Our fabrics meet or exceed all industry fabric standards. We will also accept COM orders if you so choose. Eaton Seating has been providing custom wood finishes for over 20 years. All products with exposed wood are stained in-house using water based stain with catalyzed conversion finish. A nine step spraying process and numerous quality checks ensure consistent top quality results. Choose from one of our standard finishes or provide a sample to match. Custom finishes require approval before they are placed into production to ensure customer satisfaction. All fully upholstered items are manufactured using a mixture of hardwood and plywood. Hardwood is used exclusively on structural portions of the frame, while plywood is used on non-structural parts with very few exceptions. Exposed legs over 2 ¾” tall are integrated into the frame to increase strength and add durability versus bolt or screw on applications utilized on inferior products. Back springs are typically 11 gauge sinuous springs while seat springs, when applicable, are 8 gauge flat sinuous springs.
Sleeper mechanisms are available in three quality levels, each carrying a different warranty period starting at three years for the standard mechanism and reaching five years for the professional series mechanism. A variety of mattresses are also available with various types of foam and varying coil counts. Standard poly foam for seat cushions has a density of 1.8 and a compression of 30lbs. Inside back poly foam has a density of 1.5 and a compression of 16lbs. Fiber wrap on seat cushions, when applicable, is typically 1” thick, has a density of 1.1, and a compression of 12lbs. This upgraded fiber prevents loss of seat cushion height, and prevents fabric from becoming loose on the cushion. The balance of poly foam used on the chair carries a density of 1.0 and a compression of 30lbs. All fully upholstered chair frames carry a two year limited warranty. The construction of ottoman frames varies depending on styling, but frames are typically manufactured out of plywood or hardwood, with very few exceptions.
Poly covered solid seat boards are utilized, as are poly covered webbing tops. Standard poly foam for ottomans has a density of 1.8 and a compression of 30lbs. Ottomans carry a two year limited warranty. All poly foam used in our product is warranted to retain 85% of its memory for 2 years. Cal 117 is the standard specification, and Boston 133 is also available. All recliners frames are manufactured primarily of plywood. Frames are GSA approved to meet or exceed tests of strength and durability. These test results are available upon request. Back springs are typically 11 gauge sinuous springs while seat springs are 8 gauge flat sinuous springs. Recliner mechanisms are contract grade, wall saver style mechanisms. Standard poly foam for recliner seats has a density of 1.8 and a compression of 30lbs. Fiber wrap on recliner seats cushions is typically 1” thick, has a density of 1.1, and a compression of 12lbs. All recliner wood frames carry a two year limited warranty.
Because of the wide variety of styles offered, frame construction for task chairs varies. When applicable, task chairs are manufactured with 11 gauge sinuous back springs and 8 gauge flat sinuous seat springs. Standard poly foam for task chairs has a density of 1.8 and a compression of 45 lbs. Standard mechanisms have single position tilt lock with tilt tension adjustment and pneumatic seat height adjustment. Moving components on task chairs carry a two year limited warranty, while non moving frame components carry a three year, limited warranty. All wood framed chairs and luggage benches produced by Eaton are manufactured using kiln dried hardwood. Wood joints are double doweled and glued with epoxy type glue to increase strength and add durability. When stronger bonds are necessary on critical joints, pocket boring and screws are used. Corner blocks are attached with both glue and screws. Metal brackets are also utilized when necessary. Seats are offered as poly covered solid boards or poly covered spring flex boards.
Typical poly applications for seat foam have density of 1.8 and compression of 45lbs. Back foam has a density of 1.8 and a compression of 26lbs. Wood chair frame components carry a 2 year limited warranty.Buying a new sofa is a lot like buying a new car. There are tons of different styles, options, brands, types, and features. Muddling through all of the unfamiliar jargon can be overwhelming, and we understand how you feel. That's why we've created this sofa buying guide to help you narrow down your options and understand exactly what you’re purchasing. Side Chair: Seats one person. Loveseat: Seats two people. 3-seater Sofa: Seats three people. Sectional: Seats between 5-7 people or more. When buying a sofa, the first thing to do is to measure your space. You want to make sure that your sofa doesn't take up the whole room or that the room doesn't swallow your sofa. Get out the measuring tape to get an idea of what kind of footprint your sofa will be taking up.
**Keep seat depth and sofa length in mind. You may like to lie down on your sofa, so make sure you have enough room! Overall length is good to consider, but what's really important is what's between the arms!** What if I live in an apartment? You'll also find that these sofa types come in apartment sizes which means that it's scaled down to fit in smaller spaces. Like coups are smaller versions of sedans, apartment sofas are smaller than their regular sized counterparts. Typically, they'll still sit the same amount of people, it just won't be quite as spacious. Here's an example of an apartment-sized 3-seater sofa versus a regular sized 3-seater sofa. Most sofa frames are made out of wood, but some have metal frames. Here's a run-down of the most common frame types used in sofas: Cheapest, most fragile, lightest. Also the most inexpensive.Made of composite wood materials. Usually Oak, Cherry, Walnut, Beech. Hard wood frames are made out of solid wood—much more durable than particle board.
This is a finishing process for the wood where they dry the wood in big ovens. It makes the wood much stronger and more durable. Least likely material to warp or snap. Hardest frame material but can bend over time. The next thing to consider is how the frame is put together. Here are the two most common forms of joining the frame: 1. Stapled Frame Assembly Stapled Frame Assembly is the most inexpensive but not as durable. Heavy duty staples hold the different pieces of wood together like a picture frame. This assembly type has the potential to be less sturdy than that of it's double doweled counterpart. 2. Double Doweled Frame Assembly Most solid and durable. Higher quality and more expensive. The joints are put together with dowels (round pieces of wood) that are inserted into corresponding holes, usually with glue and screws. Double doweled, glued, and screwed, is the best, most durable frame to have.Younger and Precedent use this frame style. Next, you can think about what kind of cushions you'd like to have:
Most inexpensive, soft to the touch, most likely to flatten, dimple, and wear faster. This option tends to be more expensive. The benefits are that it holds it's shape longer and has a firmer sit. Most expensive, filled with goose down. Most comfortable sit, but pillows need to be fluffed every 2-3 weeks. Can cause allergies if allergic to feather products. Great Value Option: Hybrid Cushions A mixture of foam and down is a great compromise for the best of both worlds. You get the nice, soft sit of down with the form holding help of the foam. Check out certain Precedent models and Younger Y-Lux option for the hybrid fill options Removable cushions or pillows along the back. Easy removal for sleeping or cleaning. Cushions may change shape without diligent fluffing. Cushions are sewn onto the frame. You don't have to worry about the back cushions shifting around. harder to clean and can wear in the same place over time (think dad scoop), can't flip them over or around.
Once you've gotten the cushions all straightened out, you can move along to the upholstery: the fabric that goes around the sofa. Upholstery can be linen, leather, tweed, polyester, or any number of materials. Here are some typical types of fabrics that sofas come in: Made of cow hide, soft to the touch, highly durable. Can be difficult to clean. Composite of leather parts and artificial fabrics. Blasted to create leather feel but less durable than top grain leather. Also more inexpensive with comparable look. Can be a mix of cotton, linen, polyester, nylon, or rayon. Durability, softness, and composition varies. Fabric durability is measured in double rubs, which is the amount of times a pendulum can rub a fabric before it wears out. With average home use, about 3,000 double rubs equals one year of abrasions. Sofas come in many different styles. Just like there are sport cars and minivans, sofas consist of many shapes and styles. Make sure you pick out a sofa that works with your overall design aesthetic that you have in the rest of your home.
Some people mix and match, but most prefer a cohesive and copacetic look. Simple design, typically firmer cushions, angular lines. Blu Dot One Night Stand Ornate Frames, Usually tufted, curved lines. La Bella Vita Sofa The Happy medium: Sofas with clean lines & traditional accents. To Move or Not to Move, that is the question. Awesome Shakespear references aside, this is the last big decision you'll need to make about your new sofa. Do you want the ability to lean back and relax? Do you want it to double as a guest bed? Check out these three options: Means the sofa moves; has one or more seats that can recline. Sofa has frame that stays still. No bells and whistles. Sofa either converts into a bed or has a pull-out sleeping surface. Now that you're a bit more up to speed on what to look for you in your new sofa, you're ready to shop! Firstly, make sure that you're looking at sofas that fit your space. Then look into what the frame is made out of and how it's put together.
Consider the cushions and whether you want to sit in a soft or firm sofa. Finally, pick out the upholstery that best compliments your space. We have a sales team that will be more than happy to help you find the perfect sofa for your preferences, style, and budget. Give us a call, and we'll be happy to help narrow down your options and send you free fabric samples so that you can feel and touch the upholstery before you commit to it. Buying a sofa is a big purchase, and it's a decision that you'll have to live with for years. That's why we want to make sure that you know all of these sofa nuances before hand, so that you go into the purchasing process empowered and knowledgeable! Just in case you get confused and need to brush up on the different sofa terms that will float around on the site, here's a glossary to help keep your mind fresh: 3-Seater: Sofa with three seats. Also referred to as a standard sofa. Bonded Leather: Fabric that is made by blasting leather particles onto artificial fabrics, usually polyurethane.
Has the look of leather but lacks the durability of full grain. Double Doweled Frame: Frame consists of hard wood that is joined with dowels inserted into corresponding and glued together (also screwed). Double Rubs: Measuring unit for fabric durability. Determined by a pendulum that rubs fabric until it wears out. Usually goes anywhere from 15,000 to over 100,000. Down Cushions: Cushions filled with the goose feathers Foam Cushions: Cushions filled with foam, can be high or low density. Lower density foams wear out quicker but are softer initially. Kiln Dried Hardwood: Harder woods (Oak, Ash, Birch, Walnut) that are dried in a high-temperature oven to enhance the wood's natural strength Loveseat: Sofa with two seats Particle Board: Wood that consists of manufactured wood particles, usually held together with adhesives Pillow Back: Back cushions consist of removable and individual pillows or cushions Sectional: Sofas with more than one piece that go together to make a larger sofa, usually in an L shape.