If you sit down hard or jump onto it, there is a chance that one or more metal springs (more like metal tension wires) will pop out of their place inside the cushion. You can tell that something has popped out of place by visually inspecting the underside for protruding metal wiring. This actually happened twice to my futon. The solution is to open the underside of the futon and put the metal tension wire back into its secure position. Just look at the remaining secured tension wires and you will know where/how to secure the loose one.
In my case, one end of a tension wire popped out of its socket. I just pulled and put that end back into its socket. To further ensure that it will not pop out again, I used a line of frame wiring (for hanging picture frames) and tied the tension wire that popped to one of the wooden struts inside the cushion.
I think the futon is on the expensive side given its mediocre quality. One look inside the cushion is enough to know that you have to be really gentle with this piece of furniture to make it last.
The external futon design and material used are very nice though. I bought the black leather; it looks great! But be gentle with it because its not $500+.
Nice futon for a dorm room; just dont jump on it
If you sit down hard or jump onto it, there is a chance that one or more metal springs (more like metal tension wires) will pop out of their place inside the cushion. You can tell that something has popped out of place by visually inspecting the underside for protruding metal wiring. This actually happened twice to my futon. The solution is to open the underside of the futon and put the metal tension wire back into its secure position. Just look at the remaining secured tension wires and you will know where/how to secure the loose one. In my case, one end of a tension wire popped out of its socket. I just pulled and put that end back into its socket. To further ensure that it will not pop out again, I used a line of frame wiring (for hanging picture frames) and tied the tension wire that popped to one of the wooden struts inside the cushion. I think the futon is on the expensive side given its mediocre quality. One look inside the cushion is enough to know that you have to be really gentle with this piece of furniture to make it last. The external futon design and material used are very nice though. I bought the black leather; it looks great! But be gentle with it because its not $500+.