spring blocks and with polyurethane foam.
• Other furniture factory under the warm name «Weasel»Presents stylish sofa pantographs from combined upholstery materials. Eco-leather is decorated not only with the armrests, but also the upper parts of the pillows, which makes the “Weasel” models even more original.

• Glazov furniture factory released a stylish series "Marrakesh". Among the models can be identified corner sofa "Tango», «Aster», «Gray" other.

• Stylish and sleek sofa «Tibet 2"With a combined armrest of wood and fabric presented factory"DVV". Rising on metal legs, it has a spring base, allowing you to create an atmosphere of healthy sleep and rest.
• Factory "Ardoni"Improved the sofa pantographs, adding removable pillows. So the model “Seattle"Allowing you to easily clean the surface from dust,at the same time beating them up for a comfortable stay on the couch.

• Another attractive model «Prometheus"From the factory"MasterMebel»Has a stylish design and an independent spring unit. Sand tones and stripes in the form of a print will decorate almost any interior style.

• Company «Magnate"Made a stylish novelty"Quadro 4". The two-tone composition of chocolate tone and ivory shade of eco-leather does not have armrests, and the backs are made in curved exquisite forms. "Kvadro 4" in all its severity and restraint is organic in the living room.
• Model «Venice"Is a combined version of a direct sofa from eco-leather and fabric. Three pillows with a print successfully complemented by leather armrests and frame.

• Sofa «Favorite»Different originality of form. This model is devoid of sharp corners, and the sides are made of durable natural beech. The very same frame is made of birch, which, as we know, is a good compromise between decent quality and cost.
• Sofa from the company «Prestige Furniture"Under the series"Amelia»Has the elegance and variety of prints.Animalistic and floral motifs located on three pillows are complemented by soft leatherette armrests. A feature of this model is the metal frame.

Models with the tick-tock mechanism are very popular among users in all price segments. So, one of the advantages is an affordable price. However, this factor does not affect the quality. The lack of squeak and scratching of floor coverings makes the sofa almost perfect.

Also, users say about the attention to pillows. Too soft accessories tend to quickly lose their shape.Owners of hard models of such problems during operation do not experience, immensely pleased with a profitable, attractive and reliable interior renovation.

The tick-to-tak mechanism really became an innovation among the transformations of sofas. Its versatility for various model fillings, be it springs or polyurethane foam, allows you to create the most comfortable and useful place for sleeping and relaxing, not inferior to a bed, but taking up much less space. Compactness, simplicity, reliability and convenience - these are the main features of the sofa with the tick-to-tack mechanism.

This video will show you the transformation mechanism of the euro-book "tick-tac".